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(a) "The Chola rulers were not only mighty conquerors, efficient administrators but also builders of fine temples." Comment. (15 marks)

(b) Discuss with relevant illustrations the relations between Akbar and the Rajput states. (15 marks)

(c) How far is it justified to consider the states like Bengal, Awadh and Hyderabad as ‘successor states’ of the Mughal state? (20 marks)