L. N. MITHILA UNIVERSITY KAMESHWARNAGAR, DARBHANGA POST GRADUATE PROGRAMME (COURSES OF STUDY) FOR M.A. (HISTORY) EXAMINATION UNDER SEMESTER SYSTEM
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L. N. MITHILA UNIVERSITYKAMESHWARNAGAR, DARBHANGA
POST GRADUATE PROGRAMME
(COURSES OF STUDY)
FOR
M.A. (HISTORY) EXAMINATION
UNDER SEMESTER SYSTEM W.E.F. ACADEMIC SESSION 2014-16
UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT OF HISTORYL.N. MITHILA UNIVERSITYKameshwarnagar, Darbhanga
Post Graduate Programme(Courses of Study)
ForM.A. (History) Examination
Under Semester System w.e.f. Academic Session 2014-16
1. General Outline
1.1 The Programme (Course of Study) of P.G. History will be of two
years duration divided into two academic sessions called MA
Previous and MA Final respectively. Each academic session shall
consists of two Semesters, having 15 weeks of teaching schedule
for each Semester. First and Second Semester shall cover the
Previous year whereas Third and Fourth Semester shall be
extended over the Final year consecutively .
1.2 There shall be sixteen papers in PG History Programme
comprising four papers/ courses in each Semester . The courses/
papers shall be of two categories -(a) Compulsory/ Core Courses
and (b) Specialized / Elective Courses . Number of papers of
Compulsory/ Core Courses shall be twelve and Specialised /
Elective courses shall consist of four papers including the last
sixteenth paper of project work .
1.3 In First , Second and Third Semesters all twelve papers shall be
core courses whereas in Fourth Semester there shall be three
specialized courses and a project work related to specialised
group , in which a student shall compulsorily undertaken a project
work leading to dissertation .
1.4 The students shall be required to study any one of the following
Specialised / Elective courses of their choice in the Fourth
Semester :
Group A : Ancient Indian History Group B : Medieval Indian History Group C : Modern Indian History
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1.5 The syllabus shall be covered by 84 credits (teaching hours) , i.e. an
average of 21 credits for each Semester , for which at least 90
days teaching schedule shall be provided for each Semester .
1.6 Students shall have to study two Foundation Courses of 100 marks
each which will be taught in First and Second Semesters
respectively and shall have to obtain minimum 45 marks . Less
than 45 marks will be considered as fail for the purpose of
grading . The Foundation Course in mandatory , but Grade Points
will not be considered as part of SGPA or CGPA.
2. Components of Evaluation :
Apart from a project work each paper shall carry 100 marks out of
which at least two Continuous Internal Assessment (CIA) of 30 marks shall be
conducted and external (University) examination of 70 marks shall be held
towards the end of each Semester called the End Semester Evaluation (ESE) .
The Components of CIA and ESE shall be as follows :
I. CIA :
a. Two mid - Semester Written Tests 15 Marks of one hour duration each b. Seminar / Quiz 05 Marks c. Assignments 05 Marks d. Regularity , Punctuality and conduct 05 Marks
Total-30 Marks The concerned teacher of the Course/ Paper shall be responsible for
conducting and evaluating the mid- Semester Test and for assessment of
other components of the paper concerned . The answer scripts of First mid-
Semester Test shall be shown to students of the class .
II. ESE :
End Semester Examination of each Semester shall be conducted by the
University . Except project work (Paper XVI of Fourth Semester), syllabus
for each paper shall be divided into 5 units consisting four topics in each
unit and the question pattern of these papers shall be as follows :
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Part A : Ten objective type questions 10x02 = 20 Marks (Two questions from each unit)
Part B : Five short answered questions, in which 4x5 = 20 Marks four to be answered in 160 words each (one question from each unit shall be asked)
Part C: Five long answered questions, in which three 3x10=30 Marks to be answered in 600 words each (one question from each unit shall be asked)
Total -70 Marks b. In paper XVI (HIS 550 ), a research project shall be carried on by
each student, which shall be assessed at the time of ESE of
Fourth Semester and the division of marks of research project
shall be as below .
a. Project Report (Dissertation ) 50 Marks b. Viva -voce 50 Marks
Total-100Marks
c. Normally ESE of First and Third Semesters shall be held in the
month of November- December whereas the ESE of Second and
Fourth Semesters shall be conducted in the month of April- May .
d. Only those students who have appeared in mid semester written
tests and have completed 75% of the delivered lectures shall be
obliged for appearing at the ESE . However, Head of the
Department / Principal may condone 5% and the Vice- Chancellor
10% attendance of any student on the basis of medical certificate
after having satisfaction in the medical report , submitted by the
student .
3. Passing of Examination and Promotion Rules :
3.1 To be declared passed in End Semester Examination, a student will have to secure at least 40% marks in each paper separately both in CIA as well as in ESE and a minimum of 45 % of the grand total . However, i. If a student passes in at least two papers, in First , Second and Third
Semester Examinations, shall be promoted to the next higher Semester.
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But in the case of promotion from Third to Fourth Semester, it shall be required to clear all the four papers of First Semester by the student concerned .
ii. Promoted students will have to clear all the backlog papers in the next End Semester Examination of that Semester (backlog) whenever it is available .
iii.Even if a student is promoted to Fourth Semester, the final result of that student shall be declared only after the clearance of all backlog papers .
iv.Promoted students who has failed to secure minimum 40% of any paper in CIA , will have to repeat the CIA along with students of the same semester and reappear in the ESE of that paper of the same Semester of next available academic session .
v. But a promoted student, who has passed in any paper of CIA but has failed to secure minimum marks of that paper in ESE will retain the marks of CIA and will have to reappear only in the ESE of that paper of the same semester of next available academic session .
vi.The name of the promoted students will not be included in the merit list .
3.2 The Final result shall be published on the basis of students' performance in all the 16 papers spread over four Semesters .
3.3 There shall be no supplementary examination in any Semester . 3.4 A failed students in a Semester shall have to repeat the Semester on payment of Semester fee .4. Grading 4.1.Since it is a continuous evaluation programme, students shall be
awarded Grade Point (GP) at the end of each Semester Examination and Commulative Grade Point (CGP) at the end of Final End Semester Examination in 10 point scoring system .
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Post Graduate Programme
M.A. (History)
PAPER SUBJECT MARKS ESE+CIA
Cr. Hr. CR(T+P)
PAPER CODE
SEMESTER-IPaper-I Theories of History 70+30 6(6+0) HIS 511Paper-II Ancient World 70+30 4(4+0) HIS 512Paper-III Medieval Europe 70+30 5(5+0) HIS 513Paper-IV Medieval Islamic World 70+30 5(5+0) HIS 514
Total 400 20(20+0)SEMESTER-II
Paper-V Modern World (1900-1945) 70+30 6(6+0) HIS 521
Paper-VI Contemporary World (1945-2000) 70+30 6(6+0) HIS 522
Paper-VII History of Bihar and Mithila Upto 1750 70+30 4(4+0) HIS 523
Paper-VIII Indian Nationalism and Freedom Movement 70+30 4(4+0) HIS 524
Total - 400 20(20+0)
SEMESTER-IIIPaper-IX History of Modern Ideas 70+30 6(6+0) HIS 531Paper-X Methods of History 70+30 5(5+0) HIS 532Paper-XI History of Modern Bihar and Mithila (1750-1950) 70+30 4(4+0) HIS 533Paper-XII Women in Indian History 70+30 5(5+0) HIS 534
Total- 400 20(20+0)
SEMESTER-IVPaper-XIII Society in Ancient India upto 1200 AD
(Elective -A) 70+30 5(5+0) HIS 541
Society in Medieval India (1200-1750) (Elective-B
70+30 5(5+0) HIS 542
Society in Modern India (1750-1950) (Elective -C)
70+30 5(5+0) HIS 543
Paper-XIV Ancient Indian Economy Upto 1200AD (Elective -A)
70+30 6(6+0) HIS 544
Medieval Indian Economy (1200-1750) (Elective-B)
70+30 6(6+0) HIS 545
Modern Indian Economy (1750-1950) (Elective -C)
70+30 6(6+0) HIS 546
Paper-XV Ancient Indian Culture Upto 1200 AD (Elective-A)
70+30 5(5+0) HIS 547
Medieval Indian Culture (1200-1750) (Elective-B)
70+30 5(5+0) HIS 548
Modern Indian Culture (1750-1950) (Elective-C)
70+30 5(5+0) HIS 549
Paper-XVI Project Topic assigned by the Department 50+50 4(0+4) HIS 550
Total - 400 20(16+4)
Total P.G. Programme 1600 80(76+4)
The following grading system has been used: Letter Grade Percentage Range Numerical of Letter Grade Description of Grade
A 100-90 10 Outstanding B 80-89 9 Excellent C 70-79 8 Very Good D 60-79 7 Good E 50-59 6 Average P 45-49 5 Pass F Less than 45 Less than 5 Fail
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(To be Studies in Second Semester)
Core Course
First SemesterPaper I (HIS 511) : Theories of History
Unit I : Introduction
a. Meaning of History
b. Nature of History
c. Scope of History
d. Value of History : Uses and Misuses
Unit II : Relations with Other Disciplines
a. Relations with Science
b. Relations with Sociology,Anthropology and Political Science
c. Relations with Economics and Statistics
d. Relations with Geography and Psychology
Unit III : Fundamentals of History
e. Subject Matter
f. Sources and Evidence
g. Historical Facts and the Historian
h. Explanation and Interpretation.
Unit IV : Theories of History
a. Causation
b. Historicism
c. Generalization
d. History and Theory : Conceptualization in Writing History
Unit V : Problems of History
a. Objectivity
b. Historical Inevitability and Determinism
c. Society and Individual in History
d. Idea of Progress in History
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Suggested Readings:
1. A. Marwich, Nature of History
2. A. L. Rowse, The Use of History, London, 1963
3. B. K.Sarkar, The Science of History and Hope of Mankind, Kolkata, 1912
4. D.D. Kosambi, History and Society, Mumbai, 1983
5. E. H. Carr, What is History, New York, 1962
6. L. B. Verma, Understanding History, Allahabad, 1995
7. P. Gardner, I. Theories of History, Illinois, 1959
II. Nature of Historical Explanation, London, 1961
8. Peter Burke, History and Social Theory, Cambridge, 1992
9. P. Thompson, The Voice of Past, London, 1978
10. S. R. Tikekar, On Historians, Mumbai, 1964
11. Sheik Ali, History, Its Theory and Methods, Madras, 1978
12. T. R. Venugopalan (Ed.), History and Theory, Thrissur, Kerala, 1997
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Core Course
First SemesterPaper II (HIS 512) : Ancient World Societies
Unit I : Ancient Egypt
a. Old Kingdom : Culture
b. Middle Kingdom : As a Classification Age
c. Impact of Hyksos Invasion
d. Age of Imperialism : Salient Features
Unit II : Ancient Mesopotamia
a. Sumeria: Cultural Contributions
b. Babylonia : Hammurabi
c. Kassite Rule in Balylonia
d. Assyria : Salient Fatures of the Civilization
Unit III : Ancient China
a. Shang Dynasty : A Brief History
b. Chou Dynasty : A Brief History
c. Confucius
d. Cultural Contributions
Unit IV : Ancient Greece
a. Homeric Age
b. Sparta : Socio- Economic and Political Setup
c. Athens : Perecleam Age
d. Cultural Contributions
Unit V : Ancient Rome
a. Republican Age : Political Structure
b. Age of Imperialism : Cultural Contributions
c. Emergence and Growth of Christianity
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d. Decline and Fall
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Suggested Readings :
1. Moret, The Nile and the Egyptian Civilization2. Breasted, History of Egypt and Development of Religion and Thought in
Ancient Egypt3. Mowat, Nile Valley Civilization4. E. Bille De Mot, The age of Akhnaton5. Margaret Murray, Splendour that was Egypt6. H.C. Rawlinson, History of Ancient Egypt (2 Vols.)7. T. A. Wilson, The Burden of Egypt8. Allen Gardiner, The Land of the Pharaoh9. W.C. Hayes, The Most Ancient Egypt10. Breasted, Ancient Records of Egypt : Historical Docoments from the
Earliest Times to the Persian Conquests (5 Vols)11. Hall, Ancient History of the Near East12. C. W. Bishop, Origin of the Far Eastern Civilization13. H. C. Creel , (i) Birth of China (ii) Chinese Thought14. James Mellart , Earliest Civilization of the Near East15. Hewi Frankfort, The Birth of Civilization in Mesopotamia16. Lenord Wolley, The Sumerians17. G. Contenan, Everyyday-Life in Babylonia and Assyira18. Mallowah, Early Mesopotamia and Iran19. Saggs, The Greatness that was Babylone20. S. Smith, Early History of Assyria21. Ohmsland, A History of Babylone22. I. W. King , A History of Babylone23. R. Turner, Great Cultural Tradition (Two Vols.)24. Omsland , History of Greece25. Bury, History of Greece26. H.D.F. Ketto , The Greeks
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27. Gibbon , Rise and Fall of the Roman Empire28. F.F. Abbot, Society and Politics in Ancient Rome29. Wells & Barrow , A Short History of the Roman Empire30. G. P. Beeker, Constantine the Great and the Christian Religion31. H. Butterfield, Christianity and History32. Swain , The Ancient World (Vols. I & II)33. Wallbank & Taylor, Past and Present34. Roninson, Ancient History35. Cambridge, Ancient History (Vol. I)36. lq'khy ek/ko ikBd] fo'o dh izkphu lH;rkvksa
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Core Course
First Semester
Paper III (HIS 513) : Medieval Europe
Unit I : Emergence of the Empire : Charlemagne
a. Career and Achievements
b. Administration
c. Coronation
d. Carolingian Renaissance
Unit II : Revival of the Empire
a. Otto I
b. Fredrick Barbarossa
c. Fredrick II
d. The Empire and the Papacy : Causes of Conflict
Unit III : Growth of Papacy
a. Pope Gregory VII
b. Pope Innocent III
c. Monasticism
d. Nature of the Investiture Contest
Unit IV : Feudalism
a. Origin and Growth
b. Nature
c. Chivalry
d. Decay
Unit V : Cultural Aspects
a. Medieval Towns
b. Medieval Universities
c. 12th Century Renaissance
d. Crusades : Nature
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Suggested Readings :
1. Adams, Civilization during the Middle Ages2. Byrce, The Holy Roman Empire, London, 19063. Bemont and Monod, Medieval Europe4. Thompson and Johnson, An Introduction to Medieval Europ5. J. W. Thompson, An Economic and Social History of the Middle Ages (2
Vols.)6. Frietdrich Heer, The Medieval world7. Myers, A Short History of Ancient, Medieval and Modern Times, Vol. II8. Orton, Outlines of Medieval History9. .............., The Shorter Cambridge Medieval History10. Souther, The Making of the Middle Ages11. K. C. Choudhary, The Middle Ages, Calcutta, 197012. Thatcher, The Medieval Period13. Thatcher and Schwell, The Middle Ages14. Tout, The Empire and Papacy15. Gorden Left, Medieval Thought16. F. F. Gunshot, Feudalism17. H. A. L. Fisher, The Medieval Empire, 2 Vols18. F. P. Pickering, Literature and Arts in the Middle Ages19. C. C. Crump and E. F. Jacob (ed), The Legacy of the Middle Ages20. J. B. Bury, The Cambridge Medieval History21. Kirachner Walther, Western Civilization up to 150022. Hallam, The Middle Ages23. Oman, The Dark Ages24. Stephenson, Medieval History25. G. Barrchlough, History in a Challenging World26. S. Runcimah, The History of Crusades
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Core Course
First SemesterPaper IV (HIS 514) : Medieval Islamic World
Unit I : Background and Emergence of Islam
a. Pre-Islamic Condition of Arabia
b. Prophet Muhammad and Islam
c. Expansion of Islam under Orthodox Caliphs : Abu Bakar and Omer
d. The Orthodox Caliphate : Islamic State Structure
Unit II : The Umayyads
a. Muowia : Consolidation of Islamic Power
b. State Structure : Admisstration
c. Society and Economy
d. Cultural Achievements
Unit III : The Abbasids
a. Upsurge of Abbasid Power : Harun-al- Rasid
b. State Structure : Administration
c. Society and Economy
d. Cultural Achievements
Unit IV : Post Abbasid Islamic World
a. Disintegration of the Empire in Main Islamic Land
b. Fatmids of Egypt : A Brief History
c. Muslim Spain : Cultural Achievements
d. Rise of Seljuq Turks
Unit V : Cultural Developments
a. Religion and Philosophy
b. Science and Technology
c. Language and Literature
d. Arts and Architecture
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Suggested Readings :
1. Von Kramer, Contribution of Islamic Civilization
2. Greneblaum, Medieval Islam
3. P. K. Hitti, A Short History of the Arabs
4. Ameer Ali, Short History of Saracenes
5. B. Lewis, Arabs in History
6. W. Muir, The Calipahate : Its' Rise and Fall
7. Montgomery Watt, Islamic Surveys
8. T. W. Arnold, The Caliphate
9. S. Khud Buk, Contribution to the History of Islamic Civilization
10. Hussain, The Arab Administration
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Core Course
Second Semester
Paper V (HIS 521) : Modern World (1900-1945)
Unit I : Origins of the World War Ia. Triple Ententeb. Triple Alliancec. Moroccan Crisisd. Bosnian Crisis
Unit II : Coming of the World War Ia. Anglo-German Naval Rivalryb. Agadir Crisis, 1911c. Balkan Wars, 1912-13d. Causes and Extent of the World War I
Unit III : Consequences of the World War Ia. Paris Peace Settlementb. The Reparation Problemc. The Depressiond. The League of Nations : Achievement's and Failure
Unit IV : Between the Warsa. East Asia : Washington Conference and Manchurian Crisis b. West Asia : Rise of Kamal Pasha and Foreign Policy of Turkish
Republic c. Europe : French Search for Security and British Policy of
Appeasement d. USA : Foreign Policy
Unit V : Towards the World War IIa. Rise of Fascism in Italy b. Rise of Nazism in Germanyc. Japanese Militarismd. Causes and Extent of the World War II.
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Suggested Readings :1. A. W. Ward (ed), Cambridge Modern History2. S. B. Fay, The Origins of the World War3. Brandenburg, From Bismarck to the World War4. L. Albertini, The Origins of the World War 1914 (Vol. I)5. N. Mansergh, The Coming of the First World War6. Vinacke, History of the Far East7. R. R. Palmer, A History of Modern World8. S. F. Benis, A Diplomatic History of the United States9. G. F. Kennan, American Diplomacy, 1900-195010. E. H. Carr, The Bolshevik Revolution, 3 Vols.11. ....................., Socialism in one Country, 2 Vols.12. H. J. Ellison, History of Russia13. C. J. Hayes, Contemporary Europe since 187014. B. K. Gokhale, History of Modern World
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World Community in Transition23. E. H. Carr, The Twenty Year's Crisis, 1919-193924. Hans J. Morgenthau, The Purpose of American Politics25. ....................., Politics Among Nations26. Harry Sichrovsky, Non-alignment, Basics, History and Prospects27. Peter Calvocoressi, World and New States28. Ruhl J. Bartlett, The League to Enforce Peace29. Toynbee, Survey of International Affairs30. Robert Cecil, The Great Experiment31. W. W. Kulski, The International Politics in the Revolutionary Age
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Core Course
Second Semester
Paper VI (HIS 522) : Contemporary World (1945-2000)
Unit I : Post War Weakening of the Imperialisma. Reorganisation of Europe : Economic Recovery and Integration of
Europe b. Decolonisation in Asia : Resurgence of Asia c. Decolonisation in Africa: Emergence of New States in Africa d. Communist Revolution in China
Unit II : Post War World Systemsa. UNO and the World Peaceb. The Cold War : A Brief History c. Non-Aligned Movement : A Brief Historyd. The New World Order
Unit III : Select Conflicts and Crisisa. Palestine Problem and Arab-Israel Conflictb. Oil Diplomacy and Gulf Crisisc. Korean Crisisd. Kashmir Problem and Indo-Pakistan Conflict
Unit IV : International Issues and Movementsa. Feminism and Gender Issuesb. Human Rightsc. World Agenda of Environmentd. International Terrorism
Unit V : Contemporary World Ordera. Disarmament and Nuclear Non-proliferation : NPT & CTBTb. Collapse of Soviet Powerc. World Trade Organization and the New Economic Orderd. Globalization
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Suggested Readings:1. Grieves, Conflict and Order 2. Schelling, The Strategy of Conflict 3. James Rosenau (Ed.), International Politics and Foreign Policy4. Lester Brown, World Without Boarders5. Rosenau, Thompson and Boyd (Ed), World Politics 6. Palmer and Perkins, International Relations 7. Peter Willets, Non –aligned Movement
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Core Course
Second Semester
Paper VII (HIS 523) : History of Bihar and Mithila Upto 1750
Unit I : Backgrounda. Pre-historic Cultures of Biharb. Formation and Extension of Magadhan Statec. Formation of State in Videhad. The Vajjian Republic of Vaishali : State Structure
Unit II : Ancient Polity and Administrative Historya. State Structures under the Mauryas and the Guptasb. Post Gupta Transition: Nature c. Pala Rule in Bihar : Administration d. Karnatas of Mithila : State Structure
Unit III : Ancient Culturea. Contribution of Mithila to Vedic Religion and Philosophy : A Brief History b. Evolution of Jainismc. Growth of Buddhismd. Early Bhaktism : Emergence of Vedic Religious Sects
Unit IV : Medieval History and Culturea. Extension of Early Muslim Rule and Shershah Suri b. Mughal Rule in Bihar : Administration c. Bhakti Movement : Nature d. Sufism : Main Orders Active in Bihar
Unit V : Select Personalitiesa. Yajnavalkyab. Kautilyac. Aryabhattad. Vidyapati
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Suggested Readings :1. Comprehensive History of Bihar, Relevant Vols, and Parts2. R. R. Diwakar, Bihar Through the Ages3. R. K. Chaudhary, History of Bihar4. Minden Witson, History of Bihar5. S. N. Singh, History of Tirhut6. Charles Stewart, History of Bengal7. D. R. Regmi, Ancient and Medieval Nepal8. Upendra Thakur, History of Mithila9. Upendra Thakur, Jainism and Buddhism in Mithila10. John Houlton, Bihar, The Heart of India11. Yogendra Mishra, An Early History of Vaishali12. H.C. Roy Chaudhary, Dynastic History of India13. R. C. Majumdar, History of Bengal14. P. C. Raichoudhary, Jainism in Bihar15. Hari Kishore Prasad, The Political and Socio-Religious Condition of
Bihar.16. A. M. Brodley, Antiquities in Bihar17. K. P. Jayaswal, Dark Age in Bihar18. Nalinaksha Dutta, Early History of the Spread of Buddhism and the
Buddhist Schools
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to 1750)24. CPN Sinha, Mithila Under the Karnatas
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Core Course Second Semester
Paper VIII (HIS 524) : Indian Nationalism
Unit I : Introduction
a. Approaches to the Study of Indian Nationalism
b. Bases of the Indian Nationalism : Socio- Economic and Cultural
c. Nature of Indian Nationalism
d. Emergence of Organised Nationalism
Unit II : Early Phase of Indian Nationalism up to 1917
a. Indian National Congress : Moderate Materialism and Rise of
Extremism
b. Evolution of Radical Revolutionary Movement
c. Swadeshi and Bycott Movement
d. Evolution of Muslim Communalism : Bith of Muslim League
Unit III : Gandhian Nationalism
a. Non-Cooperation Movement
b. Civil-Disobedience Movement
c. Quit India Movement
d. Gandhi and Indian Freedom Struggle
Unit IV : Alternative Movements
a. Radical Revolutionary Movement After 1917
b. Rise and Growth of Communism
c. Evolution of Peasant's Struggle
d. Emergence and Growth of Labour Movement
Unit V : The Last Phase of Indian Nationalism
a. Subhash Chandra Bose and the INA
b. Communal Politics after 1930 and Partition of India
c. Peasant's and Naval Revolts (1945-47)
d. The Last Efforts and the Independence of India
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Suggested Readings :
1. Bipan Chandra, The Rise and Growth of Economic Nationalism2. A. R. Desai, Economic Policies of National Leadership, 1880-19053. Anil Seal, The Emergence of Indian Nationalism, Competition and
Collaboration in the Late 19th Century4. Shri Aurbindo, The Need in Nationalism and other Essays5. B. I. Grover, A Documentary Study of British Policy towards Indian
Nationalism6. Edwyn Bevan, Indian Nationalism7. G. P. Gooch, Nationalism8. Haridas & Uma Mukharjee, The growth of Nationalism in India9. Damoder P. Singhal, Nationalism in India & other Essays10. Madan G. Gandhi, The Renaissance to Millitant Nationalism11. R. K. Mukherjee :
(i) Nationalism of Millitant Nationalism(ii) Fundamental Unity of India
12. Niharranjan Ray, Nationalism in India13. R. Sunderlingam, Indian Nationalism, An Historical Analysis14. Baker, Johnson, Seal (eds.), Power, Profit and Politics, Essays on
Imperialism, Nationalism, Nationalism and Changes in 20th Century15. S. B. Roy Choudhary, Leftist Movement in India16. foiu pUnz] vk/kqfud Hkkjr17. jtuh ike nÙkk] vkt dk Hkkjr18. ,- vkj- nslkbZ]
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Third Semester
Paper IX (HIS 531) : History of Modern Ideas
Unit I : Background
a. Machiavelli : As the Father of Modern Political Ideas
b. Hobbes : Theory of Sovereignty
c. Locke : Mimited Monarchy
d. Rousseau : General Will
Unit II : Beginning of the Modern Ideas
a. Bentham : Utilitarianism
b. J.S. Mill : Modification of Utilitarianism
c. Hegal : Ideas on State
d. T.H. Green : Views on State
Unit III : Evolution of the Modern Ideas
a. Individualism : Origin and Growth
b. Idealism : Origin and Growth
c. Liberalism : Origin and Growth
d. Socialism : Evolution
Unit IV : Marxism
a. Dialectical Materialism
b. Materialistic Interpretation of History
c. Leninism
d. Post Marxism
Unit V : Modern Indian Ideas
a. Gandhism
b. Indian Socialism
c. Ideas of B.R. Ambedkar
d. Ideas of J.L. Nehru
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1. Joad, Guide to the Philosophy of Morals and Politics2. Sabine, A History of Political Theory3. Vaughan, A History of Political Thought4. Wayper, Political Thought5. Lancaster, Master of Political Thought6. Murray, Social and Political Idea of 19th Century7. .................., The History of Political Science : From Plato to Present8. J. S. Mill, Utalitarianism9. A. Gray, The Socialist Tradition10. B. Russell, Roads to Freedom11. Cole, The Meaning of Marx12. Ebenestin, Today's Isms13. Emile Burns, What is Marxism?14. Hunt, The Theory and Practical of Communism15. Laider, Social Economic Movement16. Rocco, Political Doctrines of Fascism17. Mayo, An Introduction to Democratic Theory18. Maxey, Political Philosophies19. C. F. Andrews, Mahatma Gandhis' Ideas20. N. K. Bose, Studies in Gandhism21. B. P. Sitaramaya, Gandhi and Gandhism, 2 vols22. Leonard Burnes, The Duty of Empire of Democracy23. G. P. Gooch, Nationalism24. C. J. H. Hoyes, Essays on Nationalism25. V. P. Verma, Studies in Hindu Political Thought and its Metaphysical
Foundation26. ............................., Modern Indian Political Thought27. Jim Powell, Post Modernism28. ts0 ih0 lwn] jktuhfrd fopkjksa dk bfrgkl
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Third Semester
Paper X (HIS 532) : Methods of History
Unit I : Ancient Historiography
a. Ancient Greek Roman Historiography
b. Ancient Roman Historiography
c. Ancient Chinese Historiography
d. Ancient Indian Historiography
Unit II : Medieval Historiography
a. Christian Historiography
b. Muslim Historiography : West Asian Tradition
c. Medieval Indian Historiography : Abul Fazal
d. Ibnakhaldun
Unit III : Threshold of Modern Historiography
a. Rationalist Historiography
b. Romantist Historiography
c. Scientific Historiography
d. Positivist Historiography
Unit IV : Towards Total History
a. Marxist Historiography
b. Annales School of Historiography
c. Post Marxist Historiography
d. Post Modernist Historiography
Unit V : Historical Methodology
a. Preparation of Research project
b. Collection and Selection of Data
c. Writing a Thesis
d. Methods of Oral Historiography
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Suggested Readings :
1. A. Marwich, Nature of History2. F. Stern, The Varieties of History, New York, 19563. G. P. Gooch, History and Historians in 19th Century, London, 19524. G. J. Renier, History, Its Purpose and Method, Boston, 19505. H. E. Barnes, History of Historical Writings, New York, 19626. Jan Vansina, Oral Traditions as History, London, 19657. Jim Powell, Post Modernism, Hyderabad, 19988. P. Thompson, The voice of Past, London, 19789. R. G. Collingwood, The Idea of Past, London, 196610. R. Guha, Subalturn Studies, OUP, Delhi11. R. Samuel (Ed.), People's History and Socialist Theory, London, 198112. S. R. Tikekar, On Historians, Mumbai, 196413. Sheik Ali, History, Its Theory and Methods, Madras, 197814. V. V. R. Hoshi, The Problems of History and Historiography, Allahabad,
194615. xksfoUn pUnz ik.Ms] bfrgkl] Lo:i ,oa fl)kUr] t;iqj]
197316. cq) izdk'k] bfrgkl n'kZu] y[kuÅ] 196817. jkefoykl 'kekZ] Hkkjrh; bfrgkl vkSj ,sfrgkfld
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tks/kiqj] 2000-19. K. A. Nizami, On History and Historians of Medieval India.20. Harbans Mukhia, Historiography and Historians at the Court of Akbar21. E. Shreedharan, A Text Book of Historiography, New Delhi, 201122. ...................., bfrgkl ys[k] ubZ fnYyh] 201123. N. Jaypalan, Historiography, Delhi, 1999
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Third Semester
Paper-XI (HIS 533) : History of Modern Bihar and Mithila (1750-1950)Unit I : Extension of British Rule in Bihar and Early Protests
a. Advent of the European Trading Companies and Their Trade Activitiesb. Establishment of British Rule and Administrative Structure of Bihar
under East India Companyc. Permanent Settlementd. Early Protests and Revolts against British Rule: Wahabi Movement and
Santhal RevoltUnit II : Transformation of Bihar
a. Growth of Modern Industriesb. Urbanizationc. Expansion of Modern Education in 19th Centuryd. Emergence of Bihari Consciousness and the Formation of Bihar as a
Separate StateUnit III : Socio-Economic Changes and Movements
a. Social Reform Movementsb. Caste Movementsc. Evolution of Dalit Movementd. Peasant's Struggle : Bakashat Movement and Kisan Sabha
Unit IV : Mithila Culture and Evolution of Composite Culture of Bihara. Growth of Maithili Languages and Literatureb. Performing Arts of Mithilac. Mithila Paintingsd. Nature of the Composite Culture of Modern Bihar
Unit V : Landmarks of Indian National Movement in Bihara. Revolt of 1857 and Veer Kunwar Singhb. Non-Cooperation Movementc. Civil Disobedience Movementd. Quit India Movement
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Suggested Readings :1. Comprehensive History of Bihar, Relevant Vols.2. V.C.P. Choudhary, The Creation of Modern Bihar3. J. R. Hand, Early English Administration of Bihar4. K. K. Dutta, Unrest Against British Rule in Bihar (1831-1859)5. R. R. Diwakar, Bihar Through the Ages6. R. K. Choudhary, History of Bihar7. N. P. Singh, The East India Company Monopoly Industries in Bihar8. K. K. Dutta, History of Freedom Movement in Bihar, 3 Vols.9. K. P. Singh, Land Revenue Administration in Bihar10. S. N. Singh, History of Tirhut11. Minden Witson, History of Bihar12. vftr dqekj] fcgkj dk bfrgkl13. jk/kkd`".k 'kekZ ,oa xqykc feJ] fcgkj dk bfrgkl14. izeksnkuUn nkl ,oa dqekj vejsUnz] fcgkj % bfrgkl ,oa
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Paper XII (HIS 534) : Women in Indian HistoryUnit I : Trends and History of Women Studies
a. Beginning of Women Studies in 19th century and Feminist Issues
b. Women Studies During Colonial Period and Feminist Issues
c. Post Independence Women Studies and Feminist Issues
d. Contemporary Women Studies and Feminist Issues
Unit II : Women in Ancient India
a. Position of Women in Family and Society
b. Economic Rights and Activities
c. Women slavery, Prostitution and Devdasi Cult
d. Altekarian Concept versus New Understanding of Gender Relations in
Early Indian History
Unit III : Women in Medieval India
a. Position of Women in Family and Society : Hindu & Muslim
b. Economic Rights and Activities : Hindu & Muslim Women
c. Cultural Activities
d. Women Slavery, Prostitution and Devdasi Cult
Unit IV : Women in Colonial India
a. Reformation and Legislations during 19th century
b. Evolution of Women's Movement
c. Women's Participation in Indian National Movement
d. Colonial Economy and Women's Work
Unit V : Women in Contemporary India
a. Towards Equality : Status, Empowerment and Issues
b. Contemporary Women's Movement
c. Women and Politics
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Suggested Readings :
1. Cousin, Margaret E., Indian Womenhood Today, Kitabistan, Allahabad, 1947
2. Chattopadhaya, Kamala Devi, Indian Women's Battle for Freedom,
Abhinav Publications, New Delhi, 1983
3. Chattopadhaya, Kamala Devi, The Awakening of Indian Women, Madras,
1939
4. Desai, Neera, Women in Modern India, Vora and Co., Bombay, 1957
5. De Souza Alfred, Women in Contemporary India : Traditional Images and
Changing Roles, Manohar Book Service, New Delhi, 1975
6. Debe, Leela, Visibility and Power, Oxford University Press Delhi, 1986
7. Desai, Neera, A Decade of Women's Movement in India, Himalaya
Publishing House, Bombay, 1988
8. Everett, Jana Matson, Women and Social Change in India, Heritage
Publishers, New Delhi, 1981
9. Gulati, Leela, Profiles in Female Poverty, Hindustan Publishing, Delhi,
1981
10. Jain, Devika, Indian Women, New Delhi, 1975
11. Kaur, M.M., The Role of Women in the Freedom Movement (1857-947)
Streling, New Delhi, 1968.
12. Kaushik, Susheela, Women's Opression, Shakti Books, Sahibabad, U.P.,
1985
13. Kapur, Jyotsna, Women and the Social Reform Movement in
Maharashtra, Delhi University, Delhi, 1989
14. Kumar, Radha, The History of Doing, New Delhi, 1993
15. Mies, Maria, Indian Women and Partiarchy, Concept , New Delhi, 1980
16. Nanda, B.R. ed. Indian Women : from Purdah to Modernity, Vikas
Publishing , New Delhi, 1976.
17. Sengupta, Padmini, The Story of Women in India, Indian Book Company ,
New Delhi, 1974
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18. Forbes, Geraldine, Women in Modern India, New Delhi, 1998
19. Altekar, A.S., The Position of Women in Hindu Civilization, Delhi, 1959
20. Jain, Devika, Indian Women, New Delhi, 1975
21. Towards Equality, the report of the Committee on The Status of Women in
India, New Delhi, 1974
22. Sangari, Kumkum and Sudesh Vaid (Eds.), Recasting Women : Essays on
Colonial History, New Delhi, 1989
23. Sangari, Kukum and Sudesh Vaid (Ed.), Women and Culture, Bombay, 1995
24. Vishnvi, Savita, Economic Status of Women in Ancient India, Meerut, 1993
25. Ashraf, K.M., The Life and Condition of the People of Hindustan, New
Delhi, 1959
26. Datta, Kusum, Women's Studies, Kolkata, 2007
27. Bhattacharji, Sukumari,Women and Society in Ancient India,Kolkata, 1994
28. Krishnaraj, Maithreye, Women's Studies in India, Bombay, 1988
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Elective Course
Fourth Semester (Special Group A)Paper XIII (HIS 541) : Ancient Indian Society Upto 1200 AD
Unit I : Social Structure
a. Pre Historical Background : Harappan Society
b. Vedic Society
c. Ancient Indian Society
d. Early Medieval Transition
Unit II : Position of Deprived Social Groups and Institutions
a. Position of Sudras
b. Slavery
c. Untouchability
d. Socio-Religious Inabilities of the Deprived Social Groups
Unit III : Status of Women
a. Condition of Women
b. Prostitution
c. Right to Property and Stridhan
d. Work Opportunities and Professions
Unit IV : Education
a. Educational Ideas and Institutions
b. Nature of Education
c. Higher Centres of Education : Taxila and Nalanda
d. Female Education
Unit V : Rationalisation and Justification of Hierarchy
a. Varna
b. Jati
c. Ancestry and Family
d. Samskaras : Upanyanas and Marriage
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Suggested Readings :
1. Romalia Thapar, Ancient Indian Social History
2. R. S. Sharma, Social Change in Early Medieval India
3. ........, Sudras in Ancient India
4. ........, Perspectives in Social and Economic History of Ancient India
5. A. S. Altekar, Position of Women in Hindu Civilization
6. Iravati Karve, Kinship Organization in Ancient India
7. J. N. Bhattacharya, Hindu Caste and Sects
8. A. S. Altekar, Education in Ancient India
9. Iravati Karve, Hindus Society- An Interpretation
10. R. K. Mookerji, Ancient Indian Education
11. D.C. Sircar, Some Aspects of Earliest Social History of India
12. P.H. Prabhu, Hindu Social organization
13. B. N. Sharma, Social life in Northern India
14. B. N. S. Yadava, Some Aspects of Society in the 12th Century15.t;'kadj feJ] izkphu Hkkjr dk lkekftd bfrgkl16.vkse izdk'k] izkphu Hkkjr dk lkekftd vkSj
vkfFkZd bfrgkl17. R. Biertedt, The Social Order18. H.C. Chakladhar, Social life in Ancient India19. K. L. Daffrai, The Social Instituions in Ancient India20. A. Dubois, Hindu Manners and Customs21. K. M. Kapadia, Marriage and Family in India22. K. M. Pannikar, Hindu Society at Cross-Road23.pksiM+k] iqjh vkSj nkl ]Hkkjr dk lkekftd ]
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Fourth Semester( Special Group B)Paper XIII (HIS 542) : Medieval Indian Society (1250-1750)
Unit I : Social Structure and Life
a. Composition and Stratification
b. Village Community and Rural Life
c. Urban Life
d. Rural-Urban Relationship
Unit II : Deprived Social Groups and Institution
a. Status of Women
b. Slavery
c. Prostitution
d. Socio-Religious Inabilities of the Deprived Classes
Unit III : Religious Movements
a. Conformist Bhakti Movement
b. Non-Conformist Bakti Movement
c. Sikkhism
d. Sufism
Unit III : Education
a. Evolution of Islamic Education During Sultanate Period
b. Growth of Islamic Education During Mughal Period
c. Condition of Hindu Education
d. Calligraphy and Translation
Unit V : Recreation and Entertainment
a. Means and Forms of Entertainment
b. Festivals
c. Pilgrimage
d. Games and Sports
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Suggested Readings :1. P. N. Chopra, Some Aspects of Social life during the Mughal Age
2. Tarachand, Impact of Islam on Indian Culture3. K. A. Nizami, Studies in Medieval Indian Societies and Culture4. A. Rashood, Society and Culture in Medieval India5. >kj[k.M pkScs vkSj ds0 ,y0 JhokLro] e/;dkyhu
Hkkjrh; lekt ,oa laLd`fr 6. ,0 ,y0 JhokLro] e/;dkyhu Hkkjrh; laLd`fr7. Ahmed Aziz, Studies in Islamic Culture in the Indian Environment8. P. N. Ojha, Some aspects of North Indian Social Life, 1556-17079. S. M. Zafar, Education in Muslim in India10. N. N. Law, Promotion of Learning in India11. A Wahid, Evolution of Muslim Mystification12. J. E. Carpentar, Theism in Medieval India13. I. Banerjee, Evolution of the Khalsa14. Hari Ram Gupta, A History of Sikhs, 3 Vols.15. S. K. Chatterji, Languages and Literatures of Modern India16. J. Sultan, Sufi Saints and Shrines17. S.A. A. Rizvi, Muslim Revivalist Movements in Northern India in the
17th and 18th Centuries.18. J. N. Farquhar, An Outline of Religious Literature of India19. Yusuf Ali Khan, Medieval India : Social and Economic Condition20. M. A. Ansari , Social Life under the Great Mughals21. Rekha Mishra , Women in Mughal India22. A. J. Arberry , An Introduction to the history of Sufism23. S. A. A. Rizvi, A History of Sufism in India (Vols. I and II)24. J. A. Subhan, Sufism, its Saints and Shrines25. R. H. A. Nicholson, Studies in Islamic Mystification26. J. S. Trimingham, The Sufi orders in Islam27. G. H. Wescott, Kabir and the Kabirpanth28. S. Dasgupta, Obscure Religious Cults29. S. Jaiswal, The Origin and Development of Vaishnavism30. J. S. Grewal, Guru Nanak in History31. T. V. Mahalingam, Social Life under the Vijaynagar Empire
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Paper XIII (HIS 543) : Modern Indian Society (1750-1950)
Unit I : Social Composition and Mobility
a. 18th Century Society
b. Caste stratification and Mobility
c. Peasant's societies and Mobility
d. Tribal Societies and Mobility
Unit II : Reform Movements
a. Raja Rammohan Roy and Brahmosamaj
b. Parthana Samaj
c. Vivekanand and Ram Krishna Mission
d. Sayyed Ahmed Khan and Aligarh Movement
Unit III : Contradiction in Reform Movements
a. Thesophical Society
b. Dayanand Saraswati and Arya Samaj
c. Anti Caste Movements
d. Dalit Movements
Unit IV : Women in Changing Society
a. Major Female Legislations of 19th Century
b. Evolution of Women Movement
c. Gender Issues
d. Female Education
Unit V : Modernization
a. Emergence of Elite Class
b. Growth of Modern Education
c. History of Indian Press
d. Elements of Tradition and Modernity in Indian Society
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Suggested Readings :
1. G. S. Ghurye, Caste and Race in India
2. ....................., Caste and Class in India3. ....................., Cities and Civilization4. ...................., The Schedule Tribe5. Ashish Bose, Urbanization in India6. Andro Beteilee, Castes : Old and New7. J. H. Hutton, Caste in India8. Indian Institute of Advanced Studies, Simla, Language & Society of India9. ......................., Tribal Situation in India10. M. N. Srinivas, Social Changes in Modern India11. ................, Caste in Modern India12. Nirmal Kumar Bose, Culture and Society in India13. ...................., Tribal Life in India14. J. P. Naik & S. Nurullah, History of Education in India During British
Period15. J. Natarajan, History of Indian Journalism16. P. N. Bose, A History of Hindu Civilization during British Rule 17. M. Barns, The Indian Press18. B. B. Mishra, The Indian Middle Class19. A. Mayhew, The Education of India20. C. Y. Chintamani, The Indian Social Reforms21. J. N. Fauquhar, Modern Religious Movements in India22. S. A. Natarajan, A History of Social Reforms23. pksiM+k] iqjh vkSj nkl] Hkkjr dk lkekftd]
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Paper XIV (HIS 544) : Ancient Indian Economy Upto 1200 AD
Unit I : The Beginning
a. Beginning of Food Production
b. Harappan Economy
c. Vedic Economy
d. Second Urbanization
Unit II : Mauryan Economy
a. Agrarian Economy
b. Industries and Crafts
c. Trade and Commerce
d. Role of State
Unit III : Post Mauryan Economy
a. Expansion of Agriculture
b. Industries and Craft
c. Trade and Commerce
d. Urbanization
Unit IV : The Gupta Times
a. Agriculture
b. Industries and Craft
c. Trade and Commerce
d. Feudal Beginnings
Unit V : Select Aspects of Ancient Indian Economy
a. Land and Revenue System
b. Guild System
c. Currency System
d. Early Medieval Transition of Indian Economy
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Suggested Readings :
1. G. L. Adhya, Early Indian Economics
2. N. C. Bandhyopadyaya, Economic Life and Progress in Ancient India
3. A. N. Bose, Social and Rural Economy of Northern India4. L. Gopal, Economic Life of Northern India5. M. H. Gopal, Mauryan Public Finance6. R. S. Sharma, Some Economic Aspects of Caste System in Ancient India7. S. K. Das, Economic History of Ancient India8. M. A. Buch, Economic Life of Ancient India9. N. C. Banerjee, Economic Life and Progress in Ancient India10. N. S. Subba Rao, Economic and Political condition in Ancient India11. B. B. Dutta, Town Planning in Ancient India12. R. Gangapadhyaya, Agricultural and Agriculturalists in Ancient India13. S. K. Maity, The Economic Life of Northern India in Gupta Period14. B. P. Majumdar, Socio-Economic History of Northern India15. R. C. Majumdar, Corporate Life in Ancient India16. jke 'kj.k 'kekZ] iwoZdkyhu Hkkjrh; lekt rFkk
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Fourth Semester ( Special Group B)
Paper XIV (HIS 545) : Medieval Indian Economy (1250-1750)
Unit I : Agrarian Economy
a. Land Ownership
b. Relations of Production
c. Agriculture
d. Irrigation
Unit II : Trade, Commerce and Mode of Exchange
a. Overland Trade and Commerce
b. Maritime Trade and Commerce
c. Medium of Exchange : Currency System
d. Banking System
Unit III : Industries and Production Technology
a. Textiles
b. Agro-Industries
c. Metal Technology
d. Artisans, Mercantile Groups and Their Role in Production
Unit IV : Growth of Cities and Towns
a. Nature and Classification
b. Urban Communities
c. Demographic Changes
d. Urban Economy
Unit V : Select Aspects of Medieval Economy
a. Famine
b. Usury and Banking System
c. State Finance-- Income and Expenditure
d. Debate on Medieval Indian Economy
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Suggested Readings :1. RE. Frykenberg (ed.), Land Control and Social Structure in Indian
History2. I. Habib, The Agrarian System of Mughal India3. W. H. Moreland, The Agrarian System of Moslem India4. A. Appadorai, Economic conditions in Southern India, 1000-15005. A. L. Chicherov, India : Economic Developments in the 16th - 18th
Centuries6. S. S. Kulshrestha, Development of Trade and Industry Under the
Mughals7. H. K. Naqvi, Urbanization and Urban Centres Under the Great Mughals8. S. Nurul Hasan, Some Thoughts on Agrarian Relations in Mughal India9. B. N. Ganguli (ed.), Reading in Indian Economic History10. J. N. Sarkar, Studies in Economic Life in Mughal India11. N. A. Siddiqui, Land Revenue Administration Under the Mughals12. D. Pant, The Commercial Policy of the Mughals13. jk/ks';ke] lYrur dkyhu lkekftd vkSj vkfFkZd
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vkfFkZd voLFkk16. Irfan Habib & Tapan Roy Choudhary (Ed.), Cambridge Economic
History of India, Vol. I, 1982.17. Shireen Moosvi, Economy of the Mughal Empire (C. 1595) : A Statistical
Study.18. W. H. Moreland, India at the Death of Akbar19. W. H. Moreland, India from Akbar to Aurangzeb.20. K. M. Ahsraf, Life and Conditions of the People of Hindustan21. H. K. Naqvi, Urban Centres and Industies in Upper India, 1556-170322. ds0 ,e0 v'kjQ] fgUnqLrku ds yksxksa dk thou
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Fourth Semester ( Special Group C)
Paper XIV (HIS 546): Modern Indian Economy (1750-1950)
Unit I : Economic Destruction and Drain
a. Abuse of Dustak
b. Decline of Indigenous Cottage Industry
c. Establishment of Mercantile Monopoly and The Free Trade
d. The Economic Drain
Unit II : Agrarian Economy
a. The Land Settlements
b. Commercialization of Agriculture
c. Destitution and Famines
d. Rural Indebtedness
Unit III : Growth of Colonial Economy
a. Railways
b. Banking System
c. Currency System
d. Fiscal System
Unit IV : Industry, Trade and Finance
a. Emergence of Modern Industries
b. Internal and External Trade
c. Foreign Investment
d. Price Movements
Unit V : Select Aspects of Indian Economy
a. National Income
b. Population
c. Occupational Structure
d. Migration Pattern
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Suggested Reading :1. Sukumar Bhattacharya, The East India Company and the Economy of
Bengal
2. C. J. Hamilton, The Trade Relations Between England and the India
3. Baden Powell, The Land Systems of British India
4. D. H. Buchanan, The Develo pment of Capitalistic Enterprise in India
5. T. Roy Choudhary (ed), Indian Economy : A Symposium6. B. B. Choudhary, Commercialization of Agriculture in Bengal7. K. Rajat Roy, Industrialization in India8. D. Rothermand, Agrarian Relations under British Rule9. V. B. Singh, Economic History of India10. C. N. Vakil, Finance Development in Modern India11. D. R. Gadgil, The Industrial Evolution of India in Modern Times12. B. M. Bhatia, Famines in India13. Bipin Chandra, Rise and Growth of Economic Nationalism in India14. R. C. Dutta, The Economic History of India, 2 Vols15. R. Mukherjee, Economic Problems of Modern India16. F. R. Franvel, India's Political Economy17. P. K. Gopal Krishnan, Development of Economic Ideas in India, 1880-
195018. L. C. Jain, Indigenous Banking in India19. A. I. Levkoveskey, Capitalism in India Basic Trends in its Development20. S. Senn, Agararian Relations in India, 1793-194721. Dharma Kumar (ed), The Cambridge Economic History of India, Vol. II,
1757-1970.22. lO;lkph Hkêkpk;Z] vk/kqfud Hkkjr dk vkfFkZd
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Paper XV (HIS 547) : Ancient Indian Culture Up to 1200 AD
Unit I : Art
a. Mauryan Art
b. Post Mauryan Developments- Gandhar and Mathura Schools of Art
c. Gupta Art
d. Emergence of Regional Art : Pala Art
Unit II : Architecture
a. Pre Mauryan Architecture
b. Mauryan Architecturec. Evolution of North Indian Temple Architectured. Emergence and Growth of South Indian Temple Architecture
Unit III : Early Religion and Philosophya. Pre-Historic Background : Harappan Religion b. Vedic Religion and Philosophyc. Evolution of Jainismd. Growth of Buddhism
Unit IV : Emergence of Religious Cults a. Vaishnavismb. Shaivismc. Shaktismd. Tantricism
Unit V : Select Aspects of Ancient Indian Culturea. Development of Science and Technologyb. Historiography in Ancient Indiac. Growth of Art Forms : Music, Dance, Drama and Paintings.d. Evolution of Various Forms of Philosophy : A Brief History
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Suggested Readings :1. A. Barth, Religion of India2. A. L. Basham, The Wonder That Was India3. ..................... (ed), Cultural History of India4. A. K. Coomaraswamy, History of Indian and Indonesian Art5. P. K. Gode, Studies in Indian Literary History6. R. C. Majumdar & A. D. Puluskar (ed) : The History and Culture of
Indian People, Vol. I to VI7. V. S. Agarwal : Indian Art8. Benjamin Rowland : The Art and Architecture of India9. A. B. Keith, Religion and Philosophy of the Vedas and Upanishads10. N. N. Bhattarcharya, Jain Philosophy : Historical Outline11. Edward Cronze, Buddhism : Its Essence and Development12. Nihar Ranjan Ray, Maurya and Post- Maurya Art13. Suvira Jaiswal, The Origin of and Development of Vaisnavism14. P. Benerjee, Early Indian Religions15. R. B. Bhandarkar, Vaishnavism, Shaivism and Minor Religious Cults16. cynso mik/;k;] Hkkjrh; n'kZu17. Jh d`".k vks>k] izkphu Hkkjrh; fpUru dk bfrgkl18. ch- ,l- vxzoky] Hkkjrh; dyk19. okpLifr xSjksyk] izkphu Hkkjrh; laLd`fr vkSj dyk20. vkj- ,u- feJ] izkphu Hkkjrh; ewfrZdyk21. P. Brown, History Indian Architecture22. Steela Kramvish, Hindu Temples, Vol. I & II.23. V. P. Smith, History of Fine Arts in India and Ceylon24. fujatu flag ;ksxef.k] izkphu Hkkjr dk
lkfgfR;d ,oa lkaLd`frd bfrgkl25. K. A. Nikantha Shastri, Development of Religion in South India26. H. Goetz, India: Five Thousand Years of Indian Art27. D. M. Datta & S. Chatterjee, An Introduction to Indian Philosophy28. H. J. J. Winter, Eastern Science29. C. P. S. Menon, Ancient Astronomy and Cosmology30. G. M. Bhishagacharya, History of Indian Medicine31. H. E. Sigerist, History of Medicine Vol. II32. V. S. Pathak, Ancient Historians of India33. A. K. Warader, An Introduction to Indian Historiography34. M. Winternitz, (Tr.) S. Ketkar, History of Indian Literature
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Fourth Semester (Special Group B)Paper XV (HIS 548) : Medieval Indian Culture (1250-1750)
Unit I : Sultanate and Mughal Architecturea. Khalzib. Tughlaqc. Akbar and Jahangird. Shahjahan
Unit II : Regional Architecturea. Vijaynagarb. Bahmanic. Rajputanad. Sur Architecture
Unit III : Visual and Performing Arta. Major Schools of Paintingb. Music c. Dance and Dramad. Devdasis
Unit IV : Language and Literature a. Persian and Sanskritb. Urduc. Hindid. Maithili
Unit V : Select Aspectsa. Growth of Science and Technologyb. Elements of Conflict and Synthesis and Evolution of Composite Culturec. Historiographyd. Approaches to the Study of Medieval Culture
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Suggested Readings :1. P. Brown, Indian Architecture2. ................., Indian Painting3. Havell, Indian Architecture4. .................., The Art Heritage of India5. S. M. Zafar, Some Cultural Aspects of Muslim Rule in India6. S. M. Ikram, Muslim Civilization7. Khandelavala and Chandra, New Documents of Indian Painting8. P. N. Ojha, Aspects of Medieval Indian Culture9. A. L. Shrivastava, Medieval Indian Culture10. B. K. Zindal, A History of Hindi Literature11. Jaikant Mishra, History of Maithili Literature12. Sukumar Sen, History of Bengali Literature13. S. K. Chatterjee, Language and Literature of Modern India14. Contemporary Indian Literature and Symposium, New Delhi, 195915. nkl] iqjh] pksiM+k] Hkkjr dk lkekftd] vkfFkZd
vkSj lkaLd`frd bfrgkl] Hkkx&216. Percy Brown, Indian Architecture (Islamic Period)17. James Fergusson, History of Indian Art and Architecture18. T.W. Arnold, Painting in Islam19. Percy Brown, Indian Painting under the Great Mughals20. Miol Beach, Mughal and Rajput Paintings21. S. P. Verma, Mughal Painters and Their Works22. F. E. Keay, A History of Hindi Literature23. T. Bailey, History of Urdu Literature24. Abdul Haq, Contribution of the Sufis to Urdu Literature25. M. A. Ghani, History of Persion Language and Literature at the Mughal
Court
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Fourth Semester (Special Group C)Paper XV (HIS 549) : Modern Indian Culture (1750-1950)
Unit I : Background
a. History and Cultural Heritage
b. Cultural Trends in Pre-Colonial India
c. Colonial Cultural Intervention
d. Emergence of Intelligentia
Unit II : Formation of Modern Composite Culture
a. Material Change and Its Cultural Reflections
b. Role of Ideology in Cultural Changes
c. Search of National Identity
d. Historiography and Cultural Consciousness
Unit III : Literature, Science and Technology
a. Evolution of Indology
b. New Awakening and Indian Literature
c. Growth of Western Science and Technology
d. Communist Intervention and the Indian Literature : Progressive Writer's
Association
Unit IV : New Dimensions of Indian Culture
a. Cinema
b. Theatre
c. Painting
d. Dance and Music
Unit V : Select Cultural Issues
a. Revivalism
b. Communalism
c. Regionalism
d. Cultural Nationalism
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Suggested Readings :
1. Radhakumud Mookerjee, The Fundamental Unity of India2. ..................., Nationalism in Hindu Culture3. Jawaharlal Nehru, The Discovery of India4. A. R. Desai, Social Background of Indian Nationalism5. Tapan Raychaudhuri, Perceptions, Emotions, Sensibilities6. K. N. Panikkar, An Agenda for Cultural Action7. ds- ,u- if.kDdj] vkSifuosf'kd Hkkjr esa lkaLd`frd
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vkSj lkaLd`frd bfrgkl] Hkkx&39. Chattopadhyay (ed.), Awakening in Bengal10. B. B. Majumdar, History of Indian Social and Political Idea11. Anand Kumar Swami, Rajput Paintings12. jktsUnz izlkn] lkfgR;] f'k{kk vkSj laLd`fr13. bjQku gchc] bfrgkl vkSj fopkj/kkjk14. gtkjh izlkn f}os}h] Hkk"kk] lkfgR; vkSj ns'k15. K. M. Shrimali (ed.), Essays in Indian Art16. nhid dqekj ,oa jk; eSdyk;M] izkS|ksfxdh vkSj
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jktuhfr 18. lq'kksHku ljdkj] caxyk uotkxj.k19. iwjupUnz tks'kh] laLd`fr] fodkl vkSj lapkj Økafr20. Ranjani Mazumdar, Bombay Cinema21. Dillip Menon, Cultural History of Modern India22. Manoj Kumar Sanyal and Arunabh Ghosh, Culture, Society and
Development in India 23. Stuart Blackburn and Basudha Dalmia (Eds.), India's Literacy History24. Saurabh Dube, Unbecoming Modern25. Pratik Chakrabarti, Western Science in Modern India26. Malik Mohammad, The Foundations of the composite culture of India27. fnyhi ,e- esuu] vk/kqfud Hkkjr dk lkaLd`frd
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Elective CourseFourth Semester
Paper XVI (HIS 550) : Project Work
A student shall compulsorily undertake a project work (topic to be related to his /
her special group) leading to dissertation under the supervision of a faculty member
assigned by the Departmental Council. The project work and the supervisor shall be
assigned to the students by the Department during Second Semester to enable them
to plan and carry on the work during Third and Fourth Semesters. The Project Work
shall be of 6 credits and evaluated for 100 marks of which 50 marks shall be alloted
for dissertation and 50 marks for viva-voce examination. The dissertation must be
word-processed (Computerised type) limited to 50 to 70 pages and be submitted for
evaluation in the 13th week of the Fourth Semester. The Project Work shall be
evaluated by an external examiner followed by viva-voce examination.
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