Art in the stone age
- Mesolithic rock-cut architecture of India not only reflects the cultural life of the times but also a fine aesthetic sense comparable to modem painting. Critically evaluate this comment. 2015
- The rock-cut architecture represents one of the most important sources of our knowledge of early Indian art and history. Discuss. 2020
Indus valley civilization
- The ancient civilization in the Indian subcontinent differed from those of Egypt, Mesopotamia, and Greece in that its culture and traditions have been preserved without a breakdown to the present day. Comment. 2015
- To what extent has the urban planning and culture of the Indus Valley Civilization provided inputs to the present-day urbanization? Discuss. 2014
Foreign Accounts
- Assess the importance of the accounts of the Chinese and Arab travelers in the reconstruction of the history of India. 2018
Buddhism
- Early Buddhist Stupa-art, while depicting folk motifs and narratives successfully expounds Buddhist ideals. Elucidate. 2016
- Pala period is the most significant phase in the history of Buddhism in India. Enumerate. 2020
Post Mauryan Art & Culture
- Highlight the Central Asian and Greco -Bactrian elements in Gandhara art. (10m,150 words) 2019
- Gandhara sculpture owed as much to the Romans as to the Greeks. Explain.2014
Ancient Period Education
- Taxila university was one of the oldest universities of the world with which were associated a number of renowned learned personalities of different disciplines. Its strategic location caused its fame to flourish, but unlike Nalanda, it is not considered as a university in the modern sense. Discuss. 2014
Tamil language & Sangam literature
- Though not very useful from the point of view of a connected political history of South India, the Sangam literature portrays the social and economic conditions of its time with remarkable vividness. Comment. 2013
Gupta period Art & Culture
- How do you justify the view that the level of excellence of Gupta numismatic art is not at all noticeable in later times? 2017
Chola Period Art & Culture
- Discuss the Tandava dance as recorded in the early Indian inscriptions. 2013
- Chola architecture represents a high watermark in the evolution of temple architecture. Discuss
Bhakti & Sufi Movement
- The Bhakti movement received a remarkable re-orientation with the advent of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu. Discuss. 2018
- Sufis and medieval mystic saints failed to modify either the religious ideas and practices or the outward structure of Hindu / Muslim societies to any appreciable extent. Comment. 2014
Medieval Literature
- Persian literary sources of medieval India reflect the spirit of the age. Comment. 2020
Vijayanagar Art & Culture
- Krishnadeva Raya, the King of Vijayanagar, was not only an accomplished scholar himself but was also a great patron of learning and literature. Discuss. 2016
Miscellaneous
- Indian philosophy and tradition played a significant role in conceiving and shaping the monuments and their art in India. Discuss. 2020
- Safeguarding the Indian art heritage is the need of the moment. Discuss. 2018