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History- B.A. – Part I & II (Hons.)Semester – I to IV

Outlines of Test and Syllabus for Semester – I & II

Semester – I

Paper – 1 Social formations and Cultural Patterns of the Ancient WorldPaper - 2 Opt (i) History of India from Earliest times to the GuptasOpt (ii) History of Haryana From Earliest Times to 1526 A.D.Semester – II

Paper – 1 Social formations and Cultural Patterns of the Medieval WorldPaper - 2 Opt (i) History of India from C. 600 A.D. to 1526 A.DOpt (ii) History of Haryana From A.D. 1526 to 1966

Paper-I: Social Formations and Cultural Patterns of the Ancient World.

Max. Marks: 100Internal Assessment : 20

External Marks: 80Time: 3 Hours

Note- 1. The question paper will consist of 10 questions in all. The examiner will set 3 questions from Section I, II and III each and from Section IV there shall be one compulsory question on map with internal choice. The candidate will have to attempt 5 questions in all, selecting at least one question from each Section. The paper will carry 100 marks out of which 20 marks will be earmarked for internal assessment. Each question will therefore carry 16 marks.

2. There shall be a compulsory question on map carrying 16 marks (10 for map work and 6 for explanatory note). Visually handicapped candidates may not attempt the map question. In lieu of the map question, they may attempt any other question. However, in case, they wish to attempt the map question, the part relating to the explanatory note will carry full marks.

Section- I

1. Evolution of Humankind: Paleolithic and Mesolithic Cultures.2. Food Production: Beginning of Agriculture and Animal Husbandry.3. Bronze Age Civilization of Mesopotamia : Society, Economy, Religion and State Structure

Section-II

4 Bronze Age Civilization of Egypt : Polity, Society, Culture and Economy.5 Bronze Age Civilization of China : Polity, Society and Economy. 6. Nomadic Groups in Central and West Asia.

Section III

7. The Advent of Iron and its Implications.8. Slave Societies in Ancient Greece and Rome: Agrarian Economy, Urbanization and Trade.

9. Political apparatus : Athenian democracy and Roman Republic, Roman Empire; Greek and Roman Cultures

Section-IV (Maps)

1. Main sites of Paleolithic and Mesolithic Cultures2. Important Places Connected with the Bronze Civilization of Mesopotamia.3 Important Places Connected with the Bronze Civilization of Egypt.4. Important Places Connected with the Bronze Civilization of China.5. Important Centres of Greek Civilization.

Suggested Readings

1 Amar Faruqqi Praching aur Madhyakalin Samajik Saranchanayain aur Sanskritiya

2 B. Fagan People of the Earth3 B. Trigger Ancient Egypt : A Social History4 Baj shaoyi An Outline History of China5 Burns and Ralph World Civilizations6 G. Clark World Prehistory : A New perspective.7 G. Rook Ancient Iraq8 Glyn Daniel First Civilisations9 H.W.F. Saggs The Greatness that was Babylon10 Jacquetta Hawkes First Civilisations11 M.I. Finley The Ancient Economy12 R.J. Wenke Patterns in Prehistory13 Shri Ram Goyal Vishaw Ki Sabhayatayain14 V. Gordon Childe What Happened in History15 V.L. Aleveev The Origins of the Human Race.

Paper – 2, Option- (i): History of India from Earliest times to the Guptas





Section- I

1. Concept of History; Sources of History.2. Pre-historic Hunter-Gatherer: Paleolithic and Mesolithic.

3. Concept of Neolithic- Advent of food production.4. Harappan Culture- Origin, Extent, Urban planning and art, nature of Political and Economic

Organization and Urban Decline. Section- II

5. Society, Polity, Economy, Culture and religion as reflected in Vedic Literature.6. Social Developments- Varna, Jati, Marriage and Property Relations.7. Formation of State : Sixteen Mahajanpadas and the formation of Magada Empire8. Rise of Religious Movements in North India; Doctrines and Social dimensions of early Buddhism

and Jainism. Section- III

9. Mauryan Empire- State, Administration and Economy; Ashoka’s Dhamma- Its Nature and Propagation; Mauryan Art and architecture.

10. Post Mauryan Period- Kushanas and Satvahanas.11. Sangam Age- Literature, Society and Culture; Cholas and Pandyas.12. Gupta Empire; Extent, Administration, Agrarian and Revenue system, Urban Settlements and

Trade, Society, Art, Architecture, Literature, Science and Technology.

Section IVMaps

1. Important Sites of Harappan Culture.2. Ports and Trading Centres of Ancient India.3. Extent of Ashoka’s Empire, Pillars and Edicts.4. Extent of Kanishka’s Empire5. Extent of Samudragupta’s Empire.

Suggested Readings

1 Allchin, B.and Allchin, F.R. Rise of Civilisation in India and Pakistan (Delhi : Select Book Services Syndicate, 1983)

2 Basham, A.L. The Wonder That Was India (Mumbai, Rupa, 1971)

3 Burton, Stein History of India, Oxford, New Delhi, 19984 Burton, Stein Vijaya Nagar, Cambridge , 19895 Chakrabarti, D.K. India : An Archaeological History,

Palaeolithic beginnings to Early Historical Foundation (Delhi OUP, 1999)

6 Dani, A.H. Recent Archaeological Discovers in Pakistan (Paris, UNESCO, 1998)

7 Harle, J.C. Art and Architecture of the Indian Subcontinent (Penguin, 1986)

8 Jha, D.N. and Shrimali, K.M. Prachin Bharat Ka Itihas (Delhi, Hindi Directorate, 1990)

9 Majumdar, R.C. et al. History and Culture of the Indian People, Vols. II, III, IV and V (Mumbai Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Series, 1970, 1979, 1980)

10 Nilkanta Shastri, K.A. A History of South India From Pre-historic times to the fall of Vijaynagar (Chennai, OUP,

1983)11 Sharma, R.S. Aspects of Political Ideas and Institution in

Ancient India (Delhi, Motilal Banarsidas, 1991)

12 Thapar, B.K. Recent Archaeological Discoveries in India (Paris, UNESCO, 1985)

13 Thapar, Romila A History of India, Vol. I, Pelican, 196614 Thapar, Romila From Lineage to State : Social Formations in

the Mid-first Millennium BC in the Ganga Valley., Bombay : oxford, 1984

Paper-2, Option- (ii): History of Haryana From Earliest Times to 1526 A.D.





Section- I

1. Concept of Regional History; Sources of History of Haryana.2. Pre - Historic and Proto – Historic remains in Haryana.3. Extent of Harappan Culture in Haryana.4. Expansion of Vedic Culture in Haryana.

Section-II

5. History of the Region from 600 B.C. to 200 A.D; Polity, Society and Economy.6. Rise of Republics: Yaudheyes and Kunindas.7. Rise of Pushyabhutis.8. Role of Gurjaras- Pratiharas, the Tomars and the Chauhans.

Section-III9. Ghaznavid and Ghorid Invasions - Impact on Haryana.10. Establishment of Turkish Rule: Resistance and reconciliation.11. Socio - cultural trends and changing economy in Haryana upto 15th Century A.D.

Section IVMaps

1. Important Excavated and Explored Sites of Harappan culture in Haryana.2. Extent of Harsha’s Empire.3. Towns of Historical Importance in Haryana (600 B. C. to 1000 A.D.).4 Invasions of Ghaznavid and Ghorid Sultans.5. Towns of Historical Importance in Haryana (1000 A.D. to 1526 A.D.).

Suggested Readings

1 Buddha Prakash Glimpses of Haryana, Kurukshetra, 1967.2 Buddha Prakash Haryana Through the Ages, Kurukshetra, 1968.3 D.C. Verma Haryana, Delhi, 19724 Fauja Singh (ed.) History of Punjab, Vol. I, Patiala, 19755 H.A. Phadke Haryana : Ancient and Medieval, Delhi, 19866 K.C. Yadav Haryana Ka Itihas, Delhi, 1981.

7 S.P. Sen Sources of Indian History, Vol. I, Delhi, 19788 S.R. Phogat Inscription of Haryana, Kurukshetra, 1978

Semester – II

Paper-I: Social Formation and Cultural Patterns of the Medieval World.





Section- I

1. Downfall of Roman Empire.2. Subsistence Economy to Feudal Dynamism in Europe from the 7 th to 15th Centuries, Manorial System,

Organization of Production, Position of Peasantry under Feudalism, 3. Trade and Commerce, growth of Towns and technological Innovations.

Section-II

4. Medieval Church and State : Rise of Papacy, Monastic revival and Art and Patronage.5. Downfall of Feudalism.6. Arabia before Islam7. Muhammad and Pious Caliphs.

Section III

8. Evolution of Islamic State under Ummayads and Abbasids.9. Society, Education, Literature, Art and Architecture.10. Religious Developments: Origin of Sharian Mihna and Sufism.11. Urbanization and Trade.

Section-IV Maps1. Important places connected with Peasant Revolts in Europe.2 Urban Centres of Medieval Europe3. Expansion of Islam under Prophet Muhammad.4. Extent of Arab Empire upto 732 A.D. 5 Arab Empire in 1258 A.D.

Suggested Readings

1 Amar Faruqqi Praching aur Madhyakalin Samajik Saranchanayain aur Sanskritiya

2 Bal Mukand Virotam Madhya Kalin Europe Ka Itihas3 Carlo Cipolla (ed.) The Fontana Economic History of Europe :

The Middle Ages.4 Eric Rolls History of Economic Thought5 F.L. Gansof Feudalism6 K. Ali A Study of Islam 7 Khuda Baksh The Arab Civilisation8 Marc Bloch Feudal Society9 P. Levy Social Structure of Islam10 P.K. Hetti History of the Arabs11 Perry Anderson Passages from Antiquity to Feudalism

Paper - 2, Option- (i): History of India from C. 600 A.D. to 1526 A.D.





Section- I

1. Post Gupta Period up to 750 A.D. – Pallavas, Chalukayas and Pushyabhutis2. Polity and Economy with special reference to Feudalism (A.D. 750- 1200): Gurjara-

Pratiharas, Palas, Rashtrakutas and Cholas3. Cultural Trends: Society, Culture and Literature

Section-II

4. Invasions of Mahmud Ghaznavi and Muhammad Ghori ; Causes of Success and Impact5. Rise and Expansion of Delhi Sultanate: Iltutmish, Balban, Ala-ud-din Khilji and Muhammad

Tughlaq6. Bahmani and Vijaynagar Kingdoms7. Fragmentation and Downfall of Delhi Sultanate

Section-III

8. State and Society under the Delhi Sultans, Political and Administrative institutions and Ruling Classes.

9. Economic and Technological Developments, 1200-1526: Agriculture, Industry, Trade and Commerce.

10. Religion and Culture: Bhakti and Sufi Movements; Art and Architecture during the Sultanate period.

Section IV

Maps1. Extent of Harsha’s Empire.2. Extent of Ala-ud-din Khilji’s Empire.3. Extent of Muhammad Tughlaq’s Empire.4 Extent of Vijaynagar Empire.5. Urban Centres of Delhi Sultanate.

Suggested Readings

1 Ashraf, K.M. Life and Conditions of the People of Hindustan, (Delhi, 1965)

2 Basham, A.L. The Wonder That Was India (Mumbai, Rupa, 1971)

3 Brown Percy Indian Architecture, Vol. – 1 (Mumbai Taraporevala, 1984)

4 Burton, Stein History of India, Oxford, New Delhi, 19985 Burton, Stein Vijaya Nagar, Cambridge , 19896 Gopal, L. Economic History of Northern India, 700-

1200 (Delhi, 1989)7 Habib, Muhammad and

Nizami, K.A.Comprehensive History of India Vol. - V (Delhi, 1970)

8 Harle J.C. Art and Architecture of t he Indian Subcontinent (Penguin, 1986)

9 Jackson, Peter The Delhi Sultanate, (Cambridge, 2001)10 Jha, D.N. and Shrimali, K.M. Prachin Bharat Ka Itihas (Delhi, 1990)11 Kulke, H and Rothenmund, D. History of India (London, Routledge, 1998)12 Majumdar, R.C. et al. History and Culture of the Indian People,

Vols. II and V (Mumbai, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Series, 1970, 1980)

13 Panday, A.B. Early Medieval India, (Allahabad, Central Book Depot, 1970)

14 Panday, Vimal Chander Prachin Bharat Ka Rajnatik Tatha Sanskritik Itihas, Bhag - 2 (Allahabad, 1994)

15 Rizvi, S.A.A The Wonder That Was India, Vol. 2, (London 1987,)

16 Satish Chandra Medieval India from Sultanate to the Mughals (Delhi Har Anand Publication, 1997)

17 Satish Chandra Madhya Kalin Bharat : Rajniti, Samaj Aur Sanskirti (Delhi, 2007)

18 Sharma, R.S. Aspects of Political Ideas and Institution in Ancient India (Delhi, Motilal Banarsidas, 1991)

19 Shastri, K.A. Nilkanta A History of South India From Pre-historic times to the fall of Vijaynagar (Chennai, OUP, 1983)

20 Shastri, K.A.N. History of South India (Delhi, OUP, 1975)21 Thapar, Romila A History of India, Vol. I, Pelican, 1966

Option- (ii): History of Haryana From A.D. 1526 to 1966





Section- I

1. Establishment of Mughal rule in Haryana.2. Emergence of composite culture and changing economy under the Mughals.3. Art and Architecture in Haryana under the Mughals.4. Struggle for supremacy in Haryana during the 18th Century : Marathas, Jats and Sikhs.

Section-II

5. Establishment of British Rule in Haryana.6. Uprising of 1857 : causes, nature and effects.7. Emergence of Political Awakening and National Consciousness up to 1919.8. Freedom Struggle From 1919-1947.9. Parja Mandal Movement in Princely States; INA and Haryana.

Section-III

10. Growth of Education, Social Change and Reforms Movements in Haryana since 185711. Economic Changes under the British Rule 12. Formation of Haryana state

Section IVMaps

1 Sites of important architectural monuments of the Mughal period in Haryana. 2. Important places connected with the uprising of 1857 in Haryana.3. Important places connected with the freedom struggle in Haryana.4 Urban Centres in Haryana during British Rule. 5. Important places connected with the Praja Mandal Movement in Haryana.

Suggested Readings : 1 Buddha Prakash Glimpses of Haryana, Kurukshetra, 1967.2 Buddha Prakash Haryana Through the Ages, Kurukshetra,

1968.3 D.C.Verma Haryana, Delhi, 19724 Gulshan Rai Formation of Haryana, Delhi, 19815 H.A. Phadke Haryana : Ancient and Medieval, Delhi,

19866 K.C. Yadav Haryana Ka Itihas, 3 Vols. Delhi 1981.7 K.C. Yadav The Revolt of 1857 in Haryana, Delhi 19778 K.C. Yadav and Rameshwar

DassRebels Against the Raj : Who is Who of Freedom Fighter in Haryana, 1885-1947, Delhi, 1984

9 Prem Chaudhary Panjab Politics : The Role of Sir Chhotu Ram , Delhi 1984

10 Rajpal Singh Rise of the Jat Power (1988), Harman Publishing House, New Delhi

11 Rajpal Singh Banda Bahadur – His Life and Times (1998), Harman Publishing House, New Delhi

12 S.C. Mittal Haryana : A Historical Perspective, Delhi, 1986

13 S.P. Sen Sources of Indian History, Vol. I, Delhi, 1978

B.A. (History) – Part – II (Hons.)

Semester - III

Paper – I Ancient and Medieval World Max. Marks: 100

Internal Assessment : 20External Marks: 80

Time: 3 Hours



SECTION – I

1 Pre Historic Age: Paleolithic, Mesolithic and Neolithic2 Bronze Age Civilizations: Egypt and Mesopotamia - Socio-Economic Structure, Science and

Technology3 Iron Age Civilizations: Greek and Roman - Polity, Society and Economy

SECTION – II

4 Origins of Feudalism in Western Europe; Manorial System; Conditions of Peasantry and Role of Church

5 Rise of Urban Centres; Organisation of Handicraft Industries; Revival of Trade and Commerce6 Decline of Feudalism

SECTION – III

7 Arabia before Islam; Rise of Islam; Islam as a Social and Religious System8 Evolution of Islamic State upto Abbasids; Administration under Umayyads and Abbasids9 Society under Umayyad and Abbasids

SECTION – IV Maps:

1 Important Sites of Bronze Age Civilizations2 Important Towns of Greek Civilization3 Important Towns of Roman Civilization4 Extent of Arab Empire under Abbasids

Books Recommended:

1. Ali, A. : The Sprit of Islam2. Arnold, T. W. : Preaching of Islam3. Bloch, March : Feudal Society, Vol. I and II4. Burn, A.R. : Pelican History of Greece

5. Cipolla, Carlo M. : Fontana Economic History of Europe, Vol I-II

6. Deanesly, Margaret : A History of Early Medieval Europe7. Farukhi, A. : Prachin Aur Madyakalin Viswa Ka Itihaas

(Hindi) 8. Finley M. L. : Ancient Economy9. Heaton, Herbert : Economic History of Europe10. Hilton, Rodney : Transition From Feudalism to Capitalism 11. Hitti, P. K. : Islam : A Way of life12. Hitti, P. K. : History of the Arabs13. Jones, A.H. : Constantine and Conversion of Europe14. Katz, Solomon : The Decline of Rome and the Rise of Medieval Europe15. Keen, Maurice : A History of Medieval Europe16. Kramer, S. N. : The Sumerians17. Levy, R. : The Social Structure of Islam18. Lewsis, Bernard : The Arabs in History19. Montgomery, Watt : Muhammad in Macca and Madina20. Muir, W. : The Caliphate21. Shahu, K.P. : Islam ka Udya Va Vikas (Hindi)22. Sourdel, Dominique : Medieval Islam23. Thmpson, J. W. : Middle Ages. 2 Vols24. Thomas, Arnold : The Caliphate25. Virotam, Balmukund : Madhyakalin Europe26. Wensinck, A.J. : The Muslim Creed

Paper II: History of India (1526 – 1857) Max. Marks: 100


Time: 3 HoursNote- 1. The question paper will consist of 10 questions in all. The examiner will set 3 questions

from Section I, II and III each and from Section IV there shall be one compulsory question on map with internal choice. The candidate will have to attempt 5 questions in all, selecting at least one question from each Section. The paper will carry 100 marks out of which 20 marks will be earmarked for internal assessment. Each question will therefore carry 16 marks.


SECTION – I

1 Establishment of Mughal Empire: Babur2 Sher Shah and his Administration3 Akbar: Rajput Policy and Religious Policy4 Aurangzeb: Relations with Rajputs and Religious Policy

SECTION – II

5 Deccan Policy of the Mughals and Their Relations with the Sikhs and the Marathas

6 Mughal Administration: Central and Provincial; Mughal Revenue System7 Political Institutions: Mansabdari and Jagirdari Systems8 Decline of Mughal Empire

SECTION- III

9 French and British Companies’ Rivalry in India10 Occupation of Bengal by the British: Battle of Plassey and Buxer11 Consolidation of British Rule: Wellesley and Dalhousie12 Uprising of 1857: Causes, Nature and Impact

SECTION – IV

MAPS:

1 Political Conditions of India in15262 Mughal Empire at the Death of Akbar (1605)3 Mughal Empire at the Death of Aurangzeb (1707)4 Majour Centres of Uprising of 1857

Suggested Readings:

1. Bayly, C. A. : Indian Society and Making of the British Empire: The New Cambridge History of India, Vol. II

2. Bhattacharya, Sabyasachi : Adhunik Bharat Ka Arthik Itihas, 1850-1947 (Hindi) :

3. Dey, U.N. : Administration of Delhi Sultanate4. Dey, U.N. : Mughal Administration 5. Dharma Kumar (ed.) : Cambridge Economic History of India, Vol. II 6. Gordon, Stewart : The Marathas, 1600-1818 : The New Cambridge

History of India Vol. IV7. Hasan, Ibn : Central Structure of Mughal India 8. Heimsath, Charles : Indian Nationalism and Hindu Social Reform 9. Kulkarni, A. R. : Medieval Maharastra10. Kulke, H and D. Rothemund : History of India11. Majumdar, Datta and Ray – : Advanced History of India12. Pandey, A. B. : Later Medieval India13. Panigrahi, D. N. (ed.) : Economiy, Society and Politics in Modern India 14. Qunungr, K.R. : Sher Shal and His Time 15. Richards, John F. : Mughal Empire: New Cambridge History of India, Vol. V

16. Rizvi, S. A. A. : The Wonder That Was India17. Sangwan, R.S. : Jodhpur and the Later Mughals : 1707-1752 18. Sarkar, J.N. : Mughal Polity19. Satish Chandra : Medieval India: From Sultanate to the Mughal 20. Satish Chandra : Mughal Religious Policies : Rajput to Daccan21. Shukla, R. L. (ed.) : Adhunik Bharat Ka Ithas (Hindi)22. Spear, T. G. P. : History of India, Vol. II23. Srivastava, M.P. : Policies of the Great Mughals24. Stein, Burton : Peasants, State and Society in Medieval South India 25. Tripathi, K.P. : Some Aspects of Muslim Administration 26. Tripathi, R. P. : Rise and Fall of Mughal Empire27. Verma, H. C. : Madyakalin Bharat, 1540-1701, Vol. I

Paper III History of Europe (From French Revolution to Partition of Africa)Max. Marks: 100


Time: 3 Hours



SECTION – I

1 Europe on the Eve of the French Revolution 2 The French Revolution: Causes, Course and Effects3 Napoleon Bonaparte: Domestic and Foreign Policies

SECTION – II

4 The Congress of Vienna (1815)5 The Conservative Era 1815-18306 The Revolutions of 1830 and 1848

SECTION- III

7 Unification of Germany 8 Unification Italy9 Partition of Africa

SECTION – IV

MAPS:

1 Political Conditions of Europe on the Eve of 17892 Political Settlement of Europe by Vienna Congress3 Unification of Italy4 Partition of Africa

Suggested Readings:1. Chauhan, D. S. : Europe Ka Itihas (Hindi)2. Chauhan, D. S. : Samkalin Europe (Hindi)3. Cipolla, Carlo M. : Forntana Economic History of Europe,Vols.I, II and

III4. Coleman, D. C. (ed.) : Revisions in Mercantilism5. Davis, H. A. (ed.) : Outline History of the World6. Dobb, Maurice : Studies in the Development of Capitalism7. Fisher, H.A.L. : A History of Europe8. Grant & Temperlay : Europe in Nineteenth & Twentieth Centuries9. Gupta, Parthasarthi (ed.) : Adhunik Paschim Ka Uday (Hindi)10. Gupta, Parthasarthi (ed.) : Europe Ka Itihas (Hindi)11. Henderson, O. P. : The Industrial Revolution On the Continent12. Hill, Christopher : A Century of Revolution13. Hill, Christopher : From Reformation to Industrial Revolution14. Hilton, Rodney : Transition From Feudalism to Capitalism15. Keenigsberger, H. G. and Mosse, G. L : Europe in the Sixteenth Century16. Langer, W. L. : Diplomacy of Imperialism17. Parker, G. : Europe in Crisis 1598-1648.18. Parker, G. and Smith L. M. : General Crisis of the Seventeenth Century19. Poliselky, V. : War and Society in Europe 1618 – 164820. Robb, Theodore K. : The Struggle for Stability in Early Modern

Europe21. Saboul, A. : The French Revolution22. Stavrianes, L. S. : The World Since 150023. Stephen, J. Lee. : Aspects of European History 1494-178924. Thomson David : Europe Since Nepolean

B.A. (History) – Part II (Hons.)

Semester - IVPaper – I Rise of Modern World





SECTION – I

1 Transition from Feudalism to Capitalism: Theories and Problems2 Renaissance: Its Social Roots ; City States of Italy, Spread of Humanism in Europe and its Results3 Reformation: Origins and Results

SECTION – II

4 Early Colonial Expansion : Motives, Process and Consequences of Colonization in Americas5 Economic Development during 16th Century; Shift of Economic Balance from the Mediterranean to Atlantic Region6 Mercantilism: Origins, Nature and Consequences

.SECTION – III

7 Glorious Revolution of 16888 Agrarian Revolution9 Industrial Revolution

SECTION – IV

Maps:

1 City States of Italy2 Important Centres of Renaissance3 Important Centres of Reformation4 Major Places connected with Industrial Revolution

Suggested Readings :

Paper II: Socio-Economic History of India (1526 – 1857)



Note- 1. The question paper will consist of 10 questions in all. The examiner will set 3 questions from Section I, II and III each and from Section IV there shall be one compulsory question on map with internal choice. The candidate will have to attempt 5 questions in all, selecting at least one question from each Section. The paper will carry 100 marks out of which 20

1 Chauhan, D. S. Europe Ka Itihas (Hindi)2 Chauhan, D. S. Samkalin Europe (Hindi)3 Cipolla, Carlo M Before the Industrial Revolution,

European Society and Economy,1000-1700

4 Cipolla, Carlo M. Forntana Economic History of Europe, Vols II and III.

5 Coleman, D. C. (ed.) Revisions in Mercantilism6 Davis, H. A. (ed.). Outline History of the World7 Davis, Ralph The Rise of the Atlantic Economics8 Dobb, Maurice Studies in the Developments of Capitalism9 Fisher, H.A.L. A History of Europe10 Gupta, Parthasarthi (ed.) Adhunik Paschim Ka Uday (Hindi)11 Gupta, Parthasarthi (ed.) Europe Ka Itihas (Hindi)12 Hall, J.R. From Galileo to Newton13 Henderson, O. P. The Industrial Revolution On the

Continent14 Hill, Christopher From Reformation to Industrial

Revolution15 Hilton, Rodney Transition From Feudalism to Capitalism16 Hobsbawm, E.J. The Age of Revolution17 Hobsbawn, E.J. Nation and Nationalism18 Keenigsberger, H.G. and G. L.

MosseEurope in the Sixteenth Century

19 Morgan, K.O. Oxford Illustrated History of Britain, 1789-1983

20 Parker, G. Europe in Crisis 1598-164821 Parker, G. and L. M. Smith General Crises of the Seventeenth Century22 Parry, J.P. The Age of Reconnaissance23 Porter, Andrew European Imperialism, 1860-191424 Rabb, Theodore K. The Struggle for Stability in Early Modern

Europe.25 Roberts, J.M. Europe 1880-194526 Stavrianes, L. S. The World Since 150027 Stephen, J. Lee. Aspects of European History 1494-178928 Wood, Anthony History of Euorpe 1915-1960

marks will be earmarked for internal assessment. Each question will therefore carry 16 marks.


SECTION – I

1 Social Structure: Ruling Class, Religious Class, Peasants and Artisans 2 Position of Women3 Bhakti Movement and Sufism: Salient Features4 Educational System: Art and Architecture

SECTION – II

5 Village Community; System of Agriculture6 Handicraft Industry; Trade and Commerce7 Standard of Living8 Currency System of the Mughals

SECTION- III

9 Land Revenue Systems of the British : Permanent Settlement, Rayotwari System and Mahalwari System.

10 Decline of Handicraft Industry11 Western Education12 Introduction of Railways

SECTION – IV

MAPS:

1 Major Urban Centres during the Mughal Period2 Major Internal Trade Routes under the Mughals3 Centres of Major Mughal Monumants4 Jurisdiction of Permanent Settlement

Suggested Readings:

1. Banga, Indu and Jaidev (ed.). : Cultural Reorientation in Modern India2. Bayly, C. A. : Indian Society and the Making of the British

Empire: The New Cambridge History of India, Vols. I & II

3. Chitnish, K.N. Chopra : Social and Cultural History of Medieval India4. Das, A.C., B.N. Puri & P.N. : Bharat Ka Samajik, Aarthik Aur Sanskritik Itihas,

(Hindi)5. Desai, Z.A : Indo-Islamic Architecture6. Gopal, S. : The Permanent Settlement in Bengal and its

Results7. Gordon, Stewart. : The Marathas, 1600-1818 : The New Cambridge

History of India, Vol. IV8. Kulkarni, A. R. : Medieval Maharastra9. Rashid, A : Society and Culture in Medieval India10. Richards, John F. : Mughal Empire: New Cambridge History of India,

Vol. V11. Satish Chandra. : Medieval India: From Sultanate to the Mughals

12. Sen, Sunil K. : Agrarian Relations in India, 1793-1947.13. Sharma, G.N. : Madhyakalin Bharat Ki Rajnitik Aur Aarthik

Sansthayen (Hindi) 14. Spear, T.G.P. : History of India, Vol. II 15. Srinivas, M.N. : Social Change in Modern India16. Stein, Burton : Peasants, State and Society in Medieval South

India17. Tara Chand : Bhartiya Sanskriti Par Islam Ka Prabhav18. Tripathi, R.P. : Rise and Fall of Mughal Empire19. Verma, H. C. : Madyakalin Bharat, 1540-1701 (Hindi),2 Vols. I

& II

Paper III History of Europe (From the Third French Republic to World War II)





SECTION – I

1 The Development of Parliamentary Government; The Third French Republic 2 Development of Liberalism in Britain; Parliamentary Reforms3 Russian Revolution (1905)

SECTION – II

4 The Eastern Question5 International Relations; Diplomatic Alliances and Rivalries6 The World War I: Causes, Nature and Consequences

SECTION- III

7 Bolshevik Revolution (1917): Causes and Impacts8 Rise of Fascism and Nazism9 World War II: Causes and Impacts

SECTION – IV

MAPS:

1 Political Conditions of Europe on the Eve of First World War2 Major Countries related to the Eastern Questions3 Powers involved in Triple Alliance and Triple Entente 4 Political Conditions of Europe on the Eve of Second World War

Suggested Readings :

1 Carr, E. H. The Bolshevik Revolution, 1917-232 Carr, E.H. 1917 : Before and After3 Chauhan, D. S. Samkalin Europe (Hindi)

4 Cipolla, Carlo M Before the Industrial Revolutio: European Society and Economy 1000-1700

5 Cipolla, Carlo M. Forntana Economic History of Europe, Vols. II and III

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