BHIC-109 IGNOU Solved Assignment 2026-27

BHIC-109 Solved Assignment (TMA) -V (c.1550-1605)

This structured digital PDF addresses the 30% course weightage for BHIC-109, offering 100% verified solutions for the Tutor Marked Assignment (TMA). All answers are derived from the official IGNOU curriculum (verified via eGyanKosh) and comply with academic session guidelines. Below are key syllabus blocks covered:

Core Syllabus Units Addressed

• -1:

  Analyzes primary/secondary sources like Ain-i-Akbari, Baburnama, and Persian chronicles. Solutions dissect historical narratives, biases, and Akbar’s administrative records. Example: Compare Baburnama’s portrayal of 1556 Battle of Panipat with Ain-i-Akbari’s Mughal propaganda.

• -2:

  Explores decentralized governance under Akbar (Mansabdari system) and regional autonomy (Rajput alliances). Case studies include the Maratha confederacy’s emergence and Mughal-Rajput dynamics post-1576.

• -3:

  Focuses on Akbar’s religious policies (Din-i-Ilahi), military reforms (Mansabdari), and the 1582–1605 administrative overhauls. Solutions critique the ‘divide and rule’ theory using archival evidence.

• -4:

  Traces trade networks (Persian Gulf, Red Sea), land revenue systems (Zabti system), and the impact of Akbar’s economic policies on agrarian societies. Compare Mughal taxation with Vijayanagara’s revenue models.

• -5:

  Discusses syncretic trends in Mughal court culture (e.g., Birbal’s wit, Akbar’s court poets). Solutions analyze how Persian and Indian philosophical traditions blended in literature (e.g., Tuti Nama).

Assignment Structure & FAQs

• Word Limits & Deadlines

  Strict adherence to 500/250/100-word segments for Questions 1–5. Submit via eGyankosh by the last date of the semester (check IGNOU’s official portal for updates).

• FAQ 1: Can I use Hindi translations for answers?

  Yes, but ensure English/Hindi solutions are cross-referenced with original sources (e.g., Ain-i-Akbari’s Hindi translations by IGNOU’s approved publishers).

• FAQ 2: How to cite sources in the assignment?

  Use IGNOU’s prescribed format (e.g., for Baburnama: [Baburnama, English/Hindi trans., IGNOU, 2023, p. 45]). Avoid Wikipedia; prefer eGyanKosh or IGNOU’s study materials.

Sample Solution Outline (Question 1: 500 words)

Topic: Assess Akbar’s Mansabdari system as a tool for political consolidation (-3).

• Define Mansab (rank + cavalry units) and its dual hierarchy (Zat vs. Sawar).
• Analyze meritocratic vs. hereditary elements using case studies (e.g., Man Singh’s rise, Rajput integration).
• Critique centralization vs. decentralization tensions with regional governors (e.g., Gujarat’s autonomy).
• Compare with Vijayanagara’s military ranks to highlight Mughal innovations.

Note: Include 2–3 diagrams (e.g., Mansabdari hierarchy table) if allowed per IGNOU guidelines.