Write about the Gupta Art and Architecture

The new attitude of caution and conservation can be detected in almost every sphere of British activity in India after revolt of 1857.

Themes in early Indian cultural history: languages and texts; major stages in the evolution of art and architecture; major philosphical thinkers and schools; ideas in science & Technology and mathematics.

1. Make a review of the growth of Science and Technology.

Life & Teachings of Mahavira and Buddha. Contemporary society. Early phase of state formation and urbanization

1. Salient Features of Buddhism.

2. Will you regard Buddhism and Jainism as product of a society more open minded than ours ? Illustrate your answer citing examples from the preceding and succeeding stages of society in ancient india.

3. Is there a relationship between rise of Buddhism and emergence of cities in the Ganga Plain ? Trace the growth of urbanization in its early phase.

4. Discuss the main teachings of Buddhism and give an account of the growth and spread of Buddhism after Gautama Buddha.

5. What are the significant teachings of Mahavir ? How are they important.

6. What do you know about the non-monarchical communities of Northern India at the time of Buddha.

7. Analyze the message of Lord Buddha and the two sects of Mahayaan and Hinayaan.

8. Narrate the main teachings of Buddha.

9. Give details of Ajanta, Ellora, Amaravati and Nagarjun Kund.

Post-Mauryan period in India: Political and administrative history,. Society, economy, culture and religion. Tamilaham and its society: the Sangam texts

1. Give a critical estimate of Kaniska.

2. Write an essay on Sangam Literature and throw light on the cultural achievements of Sangam Age.

3. Assess the contribution of Sungas in the field of politics, society, religion, literature and art.

4. How does the Sangam Literature help us to understand the Sangam Age and special features.

Evolution of society and culture: evidence of Vedic texts (Samhitas to Sutras)

 1. Discuss about the major religious ideas and rituals in the Vedic Age.

Themes in early Indian cultural history: languages and texts; major stages in the evolution of art and architecture; major philosphical thinkers and schools; ideas in science & Technology and mathematics

1. Gandhara Art.

2. Compare the contrast between the Mathura and Gandhara schools of Art.