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MHI-05: HISTORY OF INDIAN ECONOMY
Course Code: MHI-05
Assignment Code: MHI-05/AST/ TMA/2022-23
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 major approaches to the study of medieval economy. 20
2. Examine the nature and pattern of Mauryan economy. 20
3. Analyse the features of the agrarian order and revenue organization of the
Cholas during the 9th to 13th centuries. 20
4. Critically examine the nature of the organization of the craft production during
the medieval period. 20
5. Write short notes on any two of the following. Answer in about 250 words each. 10+10
i) Chiefdom-societies of Ahar and Jorwe Cultures
ii) Long distance trade of the Harappans
iii) Roman coins and their distribution pattern in peninsular India
iv) Khwud-kashta and Pahi-kashta peasants
SECTION B
6. Write a note on the business practices of medieval India with special reference
to partnership and brokerage. 20
7. Discuss the impact of European intervention on Indian merchants and trade
during the eighteenth century. 20
8. Critically analyse the socio-economic impact of commercialization during the
colonial period. 20
9. Give a brief account of the changes that took place in the Indian small scale industries during
the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries. 20 20
10. Write short notes on any two of the following. Answer in about 250 words each. 10+10
i) Irrigation technology during the medieval period
ii) Mughal Bridges
iii) Birla Brothers
iv) Five Year Plan
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