BHIC-107 IGNOU Guess Paper 2026-27

BHIC-107 ( c. 1206-1550) Guess Paper for Term-End Exam (TEE)

This structured guess paper for BHIC-107 (English/Hindi) synthesizes key themes from the official IGNOU curriculum, focusing on high-scoring topics observed in previous TEE sessions (2018–2023). It includes chapter-wise question weightage, exam time management strategies, and subject-specific FAQs to optimize preparation.

Key Syllabus Blocks & Weightage

• -1:
  • Turko-Afghan invasions (1206–1320) and the establishment of the Delhi Sultanate 20-25% weightage (short-answer & long-answer questions).
  • Political fragmentation under the Khilji and Tughlaq dynasties 15% weightage (case studies on Alauddin Khalji’s revenue reforms, Muhammad bin Tughlaq’s administrative policies).
  • Cultural and architectural influences (e.g., Qutub Minar, Alai Darwaza) 10% weightage (descriptive questions on Indo-Islamic syncretism).
• -2:
  • Provincial administration under the Delhi Sultanate (e.g., Diwan-i-Arz, Diwan-i-Koh) 20% weightage (comparative analysis with Mughal structures).
  • Regional kingdoms (e.g., Bahmani Sultanate, Vijayanagara Empire) 15% weightage (short-answer questions on political rivalries).
  • Military and diplomatic strategies (e.g., Ghazi ideology, treaty alliances) 10% weightage (focus on Sher Shah Suri’s administrative innovations).
• -3:
  • Social hierarchy (castes, slaves, artisans) and economic systems (land revenue, trade networks) 25% weightage (long-answer questions on agrarian economy under Tughlaqs).
  • Urban centers (e.g., Delhi, Multan, Bengal) 10% weightage (descriptive questions on urban planning).
• -4:
  • Religious pluralism (Sufism, Bhakti movement) and its impact on society 15% weightage (analytical questions on Chishti and Suhrawardi orders).
  • Art and architecture (e.g., tombs of Nizamuddin Auliya, Jama Masjid) 10% weightage (short-answer questions on Indo-Islamic artistic fusion).

Exam Time Management (3-Hour Strategy)

• First 30 minutes: Skim the entire question paper and allocate time per section (e.g., 45 mins for long answers, 30 mins for short answers).
• Prioritize: Focus on -1 (Delhi Sultanate’s political structures) and -3 (socio-economic systems) for higher marks.
• Short-answer questions (20 marks)