MHI-105 EM (2023-24)

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MHI-105 Solved Assignment English Medium 2023-24 for July 2023 and January 2024 Session

M.H.I-105 HISTORY OF INDIAN ECONOMY-1

Course Code: MHI-105

Assignment Code: MHI-105/AST/ TMA/2023-24

Total Marks: 100

Note: Attempt any five questions. The assignment is divided into two Sections ‘A’ and ‘B’. You have to attempt at least two questions from each section in about 500 words each. All questions carry equal marks.

SECTION A

1. In what ways did the post-1950s ancient Indian economic historical writings represent a departure from early 20th century historical writings? 
2. Enumerate the chief characteristic features of the Harappan cities. 
3. Discuss the nature of Roman trade in India. What was its long term impact? 
4. Assess recent developments in Feudalism Debate. 
5. Write short notes on any two of the following. Answer in about 250 words each.
6. i) Impact of seasons on economy
7. ii) Ganeshwar-Jodhpura Culture

iii) Merchant Guilds

1. iv) Pariharas or Immunities

SECTION B

6. Give a historiographical assessment of the Oceanic trade. Evaluate Van Leur’s hypothesis of ‘peddling trade’. 
7. Discuss everyday forms of peasant resistance during the medieval period. 
8. Critically analyse the pattern of communication network during the medieval period. 
9. Examine medieval women’s participation in production activities. 
10. Write short notes on any two of the following. Answer in about 250 words each.
11. i) Pastoral and Forest Economies in the medieval period
12. ii) Indigo Production

iii) Mughal Artillery

1. iv) Hundis (Bills of Exchange)

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