IGNOU BHDG-175 Assignment 2026-27
मध्यकालीन भारतीय साहित्य एवं संस्कृति
Last updated by IGNOU: 30 Sept 2026. Guide written from the official PDF on 19 Oct 2026, 01:51 pm.
| Course code | BHDG-175 |
|---|---|
| Course title | मध्यकालीन भारतीय साहित्य एवं संस्कृति |
| Programme | BAMBAM |
| School | School of Humanities |
| Assignment code | BHDG-175/TMA/2026-2027 |
| Session | July 2026 and January 2027 |
| Maximum marks | 100 |
| Weightage | 30% |
| Last date (June exam) | 31 Mar 2027 |
| Last date (December exam) | 30 Sept 2027 |
| Medium | Hindi |
About the BHDG-175 assignment
This BHDG-175 assignment covers medieval Indian literature and culture, focusing on Bhakti traditions across different regions and languages. Topics include Nirguna philosophy, Tamil devotional poetry, regional poets and saints, and the influence of major devotional writers.
The assignment has two sections worth 100 marks in total. Section A requires all six answers, each in about 1,000 words, for 15 marks each. Section B requires answers to any two of five topics, each in about 200 words, for 5 marks each. This tutor-marked assignment carries 30% of the final assessment.
What the assignment asks
| Question | Marks | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Section A — Q1 | 15 | Discuss the philosophical foundations of Nirguna Bhakti. |
| Section A — Q2 | 15 | Explain the social context of Tamil devotional poetry. |
| Section A — Q3 | 15 | Examine the poetic craft of Somnath and Vemana. |
| Section A — Q4 | 15 | Evaluate the poetry of Sant Jnaneshwar and Namdev. |
| Section A — Q5 | 15 | Explain how Vidyapati and Jayadeva influenced Bengali Bhakti literature. |
| Section A — Q6 | 15 | Present a detailed discussion of Lalleshwari's poetry. |
| Section B — Q1 | 5 | Write a short note on Andal. |
| Section B — Q2 | 5 | Write a short note on the Bhakti movement in Odisha and the Panchasakha era. |
| Section B — Q3 | 5 | Write a short note on the Siddha tradition. |
| Section B — Q4 | 5 | Write a short note on Tulsidas. |
| Section B — Q5 |
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