IGNOU BHIE-144 Assignment 2026-27
Traditions of History Writing in India
Last updated by IGNOU: 06 Jul 2026. Guide written from the official PDF on 14 Nov 2026, 08:57 pm.
December 2026 term-end exam
Tue, 22 Dec 2026 · Evening (2:00 PM – 5:00 PM)
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Make the BHIE-144 assignment front page →| Course code | BHIE-144 |
|---|---|
| Course title | Traditions of History Writing in India |
| Programme | Bachelor's of Arts (History); B.A. General (BAG); B.A. Honours (BAHIH)BAG, BAHIH, BAFHI |
| School | School of Social Sciences |
| Assignment code | BHIE-144/ASST/TMA/2026-27 |
| Session | July 2026 and January 2027 |
| Maximum marks | 100 |
| Weightage | 30% |
| Last date (June exam) | 31 Oct 2026 |
| Last date (December exam) | 30 Apr 2027 |
| Medium | English, Hindi |
| Term-end exam (December 2026) | Tue, 22 Dec 2026, Evening (2:00 PM – 5:00 PM) |
About the BHIE-144 assignment
The BHIE-144 assignment covers traditions of history writing in India, including chronicles, inscriptions, historical accounts, genealogies and approaches to interpreting the past.
It has three assignments with 10 compulsory questions worth 100 marks in total. Assignment I has two 500-word answers; Assignment II has three 250-word answers; and Assignment III has five 100-word answers. The word limits are approximate.
What the assignment asks
| Question | Marks | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 20 | Examine Buddhist representations of the past through the Pali chronicles of Sri Lanka. |
| Q2 | 20 | Explain how Bakhars contribute to understanding the past, using examples. |
| Q3 | 10 | Discuss the Ashokan edicts. |
| Q4 | 10 | Discuss Domingo Paes's account of Vijayanagar city. |
| Q5 | 10 | Evaluate the claim that Baruni misled later historians on important matters. |
| Q6 | 6 | Describe the contribution of genealogies to historical traditions. |
| Q7 | 6 | Write briefly about Firishta. |
| Q8 | 6 | Write briefly about the work identified in the PDF as ‘Mangosteens’ Indica’. |
| Q9 | 6 | Explain how nationalist historical writings can be understood. |
| Q10 | 6 | Write briefly about environmental history. |
This is a summary of each question. Download the official PDF above for the exact questions and word limits.
How to write and submit it
- Answer all questions in the three assignments in your own words.
- Keep answers approximately within the word limit for each assignment: 500, 250 or 100 words respectively.
- Organise answers logically and write the final version neatly.
- Submit the assignments to the coordinator of your Study Centre within the stipulated time.
- Check your Regional Centre's website to see whether online submission is available.
- Obtain and retain a submission receipt; keep a photocopy if possible.
- Ask the Study Centre to return your assignments after evaluation.
Submission dates: 31 October 2026 (June term-end exam); 30 April 2027 (December term-end exam). The PDF gives different dates by admission session: 31 March 2027 for July 2026 and 30 September 2027 for January 2027.
Frequently asked questions
What is the assignment code for BHIE-144?
The assignment code is BHIE-144/ASST/TMA/2026-27.
How many marks and how much weightage does the assignment carry?
The three assignments carry 100 marks in total and have 30% weightage.
Are all BHIE-144 assignment questions compulsory?
Yes. The PDF asks students to answer all questions in the three assignments.
What are the word limits for the answers?
The approximate limits are 500 words per answer in Assignment I, 250 in Assignment II and 100 in Assignment III.
Where should I submit the assignment?
Submit it to your Study Centre coordinator. Your Regional Centre's website may also offer an online submission facility.
What are the submission dates?
The official listing gives 31 October 2026 for the June term-end exam and 30 April 2027 for the December term-end exam. The PDF gives different dates by admission session: 31 March 2027 for July 2026 and 30 September 2027 for January 2027.
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