BHIC 112 Question Paper December 2025 is the sharpest practice set for History of India VII. It shows how IGNOU frames the rise of Maratha power, Mughal-Rajput relations, medieval commerce and the Mughal school of painting. If your Term-End Exam is in 2026, start your preparation here.
What is the BHIC-112 December 2025 Question Paper?
The BHIC 112 December 2025 question paper is the official IGNOU Term-End Examination paper for History of India-VII, covering roughly 1605 to 1750. It is bilingual in English and Hindi, set for 100 marks across 3 hours and split into Section I and Section II.
The paper holds eight questions, four in each Section. You attempt any five, with at least two from each Section, and every question carries 20 marks. The range runs from Maratha power in the Deccan and Mughal-Rajput relations to medieval commerce, the Vaishnava Bhakti tradition, the Mughal and Kishangarh schools of painting, and women at the Mughal court.
About IGNOU BHIC-112 History of India—VII
BHIC-112 is the late-Mughal and early-modern course in the IGNOU Bachelor of Arts (Honours) History (BAHIH) programme. It studies the period from about 1605 to 1750, when the Mughal empire reached its height and then faced the rise of regional powers such as the Marathas in the Deccan.
The course examines the empire's relations with the Rajputs and Sikhs, the structure of medieval Indian commerce and the role of brokers, sarrafs and moneylenders, textile production and the inland and overland caravan routes. The cultural side carries equal weight: the Vaishnava Bhakti tradition, the Mughal and Kishangarh schools of painting, temple building, women at the Mughal court, and ideas of kingship and sovereignty.
This page was prepared by Prateek Talwar and reviewed by the Unnati Educations academic team with Indian history and medieval-history content reviewers. It is anchored to the IGNOU Term-End Examination, December 2025. Last updated June 2026.
BHIC-112 Question Paper December 2025 Exam Pattern and Marks
| Aspect | Detail |
|---|---|
| Medium | Bilingual, English and Hindi |
| Duration | 3 hours |
| Total marks | 100 |
| Paper structure | Two Sections, Section I and Section II, four questions each |
| Total questions in the paper | 8 |
| Questions to attempt | Any five, with at least two from each Section |
| Marks per question | 20 each, all questions carry equal marks |
| Word guidance | About 400 words per main answer and about 200 words per short note |
| Question type | Long descriptive essays plus short-note clusters worth 10+10 |
| Language of answers | English or Hindi |
All Questions in the BHIC-112 December 2025 Paper
ENGLISH VERSION
BHIC-112 : HISTORY OF INDIA—VII (C-1605-1750)
Time : 3 Hours Maximum Marks : 100
Note : (i) Attempt any five questions in about 400 words each.
(ii) Attempt at least two questions from each Section.
(iii) All questions carry equal marks.
Section—I
Critically examine the rise and consolidation of Maratha power in the Deccan. 20
Write a note on the Mughal-Rajput relations. 20
What role did the brokers, sarrafs and moneylenders play in the medieval Indian commerce ? 20
Write short notes on any two of the following in about 200 words each : 10+10
(a) Persian memoirs
(b) Mughal-Sikh conflict
(c) Textile production
(d) Inland and Overland Caravan Routes
Section—II
Discuss the evolution and growth of Vaishnava Bhakti tradition in India. 20
Discuss the evolution of Mughal School of Painting. 20
Write a note on the role of women in the Mughal Court. 20
Write short notes on any two of the following in about 200 words each : 10+10
(a) The idea of Millennium Sovereignty
(b) Temple building in the Medieval period
(c) Imperial camps
(d) Kishangarh School of Painting
HINDI VERSION
बी.एच.आई.सी.-112 : भारत का इतिहास-VII (C-1605-1750)
समय : 3 घण्टे अधिकतम अंक : 100
नोट : (i) किन्हीं पाँच प्रश्नों के उत्तर लगभग 400 शब्दों (प्रत्येक) में दीजिए।
(ii) प्रत्येक भाग में से कम से कम दो प्रश्नों के उत्तर दीजिए।
(iii) सभी प्रश्नों के अंक समान हैं।
भाग—I
दक्कन में मराठा सत्ता के उदय एवं समेकन का आलोचनात्मक परीक्षण कीजिए। 20
मुगल-राजपूत सम्बन्धों पर एक लेख लिखिए। 20
मध्यकालीन भारतीय वाणिज्य में आढ़तियों, सर्राफों और साहूकारों ने क्या भूमिका निभाई ? 20
निम्नलिखित में से किन्हीं दो पर लगभग 200 शब्दों (प्रत्येक) में संक्षिप्त लेख लिखिए : 10+10
(क) फारसी संस्मरण
(ख) मुगल-सिख टकराव
(ग) वस्त्र उत्पादन
(घ) अंतर्देशीय और स्थलीय कारवाँ मार्ग
भाग—II
भारत में वैष्णव भक्ति परम्परा की उत्क्रांति एवं वृद्धि पर चर्चा कीजिए। 20
मुगल चित्रकला शैली की उत्क्रांति पर चर्चा कीजिए। 20
मुगल दरबार में महिलाओं की भूमिका पर एक लेख लिखिए। 20
निम्नलिखित में से किन्हीं दो पर लगभग 200 शब्दों (प्रत्येक) में संक्षिप्त लेख लिखिए : 10+10
(क) सहस्राब्दी संप्रभुता का विचार
(ख) मध्यकाल में मंदिर निर्माण
(ग) साम्राज्यवादी खेमे
(घ) किशनगढ़ चित्रकला शैली
Topics Covered in the BHIC-112 Paper
The rise and consolidation of Maratha power in the Deccan
Mughal-Rajput relations
The role of brokers, sarrafs and moneylenders in medieval Indian commerce
Persian memoirs as historical sources
The Mughal-Sikh conflict
Textile production in medieval India
Inland and overland caravan trade routes
The evolution and growth of the Vaishnava Bhakti tradition
The evolution of the Mughal School of Painting
The role of women in the Mughal court
The idea of Millennium Sovereignty
Temple building in the medieval period
Imperial camps
The Kishangarh School of Painting
Section-wise Theme Map of the BHIC-112 Paper
| Section | Main long questions | Short-note options |
|---|---|---|
| Section I (political and economic history) | Maratha power in the Deccan, Mughal-Rajput relations, the role of brokers, sarrafs and moneylenders in commerce | Persian memoirs, the Mughal-Sikh conflict, textile production, inland and overland caravan routes |
| Section II (religion, art and court culture) | The Vaishnava Bhakti tradition, the evolution of the Mughal School of Painting, women in the Mughal court | Millennium Sovereignty, temple building in the medieval period, imperial camps, the Kishangarh School of Painting |
How to Use BHIC 112 Question Paper to Score in the 2026 Exam
The first decision is your spread. Because you must take at least two questions from each Section, don't prepare only the painting and Bhakti material in Section II or only the political-economic questions in Section I. Lock in two safe options on each side before the clock starts.
History answers here reward a clear line of development. For the Maratha question, trace the rise from Shivaji through the consolidation under the Peshwas, with named campaigns and approximate dates rather than vague praise. For the Mughal School of Painting, follow it from its Persian roots under Akbar to its refinement under Jahangir, then contrast it with the distinct Kishangarh style. Most students notice that "evolution and growth" questions score best when the chronology is visible.
The IGNOU December 2025 TEE gives strong weight to Mughal court culture, painting and the Bhakti tradition, so balance those against the commerce and political questions when you revise.
Sample Answer Approach (not a full answer)
Take Q1, the rise and consolidation of Maratha power in the Deccan. Here is the shape of a 20-mark answer, not the answer itself.
Context: open by placing the Maratha rise against the backdrop of Deccan politics and Mughal expansion.
Points to cover: Shivaji's early state-building and military methods, his administrative and revenue system, the struggle with Aurangzeb, the role of the forts and the navy, and the later consolidation under the Peshwas.
Worked example: use Shivaji's coronation in 1674 as a concrete anchoring point.
Conclusion: a short analytical line on what made Maratha power durable in the Deccan.
Four or five developed points with one dated example is what earns the full twenty.
Frequently Asked Questions about the BHIC-112 Question Paper December 2025
Is this the authentic IGNOU BHIC-112 Question Paper?
It is the real December 2025 Term-End Examination paper for BHIC-112, shown exactly as IGNOU printed it. Both Sections, the three-part Note line, every 20-mark value, the 10+10 short notes and all sub-parts from Persian memoirs to the Kishangarh School are intact. Nothing has been reworded, so the questions you rehearse on the Marathas and Mughal painting are the genuine ones.
Does the BHIC-112 paper come in both English and Hindi?
Yes, both. This paper is bilingual, and the page reproduces the questions in English (Section I and Section II) and in Hindi (भाग I and भाग II) exactly as IGNOU set them. Whichever medium you write your exam in, you can practise from the version matching your answer language without translating the Maratha or Mughal-Rajput questions yourself.
Will the BHIC-112 December 2025 Question Paper help my 2026 attempt?
Considerably. As the latest official paper, it mirrors what you are likely to face next on the Vaishnava Bhakti tradition, medieval commerce and women at the Mughal court. IGNOU keeps emphasising Mughal court culture, painting and Maratha history, so working this set under the two-Section rule sharpens both your topic depth and your selection strategy.
Can I get a solved version of the BHIC-112 Question Paper?
A solved BHIC-112 paper with structured model answers can be arranged on request. The answers handle the essays on Maratha power and the Mughal School of Painting at roughly 400 words, and short notes such as imperial camps or the idea of Millennium Sovereignty at around 200. Message the desk on WhatsApp to request it for this December 2025 paper.
Does the BHIC-112 paper support assignment work too?
It does, indirectly. Themes here, including Mughal-Rajput relations, the role of brokers and sarrafs in commerce and the Vaishnava Bhakti tradition, overlap closely with common BHIC-112 assignment questions. Drilling these exam questions reinforces the same material your tutor-marked assignment tests, so one focused study session strengthens both your exam and your assignment.
What help can I get with the BHIC-112 paper?
Direct, personal help over WhatsApp for any doubt on this paper, whether it is the two-Section rule or how to trace the evolution of the Mughal School of Painting cleanly. If a topic like the Mughal-Sikh conflict or the role of women in the Mughal court feels unclear, the team responds itself and guides your approach rather than sending an automated reply.
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