MHI-105 EM 2023-24 SOLVED ASSIGNMENT

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Assignment
MHI-105: History of Indian Economy-1
From Earliest Times to c. 1700
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? 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