EHI-04

Bachelor's Degree Programme

(BDP)

ASSIGNMENTS

2003

Course Code: EHI-04

India From 16th to Mid-18th Century

Faculty of History
School of Social Sciences
Indira Gandhi National Open University
Maidan Garhi, New Delhi-110 068
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2003
Programme Code: BDP
Course Code: EHI-04
Dear Student,

As explained in the Programme Guide for BDP, you will have to do 3 assignments for this elective
course. Out of these, two assignments are Tutor Marked (TMAs) and one is Computer Marked
(CMA). The Blockwise distribution of assignments are as follows:

Assignment-1 (TMA) Blocks 1 to 4

Assignment-2 (TMA) Blocks 5 to 9
Assignment-3 (CMA) Blocks 1 to 9

Before attempting the assignments please read the instructions provided in the Programme Guide.

Assignment Nos. Date of Submission Where to send

Assignment-1 (TMA) 31-08-2003 The Coordinator of your
Assignment-2 (TMA) 31-10-2003 Study Centre
Assignment-3 (CMA) 31-10-2003 The Director (SR&E)
Indira Gandhi National Open
University, Block No. 12,
Maidan Garhi, New Delhi - 110 068

Now read the following guidelines carefully before answering the questions:

GUIDELINES FOR WRITING THE ASSIGNMENT

In writing the assignment keep the following things in mind: Any Social Science/History writing of
any kind involves (a) Planning (b) Selection (c) Presentation and (d) Interpretation.

a) Planning : Think out what you are asked carefully. Go through the units and in
case you want any additional material, try to locate it in the Library.

See whether the question is (i) DCQ (600 words), (ii) MCQ (300
words) and (iii) SCQ (100 words). For the first and second it may be
necessary to write a description with a comment. For the third YOU
have to pick out the necessary facts and arrange them precisely.

b) Selection : This means picking out from your material the matter important for
answering your question:

For this :

i) Take notes of the relevant material.

ii) Look them over carefully. Delete information not directly relevant
to the question.

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 iii) Prepare a first draft. This will help you in getting a clear idea of
what information you want to put down and what you want to
leave out. This will also help in giving your plan a practical shape.
C) Presentation : Prepare now a second draft. This is important for putting down your
ideas in a sharp and clear manner. With this you will get an idea as to
how you will be able to state what you want to say within the word
limits.
Prepare a third or a final draft to check out whether you have put down
all you wanted to say. Read to check whether your answer is within the
word limits.

D) Interpretation: Interpretation is a constant process in history writing. It is already

reflected in your planning and selection. Explanatory comments with
phrases like may be, because, could be, etc., immediately introduce an
element of interpretation in writing itself. Here you have to be careful
that these comments can be supported by the material you have in the
answer.

Note : In case you run short of time you should

i) prepare a rough draft, check that you haven’t left anything out,
and
ii) go on to write the final draft.

Now we believe you are ready to answer the questions.

Note : With this assignment we are also enclosing the question papers of Term-end
Examination. These are enclosed to give you an idea about the pattern of question
papers for Term-end Examination. Please do not send answers of these questions to us.
These are just sample papers for your information only.

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 Assignment-1
TMA-1
Course Code: EHI-04
Assignment Code: AST-1/TMA-1/2003
Total Marks: 100

Note: All questions are compulsory.

DCQ: Answer each question in about 600 words.

1. Critically examine the role of European and Indian finances available for Portuguese trade in
India. Analyze the nature of Portuguese trade with India. 20
Or
Discuss briefly the process of the establishment of Mughal rule in India.

2. Analyse the tripartite struggle among the Deccan states. Discuss briefly their relationship with
the Vijaynagar Empire. 20
Or
Describe in brief Mughal-Maratha relations.

MCQ: Answer each question in about 300 words.

3. Discuss briefly the establishment and consolidation of second Afghan Empire in India. 12
Or
Write a note on Bairam Khan’s regency.

4. Examine briefly Mughal relations with Persia under Shahjahan with special reference to Perso-
Mughal dilemma with regard to the Deccan states. 12
Or
Discuss briefly the lifestyle of the Mughal ruling class.
5. Examine the development of administration under Sher Shah Sur. To what extent it was
precursor to Mughal administration. 12
Or
Discuss briefly the Mughal-Rajput relations during the 17th century.

6. Analyse the growth of mansab system under the Mughals. 12

SCQ: Answer in about 100 words each.

7. Write short notes on any two of the following: 6+6

i) Rise of Safavid power

ii) Persian and European sources
iii) Treaty of 1636
iv) Ahmadnagar

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 Assignment-2
TMA-2
Course Code: EHI-04
Assignment Code: AST-2/TMA-2/2003
Total Marks: 100

Note: All questions are compulsory.

DCQ: Answer each question in about 600 words.

1. Critically analyse the Mughal land-revenue system. 20

Or
Examine the pattern of organization of craft production in Mughal India.

2. Enumerate the factors that led to the rise of bhakti movement in India. What was the impact of
bhakti movement on contemporary society and literature? 20
Or
Discuss briefly the development of military science and technology in Mughal India. 20

MCQ: Answer each question in about 300 words.

3. Discuss the stratification of the peasants in the village society in Mughal India. Analyze the
rights and perquisites of the village community.
Or
Analyze briefly the nature of land rights in South India.

4. Write a note on the taxes other than land-tax imposed during the Mughal period. 12
Or
Give a brief account of the agricultural production during the Mughal period.

5. Assess the role of moneylenders and sarrafs during the Mughal period. 12
Or
Write a brief note on the establishment of European Trading companies in India.

6. Discuss in brief the social life of rural India during the Mughal period. 12
Or
Describe the development of architecture under the Surs.

SCQ: Answer in about 100 words each

7. Write short notes on any two of the following: 6+6

i) Crown Land
ii) Watan system
iii) Prices under the Mughals
iv) Water lifting devices used during the 17th century

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 Assignment-3
CMA
Course Code: EHI-04
Assignment Code: AST-3/CMA/2003
Total Marks: 100

Note: All questions are compulsory. Each question carries 2 marks.

1. Ghulams were
1. a new group of loyalists created by Shah Abhas I
2. slaves of the empire
3. a tax
4. an administrative unit

2. The city of Agra was founded by

1. Bahlul Lodi
2. Sikandar Lodi
3. Sher Shah Sur
4. Akbar

3. During 15-16 centuries internal trade in South India was largely dominated by
1. Komatis
2. Arabs
3. Gujaratis
4. Muslims Mapillas

4. William Hawkins provides the account of

1. Akbar’s court
2. Sher Shah’s court
3. Jahangir’s court
4. Shahjahan’s court

5. The pepper production increased manifold in the Malabar region during the 15-16 centuries
because
1. of the arrival of the Portuguese
2. increase in demand by the Mughals
3. increase in demand by Safavids
4. All the above

6. Humayun re-established his power in India after defeating

1. Sikandar Shah Sur
2. Sher Shah Sur
3. Islam Shah
4. Ibrahim Shah

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7. From 1545 to 1553 Humayun spent his energies mainly in dealing with
1. his brothers
2. Rana Birsal
3. Rao Maldeo
4. Islam Shah

8. The hall-mark of Akbar’s policy towards chieftains was that they were not
1. dispossessed of their territories
2. allowed to control their territories but shifted to other areas
3. asked to pay tribute
4. absorbed into the Mughal nobility

9. The chief feature of Aurangzeb’s north-west frontier policy was that of

1. annexation
2. anti-Persian diplomacy
3. observing diplomatic isolation
4. aimed at destroying Perso-Uzbeg alliance

10. Match the following and select the right answer from the codes given below:

A B
a) balutedars i. people of foreign origin came and settled in the Deccan
b) Peshwa ii. incharge of financial and revenue matters
c) Afaqi nobles iii. village artisans
d) Mir Jumla iv. highest ministerial office in the Deccan states

Codes

1. a) ii b) i c) iv d) iii
2. a) iv b) iii c) i d) ii
3. a) ii b) iii c) iv d) i
4. a) iii b) iv c) i d) ii

11. Under the Marathas

1. a strong judicial department was established
2. no organized judicial department could be developed
3. civil cases were heard by patil
4. criminal cases were decided by the gram panchayat

12. The south-eastern region of Rajasthan was known as

1. Amer
2. Shekhawati
3. Harauti
4. Bhatner

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13. According to Abul Fazl Padshahi signifies
1. stability and possession
2. maintenance of law and order
3. the law of expediency
4. Chingizi traditions of sovereignty

14. Match the following and select the right answer from the codes given below:
A B
a) hammams i. temples
b) baolis ii. resting places
c) sarais iii. public baths
d) devrah iv. step-wells

Codes:

1. a) iv b) iii c) i d) ii
2. a) iii b) iv c) ii d) i
3. a) ii b) iii c) iv d) i
4. a) ii b) i c) iv d) iii

15. Match the following and select the right answer from the codes given below:
A B

a) sarkar i. kotwal
b) pargana ii. patwari
c) village iii. shiqqdar
d) town iv. faujdar

Codes:

1. a) ii b) iv c) i d) iii
2. a) iii b) iv c) i d) ii
3. a) ii b) i c) iv d) iii
4. a) iv b) iii c) ii d) i

16. According to Abul Fazl what pressed Babur to attack India

1. weak position of the Lodi Sultan
2. rich resources of India
3. Daulat Khan Lodi and Rana Sanga’s invitation
4. claim to Timur’s legacy

17. The independent state of Bijapur was carved out from the
1. Bahmani kingdom
2. Vijaynagar empire
3. Golkonda kingdom
4. Ahmadnagar kingdom

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18. Zamindari right
1. was proprietory right in land
2. was a claim on the revenue collected from land
3. could not be freely bought and sold
4. was not hereditary in nature

19. Mirasi rights were held on the basis of

1. pad zamin
2. gatkul zamin
3. pattas
4. village thal system

20. The definite contribution to the revenue administration of Ahmadnagar was made by
1. Chand Bibi
2. Malik Ambar
3. Khurram as governor of Deccan
4. Raja Jai Singh as governor of Deccan

21. Which of the following crop was introduced in India during the 17th Century?
1. opium
2. wheat
3. tobacco
4. indigo

22. Janman land holdings were

1. given in lieu of salary
2. hereditary proprietorship
3. temple lands
4. land reserved for crown

23. In lieu of his services muqaddam used to get 2.5 per cent of the total land revenue
1. collected by him
2. received by the zamindar
3. of the pargana
4. of the sarkar

24. The mansabs which were given on certain conditions were called
1. mashrut
2. inam
3. altamgha
4. watan

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25. In which of the following state/kingdom land tax did not exist
1. Nayakas of Ikkeri
2. Malabar
3. Vijaynagar
4. Nayakas of Madurai

26. In South India the term payakari was used for

1. village artisans
2. landless labourers
3. tenants
4. cultivators

27. Match the following and select the right answer from the codes given below:
A B

a) kaniparru i. local village documents

b) kaifiyat ii. semi-private landed estates of the warrior chieftains
c) palaiyam iii. land tenures for brahmans
d) ekobhogam iv. reclaimed land held by warrior chieftains

1. a) iv b) iii c) ii d) i
2. a) ii b) i c) iv d) iii
3. a) iii b) iv c) i d) ii
4. a) iv b) i c) ii d) iii

28. During the Mughal period price-curve shows a

1. downward trend
2. upward trend
3. remained static
4. initial sharp increase and a sudden decline

29. The rich peasants in Mughal India were known as

1. khudkasht
2. pahikasht
3. mirasdars
4. reza riaya

30. Paper produced at Ahmadabad was exported to

1. Arabia, Turkey and Persia
2. Arabia, Turkey, and Central Asia
3. Arabia, Turkey and Egypt
4. Arabia, Turkey and China

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31. Which of the following Mughal prince had trading interests?
1. Dara
2. Murad
3. Shuja
4. Aurangzeb

32. The fuel used in furnaces for smelting iron was

1. coal
2. charcoal
3. vegetable oil
4. wood

33. French got the permission to fortify Pondicherry from

1. Shivaji
2. Shambhaji
3. Aurangzeb
4. Sahuji

34. The number of big towns and qasbas during Akbar’s period recorded by Nizamuddin Ahmad is
1. 120 big towns and 3200 qasbas
2. 20 big towns and 1500 qasbas
3. 100 big towns and 3000 qasbas
4. 220 big towns and 4000 qasbas

35. Hundi or bill of exchange was

1. a tax given by artisans
2. an undertaking given by peasants
3. an instrument of transferring money from one place to another
4. a tax paid by merchants

36. Humayun introduced

1. river picnic and Mina Bazar
2. mushairas
3. chaugan
4. qamargah hunts

37. The Islamic revivalist movement during the 18th century found expression in the writings of
1. Muhammad-al Harafia
2. Khwajah Baqi Billah
3. Mulla Shah Badakshi
4. Shah Waliullah

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38. According to Satish Chandra reimposition of jiziya
1. had links with the Deccan problem
2. was a clear case of bigotry
3. was related with the economic problem of the empire
4. was a means to punish the Rajputs

39. Match the following and select the right answer from the codes given below:
A B

a) Malayalam i. bhalana
b) Gujarati ii. Ramachandra Pattanayak
c) Telugu iii. assumed an independent status in the 12th century
d) Oriya iv. Allarram Peddana

Codes:

1. a) ii b) i c) iv d) iii
2. a) iv b) i c) iii d) ii
3. a) iii b) i c) iv d) ii
4. a) ii b) iii c) iv d) i.

40. Under the Mughals

1. true arch was introduced
2. practice of preparation of blue print before the construction started
3. true dome was introduced
4. building of window panes and chimneys started under European influence

41. Match the following and select the right answer from the codes given below:
A B
a) Dada Konddev i famous Mavle chieftain who joined Shivaji’s forces
b) khasgi pagas ii. robbers and plunderers
c) pindaris iii. guardian of Shivaji
d) Chandra Rao More iv. troopers directly maintained by the Peshwas

1. a) iii b) i c) iv d) ii
2. a) iv b) iii c) ii d) i
3. a) ii b) iv c) i d) iii
4. a) iii b) iv c) ii d) i

42. Prof. A. Jan Qaisar argued that

1. there is a linkage between the psyche of the masses, popular trends and the building
activities of the Mughal elite
2. there is a linkage between the contemporary political scenario and the building acitivities of
the Mughal elite
3. there is a linkage between the social values and building activities of the Mughal elite
4. there is no linkage between the social values and building activities of the Mughal elite

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43. During the Mughal period after the assessment of land revenue demand state issued
1. qabuliat
2. patta/qaul qarar
3. dastur
4. bahis

44. Under the Mughals when a zamindar was authorized to collect the revenue from other
zamindars he was designated as
1. patel
2. kulkarni
3. muqaddam
4. chaudhuri

45. The term watan-jagir was applied to the jagirs given to

1. chieftains in their home states
2. people of Indian origin
3. the nobles of Persian origin
4. the members of royal family

46. Assam was annexed by the Mughals during

1. Akbar’s period
2. Jahangir’s period
3. Shahjahan’s period
4. Aurangzeb’s period

47. Double dome was used for the first time in

1. Humayun’s tomb
2. Taj Mahal
3. Panch Mahal in Fatehpur Sikri
4. Jama Masjid of Delhi

48. The dual rank of zat and sawar was introduced by

1. Sher Shah
2. Akbar
3. Shahjahan
4. Aurangzeb

49. Sama is related with

1. Saivism
2. Vaishnavism
3. Sufism
4. Bhakti

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50. During the Mughal period a new genre of Persian literature was developed. It was known as
1. mathnavi
2. malfuzat
3. sabaq-i hindi
4. qasidas

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