MHI-105 History of Indian Economy-1 From Earliest Times to c. 1700 in English Solved Assignment 2023-2024

MHI-105 History of Indian Economy-1 From Earliest Times to c. 1700 in English Solved Assignment 2023-2024

Course Code: MHI-105
Assignment Code: MHI-105/AST/TMA/2023-24
Total Marks: 100

SECTION A
1 In what ways did the post-1950s ancient Indian economic historical writings
represent a departure from early 20th century historical writings? 20
2. Enumerate the chief characteristic features of the Harappan cities. 20
3. Discuss the nature of Roman trade in India. What was its long term impact? 20
4.Assess recent developments in Feudalism Debate. 20
5. Write short notes on any two of the following. Answer in about 250 words each.
10+10
i) Impact of seasons on economy
ii) Ganeshwar-Jodhpura Culture
iii) Merchant Guilds
iv) Pariharas or Immunities
SECTION B
6. Give a historiographical assessment of the Oceanic trade. Evaluate Van
Leur’s hypothesis of ‘peddling trade’. 20
7. Discuss everyday forms of peasant resistance during the medieval period . 20
8. Critically analyse the pattern of communication network during the medieval
period. 20

9. Examine medieval women’s participation in production activities. 20
10. Write short notes on any two of the following. Answer in about 250 words each.
10+10
i) Pastoral and Forest Economies in the medieval period
ii) Indigo Production
iii) Mughal Artillery
iv) Hundis (Bills of Exchange)

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