Indian History II paper~PCS 2015/CCE~13

Note: Attempt any six questions:

Q.1 How politicial turmoil in Central Asia in early decades of 16th century A.D. catalyzed the political conditions in South Asia.

Q.2 How Indus Valley was conquered by British East India Company?

Q.3 "Farid khan popularly known in history as Sher Shah Suri was the first ruler who displayed a real aptitude for Civil Government". Explain

Q.4 Critically review the Mughal--Marhathas relations during the time of Aurangzeb. How far was his Deccan Policy responsible twoards the downfall of Mughal Empire?

Q.5 Discuss in detail Central Asian policy of Emperor Shah Jahan.

Q.6. Discuss socioal, economic, political and intellectual conditions of Sindh during Mughal period.

Q.7. Trace History of arrival of different European nations and their internecine rivalry for supremacy in Indopak continent. Why the English were able to be successful in long run?

Q.8 Short notes on any three of the following:
i) Noor Jahan
ii) Taj Mahal
iii) Dara Shikhon
iv) Aurangzeb
v) Nadir Shah's attack on India