The Kadambas, Pallavas, Chalukyas of Badaml; Polity and Administration, Trade guilds. Literature; growth of Vaishnava and Saiva religions. Tamil Bhaktl movement, Shankaracharya; Vedanta; Institutions of temple and temple architecture; Palas, Senas, Rashtrakutas, Paramaras, Polity and administration; Cultural aspects. Arab conquest of Sind; Alberuni, The Chalukyas of Kalyana, Cholas, Hoysalas, Pandyas; Polity and Administration; local Government; Growth of art and architecture, religious sects. Institution of temple and Mathas, Agraharas, education and literature, economy and society.
PYQs: Regional States during Gupta Era [1985-2024]
- Trace briefly the history of the struggle between the Chalukyas and the Pallavas. Analyse its causes and bring out its importance. (1985)
- The contributions of the Pallavas to Indian architecture. (1986)
- Evaluate the importance of the contributions of the Pallavas in the history of the development of art and administration in South India. (1988)
- Make a comparative study of the administrative system and development of art under the Pallavas of Kanchi and the Chalukyas of Vatapi. (1990)
- In what ways would the period of the Pallavas of the Kanchi and that of the Chalukyas of Badami mark the beginning of a new historical phase in peninsular India? (1991)
- How far is it true to say that the strength and vigour of Indian history during c. A.D. 500-750 lay in the south of the Vindhyas? (1995)
- Write brief essay on Historical significance of the advent of Arabs in India. (1995)
- Assess the achievements of the Pallavas in administration and art. (1997)
- Give an account of the struggle for supremacy in South India between the Chalukyas of Badami and the Pallavas. (2000)
- Did the triangular conflict between the Rashtrakutas, Gujara Pratiharas and Palas create a political vacuum in northern India which facilitated the invasions of Mahmud of Ghazni? (2001)
- Give an account of the rise of the Chalukyas of Vatapi and their struggle with other rulers. Write a note on their patronage of arts. (2004)
- Bring out the regional variations in the early South Indian temples’ architectural styles. (2009)
- Assess the role of guilds and trade organizations in the development of early Indian economy. (2010)
- Analyse the vibrant cultural activities in peninsular India during 550- 750 CE. Compare and contrast it with the situation in contemporary North India. (2012)
- Trace the role of guilds and trade organisations in the development of early Indian economy. (2015)
- Trace the origin and development of temple architecture in India with reference to regional styles and variations. (2017)
- Describe the’evolution and development of regional temple architecture of South India with special reference to Pallavas. (2020)
- Large number of land grants in hitherto non-arable tracts invariably meant expansion of agriculture in early medieval India. How did the management of hydraulic resources (different types of irrigation works) facilitate expansion of agriculture in this period? (2021)
- How did the Varnashrama Dharma manifest the increasing social complexities in the Gupta and post-Gupta period arising from social and economic developments? (2021)
- Discuss the relationship between emergence of literature in vernacular languages and formation of regional identities in early medieval India. (2021)
- Throw light on the chief characteristics of Tamil Bhakti Movement during the early medieval period. (2022)
- Analyze the tenets, spread and impact of the Bhakti Movement. (2023)
- Is it correct to say that the post-Gupta period was remarkable for expansion of religious cults in India? (2023)
- Examine the course of Pallava-Chalukya conflicts between the sixth and eighth centuries CE. (2024)