BA - Pass Course and Hons - History 3rd and 4th Sem Session 2011-12
BA - Pass Course and Hons - History 3rd and 4th Sem Session 2011-12
IIIrd Semester
Max.Marks : 100
Theory : 90
Internal Assessment : 10
Time : 3 Hrs.
Note: The paper-setter shall set nine questions in all, taking two questions from
each unit and one compulsory question (Q.No. 9), containing nine short
answer type questions of two marks each, covering the entire syllabus. The
candidate shall attempt five questions in all, selecting one question from each
unit and the compulsory question. All questions shall carry equal marks.
Unit-I
1. Disintegration of central authority
a. Decline of Mughal Empire and Rise of successor states
b. British Conquest of India: its nature: a brief survey-
Eastern India- Bengal; Southern India- Mysore and Marathas ;North and
Western India-Awadh, Sind and Punjab
2. Consolidation of British rule and resistance
a. Administration and Foreign policy
b. Early resistance and Revolt of 1857
Unit-II
3. Society of India
a. Social condition in 18th century
b. Indian cultural renaissance
c. Social impact of British rule
4. Economy of India
a. Economic condition in 18th century
b. British land revenue policy
c. Rise of Modern Industry
d. Economic impact of British rule
Unit-III
5. Emergence of Nationalism
a. Causes of the emergence of National Movement
b. Indian National Congress and National Freedom Movement (1885-1947)
c. Revolutionaries
6. Towards Freedom
a. Constitutional Development: 1909 to 1935
b. Emergence of Communal and separatists politics
c. Negotiations for independence and transfer of power
Unit-IV
Maps
1. India during 1764
2. Important places of 1857 Revolt
3. Centers of socio-religious movements.
4. Important places of Revolutionary Movements.
5. Places associated with significant sessions of Indian National Congress
Suggested Readings:
Bipan, Chandra(ed.) Bharat ka Swatantrata Sangharsh, Hindi
Madhyam Karyanvay Nideshalay, University of Delhi,
1998
Desai,A.R. Bhartiya Rashtravad ki Samajik Prishthabhumi,
Macmillan, Delhi, 1967
Kashyap, Subhash Swtantrata Andolan ka Itihas, Hindi Madhyam
Karyanvay Nideshalay,University of Delhi,1997
Ray, Satya M.(ed.) Bharat mein Upniveshwad aur Rashtravad,Hindi
Madhyam Karyanvay Nideshalay , University of
Delhi,1986
Sarkar,Sumit Adhunik Bharat, Rajkamal Publication, Delhi, 1999
Sharma, Ramvilas Swadhinta Sangram ke Badalte Paripeksh, Hindi
Madhyam Karyanvay Nideshalay,University of Delhi,
1995
Spear, Percival Oxford History of India, Oxford University Press, New
Delhi,1974
Stokes,Eric Peasant and the Raj, Cambridge University Press, Delhi,
1975
Sukla,R.L.(ed.) Adhunik Bharat ka Itihas, Hindi Madhyam Karyanvay
Nideshalay,University of Delhi,1990
Tara Chand History of the Freedom Movement in India, Vol. 1 to 4,
The Publication Division, Ministry of Information and
Broadcasting, Delhi,1961
Verma, H.C. (ed.) Madhya Kaleen Bharat,(1540-1761),Vol.2 Hindi
Madhyam Karyanvay Nideshalay, University of Delhi,
2002
B.A. IVth Semester
Max.Marks : 100
Theory : 90
Internal Assessment : 10
Time : 3 Hrs.
Note: The paper-setter shall set nine questions in all, taking two questions from
each unit and one compulsory question (Q.No. 9), containing nine short
answer type questions of two marks each, covering the entire syllabus. The
candidate shall attempt five questions in all, selecting one question from each
unit and the compulsory question. All questions shall carry equal marks.
Unit-I
1. Regional Study : A case of Haryana
a. General survey of sources of the History of Haryana
b. Stone age in Haryana: A brief survey
c. Harappan Civilization : General features
Unit-III
6. Political and Social Reactions of British Rule
a. Revolt of 1857
b. Arya Samaj
c. Spread of Modern Education
Unit-IV
Maps
1. Main centres of Harappan civilization in Haryana
2. Haryana at the time of Harshavardhana
3. Urban centres(1200 AD to 1700 AD) during Medieval Period
4. Major centres of 1857 Revolt in Haryana
5. Main centres of Freedom Struggle in Haryana
Suggested Readings:
Buddha Prakash Glimpses of Haryana, Kurukshetra University Press,
Kurukshetra, 1967
Buddha Prakash Haryana Through The Ages, Kurukshetra University Press
Kurukshetra, 1976
Fredman, J.L.,Lodrick, D.O. The Idea of Rajasthan: Exploration in Regional Identity,
and Rudolph,L.I.(eds.) Manohar Publication, New Delhi, 2001
Mittal, S.C. Haryana: Historical Perspective, Atlantic Publishers, New
Delhi, 1986
Phadke,H.A. Haryana: Ancient and Medieval, Harman Publishing
House,New Delhi, 1999
Rai, Gulshan Formation of Haryana, B.R.Publishing Corporation,
Delhi,1987
Singh, Pardaman & Freedom Struggle in Haryana and the Indian National
Shukla, S.P Congress (1885-1985), Chandigarh, 1985
Shukla, S.P. India’s Freedom Struggle and the Role of Haryana,
Criterion Publications, New Delhi, 1985
Yadav, J.N.Singh Haryana Studies in History and Politics, Manohar
Publication, Delhi, 1976
Yadav, K.C. Haryana Itihas evam Sanskriti, Vol. 1-2, Manohar
Publication, Delhi, 1998
Yadav, K.C. Haryana Ka Itihas, Vol. 1-3. Macmillan, New Delhi, 1982
B.A.(Hons.) IIIrd Semester
Max.Marks : 100
Theory : 90
Internal Assessment : 10
Time : 3 Hrs.
Note: The paper-setter shall set nine questions in all, taking two questions from
each unit and one compulsory question (Q.No. 9), containing nine short
answer type questions of two marks each, covering the entire syllabus. The
candidate shall attempt five questions in all, selecting one question from each
unit and the compulsory question. All questions shall carry equal marks.
Unit-I
1. Reconstructing and interpreting Delhi Sultanate
a. A brief Survey of the sources of Delhi sultanate
b. Nature of Turkish conquest
2. Establishment of Delhi Sultanate (1206-1290 A.D.)
a. A brief survey of conquests and expansion
b. Consolidation and construction of power
c. Sultan-Nobility relations
Unit-II
3. Consolidation and Expansion of Delhi Sultanate under Khaljis and Tughlaqs
a. Khalji Revolution
b. A brief Survey of conquests and expansion
c. Experiments and Reforms
4. Disintegration of Delhi Sultanate
a. Mongol Problem
b. Disintegration of Sultanate and the emergence of regional states
Unit-III
5. State
a. Theory of Kingship under the Sultans of Delhi
b. Nature of Delhi Sultanate
c. Nature of Afghan State
6. Administration
a. Central Administration
b. Provincial administration
Unit-IV
7. Economic Aspects
a. Land Revenue System
b. Technological Changes
8. Social Aspects
a. Challenges to the Indian Society
b. A brief study of Social Structure
Suggested Readings:
Ashraf, K.M. Life and Condition of the People of Hindustan (also in
Hindi) Asiatic Society, Calcutta,1970
Chandra, Satish Medieval India,Vol.1 (also in Hindi),Jawahar Publishers
and Distributors, Delhi,1998
Chattopadhyaya, B.D. Representing the Other?: Sanskrit sources and the
Muslim: eighth to fourteenth century, Manohar Publication,
Delhi, 1998
Eaton, Richard The Rise of Islam and the Bengal Frontier,Oxford
University Press, Delhi,2002
Habib,Irfan Medieval India: The Study of a Civilization, National Book
Trust, Delhi,2008
Habib, Irfan(ed.) Madhyakaleen Bharat,(in Hindi) Vols. 1 to 8, Raj Kamal
Pubication, Delhi,1981,1983,1990,1992,1994,1999,
2000,2001
Habib,M. and Comprehensive History of India, Vol.V,(also in Hindi),
Nizami K.A. Macmillan Publication,Delhi, 1994
Habibullah, A.B.M. The Foundation of Muslim rule in India,(also in Hindi)
Oriental Book
Depot.,Allahabad,1976
Hermann, Kulke The State in India (1000-1700), Oxford University Press,
Delhi, 1995
Jackson, Peter The Delhi Sultanate: A Political and Military History,
Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, 1999
Kumar, Sunil The Emergence of the Delhi Sultanate, Permanent
Black Publication,Delhi, 2007.
Lal, K.S. History of the Khaljis(1290-1320), third edition,
Munshiram Manoharlal, Delhi, 1980
Majumdar,R.C. and The Delhi Sultanate Vol.6, Bhartiya Vidya Bhawan,
Bombay,
Pusalkar, A.D. 1960
Nizami, K.A. State and Culture in Medieval India, Adam Publication,
Delhi, 1985
Tripathi, R.P. Some Aspects of Muslim Administration, Central Book
Depot.,Allahabad,1978
Verma, H.C. (ed.) Madhya kaleen Bharat,Vol.I, Hindi Madhyam Karyanvay
Nideshalay, University of Delhi, 1990
Wrink, Andre The Making of India Islamic World, Vol.I &II Oxford
University Press, Delhi,1999.
B.A. (Hons.) IIIrd Semester
Max.Marks :
100
Theory :
90
Internal Assessment :
10
Time : 3
Hrs.
Note: The paper-setter shall set nine questions in all, taking two questions from
each unit and one compulsory question (Q.No. 9), containing nine short
answer type questions of two marks each, covering the entire syllabus. The
candidate shall attempt five questions in all, selecting one question from each
unit and the compulsory question. All questions shall carry equal marks.
Unit-I
1. Reconstructing and interpreting the Mughal Empire
a. A brief survey of the sources of Mughal History
b. India on the eve of Babur’s invasion
2. Struggle for Empire
a. Babur’s conquests of Hindustan
b. Humayun and his relations with Sher Shah Suri and Bahadurshah
c. Sher Shah Suri’s contribution to Administration and Revenue System
Unit-II
3. Akbar and Jahangir
a. A brief survey of Territorial expansion
b. Rajput policy , Sulh-kul, North-West-Frontier policy and Deccan policy
4. Shah Jahan and Aurangzeb
a. A brief survey of territorial expansion
b. State and the fundamentalist
c. Beginning of crisis –Revolts of Jats and Satnamis
Unit-III
5 Administrative Institutions
a. Jagirdari
b. Zamindari
c. Mansabdari
6. Political authority under Mughals
a. Abul Fazl’s theory of Kingship
b. Central administration
c. Provincial administration
Unit-IV
7. Economic Aspect
a. Land Revenue System
b. Sources and Industries
8. Social Aspect
a. Composition of Nobility
b. Village community
Suggested Reading:
Alam, Muzaffar and The Mughal State (1526-1750), Oxford University Press, Delhi,
Subramanyam, Sanjay 1998
Chandra, Satish Medieval India, (also in Hindi)Vol. 2, Jawahar Publication and
Distribution, Delhi, 1998
Day , U.N. The Mughal Government, Low Publication House,Delhi, 1989
Gascoigne, Bamber The Great Mughals, Time Books International,London,1987
Habib, Irfan Madhyakaleen Bharat, (in Hindi also)Vol. 1 to 8, Raj Kamal
Publication, Delhi
Habib, Irfan The Agrarian System of Mughal India, Oxford University Press,
Delhi, 2004.
Marshal, P.J. (ed.) The Eighteenth Century in Indian History, Oxford University
Press, Delhi, 2003
Mukhia, Harbans The Mughals of India, Blackwell Publication, Delhi, 2005
Prasad, Ishwari The Life and Times of Humayun, Central Book Depot., Allahabad,
1976
Richard, J.F. The Mughal Empire , Cambridge University Press, Delhi, 2008
Sharma, Sri Ram The Mughal Empire in India, Lakshmi Narian Agarwal
Publication, Agra, 1966
Spear, Percival Twilight of the Mughals, Cambridge University Press, Delhi,1951
Srivastava, A.L. The Mughal Empire (1526-1803), Lakshmi Narian Agarwal
Publication, Agra, 1947
Streus and The Formation of the Mughal Empire, Oxford University
Douglas, E. Press, Delhi 1989
Tripathi, R.P. Rise and Fall of the Mughal Empire, Central Book Depot.,
Allahabad, 1956
Verma, H.C. (ed.) Madhyakaleen Bharat, Vol.2,Hindi , Madhyam Karyanvay
Nideshalaya, University of Delhi, 1995
B.A.(Hons.) IIIrd Semester
Note: The paper-setter shall set nine questions in all, taking two questions from
each unit and one compulsory question (Q.No. 9), containing nine short
answer type questions of two marks each, covering the entire syllabus. The
candidate shall attempt five questions in all, selecting one question from each
unit and the compulsory question. All questions shall carry equal marks.
Unit-I
1. Vedic Culture
a. Socio-religious ideas
b. Rituals and ethical values
c. The thought of the Upanishadas
2. Consolidation of Brahmanical tradition and resistance
a. Consolidation of Brahmanical normative tradition
b. Jainism and Buddhism: Resistance to Brahmanical ideology
Unit-II
3. Theistic Culture
a. Puranic Hinduism
b. Development of Indian Culture:Persians, Greeks and Parthians
c. Shaivism and Vaishnavism
4. Socio-Religious Movemnets
a. Bhakti Movement
b. Sufism
c. Impact of Bhakti Movement and Sufism on society
Unit-III
Max.Marks :
100
Theory :
90
Internal Assessment :
10
Time : 3
Hrs.
Note: The paper-setter shall set nine questions in all, taking two questions from
each unit and one compulsory question (Q.No. 9), containing nine short
answer type questions of two marks each, covering the entire syllabus. The
candidate shall attempt five questions in all, selecting one question from each
unit and the compulsory question. All questions shall carry equal marks.
Unit-I
1. Reconstructing and interpreting Modernity
a. Concept of Modern India
b. A brief Survey of approaches to Indian History writing: Imperialist, Nationalist,
Marxist, Revisionist
2. India in 18th Century
a. Political Condition: Decline of Mughal Empire and the emergence of successor
States.
b. 18th Century Debate: A brief survey of Historical schools.
Unit-II
3. Advent of Europeans
a. Beginning of trade and its impact
b. Struggle for monopoly in south India: Anglo-French Wars
4. Rise of British Power in India
a. Ist Phase-1757 to 1818 A.D:Bengal, Mysore and Marathas
b. IInd Phase- 1819 to 1849 A.D: Sind and Punjab
Unit-III
5. Consolidation of British rule in India
a. Administrative Policies
b. Relations with neighbouring countries: North-West Frontier policy:Afghanistan
and Burma
6. Resistance to Colonial rule
a. Early Resistance- 1707 to 1856 A.D.
b. Revolt of 1857
Unit-IV
7. Colonial State and Ideology
a. Ideologies of the Raj and legitimation
b. Socio-cultural policies and their impact
8. Economic Policies and Pattern of British rule
a. Agrarian policy and industrial policy
b. Stages of Pattern of British rule in India
Suggested Readings:
Chandra,Satish Uttar Madhyakaleen Bharat Hindi Madhyam Karyanvay
Nideshalay, University of Delhi,1995
Chandra, Bipan(ed.) Bharat ka Swatantrata Sangharsh, Hindi
Madhyam Karyanvay Nideshalay, University of Delhi,1996
Chandra, Bipan and Bharat Ka Swatantrta Sangram, National Book Trust, Delhi,
Others(ed.) 2002.
Desai, A.R. Bhartiya Rastarvad ki Samajik Prishthbhumi,
Macmillan, Delhi, 1967
Kumar, Ravindar Aadhunik Bharat ka Samajik Itihas, Granth Silpi,Delhi,1999
Majumdar, R.C., Comprehensive History of India, Vol. I to IV, Macmillan,Delhi,
H.C.Raichaudhary 1954
& K.K.Dutt
Marshal, P.J. (ed.) Eighteenth Century in Indian History,Oxford University Press,
Delhi,2007
Ray, Satya M.(ed.) Bharat mein Upniveshvad aur Rastravad, Hindi Madhyam
Karyanvay Nideshalay, University of Delhi,1995
Singh, Ayodhya Bharat ka Mukti Sangram, Granth Silpi, Delhi, 1977
Sukla, R.L.(ed.) Adhunik Bharat ka Itihas, Hindi Madhyam Karyanvay Nideshalaya
University of Delhi,1998
Tara Chand History of Freedom Movement in India,Vol.I to IV, The
Publication Division, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting,
New Delhi, 1961
B.A.(Hons.) IVth Semester
Max.Marks :
100
Theory :
90
Internal Assessment :
10
Time : 3
Hrs.
Note: The paper-setter shall set nine questions in all, taking two questions from
each unit and one compulsory question (Q.No. 9), containing nine short
answer type questions of two marks each, covering the entire syllabus. The
candidate shall attempt five questions in all, selecting one question from each
unit and the compulsory question. All questions shall carry equal marks.
Unit-I
1. West Asia in Modern History
a. A Historical Portrait
b. Advent of Modernism in West Asia: The impact of the west on economic
and Political life.
2. The Ottoman Empire
a. Disintegration of Empire
b. The beginning of Reforms
Unit-II
3. National Consciousness in Turky
a. Young Turk Movement and First World War
b. The birth of New Turky and Formation of Republic:
Mustafa Kamal and National consolidation
4. Egypt: Colonial Rule and Modernity
a. Pre-Modern Social, Political and economic life
b. Impact of West and modernization of Egypt
Unit-III
5. National Movement in Egypt
a. Nehmat Ali to Teffid integration consolidation
b. Arabi Revolution
c. Jaglul Pasha- creation of State
6. Persia (Iran):18th Century
a. The political condition before the advent of Europeans
b. Struggle for monopoly between British and Russia
Unit-IV
7. Persia (Iran): National Consciousnes
a. Persian Revolution
b. Early Resistance to Colonial rule
8. Persia (Iran):National Movement
a. Rise of National Movement
b. Class struggle
Suggested Readings:
Aasopa, K.S. Turki ki Rajniti evam Prashasan, Rajasthan Hindi Granth
Academy, Jaipur, 1973
Lewis, Bernard Middle East and the West, Indiana University Press,
Bloomington,1965
Price M. Philips A History of Turkey: from empire to republic, The
Macmillan Company, New Delhi, 1956
Richmond, J.C.B. Egypt(1798-1952)Methuen and Co.Ltd., New York, 1977
Stenford, J.S. History of Ottoman Empire and Modern Turki Vol I & II,
Cambridge University Press, London, 1977
Vidyalankar,Satyaketu Adhunik Vishwa ka Itihas, Sri Saraswati Sadan, Masuri,
1992
B.A.(Hons.) IVth Semester
Note: The paper-setter shall set nine questions in all, taking two questions from
each unit and one compulsory question (Q.No. 9), containing nine short
answer type questions of two marks each, covering the entire syllabus. The
candidate shall attempt five questions in all, selecting one question from each
unit and the compulsory question. All questions shall carry equal marks.
Unit-I
1. Conceptual Study
a. Geographical and cultural roots of the idea of Haryana
b. General Survey of Sources of Ancient Haryana
2. Early Socio-Cultural formation
a. Stone Age: General features
b. Harappan civilization: A Survey of Major Archaeological Sites
Unit-II
3. Indo-Gangetic Divide: Cradle of Vedic Civilization
a. Kurukshetra: History and Importance
b. Historicity of the battle of Mahabharata
Unit-III
5. Foreign invasions
a. Indo-Greeks
b. Kushanas
6. Establishment of Regional Identity
a. Republic States:Yaudheyas, Agras and Kunindas
b. Establishment and expansion of Pushpabhuti State
Unit-IV
7. Early Medieval Haryana
a. Pratiharas, Tomaras and Chahmanas Suzerainty in Haryana
b. Society and Economy during early medieval period
8. Haryana on the eve of Turks invasion
a. Invasion of Mahmud Ghazanavi
b. Battles of Tarain and their impact
Suggested Readings: