M.

A History Syllabus, 2016-17

Choice Based Credit System (CBCS)

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P.G. DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY,

UTKAL UNIVERSITY VANI VIHAR
BHUBANESWAR

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 MA History Syllabus, 2016-17
Choice Based Credit System (CBCS)

The course is comprised of twenty papers, each carrying 100 marks. The duration of
examination of each paper will be 3 hours. There will be Mid-Semester examinations
carrying 30 marks and the End Semester will have 70 marks in each paper. The course shall
spread over 4 Semesters with each Semester having five papers as follows:

Each Paper carries 4 Credits

Group A – Ancient Indian History Group C – Modern Indian History

Group B - Medieval Indian History Group D – History of Odisha

First Semester

HIST-C-01 Ancient Civilisations

HIST-C-02 World History (1500-1900)

HIST-C-03 Twentieth Century World (1900-1945)-I

HIST-C-04 Twentieth Century World (1945-2000)-II

HIST-C/AE/FE-05 Historical Theories and Methods

Second Semester

Hist-C-06 Medieval Societies

Hist-C-07 Cultural Heritage of India

Hist-C-08 History of China & Japan

Hist-C/AE/FE-09 Indian Historiography

Hist-C/AE/FE-10 History of Science and Technology in India

Third Semester

Hist-C/AE/FE-11 Cultural Heritage of Odisha

Hist-C/AE/FE-12 Social Emancipation Movements in India/ History of Peasant and Labour

Movements in India

Hist-CE-13 Group A/B/C/D Special Paper

A. Political and Administrative History of India (Early Times to 1200 AD)-I

B. Political and Administrative History of India (1200-1526)-I

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C. Constitutional and Administrative History of India (1757-1947)

D. History of Odisha(Early Times to 1118 AD)

Hist-CE-14 Group A/B/C/D Special Paper

A. Political and Administrative History of India (Early Times to 1200 AD)-II

B. Political and Administrative History of India (1200-1707) -II

C. Nationalist Movement in India

D. History of Odisha,(1118-1500 AD)

Hist-CE-15 Group A/B/C/D Special Paper

A. Socio-Economic History of India (Early Times to 1200 AD)

B. Political and Cultural History of India (1526-1750 AD)

C. Economic History of India (1757-1947 AD)

D. History of Odisha(15th-16th Century)

Fourth Semester

Hist-C-16 Application of History in Tourism

Hist-C-17 History of Environment and Environmental Movements/Women in Indian History /

Hist-CE-18 Group A/B/C/D Special Paper

A. History of India: Religion, Literature, Art and Architecture (Early Times to 1200 AD)-I

B. Social and Cultural History of India (1206-1707 AD)

C. Socio-Cultural History of India (1757-1947)

D. Odisha in 16th- 19th Century

Hist-CE-19 Group A/B/C/D Special Paper

A. History of India: Religion, Literature, Art and Architecture (Early Times to 1200 AD)-II

B. Economic and Urban History of Medieval India (1206-1707)

C. India Since Independence (1947-2000AD)

D. Odisha in 20th Century

HIST-CE-20
(Project with Viva Voce)
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 Group A/B/C/D Special Paper
Project with viva voce on respective special papers
Project – 70 Marks
Viva Voce – 30 Marks
The students may be allotted topics of their interest in the beginning of 3 rd semester classes.
The students must have to write the project/dissertation not less than 50 pages (typed in
double space) based on original research. The students may be allowed to fill up their forms
after their submission of the projects assigned to them. The student has to secure fifty percent
of marks from the evaluation of the project and fifty percent of the marks in the viva voce test
which are compulsory.

M.A. History Syllabus

First Semester

Hist-C-01

Ancient Civilisations

Unit-I

1. Evolution of the Earth & Origin of Species.

2. Palaeolithic Phase- Hunters & Gatherers, Tool Making Habit.

3. Neolithic Phase– Food Production- Agricultural Societies-Village Settlements-Knowledge

of Metals – Division of Labour and Craft Specialisation.

Unit-II

1. Egyptian Civilisation: Political Developments, Art & Architecture, Religion.

2. Sumerian Civilisation: Society, Art & Architecture, Religion, Innovations.

3. Babylonian Civilisation: Law Codes, Administration, Religion, Education.

Unit-III

1. Harappan Civilisation: Origin, Extent, Characteristics & Causes of Decline.

2. Rig Vedic Civilisation: Evolution of Social & Political Institutions, Religious & Philosophical
Ideas.

3. Later Vedic Civilisation: Later Vedas, Puranas, Samhitas, Changes brought in Social &
Political Order-Rituals & Practices, Varnashrama, Economic condition.

Unit-IV

1. Greek Civilisation: Athenian Democracy, Society and Culture.

2. Roman Civilisation: Establishment of Republic, Society and Culture.

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3. Chinese Civilisation: Polity, Society, Science-Innovations Technological Developments.

Reading List:

1. H.A. Davies, An Outline History of the World, London, 1969.

2. H.Neil & M.C.Willam, A World of History, Oxford, New York, 1907.

3. H.R. Hall, Ancient History of the Near East, 1932.

4. H.S.Baghela, World of Civilization

5. Hewick, The Story of Mankind

6. J.E.Swain, A History of World Civilization

7. L. Doleposte, Mesopotamian Civilisation.

8. Moret, The Nile and Egyptian Civilisation.

9. R.L.Greaves et al, Civilizations of the World.

10. T.Dhanakoty & N.Subramanian, Man and his works: An Introduction to Universal History,
Chennai, The National Publishing company, 1956.

11. V.Gorden Childe, What happened in History, Penguin, 1967.

Hist-C-02

World History (1500-1900)

Unit-I

1) Renaissance and Reformation in Europe.

2) Major Ideas of Enlightenment.

3) American Revolution (1776) and Constitution: Its Nature and Significance- Abolition of
Slavery.

4) French Revolution: Causes, Impact and Limitation.

Unit-II

1) Era of Napoleon: Rise, Achievements and Failure.

2) Congressional System.

3) Nineteenth Century European Revolution: July Revolution (1830), February Revolution

(1848).
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4) Nationalism: State Building in Germany and Italy.

Unit-III

1) British Democratic Politics: Parliamentary Reforms of 1832, 1867 and 1911.

2) Industrial Revolution in England: Causes and Impact on Society.

3) Industrialisation in Germany and U.S.A.

4) Growth of Capitalism, Rise of Socialism and Working Class Movements.

Unit-IV

1) Imperialism and Colonialism: English and German.

2) Colonial System: Exploitation of New World, Trans –Atlantic Slave Trade, Tributes from
Asian Conquests.

3) Imperialism and Free Trade: The New Imperialism.

Reading List:

1. A .Wesley Rohem, et al, The Record of Mankind, Health and Company, Boston, 1952.

2. C.A Fisher, History of Modern Europe.

3. CMD Ketelbey, History of Modern Times since 1789, OUP, 2009.

4. David Thomson, Europe since Napoleon, Pelican Books, 1985.

5. Edward Mac Nall Burns et al, World Civilizations, vols. A,B,C,Goyal Saab, New Delhi.

6. Edward Mac Nall et al, Western Civilization – Their History and their Culture, W.W.Norton
& Company, Inc New York, 1963.

7. F. Rice, The Foundation of Early Modern Europe.

8. Israel Smith Clare, The Standard History of the World, 10 Volumes, Standard Historical
Society, Cincinnati, 1931

9. Maurice Dobb, Transition from Feudalism to Capitalism.

10. Swain, J.E., A History of World Civilization, Eurasia Publishing House Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi,
1994.

11. Toynbee, A.J, A Study of History (12 volumes)

12. Wallbank, T.W. & Bailey, N.M. Civilization: Past and Present.

13. Will Durant, The Story of Civilization,(vol. I & II) 3.Dhanakoty&N.Subramanian - Man and
his works: An introduction to Universal History, Chennai, The National Publishing company
1956.

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Twentieth Century World (1900-1945)-I

Unit-I

1. First World War-Origin, Nature, Course and Consequences.

2. Paris Peace Conference and Peace Settlement.

3. League of Nations: Organisation, Function, Achievements and Failure.

4. Search for Security: Washington Conference, Locarno Pact, Kellog-Briand Pact.

Unit-II

1. Crisis in Capitalism: Depression and New Deal.

2. The Making of the Russian Revolution: Establishment of Socialist

State in Russia: It’s Economic and Political Aspects: Response and Reaction in the West.

3. Rise of Totalitarianism-Fascism in Italy (b) Nazism in Germany.

4. Modernisation of Turkey: Domestic and Foreign Policies.

Unit-III

1. Rise of Nationalism in Indo-China and Indonesia.

2. Rise of Arab World: Problem of Palestine and Freedom of Egypt.

3. Foreign Policy – (a) U.S.A (b) U.S.S.R. (C) U.K.

4. Foreign Policy of France and Germany.

Unit-IV

1. Problem of Disarmament.

2. Policy of Appeasement.

3. Spanish Civil War: Causes, Nature and Impact on Europe.

4. The Second World War: Origin, Course, Nature and Consequences.

Reading List:

1. C.D. Hazen, Modern Europe up to 1945.

2. C.D.M. Ketelby, A History of Modern Times.

3. Calvecoressi, P. : World Politics since 1945.

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4. Carr.E.H., International Relations between the Two World Wars, 1919-1939, New York,
1966.

5. F. Rice, The Foundations of Early Modern Europe.

6. G. Doodspeed, The Nature and Function of International Organizations.

7. Garden Green Wood, The Modern World –A History of Our Times.

8. K.B. Keswani, International Relations in Modern World (1990-1995).

9. Moon, P.T., Imperialism and World Politics, The Macmillan Company, New York, 1926.

10. Morgentheau, Hans.J, Politics among Nations: The struggle for Power and Peace, New
York, 1973.

11. Nerman Lowe, Mastering Modern World History.

12. Palmer and Parkins, International Relations, Calcutta, 1970.

13. Q.Wrisht, The Study of International Relations, Appleton – Century crafts, New York,
1955.

14. S.P. Nanda, History of Modern World, New Delhi, 1998.

15. Schleicher, C.P, International Relation, New Delhi, 1963.

16. Schuman, F., International Politics, 6th Ed, McGraw Hill Book Company, New York, 1958.

17. Sen.A.K, International Relations since 1919, S.Chand & Co., Ltd,New Delhi, 1993.

18. W.C. Langsam O.H.S.C. Mitchell, The World since 1919.

19. W.H Carr, The World between the Two World Wars.

Hist-C-04 Twentieth Century World (1945-2000)-II

Unit-I

1. UNO (a) Formation, (b) Objectives (c) Structure

2. The Achievements and Failures of UNO

3. UNO and major crises- (a) Congo (b) Cyprus (c) Korea

4. Human Rights

Unit-II

1. The Cold War- Background and Super Power Rivalry (1945-1985)

2. Revival of Western Europe- (a)Marshall Plan and Truman Doctrine, (b) Formation of NATO-
Its Structure, Objectives and Implications.
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 3. The Soviet Union and Eastern Europe- (a) The Warsaw Pact and its objectives, (b) Soviet
Intervention in Hungary, 1956 and Czechoslovakia, 1968

Unit-III

1. The Cold War and International Crisis- (i) Berlin, (ii) Cuba (iii) Korea

2. Détente, 1969-79; SALT-I & SALT-II

3. Reforms of Gorbachev and Disintegration of the USSR

4. Globalisation-Its Economic and Political Implications

Unit- IV

1. Issues in West Asia- (a) Arab-Israel Conflict (1947-1978), (b) Palestine Problem and PLO

2. Regional Security Alliances (i) Non-Alignment (ii) ASEAN, (iii) SAARC

3. India’s Foreign Policy- (a) Indo – China Relations, (b) Indo-Soviet Relations (c) Indo-USA
Relation, (d)Indo-Pak Relation.

Reading List:

1. A. Appadorai and M.S.Rajan, Indian Foreign Policy and Relations.

2. Arjun Dev and Indira Arjun Dev, History of the World.

3. Daniel R. Brower, The World in the Tweenth Century.

4. David Weigall, International Relations.

5. Everyman’s United Nations. (U.N.O. Publications)

6. H. Cobban, History of PLO.

7. K. B Keswani, International Relations in Modern World, (1900-2000).

8. Mary Fulbrook, Europe since 1945.

9. N.C.Chatterjee, History of Middle East.

10. Norman Lowe, Mastering Modern World History.

11. Palmer and Parkins, International Affairs.

12. Peter Calvocoresi, World since 1945.

13. Peter Lane, Europe since 1945.

14. Peter V. Lonsmans, World Politics since 1945.

15. Rumki Basu, The United Nations.

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16. S .Dandekar, South East Asians People’s Struggle and Political Identity.

17. Saleem Kidwai, Indo- Soviet Relations.

18. Tulsi Ram, Persia to Iran.

19. V.P.Dutt, India’s Foreign Policy.

20. W.B.Fisher, Middle East.

Hist-C/AE/FE-05

Historical Theories and Methods

Unit-I: Meaning, Scope and Importance of History

1. Definition, Nature, Scope, Object and Value of History

2. History, Science and Morality

3. History and its Auxiliary Sciences – Archaeology, Geography, Anthropology, Sociology.

4. History and its Allied Disciplines- Economics, Philosophy, Politics and Literature.

Unit-II: Traditions of Historical Writing

1. Greco- Roman Traditions- Herodotus, Thucydides, Polibius, Livy andTacitus

2. Medieval Understanding: Western- St. Augustine; Arabic— IbnKhaldun

3. Scientific History: Ranke, Croce, Collingwood. Comte and Marx

4. Total History: Marc Bloch, Lucian Febver, Fernand Braudel

Unit-III: Historical Methods

1. Historical Source Material.

2. Historical Criticism: Examination of Sources

3. Collection and Selection of Facts and Evidences

4. Causation in History

Unit-IV: Preliminary Ideas of Historical Research

1. Primary and Secondary Sources in the Proposed Area of Research

2. Recent Historical Writings in the Proposed Area of Research

3. Explanation and Presentation- Objectivity and Bias in History

4. Distortion as a Challenge to History

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Reading List:

1. B.Sheik Ali, History:Its Theory & Methods.

2. E.H.Carr, What is History?

3. E.Shreedharan, A Textbook of Historiography, Orient Longman.

4. G.T.Reiner, History: Its Purpose and Method.

5. J.B.Bury, The Ancient Greek History & Progress in History

6. K.Rajayyan, History: it’s Theory & Method

7. M.Aymard and H.Mukhia (eds.) French Studies in History vols. I &

II, Orient Longman, 1989.

8. Marc Bloch, The Historians Craft.

9. N.Subramanian, Historiography

10. R.G. Collingwood, The Idea of History

11. Romila Thapar, Past and Prejudice, NBT, New Delhi, 1975.

12. S.Manickam, History and Historical Methods.

13. Webster, An Introduction to History and Method.

Second Semester

Hist-C-06

Medieval Societies

Unit-I

1. Religious Ideas & Moral Philosophies –Impact on Human Society.

2. Confucianism and Taoism- Teachings-Impact on Chinese Society.

3. Zoroastrianism & Mithraism- Beliefs-Impact on Eastern and Western Thinking.

Unit-II

1. Judaism-Origin, Growth, Principles and Practice.

2. Christianity- Teachings, Causes of Spread, Age of Apostles, Practice.

3. Medieval Church- Monastic Communities, the Papacy.

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Unit-III

1. Islam- Teachings, Practice, Causes of Spread.

2. Islamic Society-Attainments-Medicine, Mathematics, Literature, Astronomy and

Philosophy.

3. Bhakti Age in India-Role of Kabir, Nanak, Sri Chaitanya.

Unit-IV

1. Agrarian Structure and Relations-Feudalism-Origin, Growth, Main Features, Causes of

Decline.

2. Early Medieval Economy and High Middle Ages in Europe – Economic Expansion.

3. Trade & Commerce, Industrial Production, Urban Development-Town Life.

Reading List:

1. A.J.Toynbee, A Study of History (12 volumes)

2. A.Wesley Rohem, et al: The Record of Mankind, Health and Company, Boston, 1952.

3. Abbas, Civilization in Islam, Reference Press, New Delhi, 2005.

4. Edward MacNall, Western Civilization – Their History and their Culture, W.W.Norton &
Company, Inc New York, 1963.

5. Israel Smith Clare, The Standard History of the World, 10 Volumes, Standard Historical
Society, Cincinnati, 1931

6. J.E.Swain, A History of World Civilization, Eurasia Publishing House Pvt., Ltd., New Delhi,
1994.

7. M.M. Posten, Medieval Economy and Society.

8. R. Coulborne, Feudalism in History

9. T.W.Wallbank & N.M. Bailey, Civilization –Past and Present.

10. Will Durant, The Story of Civilization(vols. I & II)

HIST-C-07

Cultural Heritage of India

Unit-I

1. Sources- Archaeological, Literary and Foreign Accounts.

2. First Urbanisation – Harappan Culture.

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3. Vedic Age-Literature and Religion.

4. Epic Literature- Ramayana, Mahabharata, Philosophy of Bhagabat Gita.

Unit-II

1. Religious Movements-Jainism and Buddhism, Second Urbanization; its Cultural life.

2. Mauryan Empire-Culture, Development of Stupa and Chaitya, Asokaand his Dhamma,

Contacts with the Outside World.

3. Gupta Age- Society and Culture –Religious Trends, Style of Temple Architecture, Art,
Literature-Kalidasa and his Works, Development of Science and Technology, Contacts with
the Outside World.

4. Sangam Age-Culture-Religion, Literature, Art and Architecture.

Unit-III

1. Delhi Sultanate-Indo-Islamic Culture, Literature, Art and Architecture, Sufi Movement and
Bhakti Movement-Impact on Society.

2. Mughal Age-Cultural Development, Religion; Din-i- Ilahi, Impact on Society.

3. Medieval Art and Architecture –Qutab-Minar, Taj Mahal, Red Fort and Fatehpur Sikri.

4. Education, Dance, Music, Folklores and Performing Art.

Unit-IV

1. Socio-Religious Movements-Brahmo Samaj, Arya Samaj,Theosophical Society.

2. Mahima Dharma-Its Impact on Society.

3. Philosophy of Sri Ramakrushna Paramahansa & Swami Vivekananda.

4. Growth of Modern Education and Literature.

Reading List:

1. A.L.Basheon (ed), Cultural History of India, OUP, New Delhi, 2011.

2. Allchin .B.R, The Birth of Indian Civilization, 1968

3. Auboyer.J, Daily Life in Ancient India, 1965

4. Cultural Heritage of India, Bharatiya Vidyabhaban Series, Vol-1-IV.

5. J. Dora, Sakta Monuments of Orissa, A Study of Art, Architecture and Iconography,

Bharatiya Kala Prakasan, New Delhi,2010.

6. Meenakshi Kanna, Cultural History of Medieval India, Social Science Press, 2007

7. Romila Thapar, Ancient Indian Social History, Orient Longman Pvt.,Ltd.,2010

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8. Romila Thapar, The Cultural Past.

9. The History and Culture of the Indian People vol. I-II, Bharatiya Vidya Bharan Series,
Mumbai.

10. Thilip M.Menon ,Cultural History of Modern India , 2012

11. Zacharias, Renaissant India.

HIST-C-08

History of China & Japan

Unit-1

1. Political, Social and Economic Condition of China under the Manchus

2. European Interaction with China, Opium Trade, First Opium War and Treaty of Nanking,
Taiping Rebellion: Second Opium War and Treaty of Tientsin

3. First Sino-Japanese War and Treaty of Shimonoseki; Hundred Days Reform, Boxer
Rebellion; Nationalist Movement and Proclamation of the Republic; Career and
Achievements of Sun Yat Sen

Unit-II

1. China and First World War, China in Paris Peace Conference, Achievements and Failures
of Kuomintang Government under Chiang Kai Shek, Manchurian Crisis, 1931

2. Birth and Growth of Communism in China, Cooperation and Conflict between the
Communists and Kuomintang, 1921-1945, Sino-Japanese War, 1937; Civil War, 1945-49 and
establishment of People’s Republic of China.

3. Cultural Revolution, 1966-68; Foreign Policy of the People’s Republic of China.

Unit-III

1. The Opening of Japan-Perry and Harris Mission, The Restoration of the Meiji and Reforms
of Meiji Era, The Constitutional Movement and the Constitution of 1889

2. Anglo-Japanese Alliance (1902), Russo-Japanese War (1904-05) and Treaty of Portsmouth;

Japanese hegemony in Far East before the First World War and Occupation of Korea.

3. Japan and First World War – War Diplomacy, London Declaration, Shantung Ultimatum,
Twenty one Demands, Treaties of 1915 and Second Treaties 1916-17, Lansing- Ishii
Agreement, Japan in Paris Peace Conference.

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Unit-IV

1. Political and Economic Development of Japan, 1895-1939; Constitutional Government

and Development of Parties, Economic Development, Industrial Growth, Agricultural
Development, Foreign Trade.

2. Japan’s Foreign Policy, 1919-1939, Japan and Second World War, 1939-1945, Defeat and
Surrender of Japan.

3. Post War Japan – Japan under American Occupation (1945-51), Democratisation,

Demilitarisation, Socio-Economic Reforms; Economic Progress of Japan, 1951-1980.

Reading List:

1. A.K, Singh, History of Far East in Modern Times.

2. Amlan Dutt, A Century of Economic Development of Russia and Japan.

3. Chitoshi Yanaga, Japan since Parry.

4. Elerthard Wolfram, A History of China.

5. Harold M Vinake, History of the Far East in Modern Times

6. Harsh V. Pant, The Rise of China.

7. James Murdock, History of Japan.

8. K.S, Latourette, A Short History of China.

9. S.L.Roy, A History of the Far East.

10. Y. Immanuel Hsu, The Rise of Modern China

HIST-C/AE/FE-09

Indian Historiography

Unit-I: Ancient Literature

1. The Vedas & Puranas.

2. Jaina & Buddhist Texts.

3. Harshacharita of Bana,

4. Kalhana’s Rajatarangini.

Unit-II: Medieval Texts

1. Alberuni’s Kitab-ul-Hind.

2. Zia-ud-Din Barani and Didactic History.

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3. Baburnama.

4. Abul Fazl’s Ain-i-Akbari.

Unit-III: Ninteenth and Twentieth Century Understanding

1. Colonial School.

2. Nationalist School.

3. Marxist School.

4. Subaltern School.

Unit-IV: Contemporary Writings

1. D.D. Kosambi

2. Romila Thapar

3. Irfan Habib

4. Bipan Chandra

Reading List:

1. C.H. Philip (ed.), Historians of India, Pakistan and Ceylon, London,1962

2. E.Sreedharan, A Textbook of Historiography: 500 BC to A.D 2000,Orient Longman Pvt.,

Ltd., 2004.

3. K.A.Nizami,On History and Historians of Medieval India, New Delhi , 1983

4. R.C.Majumdar, & A.L.Srivastava, Historiography, Delhi.1975

5. Ranajit Guha, Subaltern Studies, 10 Vols.

6. Romila Thapar, History and Beyond, OUP, 2000, Ch, VI.

7. S.A.Khan, History and Historians of British India.

8. S.P.Sen, Historians and Historiography of Modern India.

9. Harbans Mukhia, Historians and Historiography during the Reign of Akbar, Vikash, New
Delhi, 1976.

HIST-C/AE/FE-10

History of Science and Technology in India

Unit-I: Science and Technology in Ancient India: The Beginning

1. Sources of History of Science and Technology in Ancient India.

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2. Origin and Development of Technology in Pre-Historic and Proto-Historic Period

3. Science and Technology in Vedic and later Vedic Times.

4. Development in Astronomy-Contributions of Aryabhatta, Varahamihira and Bhaskara-I.

Unit-II: Development of Science and Technology in Medieval India

1. Growth of Agricultural Technology.

2. Development of Textile Technology.

3. Development of Mining and Metallurgy.

Unit-III: Science and Technology in Colonial India

1. Early European Scientists in Colonial India- Surveyors, Botanists, Doctors under the
Company’s Service.

2. Indian Response to new Scientific Knowledge.

3. Pioneer Indian Scientists and their Contribution – J.C. Bose, P.C.Ray, C.V. Raman, Pathani
Samanta.

Unit- IV: Science and Technology in Post-Colonial India

1. Development of Agriculture and Food Technology

2. Nuclear Energy in India.

3. Defence Researches in India.

Reading List:

1. A.K. Biswas, Science in India; Calcutta 1969.

2. A.K. Bog, Science and Civilization in India,vol-I (Harappan Period-(C. 3000 BC –C 1500 BC )
Navrang Publication, New Delhi, 1985

3. Arnold David, Science, Technology and Medicine in Colonial India, the New Cambridge
History of India Series, OUP, Cambridge, 1999

4. B.R. Nanda (ed), Science and Technology in India, Vikas Publishing House Pvt/ Ltd. New
Delhi, 1977.

5. D.M. Bose , A Concise History of Science in India, INSA, New Delhi,1971. (ed et. al)

6. Dutte Sundaram, Indian Economy Science and Technology, Spectra Publication.

7. Irfan Habib, Technology in Medieval India: C.650-1750, Tulika Books, New Delhi, 2008.

8. J.Lordusamy, Science and National Consciousness in Bengal, 1870-1930.

9. O.P Jeggi, History of Science and Technology.

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10. Kalpana Rajaram, Science and Technology.

11. Kappuram and Kadudamani,-History of Science Technology.

12. Mohan and Ashok Jain, Science and Technology.

13. S.P.Gupta, Science and Technology in the Modern Age.

14. Satish Chandra, Medieval India: vols. I & II, Har Anand Publications, New Delhi.

15. The Culture Heritage of India vol. VI, The Ramakrishna Mission Institute of Culture
Kolkota.

16. Verghese Jayaraj, History of Science and Technology.

Third Semester

HIST-C/AE/FE-11

Cultural Heritage of Odisha

Unit-I

1. Cultural Heritage: It’s Meaning, Nature and Classification.

2. Buddhist Stupas and Chaityas: Ashokan Art, Architecture at Ratnagiri.

3. Rock-cut Sculptures: Jain Sculpture at Khandagiri and Udayagiri.

4. Rock Art in Odisha: Lekhamoda and Ushakothi.

Unit-II

1. Saiva and Vaishnava Heritage in Odisha.

2. Sapta Matrika and Yogini Cult in Odisha.

3. Evolution of Kalingan Style of Temple Architecture: Muktesvar, Vaital,Lingaraj, Sun

Temple, Konark.

4. Temples of Upper Mahanadi Valley: Stallate Temples at Boud, Twin Temples at

Gandharadi, 64 Yogini Temple at Ranipur Jharial, Humaand Samaleswari.

Unit-III

1. The Cult of Jagannath: Origin and Development and Philosophy.

2. Mahima Dharma: Principles and Development, Its Impact on Socio-Cultural Life.

3. Sarala Mahabharata.

4. Panchasakha Literature.
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Unit-IV

1. Fairs and Festivals: Hindu, Tribal and Others.

2. Terracotta Art and Crafts and Folklores

3. Education, Dance, Music and Performing Art.

4. Modern Odia Literature: Radhanath Roy, Phakir Mohan Senapati and Gangadhar Meher

Reading List:

1. A.B. Mohanty , Madalapanji.

2. J. Dora, Sakta Monuments of Orissa: A Study of Art, Architectureand Iconography, Delhi,

2009.

3. K.C. Mishra, Jagarnath Cult .

4. M. Manasingha, History of Oriya Literature, Sahitya Akademi, NewDelhi.

5. M.N. Das (ed), Sidelights on History and Culture of Orissa.

6. N.K. Bose, Canons of Orissan Architecture

7. N.K. Sahu, Buddhism in Orissa.

8. P.K. Mishra(ed), Comprehensive History and Culture of Orissa, Vol-I Pt. II.

9. S. Pradhan,Rock Art in Orissa.

10. T. E. Donaldson ,Hindu Temple Art of Orissa.

11. Vidya Dehejia, Early Stone Temples of Orissa.

HIST-C/AE/FE-12

Social Emancipation Movements in India

Unit-I: Historical Background

1. Buddha’s humanitarian Synthesis of Mind and Matter.

2. Social Dimensions of Medieval Mukti Movements- Kabir, Sri Chaitanya, Balaram Dasa and
Achyutananada Dasa.

3. Impact of the Ideologies of American Revolution (1776) and French Revolution (1789) and
Abolition of Slavery in U.S.A. (1865).

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4. Global Theory of Slavery and Oppression – Theories of Rousseau’s“Chained Man” , Marx’s
“Alienated Man” and Ambedkar’s “Broken Man”.

Unit-II: Dynamics of Social Radicalism

1. Jotiba Phule: His Ideology and Programmes – Satyasodhak Samaj, Education as

Emancipation and Empowerment-Rewriting of History and Mythology.

2. Bhima Bhoi’s Ideology and Programme- His Writings and Perspectives of Social Protest.

3. Tribal Resistance Movements: Role of Birsa Munda, Dharanidhar Naik and Laxman Naik.

4. Periyar and the Self-Respect Movement in the South.

Unit-III: Nationalist Power Politics and the Excluded Masses

1. The Human Rights Movement in the Early 20th Century: The Mahad Satyagraha (1927).

2. Demand of ‘Political Right’ for the Depressed Classes – Gandhi and Ambedkar at the
Round Table Conferences (1930-1932) - The PoonaPact (1932): Its Implications and
Consequences.

3. Gandhian Ideology and Programmes for Eradication of Untouchability.

4. Social Democracy as A Vision of the Nation: Constitutional Safeguards for the Scheduled
Castes and the Scheduled Tribes; Backward Classes and Women.

Unit-IV: The Depressed Classes in India after Independence

1. The Hindu Code Bill (1954) and the Women’s Empowerment.

2. Emergence of the Navayan or the Neo-Buddhism.

3. Backward Castes and Tribes in Post -colonial Electoral Politics.

4. The Dalit Movements – A Review of Organizations, Literatures, Experiences and

Achievements.

Reading List:

1. A.C.Pradhan, The Emergence of the Depressed Classes, Book land International,

Bhubaneswar, 1968.

2. A.K.Dhan, Birsa Munda, Publication Division, New Delhi, 2006.

3. B.C.Ray et al (eds.) Freedom Struggle in Orissa, vol. I Orissa State Archives, BBSR, 2004.

4. B.K.Mallik Paradigms of Dissent and Protest: Social Movements in Eastern India (1400-
1700), Manohar New Delhi, 2004.

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5. B.R.Mani, Debrahminising History: Dominance and Resistance in Indian Society, Manohar,
New Delhi, First Published 2005.

6. Bipan Chandra et al, India since Independence 1947-2000.

7. Chandra Bharil, Social and Political Ideas of B.R.Ambedkar, Aalekh Publishers, Jaipur,
1977.

8. Dhananjaya Keer, Dr Ambedkar: Life and Mission, Popular Prakashan, Bombay, Reprinted
1981.

9. Elenor Zelliot, From Untouchables to Dalits: The Movement of Ambedkar, Manohar, New
Delhi.

10. Eva Maria Hardtmannn, The Dalit Movement in India: Local Practice, Global Connections,
OUP, 2009.

11. Gail Omvealt, Dalits and the Democratic Revolution, Sage Publications, New Delhi, 1994.

12. Gail Omvedt, Dalit Visions, Orient Longman, First Published 1995.

13. Ghanashyam Shah (ed) Dalit Identity and Politics, Sage, 2001.

14. Hirendra N.Mukherjee, Gandhi, Ambedkar and the Extirpation of Untouchablility, PPT,
New Delhi.

15. Justice V.R.Krishna lyer, Dr. Ambedkar and the Dalit Future, BR Publishing Corporation,
Delhi, 1990.

16. Kumar Suresh Singh, Birsa Munda and his Movements (1874-1901).

17. N.K.Bose, The Structure of Hindu Society, tr. by Andre Betiley, Orient Longman Ltd. New
Delhi, 1975.

18. Ramachandra Guha, India After Gandhi, Picador India, Reprint 2012.

19. S.M.Dahiwale (ed). Understanding Indian Society: The Non-Brahman Perspective, Rawat,
New Delhi, Rpt., 2006.

20. Sudha Pai, Dalit Assertion, OUP, 2013.

21. Sumit Sarkar, Modern India (1885-1947), Mac Millan, Delhi, First Published 1983.

22. Suraj Nadan Prasad, Life and Works of Ambedkar.

23. Vasant Moon(ed), Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Writings and Speeches, vols.I-XX, Govt. of
Maharashtra, Bombay.

24. Verinder Grover (ed). Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar: A Biography of His Vision and Ideas,
Deep & Deep Publications, Delhi,1998.

25. W.N.Kuber, Dr.Ambedkar-A Critical study, PPH, New Delhi, First Reprint 1979.

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HIST-C/AE/FE-12

History of Peasant and Labour Movements in India

Unit-I

1. Condition of Agriculture & Agriculturist on the eve of British Conquest of India.

2. British and the exploitation of the Peasantry– Pauperisation & Depeasantization, Natural
Calamities & its impact, British efforts for improvement of Agriculture, Famine & Irrigation
system during British rule, Land revenue, illegal extractions & British administrative
apparatus vrs the peasantry.

3. Landless Labour, Marginal Farmers & Tribal Farmers, Forest Laws of British, Periodic
Settlement & woes of the Peasantry, Zamindari and ryotwari tenants.

Unit-II

1. Peasant Unrest in early part of British rule- Forms, Content & results.

2. Pabna, Indigo revolt, Deccan riots, Moplah rebellion.

3. Movement during Gandhian era- Peasant and National Movement-Ecology, Interaction

and Popular Participation, Working Class Movement.

Unit-III

1. Beginning of Industrialisation, formation of Working Class Movement in Europe.

2. Industrial development in India and Beginning of the Capitalist Class and Working Class.

3. Early Trade union activities in India – Formation of individual trade unions, Bombay
Workers strike in 1908.

4. October Revolution & Trade union Movement in India, Efforts to unite Workers &
Peasants in radical Political Organisation – Bombay, Calcutta, Madras & Kanpur.

Unit-IV

1. Formation of AITUC & Labour Movement in 1920 Great Economic Depression & its
impact, Meerut Conspiracy Case, Left in Trade Union Movement.

2. Split in AITUC & Formation of RTUC, Formation of Trade Union affiliations to Congress.

3. Trade Union Movement before and during Second World War.

4. Communist & Congress conflict in trade union movement, Trade Union Movement from
1945-1947.

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Reading List:

1. A.R.Desai, Social Background of Indian Nationalism.

2. Bipan Chandra, Indian struggle for Independence.

3. D. N. Dhanagare, Peasant Movement in India.

4. K.B.Panikar, An Outline of the History of the AITUC.

5. R. Vlyanovsky and Others, Industrial Revolution and Social Progress in India.

6. R. Vlyanovsky, Agrarian India between the World Wars.

7. R.P.Dutt, India Today.

8. S. Choudhary, Peasants and Workers Movement in India.(1905-1929)

9. Shirin Mehta, The Peasantry and Nationalism.

10. Shiva Chandra Jha, The Indian Trade Union Movement.

11. Sukomal Sen, Working Class in India.

12. Sunil Sen., Peasant Movement in India.

Special Paper: Group-A

HIST-CE-13

A. Political and Administrative History of India (Early Times to 1200AD)- I

Unit-I

1. Sources of Ancient Indian History;

a) Archaeological

b) Literary

c) Foreign Accounts

2. Stone Age – Palaeolithic and Mesolithic

3. Bronze Age- First Urbanisation – Harappan Civilization – Origin, Extent, Major sites,
Characteristic features, Causes of decline.

Unit-II

1. Vedic Age- the Origin of Aryans, Extent, Political Condition.

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2. Later Vedic Civilization – Political condition, Age of Sutras, Epic Age, Age of Dharma
Sastras.

3. Pre- Mauryan Period-Iron Age-Sixteen Mahajanapadas, Republics, and Growth of

Magadhan Imperialism.

Unit-III

1. Foreign invasion and rules-Indo-Bactrian, Indo-Parthians-Sakas and Kusanas.

2. The Age of Mauryas; Sources, Rise of Chandragupta Maurya, Bindusara, Administration,

Political Condition.

3. Ashok the Great- Extent, Political Condition, Administration, Decline of the Mauryan
Empire.

Unit-IV

1. Gupta Age – Sources, Rise, Extent, Administration, Political Condition, fall of the Gupta
Empire.

2. Emergence of the Rajputs: Pratiharas, Chandellas, Rajput Polity and Administration.

3. Rashtrakutas, Palas, Senas – Their Role in History, Polity and Administration.

Reading List:

1. A.L.Basham, The Wonder that was India, New York, Grow Press, 1954.

2. D.D.Koasambi, The Culture and Civilization of Ancient India: In Historical outline New
Delhi; Vikas 1971.5th Print.

3. George Eddosy, Urbanization in Early Historic India.

4. K.A.Nilakantha Sastri, The Colas, South Indian History.

5. Mittal, Socio-Cultural History of India.

6. R.C.Majumdar (ed) History and Culture of Indian people. Bombay; Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan
1960.Relevant Vol.

7. R.S Sharma, Aspects of Political Ideas and Institutions in Ancient India.

8. R.S.Sharma, Indian Feudalism, New Delhi Orient Longman 1978.

9. R.S.Sharma, Meterial Culture and Social Formation in Ancient India, Mac Milan 1983.

10. Romila Thapar, The Mauryan India.

11. Thapar Romila, A History of India, vol.I, Penguin.

12. The Cultural Heritage of India,vol. I-VI, The Ramakrishna Mission, Kolkata.

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 Special Paper: Group-B

HIST-CE-13

B. Political and Administrative History of India (1200-1526)-I

Unit-I

1. Sources

A. Literary Sources

a. Tarikh-i-Firuz Sahi

b. Fatwa-i-Jahandari

c. Foreign Travellers’ Account- Al Beruni (Tarikh-ul-Hind) and Ibn Batuta

B. Archaeological Sources

2. Advent of the Ghoris: Invasion- Factors behind Ghorian Success, Foundation of Delhi
Sultanate

3. Iltutmish and Balban: Administration and Theory of Kingship

Unit-II

1. Alauddin Khilji-Conquests and Administration, Agrarian and Economic Measures

2. Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq: His Major Projects and Agrarian Reforms: Causes of Failure.

3. Firuz Tughlaq- Agrarian Measures and Public Work.

Unit-III

1. Nature of the State during Sultanate Times.

2. Theory of Kingship (Central, West Asian, Persian Legacies)

3. The Vijaynagar Empire-Administration and Cultural Development.

Unit-IV

1. Society, Culture and Art in Sultanate Times.

2. Literary Tradition and Provincial Architecture

3. Rise and Fall of the Bahamani Empire

Reading List:

1. A.K.Majumdar, Renaissance.

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2. A.Mahadi Hussain, The Tughlag Dynasty.

3. ABM Habibullah, The Foundation of Muslim Rule in India.

4. H.K.Sherwani, History of Medieval Deccan.

5. J.L.Mehta, Advanced Study in Medieval India, Vols. I-III, Sterling, New Delhi 1992.

6. K.A.Nilakhantha Shastri, A History of South India.

7. K.S.Lal, History of the Khaljis.

8. R.P. Tripathy, Some Aspects of Muslim Administration in India.

9. R.S.Sharma, Early Medieval Indian Society: Orient Blackswan 2001.

10. S.Subramanyam, Money and the Market in India (1100-1700).

11. Satish Chandra, Medieval India, vol-I, Har Anand, New Delhi.

12. SBP Nigam, Nobility under the Sultans of Delhi.

Special Paper: Group-C

HIST-CE-13

C. Constitutional and Administrative History of India)(1757-1947)

Unit-I

1. Regulating Act, 1773.

2. Amending Act of 1781 and Pitt’s India Act of 1784.

3. Government of India Act, 1858.

4. Proclamation of Queen Victoria.

Unit-II

1. Indian Council’s Act, 1861.

2. Indian Council’s Act, 1892.

3. Indian Council’s Act, 1909.

4. Government of India Act, 1919.

Unit-III

1. Simon Commission, Nehru Report.

2. Round Table Conferences and White Paper.

3. Govt. of India Act, 1935.

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4. Indian Independence Act, 1947.

Unit-IV

1. Growth of Central Legislature in India.

2. Growth of Provincial Legislature in India.

3. Growth of Public Service in India.

4. Salient Features of Indian Constitution.

Reading List:

1. A.C.Banerjee, The Constitutional History of India (Vol-1) 1600-1858.

2. A.C.Banerjee, The Constitutional History of India. (Vol-II) 1858-1919.

3. B.B.Mishra, Central Administration of the East India Company. (1773-1834)

4. B.B.Mishra, The Administrative History of India (1834-1946).

5. B.B.Mishra, The Judicial Administration of the East India Company in Bengal.

6. G.N.Singh, Indian Constitutional and National Development.

7. H. Tinkar, The Foundation of Local Self- Govt in India, Pakistan and Burma.

8. J.K.Mittal, Constituent Assembly of India.

9. L.N Srivastav, A Simple Book of Constitutional Development and Indian Constitution.

10. M.V.Pylee, Constitutional History of Modern India.

11. S.R.Bakshi, British Administrative Policy in India.

12. Sanjay Joshi, The Middle Class in Colonial India.

13. Shiv Kumar Choube, Constituent Assembly of India.

14. Vishnoo Bhagaban, Indian Freedom Movement and Constitutional Acts.

Special Paper: Group-D

HIST-CE-13

D. History of Odisha (Early Times to 1118 AD)

Unit-I

1. Sources of Study: Inscriptions, Copper Plates, Literature, Foreign

Accounts, Material Remains, Coins, Museum & Archival Records.

2. Historical Geography: Kalinga, Tosali, Utkal, Odra, Kangoda & Kosala.

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Unit-II

1. Kalinga War-Causes & Consequences.

2. The Mahameghavahanas: Career & Achievements of Kharavela.

3. Rise of Regional Dynasties: Matharas, Sailodbhavas & Early Gangas.

Unit-III

1. Hiuen Tsang’s Account of Ancient Odisha.

2. The Bhauma-Karas: Origin, Chronology, Administration & State Formation.

3. The Somavamsis: Origin & Development, Achievements of Yayati I &II, Transition in State
Formation.

Unit-IV

1. Cultural Significance of Bhaumakara & Somavamsi Periods.

2. Administrative Systems under Bhaumakara & Somavamsi Rules.

3. Society & Economy during the Bhaumakara & Somavamsi Periods.

Reading List:

1. A. C Pradhan, A Study of History of Orissa.

2. H. K.Mahatab, History of Orissa.

3. K.C Panigrahi, History of Orissa., Kitab Mahal, Cuttack.

4. K.C. Mishra, The Cult of Jagannatha.

5. M.N. Da(ed), Sidelights on History and Culture of Orissa, Vidyapuri,Cuttack, 1977.

6. N.K.Sahu, Kharavela.

7. N.K.Sahu, Utkal University History of Orissa.

8. R. D Banarjee, History of Orissa, 2 vols.

9. R. Subba Rao, History of the eastern Gangas.

10. S. N Rajguru, The History of The Gangas.

Special Paper Group-A

HIST-CE-14

Political and Administrative History of India

(Early Times to 1200 AD)-II

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Unit-I

1. Iranian and Macedonian Invasions and Second Urbanisation.

2. Chola Empire, Local Self Government, Features of Indian Village System, Political
Condition.

3. Dynasties in Northern and Southern India (Post- Maurya Period)Sungas-Kanvas-

Satavahanas and Kharavela.

Unit-II

1. Later Guptas, Pushyabhutis, Maukharies and Chalukyas of Badami

2. Pallavas-Polity and Administration

3. Sangam Age- Political Condition, Administration.

Unit-III

1. Guptas - Chandragupta-I, Samudragupta, Chandragupta-II, Polity and Administration.

2. Later Rulers Guptas- Pushyabhutis, Harshavardhan- Political Condition and

Administration.

3. Somavamsi Period- Political Condition, Administration.

Unit-IV

1. Pandyas- Political Condition, contact with outside World.

2. Imperial Gangas- Political condition and Administration.

3. Advent of Arabs in Sind.

Reading List:

1. D.D. Kosambi, The Culture Heritage and Civilizations: Ancient India

in Historical Outline.

2. D.K. Ganguly, The Imperial Guptas and Their times.

3. K.A.N. Sastri, The Age of Nandas and Maurya

4. R.C. Majumdar (ed.),The Age of Imperial Unit.

5. R.C. Majumdar, The Classical Age.

6. R.K. Mookerjee, Chandragupta Maurya and His Times.

7. R.S. Sharma, Aspects of Political Ideas and Institutions in Ancient India.

8. Romila Thapar, A History of India, vol.I, Penguin.

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 Special Paper Group-B

HIST-CE-14

Political and Administrative History of India

(1200-1707)-II

Unit-I : State and Regions

1) State and Regional Identities, Rise of Provincial Dynasties-Bengaland Odisha

2) State and Rural Society: The Iqta System, Zamindars and Peasants.

3) Decline of the Sultanate- Political, Administrative and EconomicCauses, Mongol Problem.

Unit-II: Institutional Structure and Foreign Contacts during SultanatePeriod

1) The Ulema and Nobility: Composition, Character and Role

2) The Civil, Judicial, and Military Administration

3) Foreign Contacts: Al Beruni and Ibn Batuta

Unit-III: Advent of the Mughals

1) Political Condition of India on the eve of Babar’s Invasion, Foundation

of Mughal Empire.

2) Humayun and His Problems, Revival of Afghan power – Sher Shah’sAdministration.

3) Administration under Akbar- Jagirdari and Mansabdari Systems.

Unit-IV Centre-State Relations

1) Religious and Social Outlook: Theory of Sulh-i-kul and Religious Policy of Akbar .

2) Mughal - Rajput Relations.

3) Mughal - Sikh Relations.

Reading List:

1. A.Appadorai, Economic condition in Southern India (1000-1500)

Vols.I-II, Madras, 1963.

2. A.B.Pandey, Later Medieval Period.

3. A.L.Srivastava, Akbar, the Great.

4. Abul Fazl, Akbarnama, Eng. Trans. H. Beveridge

5. Babur, Baburnama, English trans. H. Beveridge

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6. Burton Stein, Peasent, State and Society in Medieval South India,OUP,1980.

7. Irfan Habib, Agrarian System of Mughal India, OUP, New Delhi.

8. Ishwari Prasad, Life and Times of Humayun.

9. J.L.Meheta, Advanced Study of Medieval India, vol.I-II, Sterling.

10. K.C.Panigrahi, History of Odisha, Kitab Mahal, Cuttack, Rpt.2008.

11. K.R.Qanungo, Sher Shah and his Times.

12. M.Athar Ali, The Mughal Nobility under Aurangzeb, OUP, New Delhi.

13. Mohibul Hasan, Babur: The Founder of Mughal Empire

14. R.P.Tripathi, Rise and Fall of the Mughal Empire

15. Rushbrook Williams, An Empire Builder of 16th Century.

16. S.Nurul Hassan, Thoughts on Agrarian Relations in Mughal India.

17. Satish Chandra, Medieval India: from Sultanate to Mughals, MughalEmpire (1526-1748).

18. Tarachand, Influence of Islam on Indian Culture.

Special Paper Group-C

HIST-CE-14

Nationalist Movement in India

Unit-I

1. British Imperialism in India- A Theoretical Perspective, Stages of Colonialism and

Effects of Colonialism.

2. Historiography of Indian Nationalism: Conceptual Debates

3. The Revolt of 1857: Causes, Nature and Results

4. Growth of National Consciousness

Unit-II

1. Formation of Indian National Congress: Programme and work of Early Nationalists

2. Partition of Bengal and Swadeshi Movement in Bengal

3. Rise of Extremism

4. Revolutionary Phase

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Unit-III

1. The rise of ‘Gandhian’ Politics: Champaran, Kheda, Ahmedabad and Rowlatt

Satyagraha

2. Non-Cooperation, Civil disobedience and Quit India Movement- Nature, Programme

and Impacts

3. Subash Bose and INA

Unit-IV

1. Peasant and Tribal Movements

2. Emergence of Indian Capitalist Class and their Role in Indian National Movement;
Working Class Movement

3. Communal Rift: Muslim League and Hindu Mahasabha

4. Two-Nation Theory- demand for partition and response, Partition and Independence

Reading List:

1. Amal Kumar Mishra, The Raj, Nationalists & Reforms, Elite Publications.

2. A.R.Desai, Social Background of Indian Nationalism.

3. A.K.Patnaik, The Soviets and The Indian Revolutionary Movement,1917-1929.

4. Bipan Chandra, Communalism in Modern India

5. Bipan Chandra, Essays On Colonialism.

6. Bipan Chandra, Indian National Movement.

7. Bipan Chandra, India’s Struggle for Independence.

8. Bipan Chandra, Modern India.

9. Bipan Chandra, Nationalism and Colonialism in Modern India.

10. Eric Stokes, The Peasant and the Raj.

11. J.C.Johari, History of The Indian National Congress.

12. Jim Masselos, Indian Nationalism- A History.

13. Judith M. Brown, Gandhi’s Rise to Power: Indian Politics (1915-1922).

14. N.S. Bose, Indian Awakening and Bengal.

15. P.C. Joshi, 1857 Rebellion- A Symposium.

16. R.P. Dutt, India Today.

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17. S.Gopal, British Policy in India, 1858-1905.

18. S.N. Sen, Eighteen Fifty Seven.

19. S.Sen, Peasant Movements in India.

20. Sekhar Bandyopadhyay, From Plassey to Partition .

21. Sekhar Bandyopadhyay, Nationalist Movement in India.

22. Sumit Sarkar, Modern India (1885-1947).

23. Sumit Sarkar, The Swadeshi Movement in Bengal, 1903-08.

Special Paper Group-D

HIST-CE-14

History of Odisha (1118-1500 AD)

Unit-I

1. Ananta Varman Chodaganga Deva- Career & Achievements.

2. Anangabhima Deva–III; Career & Achievements.

3. Narasimha Deva-I; Career & Achievements.

Unit-II

1. Ganga Administration.

2. Society & Economy during the Ganga Rule.

3. Cultural Significance of the Ganga Period.

Unit-III

1. Religious Life-a)Jainism& Buddhism.

b) Saivism & Saktism.

c) Vaishnavism & Saura Worship.

Unit-IV

1. Growth of the Cult of Lord Jagannath – Impact on Society.

2. Growth of Kalingan Style of Temple Architecture.

3. Jaydeva’s Gita Govinda.

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Reading List:

1. A. C Pradhan, A Study of History of Orissa.

2. H. K.Mahtab, History of Orissa.

3. K.C Panigrahi, History of Orissa.

4. K.C. Mishra, The Cult of Jagannatha.

5. M.N. Das, Sidelights on History and Culture of Orissa.

6. N.K.Sahu, Kharavela.

7. N.K.Sahu, Utkal University History of Orissa.

8. R. D Banarjee, History of Orissa, 2 Vol.

9. R. Subba Rao, History of the Eastern Gangas.

10. S. N Rajguru, the History of The Gangas.

Third Semester

Special Paper Group-A

HIST-CE-15

Socio-Economic History of India (Early Times to 1200 AD)

Unit-I

1. Harappan Society and Economy.

2. Vedic Society and Pastoral Economy, Origin of Caste System, Marriage, Position of
Women.

3. Pre-Mauryan- Society, Economy, Rise of Urban Centres, Trade routes, introduction of

Coinage.

Unit-II

1. Mauryan Period- Society, Economy, Trade and Commerce, Maritime Activities.

2. Post-Mauryan Period- Society, Growth of Urban Centres, Economy and Coinage.

3. The Guild System in Ancient India,

Unit-III

1. Gupta Period- Agrarian Economy, Trade and Commerce, Feudalism, Occupations, Society,
Caste System and Social Change.

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2. Post-Gupta Period-Social Structure and Institutions – Caste System-Untouchability,
position of Women, Social Change.

3. Economy, land System, Agrarian Relation, Trade and Commerce, Economic and Social
Development in South India, Guild System and Urban Decay.

Unit-IV

1. Chola and Pandyas-Society and Economy, Trade and Commerce, Maritime Activities.

2. Society and Economy in Regional States of India –Kadambas,Gangas, Pallavas, Chalukyas.

3. General Review of Economic life – Agrarian and Urban Economy, Trade, Feudalism,
Proliferation of Castes, Untouchability, family and marriage.

Reading List:

1. A. L. Basham, Wonder that Was India, Rupa & Co., New Delhi.

2. Dharma Kumar and Irfan Habib, Cambridge Economic History of India, vol-I.

3. D.N. Jha (ed.), Feudal Social Formation in Early India.

4. K.M. Ashraf, Life and Condition of the People of Hindustan.

5. Romila Thapar, Ancient India.

6. R.S. Sharma, Aspects of Ancient Indian Political Ideas andInstitutions, Delhi,1959.

7. R.S. Sharma, Indian Society, Historical Probing, Delhi,1974.

Special Paper Group-B

HIST-CE-15

Political and Cultural History of India (1526-1750)

Unit-I: Sources

1. Literary Sources

a. Baburnama

b. Ain-i-Akbari,Abul Fazl : A Thinker and Historian

c. Tuzuk-i-Jahangir

d. Muntakhab-ul-Lubab.

2. Foreign Travellers’ Accounts: Francois Bernier, European Factory Records

3. Maratha Sources – Selections from Peshwa Daftar

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4. Archaeological Sources: Monuments and Sculptures.

Unit-II: Institutional Structure and Regional Identities

1) The Mughal Nobility: Composition and Character.

2) The State, the Zamindars and Village Administration.

3) Rise of Bengal, Awadh and Nizam’s Deccan.

Unit-III: Crisis of the Empire

1) Opposition and Revolts: Role of Jats, Satnamis, Afghans and Sikhs.

2) Rise of the Marathas: Sivaji and the Mughal- Maratha Relations.

3) Aurangzeb and the Deccan States.

Unit-IV: Advent of the Europeans and Fall of the Mughal Empire

1) The Portuguese Colonial Enterprises: Its Political and Economic Consequences.

2) Decline of the Mughal Empire: Political, Administrative and Economic Causes.

3) Later Mughals and the State of Political, Cultural and Economic Condition of India on the
eve of the British conquest.

Reading List:

1. Indu Banga, Ports and their hinterlands in India (1700-1950), NewDelhi,1992.

2. Irfan Habib, Agrarian System of Mughal India, OUP.

3. M.Athar Ali, Mughal Nobility under Aumgazeb.

4. Omprakash, Economic History of India.

5. S.A.A.Rizvi, Wonder that was India, Vol.II Rupa & Co., New Delhi,2000.

6. Satish Chandra, Medieval India: from Sultanate to Mughals, MughalEmpire (1526-1748).

7. Satish Chandra, Medieval India: Society Jagirdari Crisis and theVillage.

8. Satish Chandra, Parties & Politics at the Mughal Court.

9. T.Raychoudhury & I. Habib (eds.), Cambridge Economic History ofIndia, vol.I.

10. Muzaffar Alam, The Crisis of Empire in Mughal North India, OUP,New Delhi, 1986

Special Paper Group-C

HIST-CE-15

Economic History of India (1757-1947)

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Unit-I

1. Issues and problems of Indian Economic History – Different Approaches

2. Agricultural Policy under the British—Problems of Indian Agriculture
3. British Land Revenue System—Permanent Settlement, Ryotwari Settlement and
Mahalwari Settlement.
4. De-Peasantisation

Unit-II

1. Commercialization of Agriculture
2. Famine
3. Irrigation
4. Cooperative Movement in British India

Unit –III

1. Drain of Wealth- A Debate

2. Imperialism of Free Trade: Trade Policy and Balance of Payment.
3. Internal and External Trade
4. Banking, Credit System and Fiscal Policy

Unit-IV

1. De-industrialization
2. Growth of Modern Industries
3. Rise and Development of Transport System: Railways, Road, and Shipping
4. Labour Issues and Factory Acts, 1894-1947

Reading List:

1. A.I.Levkevsky, The Development of Capitalism in India.

2. D.R.Gadgil, Industrial Revolution in India.

3. Dharma Kumar and Tapan Ray Chaudhury, Cambridge Economic History of India.vol.-II.

4. G.Kaushal, Economic History of India, 1757-1956.

5. Kalikinkar Dutt, Survey of India’s Social life and Economic Condition

in the Eighteenth Century (1707-1813).

6. R.C.Dutta, Economic History of India, Vol. I & II.

7. Tirthankar Roy, Economic History of India, 1757-1947.

8. V.B.Singh, Economic History of India, 1857-1956.

9. Vera Anstey, Economic Development of India.

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Special Paper Group-D

History of Odisha (15th – 16th Century)

Unit-I

1. Kapilendra Deva; Career & Achievements.

2. Purusottama Deva; Career & Achievements.

3. Prataparudra Deva; Career & Achievements.

Unit-II

1. Suryavamsi Administration.

2. Socio-Economic Condition during Gajapati Rule.

3. Cultural Significance of Suryavamsi Period.

Unit-III

1. Bhoi’s and Chalukyas-An Estimate.

2. Decline and Disintegration of Odishan Empire.

3. Evolution and Growth of Odia Literature; Sarala Das.

Unit-IV

1. Sri Chaitanya’s Faith & Its impact

2. Panchasakhas & Bhakti Movement.

3. Political condition of Medieval Odisha on the eve of Afghan Conquest.

Reading List:

1. B.S. Das, Life of Medieval Orissa.

2. K.N.Mohapatra, Khurda Itihas

3. N.K.Jit, The Agrarian life and Economy of Orissa.

4. P. Mukharjee, The History of the Gajapati Kings of Orissa, Kitab Mahal, Cuttack.

5. P. Mukharjee, Utkal University History of Orissa- vol-VI.

6. P.K.Mishra, The Political History of Orissa.

7. R.R.Misha, Cultural History of Orissa.

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8. B.K. Mallik, Paradigms of Dissent and Protest: Social Movement inEastern India (CAD
1400-1700), Manohar, New Delhi, 2004

Fourth Semester

HIST-C-16

Application of History in Tourism

Unit-I

1. Concept, Definition and Characteristics of Tourism, Types of Tourism.

2. Historical Sites of National Importance (a) Dhauli (b) Ayodhya (c)Mahabalipuram.

3. Historical Events of National Importance (a) Kalinga War(b) Battles of Panipath (c) Dandi
March.

4. Archaeological Sites of National Importance (a) Sarnath (b)Sisupalagarh (c) Hampi

Unit-II

1. Monuments of National Importance (a) Taj Mahal (b) Red Fort (c) Caves at Khandagiri and
Udayagiri.

2. Architectures of National Importance (a) Ajanta (b) Sun Temple at Konark (c) Sanchi
Stupa.

3. Museums of National Importance (a) Indian Museum, Kolkata.(b)National Museum, New

Delhi (c) Salarjung Museum, Hyderabad

Unit-III

1. Religious Centres of National Importance: Four Dhams (a) Puri (b)Rameswaram (c)
Dwarka (d) Badrinath.

2. Tourist places of National Importance (a) Mount Abu (b) Amritsar (c)New Delhi (d) irupati.

3. Fairs and Festivals of National Importance (a) Kumbhamela. (b) RathaYatra (c) Dhanu
Yatra, (d) Durga Puja

Unit-IV

1. Policy and Planning in Tourism.

2. Tourism Organisation and Promotion.

3. Travel Agencies and Travel Management.

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Reading List:

1. Duglas Foster, Travel and Tourism Management

2. Fletcher et. Al, Tourism Principles and Practice Copper, 1993.

3. K.C. Panigrahi, Archaeological Remains in Bhubaneswar

4. M.P. Beibaruah, Fairs and Festivals of India (5 Volumes)

5. Negi, Travel Agency and Tour Operation: Concepts and Principles.

6. Ram Acharya , Tourism and Cultural Heritage of India, 1986, Jaipur

7. S. Punja, Great Monuments of India

8. Sethi, Nature and Scope of Tourism.

9. Y.D. Sharma, Delhi and its Neighbourhood.

HIST-C-17

History of Environment and Environmental Movements

Unit-1: Concept, Indian Ethos and Ideas

1. Concept, Definition and the Importance of Environment.

2. Environment and Human Settlement: Transition from Hunting Gathering Society to Food
Producing Society.

3. The Natural Environment and the Indus Valley Civilization – Agriculture, Pastoralism and
Climate.

4. Environment, Religion and Society- Reflections in the Vedas, Epics,Puranas and Medieval
Texts.

Unit-2: Environment and Societies

1. Geographical Zones: Mountains, Forest, Rivers, Seas, Villages and Towns.

2. Environment and Climatic factors in the Evolution of Societies.

3. Indigenous Knowledge system, Environment and Societies.

Unit-3: Environmental Issues

1. Environmental Pollution: Pollutants and Source of Pollutants.

2. Types of Pollutions: Air Pollution, Water Pollution, Land or Soil Pollution, Noise Pollution,
Nuclear pollution, Thermal Pollution.

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3. Climate Change: Deforestation and Forest Degradation, Global Warming.

Unit-4: Towards Development and Conservation

1. International Conferences and Protocols and National Legislations.

2. Development and Environmental Programs: National River Valley Projects, National River
Conservation Plans.

3. Function of Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), ECOMARKS.

4. Environmental Movement in India: (a) Chipko Movement (b) Narmada Bachao Andolan
(c) Chilika Movement (d) Lanjigarh-Niyamgiri Movement.

Reading list

1. Biman Basu, The Story of Man.

2. D.P Agrawal, Man Environment in India through Ages.

3. A.Journal, A.Chiranjeev, Air Pollution, Acid Rain, Ozone DepletionAnd Sea Level Rise.

4. H.M. Saxena, Environmental Geography.

5. J.R Jenson, Remote Sensing of the Environment.

6. K.C.Samal, Environment, Dependent Poor in India, S.K.BookAgency, New Delhi,2014.

7. K.C.Samal, Environmental Resources, SSDN Publisher andDistributer, New Delhi-2014.

8. Mahesh Rangarajan and K.Sivaramakrishnan, India’s EnvironmentalHistory (Form Ancient

Times to the Colonial Period).

9. Mahesh Rangarajan and K.Sivaramakrishnan, India’s EnvironmentalHistory (Colonialism,

Modernity and the Nation).

10. NK Sachan, Environment and Ecology.

11. NW Gokhale, Geological Feature and Mysteries of the Planet Earth.

12. P.C Mishra & RC Dash, Environment and Society.

13. Sunil K Kabia, Tourism and Environment.

14. Thomas Bowrey, A Geographical Account of the Countries RoundThe Bay Of Bengal,
1669 -1679.

OR

HIST-C-17

Women in Indian History

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Unit-I

1. Women in India – A Historical Perspective – Ancient, Medieval and Modern period.

2. Education of Women – Primary, Secondary, Higher Education.

3. Role of Women in Religion– Brahmanism, Buddhism, Islam and Christianity.

Unit-II

1. Women in Household Works and Professions.

2. Women in Political Life, Ancient, Medieval and Modern India.

3. Women in Indian Culture- Literature, Art, Dance and Music.

Unit-III

1. Meaning and Definition of Feminism.

2. Liberal and Radical Feminism.

3. Post Modern Feminism.

Unit-IV

1. Women and Law – Customary Legal Status of Women in Ancient, Medieval, Colonial, and
Post-Independence period, Property Rights and Personal Law.

2. Reform Movements and Women – Bhakti Movement, Brahmo Samaj, Arya Samaj,
Theosophical Society and Self Respect Movement.

3. Women’s Organisation and Movements in Post-Independence India.

Reading List:

1. A.S.Altekar, The Position of Women – In Hindu Civilization, Motilal Banarasidas Publishers,

Banaras, 1956.

2. Aajam, Kant, Women and the Law, Motilal Banarasidas Publishers, Banaras.

3. Aparna Basu, Role of Women in India’s Struggle for Freedom, New Delhi, 1976.

4. Aruna , Asaf Ali,: The Resurgence of Indian Women, Radiant Publishers, New Delhi, 1991.

5. B.R.Nanda, Indian Women from Purdha to Modernity.

6. Bambs Oline,Faces of Feminism – A Study of feminism as a Social Movement.

7. Bovehar David, The Feminist Challenge – The Movement for Women’s Liberation in Britain
and U.S.A.

8. C.Chakrapani. & S.Vijayakumar, Changing status and role of women in Indian Society,
M.D.Publications, (p) Ltd., New Delhi, 1994.
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9. C.S.Lakshmi, Women in Society, Vikas Publishing House (p) Ltd.,New Delhi, 1984.

10. D.Janaki, Women’s Issues, Dhana Publications, Chennai, 2001.

11. M.K.Gandhi, Women and Social Injustice, Ahamdabad, 1945.

12. Neera Desai Pachuri, A Decade of Women’s Movement in India –Women and Human
Rights.

13. Neera Desai, Women in Modern India, Vora and Co, Bombay, 1957.

14. Pratima Asthra, The Women’s Movement in India, New Delhi, 1974.

15. R.Latha Kumar, Women in Politics, Participation and Governance, Authar Press, New
Delhi, 1998.

16. Raj Pruhti & B.R.Sharma, Encyclopaedia of Women, Society and Culture, Anmol
Publications Pvt.Ltd., New Delhi, 1997.

17. Rama Mehta, Socio Legal Status of Women in India.

Special Paper Group-A

HIST-CE-18

History of India

Religions, Literature, Art and Architecture

(Early Times to 1200 A.D.)-I

Unit-I

1. The Vedas, Religious Value, Vedanta and Mimansa.

2. Epic Literature – The Ramayana and the Mahabharata- Cultural life; Philosophy of
Bhagabata Gita

3. The Puranas,- Salient Features, Classification, Religious and Cultural Importance.

Unit-II

1. Religious Movements during Sixth Century B.C. – Jainism and Buddhism- Principles,
Philosophy and Impact on Socio- Cultural life.

2. Rise of Mahayana Buddhism.

3. Bhagavatism- Ramanuja, Sankaracharya

Unit-III

1. Harappan Art and Architecture, Town Planning.

2. Contribution of Ashokan School of Art.

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3. Stupa Architecture; Bharut and Sanchi.

Unit-IV

1. Rock Cut Architecture; Khandagiri and Udayagiri.

2. Rock Cut Architecture at Ajanta Cave No. 1 and 10.

3. Art of Amaravati and Nagarjunkonda

Reading List:

1. A. A. Macdonell, A History of Sanskrit Literature, Delhi, 1971.

2. A.D. Pusalker Studies in the Copies and Purana, Bombay,1951.

3. A.K. Coomaraswamy, History of Indian and Indonesian Art-, 1965,New York.

4. A.K. Warder, India Buddhism.

5. A.L.Bhasam A.L (ed.), Cultural History of India.

6. B, Rowland, The Art and Architecture of India, Buddhist, Hindu, Jain,1970,Penguin.

7. C. Sivaramamurti, Mahabalipuram

8. D. Mitra, 1980, Delhi, Ajanta

9. Debela. Mitra, Udayagiri and Khandagiri, Delhi,1975

10. Dr. S. Radhakrishnan, The Cultural Heritage of India, vols. I, II & IV

11. E Neumayer , Perehistoric Indian Rock painting: Delhi 1997

12. J.N. Banerjee, The Development of Hindu Iconography: Calcutta 1956

13. K.S. Behera , Konark: The Heritage of Mankind.

14. Krishna Deva, Temples of North India.

15. M. Winternitz , History of Indian Literature, vol-I-III, Delhi, 1963-67.

16. P. Brown, Indian Architecture (Buddhist and Hindu) Vol.1: Mumbai, 1999

17. P Kumar, Sakti Cult in Ancient India

18. P.K. Agrawala, Gupta Temple Architecture

19. S. Jaiswal, The Origin and Development of Vaisnavism

20. S.C. De,Historicity of Ramayana, Delhi, 1976.

21. S.K. Dasgupta, Indian Philosophy

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 Special Paper Group-B

Hist-CE-18
Social and Cultural History of India (1206-1707AD)

Unit-I: Stratification of the Urban and Rural Society

1) Caste System and Slavery, Condition of Women and Devadasi Tradition.

2) Rural Society: Petty Chieftains, Village Officials, Peasants and Artisans.
3) Urban Society: The Ruling Classes, The Mercantile and Professional Classes, Rural-
Urban Relationship.
4) Forms of Dominance and Resistance: Land Control, Patriarchy and Rise of the
Religious Groups.

Unit-II: Bhakti and Sufi Movements: Patriarchy and Gender Relations

1) Movements and Cults: Jagannath Cult in Odisha; Vaishnavite Movement in Eastern

India: Sri Chaitanya and Panchasakhas
2) Sufism: Its Origin and Orders, Beliefs and Practices, The Leading Sufi Saints
3) Bhakti Movements: Role of Kabir, Nanak, Dadu, Tulsi Das, Namadev and Meera-Their
Teachings and Practices

Unit-III: Composite Culture-1

1) Evolution of Indo-Islamic Architecture (Sultanate Period).

2) Evolution of Indo-Islamic Architecture (Mughal Period).
3) Growth of Vijaynagar and Bahamani Architecture
4) Mughal and Rajput Paintings- Themes and Perspectives

Unit-IV: Composite Culture-2

1) System of Education and its Motivation

2) Persian Literature: Role of Amir Khusrau, Ziyauddin Barani and Dara Sikho
3) Regional Literary Traditions: Hindi, Odia, Bengali
4) Mutual Interaction and influence on Socio-Religious Ideas

Reading List

1. Chandra, Satish, Essays on Medieval Indian History, Oxford University press,

NewDelhi 2004
2. Chandra, Satish, Medieval India from Sultanate to Moghal Part1 1206 to 1526, Har-
Anand publications New Delhi 1975.
3. Majumdar R.C. An Advanced History of India Macmeillan India.
4. Rizvi S.A. The Wonder that was India Vol.II Penguin Books NewDelhi 2000.
5. Sathyanathaiyer R., A Political and Cultural History of India Vol.1, S.Viswanathan
Printers and Publishers Chennai.

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 6. Luniya, B.: Indian History and Culture, New Delhi, 1980.
7. Mahajan, V.D: History of Delhi Sultanate, Sultan Chand, New Delhi, 2000.
8. A. Easchman, H.Kulka & G.C.Tripathy(eds) The cult of Jaganaatha and the Regional
Tradition of Orissa, Menohar, New Delhi,1978.
9. Tarachand, Influence of Islam on Indian Culture 2000.
10. Krishna Sharma, Bhakti and the Bhakti Movement: A New Perspective, Munshiram
Manoharlal, New Delhi, 1978.
11. Basanta Kumar Mallik, Paradigous of Dissent and Pratest: Social Movements in
Eastern Indian (cAD 1400-1700), Mohohar, New Delhi, 2004.

Special Paper Group-C

HIST-CE-18

Socio-Cultural History of India (1757-1947)

Unit-I

1. British Understanding of Indian Society: Orientalists, Evangelicals and Utilitarians

2. Activities of Christian Missionaries
3. Growth of Press and Colonial Response
4. Indian Renaissance- A Debate

Unit-II

1. Socio-Religious Reform Movements: Brahmo Samaj, AryaSamaj, PrarthnaSamaj,

Satyashodhak Samaj and Theosophical Movement, Ramkrishna Mission and Aligarh
Movement
2. Social Religious Reform Movements: Scope and Limitations

Unit-III

1. Abolition of infanticide and Human Sacrifice

2. British Health Policy in India
3. Debates on English Education
4. Women’s Question: Debates in the context of Sati, Widow Remarriage, Age of
Consent Bill

Unit-IV

1. Caste Movements-Jyotiba Phule, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar

2. Sri Narayana Movement in Kerala
3. Non-Brahmin Movement in Tamilnadu- Periyar E. V. Ramasamy

Reading List:

1. A.I.Levkevsky, The Development of Capitalism in India.

2. D.R.Gadgil, Industrial Revolution in India.

3. Dharma Kumar and Tapan Ray Chaudhury, Cambridge Economic

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History of India.vol.-II.

4. G.Kaushal, Economic History of India, 1757-1956.

5. Kalikinkar Dutt, Survey of India’s Social life and Economic Condition

in the Eighteenth Century (1707-1813).

6. R.C.Dutta, Economic History of India, Vol. I & II.

7. Tirthankar Roy, Economic History of India, 1757-1947.

8. V.B.Singh, Economic History of India, 1857-1956.

9. Vera Anstey, Economic Development of India.

Special Paper Group-D

HIST-CE-18

Odisha in 16th-19th Century

Unit-I

1. Afghan conquest of Medieval Odisha.

2. Mughal Possession of Odisha.

3. Odisha under Mughal Administration.

Unit-II

1. Socio-Economic Condition in Odisha during Afghan, Mughal, Naib-Nazims and Maratha

Rule.

2. Maratha Occupation of Odisha.

3. Maratha Administration in Odisha

Unit-III

1. British Occupation of Odisha.

2. Early British Administration & its Economic Impact–Land Revenue, Agriculture, Industry,
Trade & Commerce.

3. Early Resistance Movements- Khurda Rising of 1804-05 & Paik Rebellion of 1817.

Unit-IV

1. Odisha during the Movement of 1857- Role of Surendra Sai & Chandan Hazuri.

2. Ghumsar Uprising under Dora Bisoi & Kandha Uprising under Chakra Bisoi.

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3. Bhuyan Uprising under Ratna Naik & Dharanidhar Naik.

Reading List:

1. Amal Kumar Mishra (ed.), Indian Culture, Science and Technology (with special emphasis
on Odisha), Bhubaneswar,2011.

2. Amal Kumar Mishra, The Raj, Nationalists & Reforms, Elite Publication, hubaneswar,2007

3. B.C. Ray, Orissa under the Mughals, Punthi Pustak.

4. B.C. Ray, Orissa under the Marathas, Punthi Pustak.

5. B.C Ray, Foundation of British Orissa.

6. B.C.Ray et al (eds.) Freedom Struggle in Orissa, vol. I, Orissa State Archives, Bhubaneswar.

7. J.Dora, Peoples’ Movement in Orissa, Bhubaneswar, 2009.

8. J.K.Samal, Orissa under the British Crown.

9. J.K.Samal, Administrative History of Orissa.

10. K.M. Patra, Orissa under East India Company.

11. K.M.Patra, Orissa State Legislature & Freedom Struggle.

12. L.E.D Cobden Ramsay, Feudatory States of Orissa.

13. N.R. Pattnaik, Social History of Nineteenth Century Orissa.

14. P.K.Mishra, Political Unrest in Orissa.

15. Purusattom Kar, Indian National Congress and Orissa.

Special Paper Group-A

HIST-CE-19

History of India

Religion, Literature, Art and Architecture

(Early Times to 1200 AD)-II

Unit-I

1. Origin and Development of Saivism.

2. Origin and Development of Vaisnavism.

3. Sakti Cult – Yogini, Mahisamaradini Durga and Saptamatrika Worship.

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Unit-II

1. Sangam Age- Religion and Literature.

2. Gupta Age- Religions and Literature - Kalidasa and Banabhatta- Their Works.

3. Sufi and Bhakti Movements – Origin, their Impact on Socio- Cultural life.

Unit-III

1. Gandhara School of Art.

2. Mathura School of Art.

3. Gupta Art and Architecture.

4. Provincial School at Mahabalipuram, Mandapas and Rathas;Khajuraho(Kandariya

Mahadeva)

Unit-IV

1. Chalukyan Art; Aihole, Badami, Ellora.

2. Kalingan Art.

3. Chola Temple Art.

4. Indian Temple Architecture

Reading List:

1. A .A. Macdonell, A History of Sanskrit Literature, Delhi 1971.

2. A.D. Pusalker, Studies in the Copies and Purana, Bombay,1951.

3. A.K. Coomaraswamy, History of Indian and Indonesian Art-, 1965,New York.

4. A.K. Warder, India Buddhism.

5. Rowland, The Art and Architecture of India, Buddhist, Hindu, Jain,1970 Penguin.

6. Bhasam A.L (ed.), Cultural History of India.

7. Sivaramamurti, Mahabalipuram

8. Mitra, Ajanta Delhi1980.

9. Mitra, Udayagiri and Khandagiri, Delhi,1975

10. Dr. S. Radhakrishnan :The Cultural Heritage of India, vol.I, II & IV

11. E Neumayer , Perehistoric Indian Rock Painting: 1997 , Delhi.

12. J Dora, Sakta Monuments of Orissa A Study of Art, Architectureand Iconography.

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13. J.N. Banerjee, The Development of Hindu Iconography, 1956, Calcutta

14. K.S. Behera , Konark: The Heritage of Mankind.

15. Krishna Deva, Temples of North India.

16. M. Winternitz ,History of Indian Literature vol. I-III Delhi, 1963-67.

17. P. Kumar, Sakti Cult in Ancient India

18. Percy Brown, Indian Architecture (Buddhist and Hindu) vol.1, 1999,Mumbai.

19. P.K. Agrawala, Gupta Temple Architecture

20. R.K. Siddhant Shastri ,Saivism through the Ages.

21. S. Jaiswal, The Origin and Development of Vaisnavism

Special Paper Group-B

HIST-CE-19

Economic and Urban History of Medieval India

(1206-1707 AD)

Unit-1: Economic Life in Sultanate India

1. Agricultural Production, Technological Changes.

2. Agro-based Craft Production: Cotton Textiles and Handicrafts.

3. Growth of Trade and Commerce: Domestic and Foreign (Maritime) Trade

Unit-2: Economic Life in Mughal India

1. Agricultural Production, Land Revenue System.

2. Agrarian Classes and Changing Agrarian Relations.

3. Commerce with Europe: Commercial Enterprises of Portuguese, Dutch, English and

French Companies.

Unit-3: Growth of Urbanization

1. Rise of Urban Centres: Towns and Town Life.

2. Growth of Ports and Trade Centres.

3. Development of Banking, Insurance and Credit System

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Unit-4: Technology and Urban Life

1. Karkhanas and Technological Changes: Textile Productions and Growth of Metal

Technology.

2. Craft Productions.

3. Growth of Cities, Demographic Changes.

4. Urban Administration.

Reading List:

1. B.D.Chattopadhyaya, The Making of Early Medieval Indian History, UP, 2011.

2. Irfan Habib, Agrarian System of Mughal India (1526-1707) OUP, New Delhi, 2007.

3. Irfan Habib, Technology in Medieval India, (C.650-1750), Tulika, NewDelhi, 2012.

4. Irfan Habib, The Economic History of Medieval India: A survey, Tulika, New Delhi, 2004.

5. Jagdish Narain Sarkar, Economic History of Mughal India.

6. Om Prakash, Economic History of India,

7. S.Nurul Hassan, Thoughts on Agrarian Relations in Mughal India, PPH, New Delhi, 2000.

8. S.Surbramanyam, Money and the Market in India (1100-1700)

9. Satish Chandra (ed.) Essays on Medieval Indian Economic History, Munshiram Manoharlal,
New Delhi, 1987.

10. Satish Chandra (ed.), Religion, State and Society in Medieval India (Collected Essays of S.
Nurul Hassan), OUP, New Delhi, 2008.

11. Satish Chandra, Medieval India, Pts-I & II, (1206-1748) Har Anand Publications, New
Delhi, 1975.

12. Seema Alavi (ed.), The Eighteenth Century in India, OUP, 2010.

13. Shireen Moosvi, People, Taxation and Trade in Mughal India, OUP, 2011.

14. T.Raychowdhury & Irfan Hrbib (eds.), Cambridge Economic History of India, vol.I, Orient
Longman & CUP, 1984.

Special Paper Group-C

HIST-CE-19

India since Independence (1947 to 2000 A.D.)

Unit-I:

1. Making of the Indian Constitution

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 2. Integration of Princely States

3. Linguistic Reorganisation of the states

4. Integration of tribes

Unit- II:

1. India and Non-Aligned Movement

2. India-Pakistan Relations, 1947-1971

3. Indira Gandhi and Emergency

4. Role of India in Commonwealth and U.N.O.

Unit- III:

1. Land Reforms-Zamindari Abolition, Bhoodan Movement

2. Nehru and Indian economy

3. Green Revolution

4. India and Liberalization of Economy

Unit-IV:

1. Jayaprakash Narayan movement

2. Mandal Commission and its Impact

3. The Dalit Movements- Recent Socio-Political Trends

4. Indian Women since Independence-Hindu Code Bill to Women Reservation Bill; Anti-dowry
Agitation

Reading List:

1. A.C. Banerjee, A New History of Modern India.

2. Abha Nawani, Writings on Nehru

3. B.P. Singh, Indias and Economic Policy in Nehru Era.

4. B.R.Nanda, The Nehru.

5. Bipan Chandra, et al, India since Independence (1947-2000).

6. Chittabrata Palit and Surendra Jha, Situating Tribes in Indian History

7. G.Kaushal, Economic History of India: 1757-1966

8. Inder Malhotra, Indira Gandhi.

9. K. Antonova, A History of India, vol. II.

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10. Michael Brecher, Nehru: A Political Biography.

11. Mushirul Hasan, Legacy of a Divided Nation.

12. Paul R. Brass, The Politics of India since Independence.

13. Pravin Kumar, Contemporary India.

14. S. Ghosh, Political Ideas and Movement in India

15. Suraj Nandan Prasad, Life and Works of Ambedkar.

16. V.B. Singh, Economic History of India 1857-1956

17. V.Krishan Ananth, India since Independence.

Special Paper Group-D

HIST-CE-19

History of Odisha (1866-1964)

Unit-I

1. Natural Calamities in Odisha, Famine of 1866; Causes & Effects.

2. Socio –Cultural Changes in 19th Century Odisha

3. Odia Movement: Growth of Socio-Political Consciousness, Modern Education, Press

& Journalism & Public Associations in the 19 th Century Odisha.

Unit-II

1. Utkal Sammilani (1903-1920).

2. Emergence of Nationalist Leadership & Beginnings of Nationalist Movement –Non-

Cooperation Movement.

3. Civil Disobedience Movement.

Unit-III

1. Creation of Odisha as a Separate Province, 1936.

2. Non-Congress & Congress Ministries (1937-50).

3. Quit India Movement.

Unit-IV

1. Prajamandal Movement & Merger of Princely States.

2. Political Developments in Odisha, 1947-64.

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 3. Developmental Plans & Projects, 1947-64.

Reading List:

1. A.C.Pradhan, Sidelights on Freedom Struggle in Orissa.

2. A.K.Mishra, Indian Culture, Science and Technology (With specialemphasis on Odisha)

Bhubaneswar, 2011.

3. A.K.Mishra, The Raj, Nationalists & Reforms, Elite PublicationBhubaneswar, 2007.

4. B.C Ray, Foundation of British Orissa.

5. H.K.Mahapatra, Mahatab’s first Innings in Power.

6. J.K.Baral, Orissa under the British Crown.

7. J.K.Samal, Administrative History of Orissa.

8. K.M.Patra, Orissa State Legislature and Freedom Struggle.

9. L.E.D Cobden Ramsay, Feudatory States of Orissa.

10. N.R. Pattnaik, Social History of Nineteenth Century Orissa.

11. P.K.Mishra, Political Unrest in Orissa, Purthi Pustak, Kolkata.

12. P.K.Mohapatra & R.C.Pradhan (ed.), History of Science, Philosophy and Culture in Indian
Civilization- Prospective on Orissa.

13. Purusattom Kar, Indian National Congress and Orissa.

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 M.PHIL. IN HISTORY, 2016-17
The duration of M. Phil. course is one academic year consisting of two Semesters. There are
three theory papers and presentation of a Dissertation. Each theory paper will carry 100
marks and the duration of examination is four hours. Each student has to prepare a
Dissertation under the supervision of a Faculty Member. One will not be recommended to
appear at the Second Semester Examination, unless he/she submits the Dissertation. The
Dissertation will carry 100 marks.

FIRST SEMESTER

PAPER - I

CONCEPT OF HISTORY

Unit-I

1. Greek Historiography-Herodotus and Thucydides.

2. Roman Historiography-Polibius, Livy, Tacitus.

Unit-II

1. Medieval Historiography-Western-St. Augustine, Arabic -Ibn Khaldun.

2. Foundation of Critical Philosophy-Descartes and Vico.

Unit-III

1. Scientific History-Leopold Von Ranke.

2. Enlightenment Historians-Edward Gibbon, Rousseau.

Unit-IV

1. Philosophical concept-G.W.F. Hegel.

2. Materialist Concept-Karl Marx.

3. Non-Positivist concept -Dilthey.

Unit-V

1. Oswald Spengler.

2. Beneditto Croce.

3. J. A. Toynbee.

4. R.G. Collingwood.

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 PAPER - II

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
Unit-I – Historical Sources

1. Archival: Government files, official reports, Census, Private papers

2. Non archival: Archaeology, Epigraphy, numismatics, Epigraphs, Sacred and non-sacred texts,
Diaries, Memoirs, Autobiographies, Travellers accounts, anthropological works, Folklore,
Photographs, Paintings, Oral Narratives

3. Analysis of Secondary sources

Unit-II- Research Methods-1

1. Selection of the topic

2. Preparation of Synopsis- Research Problems, Objectives, Review of the Literature,

Hypothesis, Chapterisation, and Bibliography

3. Collection and selection of facts

4. Classification of facts

5. Historical Criticism

Unit-III- Research Methods-2

1. Analysis and Interpretation of Facts; Historical Imagination

2. Chronology and Dating

3. Objectivity and Bias in History

4. Causation

5. Generalisation

Unit-IV- Approaches

1. Quantitative and Qualitative research

2. Interdisciplinary and Multi-disciplinary approach

3. Style and Composition, References, Footnote, Appendices and Glossary

SECOND SEMESTER

PAPER - III

INDIAN HISTORIOGRAPHY

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Unit-I Ancient Indian Historiography

1. Indian Tradition of Historiography-Vedas, Itihasa and Purana.

2. Jaina and Buddhist Historiography.

3. Bana and Kalhana.

Unit-II Medieval Indian Historiography

1. Alberuni, Amir Khusrau.

2. Baburnamah, Akbarnamah.

Unit-III Colonial Historians on India

1. Western Historians

(a) James Mill (b) Elphinstone

(c) W.W. Hunter (d) W. H. Moreland

2. Indian Historians

(a) R. G. Bhandarkar (b) Jadunath Sarkar

(c) K. M. Pannikar (d) R. C. Majumdar

Unit-IV Orissan Historiography

(a) A. Sterling (b) W.W. Hunter

(c) R. L. Mitra (d) R. D. Banerjee

(e) Krupasindhu Mishra (f) K. C. Panigrahi

Unit-V Recent Trends in Indian Historiography

1. (a) D. D. Kosambi (b) R. S. Sharma

(c) Irfan Habib (d) Bipan Chandra

2. Historiography of National Movement

(a) Cambridge School (b) Nationalist School

(c) Marxist School (d) Subltern School

Pre Doctoral Course work in History

The duration of Ph.D. course work in History is one semester only starting from July to
December every year. There are four papers carrying100 marks each and the duration of the
examination is three hours.

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 Paper-I

Research Methodology

Unit-I

1. Historical Sources-Ancient and Medieval India

2. Historical Sources- Modern India and History of Odisha

3. Choice of Subject and preparation of Synopsis: Review of Literature, Formulation of

Hypothesis, Chapterization, Footnotes and References, Bibliography.

Unit-II

1. Area of proposed research: History within a Boundary and Historywithout a Border

2. Significance of Regional History

3. Recent Historical writings in Proposed Area of Research

Unit-III

1. Preliminary Operation: Understanding Research, Data Collection, Note Taking

2. Analytical Operation- Examination of Sources

3. Historical Fact and Evidence

Unit-IV

1. Organisation and Interpretation

2. Explanation and Presentation

3. Objectivity and Bias in History

Unit-V

1. Recent Trends in Indian Historiography: D.D. Kosambi, R.S. Sharma,

Romila Thapar, Irfan Habib, Bipan Chandra

2. Approaches to Indian History: Colonial School, Nationalist School,

Marxist School, Annales School, Subaltern School

3. Post Modernism in History

Paper-II 100 marks (5 x 20)

Computer Application (Relevant to the subject)

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Paper-III 100 marks (50 + 50)

Each candidate would be required to prepare a Review of Literature related to his/

her broad topic of research. Besides the essay on review of literature the candidate

would be required to make a presentation before the SRC.

Paper-IV 100 marks (50 + 50)

The candidate would present Two Seminars before SRC.

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