BHIM 162 Question Paper December 2025 is the paper to work through while you prepare History of Bharat from the 8th to the 17th century. It runs from the Rashtrakutas and the Rajput states to the Bhakti tradition and Mughal-Rajput relations under Akbar, so it shows how IGNOU frames medieval Bharat for the BAFYUP exam.
What is the BHIM-162 December 2025 Question Paper?
The BHIM 162 December 2025 question paper is the official IGNOU Term-End Examination for History of Bharat from the 8th to the 17th century, set for BAFYUP students, carrying 50 marks over two hours with eight questions across two sections. It covers inscriptions, the regional kingdoms, the Bhakti tradition and Mughal-Rajput relations. As the most recent live paper, it is the closest thing to the questions in your own hall.
About the IGNOU BHIM-162 Course
BHIM-162 is the medieval Bharat paper in the IGNOU four-year Bachelor of Arts programme (BAFYUP), covering roughly the 8th to the 17th century. It looks at how regional powers, faiths and the Mughal state shaped the subcontinent.
You study how inscriptions help reconstruct this period, the rise of the Rashtrakutas, the nature of the Rajput states, the way the Vijayanagara kingdom carried forward the Kakatiya legacy in irrigation and agriculture, the spread of the Bhakti tradition, Mughal-Rajput relations under Akbar, the role of Raja Man Singh in temple construction, and the religious policy of the Ahoms. The questions reward students who argue with specific evidence.
This page is prepared by the Unnati Educations academic team, with the question text checked by our history content reviewers and study notes by Prateek Talwar. It is anchored to the IGNOU Term-End Examination of December 2025 and was last updated in June 2026.
BHIM-162 Question Paper December 2025 Exam Pattern and Marks
| Aspect | Detail |
|---|---|
| Medium | Bilingual, English and Hindi |
| Duration | 2 hours |
| Total marks | 50 |
| Total questions | 8, four in Section I and four in Section II |
| Questions to attempt | Any five, with at least two from each Section |
| Marks per question | 10 each, all questions carry equal marks |
| Type of questions | Essay-type answers of about 300 words, with no short-note questions |
| Language of answers | English or Hindi, your choice |
Every Question in the BHIM-162 December 2025 Paper
No. of Printed Pages : 6
BHIM–162
BACHELOR OF ARTS (GENERAL/HONOURS) (BAFYUP)
Term-End Examination
December, 2025
BHIM-162 : HISTORY OF BHARAT (FROM 8TH CENTURY TO 17TH CENTURY CE)
Time : 2 Hours Maximum Marks : 50
Note : Attempt any five questions in about 300 words each. Attempt at least two questions from each section. All questions carry equal marks.
Section—I
1. Discuss the importance of inscriptions to understand the history of Bharat from 8th to 15th century.
2. Write a note on rise and growth of Rashtrakuta Empire.
3. Analyse the nature of Rajput states.
4. How did the Vijayanagara Kingdom carry forward the legacy of Kakatiya Kingdom in the field of agriculture ? Explain with respect to the development of irrigation resources in both the kingdoms.
Section—II
5. Discuss the growth of Bhakti tradition in different regions of Bharat.
6. Write an essay on the Mughal-Rajput relation under Akbar.
7. Describe the role of Raja Man Singh as Mughal Governor in temple construction.
8. Give an account of the religious policy of Ahoms.
Topics and Themes in the BHIM-162 Paper
The importance of inscriptions as sources for the history of Bharat from the 8th to 15th century
The rise and growth of the Rashtrakuta Empire
The nature and character of the Rajput states
The Vijayanagara kingdom and the Kakatiya legacy in agriculture
The development of irrigation resources in the Vijayanagara and Kakatiya kingdoms
The growth of the Bhakti tradition in different regions of Bharat
Mughal-Rajput relations under Akbar
The role of Raja Man Singh as a Mughal governor in temple construction
The religious policy of the Ahom kingdom
How to Practise BHIM-162 December 2025 Question Paper for the 2026 Exam
Read the whole paper once and mark which questions you could answer today and which you cannot, so you see your real gaps fast. Then sit it like the real thing: two hours, five questions, at least two from each Section, because students who ignore that section rule lose marks even with strong answers.
Watch the format here. This paper is 50 marks in two hours, so each answer is about 300 words for 10 marks, not the longer 400-word answers of the 100-mark papers. Keep each answer tight, since you have less time per question than you might expect.
For a 10-mark answer, give a short definition, three or four argued points, one named example, and a brief conclusion. The same themes return year after year, so strong preparation on inscriptions, the Rashtrakutas, the Bhakti tradition and Mughal-Rajput relations pays off against the December 2025 pattern you will face.
How to Build a Full-Marks Answer
Take question six, write an essay on Mughal-Rajput relations under Akbar. Here is the shape of a full-marks answer, not the answer itself.
Open with one or two sentences framing why Akbar sought Rajput support. Then build three or four points with concrete detail: matrimonial alliances, the entry of Rajputs into Mughal service and the mansab system, Akbar's conciliatory measures such as ending the pilgrim tax, and the autonomy that loyal Rajput houses retained.
Add one developed example, such as Raja Man Singh in imperial service, then close on how this relationship strengthened the empire. Definition, points, example, conclusion in about 300 words is what earns the full ten marks.
Frequently Asked Questions about the BHIM-162 Question Paper December 2025
Is this the official IGNOU BHIM-162 paper?
Yes, this is the genuine IGNOU Term-End paper for BHIM-162 from December 2025. The questions are reproduced exactly as they appeared in the official examination for the BAFYUP programme, with nothing reworded, renumbered or simplified. You are reading the same Rashtrakuta, Bhakti and Mughal-Rajput questions that real students sat, which is why it works so well as honest practice for your own attempt.
Is BHIM-162 useful for the 2026 exam?
Very much. The medieval Bharat syllabus for BHIM-162 is stable, and the pattern of essay questions barely changes between sessions. Themes like inscriptions, the regional kingdoms, the Bhakti tradition and Mughal-Rajput relations reappear regularly, so this paper is one of the most reliable mocks you can use for your 2026 Term-End Examination in the 50-mark format.
Can I get a BHIM 162 Solved Question Paper?
Yes. A BHIM 162 Solved Question Paper with model answers for each question is available, written to the same 300-word, 10-mark structure the exam expects. The solved set shows you how to argue with specific evidence, which is exactly where most students lose marks in this paper. Just message us on WhatsApp and we will share the details with you.
Does BHIM-162 help with the assignment?
It helps a lot. The assignment and the exam draw on the same syllabus, so practising these questions strengthens your assignment answers on the same topics, whether that is the Rashtrakutas, the Bhakti tradition or Mughal-Rajput relations. Many students prepare both together to save time, since strong notes serve double duty across the paper and the assignment.
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