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(a) Evaluate the contents of the Tabaqat-i-Nasiri as a source of medieval history. (10 marks)

(b) Analyze the significance of the Uttaramerur inscriptions of the Chola King Parantaka I. (10 marks)

(c) Evaluate Jonaraja’s account of the reign of Zain-ul-Abidin. (10 marks)

(d) Comment on the veracity of Alberuni’s account of the Indian society. (10 marks)

(e) Delineate the development of the Mughal painting during the reign of Jahangir. (10 marks)