MHI-110 EM 2026-27 SOLVED ASSIGNMENT

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Assignment
MHI-110: Urbanization in India -1
Course Code: MHI-110
Assignment Code: MHI-110/AST/TMA/ July 2026- January 2027
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 Discuss the characteristic of early urbanism in India.
2 Examine the main features of the city of Mohenjodaro.
3 Discuss the representation of capital town, nagara, ands mahanagara in the Arthasastra.
4 Write a note on the history of Patilaputra with reference to archaeological explorations.
5 Write short notes on any two of the following. Answer in about 250 words each:
i Early historic cities in texts
ii Spaces outside early historic urban centres
iii Bhir Mound iv Kushan city at Sirsuh
SECTION-B
6 Examine the characteristic features of historical urban centres in early Tamilkam.
7 Discuss the urban characteristics of features of Kanchi.
8 Do you agree that proliferation of land grants is an indication of urban decay during early medieval period in India?
9 Trace the history of growth of Al-Mansurah. What were the reasons for its decline.
10 Write short notes on any two of the following. Answer in about 250 words each:
i Amravarti
ii Kaveripattanam
iii Chaitya
iv Temples and urbanism