BA LLB 2nd Semester History-II Question Paper MDU 2025

B.A. LL.B (Hons.) 5 Year Course 2nd Semester
Examination, May-2025
HISTORY–II (w.e.f. May-2014)
Paper : 206/1716

Time allowed : 3 Hours
Maximum marks : 80

Note: Attempt four questions from Section-I to IV, selecting at least one question from each section. These questions shall carry 14 marks each. Section-V is compulsory and each question in this section shall carry 3 marks.

Section–I

1. Write a note on the administration under the Mughal rule. To what extent it was different from Sultanate period?

2. What were the characteristics of medieval society with reference to social transformation and status of women?

Section–II

3. What is the concept of Islam and Islamic law? Explain in reference to the relationship between religion and law during medieval period.

4. Write a note on the sources of Islamic Law.

Section–III

5. Write an essay on the growth of communalism in India.

6. What was the genesis for the formation of Indian National Congress? Also mention difference between the moderates and extremists.

Section–IV

7. Why did Mahatma Gandhi begin the civil disobedience movement? What was its impact?

8. What was the need of social reforms during the course of national movement? Explain in reference to Arya Samaj movement.

Section–V

9. Write a short note on the following:

(a) Mohammed bin Qasim
(b) Stages of development of Islamic law
(c) Court Procedure during Medieval Period
(d) Modes of Punishments during Muslim Period
(e) Nationalism
(f) Drain of Wealth
(g) Khilafat movement
(h) Montague’s Declaration