Bhakti Movement and Sufism in India: M.A. (Final) EXAMINATION June 2011 Vardhaman Mahaveer Open University Question Paper

Vardhaman Mahaveer Open University 
MHI-05-B/MAHI-09
M.A. (Final) EXAMINATION, June, 2011
HISTORY
Paper-MHI-05-B/MAHI-09
(Bhakti Movement and Sufism in India)
Time allowed : Three hours
Maximum marks : 70/80
Part-A

Attempt all the three questions from Part-A. Each question contains an internal choice. Each question carries 14/16 marks. The answer of each question should not exceed 500 words.

1. Analyse the results of the Bhakti Movements.

Or

Discuss about the teachings of Kabir and Nanak.

2. Do you agree that the Bhakti Movement was effected by the Islam ?

Or

Do you agree that Sufism was influenced by the Bhakti Movement ?

3. Discuss about the teachings of the main Bhakti Saints.

Or

Analyse the results of the Bhakti Movement.

Part-B

Attempt any four questions from Part-B. Each question carries 7/8 marks. The answer of each question should not exceed 150 words.

4. Discuss about the 'Khalsa'.

5. Give an account of teachings of Ramanand.

6. Define Khanqah.

7. Write a short note on the Naqshbandi Silsilah.

8. How far Sufism and Hindu mysticism influenced to each others ?

9. Write a short note on Shankaracharya.

10. Discuss the relations of the Suhrawardi Saints with State.

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