Maharaja Ganga Singh University, Bikaner
M.A. History (Semester Scheme) Syllabus
2016-17
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2017-18
M.A. (Pre.) Ist Semester Examination
Note : There shall be four papers. Each paper shall be of 3 hours duration carrying 100 marks.
Paper I
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History of Europe (1789 – 1870 A.D.)
Paper II
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History of Europe (1870 – 1919 A.D.)
Paper III
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International Relations (1919 – 1945 A.D.)
Paper IV
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Political History of Rajasthan (1200 – 1761 A.D.)
Paper – I : History of Europe ( 1789 – 1870 A.D.)
3 hours duration
Max Marks : 100
Note :
The question paper shall contain TEN Question in all, i.e. TWO question from
each unit. Candidate shall be required to answer FIVE questions in all selecting
ONE question from each unit.
Unit – I
Europe on the eve of French Revolution: The French Revolution of 1789 –
Causes, Results and Impact.
Unit – II
Napoleon Bonaparte – Works and Achievements; Napoleon’s Downfall.
Unit – III
Settlement of 1814-15; Concert of Europe; The Age of Metternich (1815-48).
Unit – IV
Progress of Nationalism; Unification of Italy; Unification of Germany.
Unit – V
The Eastern Question – Extent of the Ottoman Empire; Main causes of the
growing weakness and decline of the Ottoman Empire; Serbia’s Revolt; Greek
war of Independence; The Crimean War.
Suggested Readings:
1. Gershoy, Leo
2. Grant & Temperley
3. Hayes, J.H.
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: The French Revolution and Napoleon
: Europe in the Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries
: A Political & Cultural History of Modern
Europe (Vol. I)
: Modern European History
: Europe in the Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries
: The Evolution of Modern Europe
: Life of Napoleon
: Europe since Napoleon
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Paper II : History of Europe ( 1870 – 1919 A.D.)
3 Hours Duration
Note :
Max Marks : 100
The question paper shall contain TEN Question in all, i.e. TWO question from
each unit. Candidate shall be required to answer FIVE questions in all selecting
ONE question from each unit.
Unit- I
1. Europe in 1870
2. Bismarck-His Domestic and Foreign Policy. Alliance System.
3. Bismarck and Colonies.
Unit – II
1. Kaiser Willam II and his Foreign Policy. Anglo-German Relations and Russo-German
Relations.
2. Diplomatic History (1890-1914) with special reference to various alliances and the
Morocco Crisis.
Unit – III
1. Congress of Berlin and Balkan Crisis.
2. European Imperialism in the North Africa and the Far East.
Unit – IV
1. Third French Republic with special reference to Church and State.
2. Foreign Policy of the Third French Republic.
Unit – V
1. Circumstances leading to the First World War, the question of War Guilt.
2. Russian Revolutions of 1905 and 1917 and their Results.
Suggested Readings:
1. F. Lee Benns: Europe since 1870
2. Fay: Origin of the World War
3. G.P. Gooch : History of Modern Europe (also in Hindi)
4. J.H. Hayes: Contemporary Europe since 1890
5. Schapiro, J.A. : Modern and Contemporary European History (1815-1852)
6. Taylor : Bismark : The Man and the Statesmen
7. AJP Taylor : Struggle for the Mastery of Europe
8. Brandenburg : From Bismarck to the World War I
9. Robertson : Bismarck
10. Grant & Temperly : Europe in the 19th and 20th Century ( also in Hindi)
11. Mowat : A History of European Diplomacy (1815-1914)
12. Derry & Jarman : The European World ( 1870-1945)
13. David Thomson : Europe Since Napoleon
14. J.A.R. Marriet : The Eastern Question
15. Hazen : History of Europe
16. M.L. Sharma : European History (1870-1919)(Hindi)
Paper – III International Relations (1919-1945 A.D.)
3 Hours Duration
Max Marks : 100
Note :
The question paper shall contain TEN Question in all, i.e. TWO question from
each unit. Candidate shall be required to answer FIVE questions in all selecting
ONE question from each unit.
Unit- I
Efforts for Peace. War Debts and Economic Depression. Collective Security and
Disarmament.
Rise of Fascism, Foreign Policy of Italy and the Spanish Civil War. Rise of
Nazism and Foreign Policy of Germany. British Policy of Appeasement. Munich
Pact.
Lenin and his New Economic Policy. The Middle East 1914-45 with special
reference to Kamal Ataturk and Regeneration of Turkey.
Far East; Growth of Chinese Nationalism and Communism, Rise of Japan and
relations with China.
Roosevelt and the New Deal. Events leading to World War-II and War time
International Conferences. Birth of the U.N.O.
Unit- II
Unit- III
Unit- IV
Unit- V
Suggested Readings:
1. Langsam : The World since 1914
2. Gathorne Hardy, : A History of International Affairs (1920-1931) (Also in Hindi)
3. Carr, E.H. : International Relations between two World Wars (Also in Hindi)
4. F.Lee Benns: Europe since 1870
5. David Thomson : World History (1914-1950)
6. S.N. Dhar: International Relations & World Politics since 1919
7. Dr. G.N. Sharma : International Relations.
8. Dr. D.N. Verma : International Relations.
9. Dr. M.L. Sharma : International Relations. (1919-1945) (Hindi)
10. D.C. Gupta : International Relations.
11. M.C. Gupta : International Relations.
Paper IV Political History of Rajasthan (1200 - 1761 A.D.)
3 Hours Duration
Max Marks : 100
Note :
The question paper shall contain TEN Question in all, i.e. TWO question from
each unit. Candidate shall be required to answer FIVE questions in all selecting
ONE question from each unit.
Unit I
Sources of Political History of Rajasthan; Maharana Kumbha, settlement of
Rathors in Marwar: Kanhad Dev
Mewar : Consolidation under Maharana Sanga; his estimate; Udai Singh and his
neighbours; conflicts with the Mughals and the Afghans; Pratap: Battle of
Haldighati; his estimate; Mewar after Pratap Maharana Raj Singh (1652-1680)
Marwar: Maldeo; his estimate; Resistance of Chandra Sen to Mughal Power,
achievements of Maharaja Jaswant Singh, Marwar-Mughal Struggle.
Amber : Early history of Kachhavahas of Amber; Mughal Amber alliance; Mirza
Raja Jai Singh’s contributions Bikaner : Formation of Bikaner State-Maharaja Rai
Singh; Hadoti: Relations of the States of Bundi and Kota with the Mughals.
Later Mughal and Rajputs; War of Succession; Feudalism and Administrative
System; Revenue Policies.
Unit II
Unit III
Unit IV
Unit V
Suggested Readings:
1. Ojha, G.H. : Rajasthan Ka Itihas, Vols. I and II; Udaipur Vol II, Part I; Dungarpur, Part
II; Banswara, Part III; Partapgarh, Vol. IV, Part I and II; Jodhpur, Vol. V, Part I and II;
Bikaner, Part - I
2. Sharma, M.L. : Kota Rajya Ka Itihas, Vols. I and II
3. Tod, J. : Annals and Antiquities of Rajasthan, Vols. I and II, Edited by Crooke.
4. Reu, B.N. : History of Marwar, Vols, I and II
5. Banerjee, A.C. Rajput Studies
6. Raghubir Singh : Purva Adhunik Rajasthan
7. Sharma, G.N. : Mewar and and Mughal Emperors.
8. Shyamal Dass : Vir Vinod, Vols. I to IV
9. Asopa, R.K. : Marwar ka Mool Itihas
10. Bhargava, V.S. : Marwar and Mughals (Hindi ed. Also)
11. Vyas, R.P. : Maharana Raj Singh
12. Sharma, G.N.: Rajasthan ke Itihas ke Srota
M.A. (Pre) IInd Semester Examination
There shall be four papers. Each paper shall be of 3 hrs. duration carrying 100 marks.
Paper I
: Cultural Profile of India
Paper II
: Women in Indian History
Paper III
: Social, Cultural and Economic History of Rajasthan (7th Century A.D.
to 1950 A.D.)
Paper IV
: Elements of Ancient Civilisations and Institutions.
Paper I Cultural Profile of India
3 Hours Duration
Max Marks : 100
Note :
The question paper shall contain TEN Question in all, i.e. TWO question from
each unit. Candidate shall be required to answer FIVE questions in all selecting
ONE question from each unit.
Unit – I
Meaning and Scope of Culture; Indus Civilisation –Religion; Vedic Age –
Religion and Society; Evolution of Vaishnavism, Saivism and Shaktism.
Budhism: Life and Teachings of Lord Buddha. Contribution of Budhism to Indian
Culture; Jainism: Life and Teachings of Lord Mahavira,Contribution of Jainism to
Indian Culture. Main Currents of Medieval Bhakti Movements, Contribution of
Islam to Indian Culture; growth of Sufism.
Vedic Literature, Ramayan, Mahabharta, and Puranas; Legendary figures-Kalidas,
Banabhatta, Tulsi and Tagore.
Evolution of Cave Architecture, Stupas, Main features of Gandhara and Mathura
Art, Temple Art and Architecture of Gupta Age, Evolution of Nagara and Dravid
Temple Styles, Ajanta Paintings, Salient features of Medieval and Modern
Architecture.
Main Centres of Learning in India – Taxila, Nalanda, Ujjain, Kanchi; Sangam
Age; Contribution of Arya Bhatt and Varaha Mihir. Contribution of Raja Ram
Mohan Roy, Dayanand and Vivekanand to the Indian Society.
Unit –II
Unit –III
Unit – IV
Unit –V
Suggested Readings:
1. R.C. Majumdar and Pusalker :
2. B.N. Luniya
3. A.K. Coomaraswami
4. Percy Brown
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The History and Culture of the Indian People,
Vol. I, II, III, IV, IX, pt. I & II (Chapter on Art,
Religion and Literature only)
Evolution of Indian Culture
Indian Architecture, Vol. I & II
Indian Paintings
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S. Kramrisch
S. Kramrisch
A.K. Saraswati
A.S. Altekar
R.K. Mookerjee
A.B. Keith
S.N. Das Gupta (ed.)
A.L. Basham
S. Jaiswal
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Hindu Temples 2 Vols.
Indian Sculpture
Survey of Indian Sculpture
Education in Ancient India
Cultural Heritage of India, Vol. IV
History of Sanskrit Literature (Also in Hindi)
A History of Sanskrit Literature
The Wonder That was India
History of Vaishnavism
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Paper-II Women In Indian History
3 Hours Duration
Note :
Max Marks : 100
The question paper shall contain TEN Question in all, i.e. TWO question from
each unit. Candidate shall be required to answer FIVE questions in all selecting
ONE question from each unit.
Unit – I
Sources of Study- Literary and Archeological Sources,Archival, and Non-archival
Sources, Govt. Files, Census Reports, Private Papers, Autobiographies.
Unit – II
Religion and Women-Brahminical, Jainsm, Buddhism, Christianity, Islam and
Sikhism; Reform Movement and Women-Bhakti Movement, Brahma Samaj,
Arya Samaj, Aligarh Movement.
Unit – III
Customary and Legal Status of Women-Ancient India, Medieval India, Colonial
India, Post Independence and Tribal Societies; Role of Women in Household,
Agriculture Industry and their Right of Property.
Unit – IV
Education and Women-Ancient India, Medieval India, Colonial India, Post
Independence Period. Rise and growth of Women’s organizations in colonial and,
Post Independence Period; Political Participation of Women, Various Movements
of Women in colonial and post independence India.
Unit – V
Women and Culture-Women representation and participation in Literature, Art.
Sculpture, Music, Dance, Cinema, Historical Writings and Media: Rituals and
Women through the Ages.
Suggested Readings:
1. A.S. Altekar : The Position of Women in Hindu Civilization, Delhi,1978.
2. A.Basu & B.Ray: Women’s Struggle: A History of the All India Women conference,
1927, 1990, Delhi.
3. B.S. Upadhaya : Women in Rigveda
4. Neera Desai : Women in Modern India, Mumbai,1957
5. J.Krishnamurty(ed.): Women in Colonial India, Essays on Survival Work and State,
OUP, Delhi,1989.
6. M.C. Parekh : The Brahma Samaj
7. Vina Majumdar : Symbols of Power: Studies on the Political Status of Women in India,
Allied, Delhi, 1979
8. Rekha Mishra: Women in Mughal India, 1526-1748,M.M.Pub.,Delhi,1967
9. B.R. Nanda: Indian Women from Purdah to Modernity, Vikas, Delhi,1976
10. Gail Minault : The Extended Family Women and Political Participation in India and
Pakistan, South Asia Books, Columbia,1981
11. Towards Equality : Report of Committee on the Status of Women in India, Govt. of
India, Delhi, 1975
12. Ashraf : Social and Economic Life in Medieval India.
13. Sashi Arora : Rajasthan Main Nari Ki Sthiti
Paper-III Social, Cultural and Economic History of Rajasthan
(7th Century A.D. To 1950 A.D.)
3 Hours Duration
Max Marks : 100
Note :
The question paper shall contain TEN Question in all, i.e. TWO question from
each unit. Candidate shall be required to answer FIVE questions in all selecting
ONE question from each unit.
Unit – I
Main sources of Social and Economic History of Rajasthan. Main social
Institutions: Tribes, Clan and Caste, family Organization, Main Samskharas,
Marriage, Slavery and Education, Social customs and Rituals their ramification:
Purdah, Sati - Johar.
Unit – II
Village society-structure and Stratification; Impact of Feudalism on Society,
Nature of Land Grants, Forced Labour, Social Discrimination and untouchability;
Panchayats; Fairs and Festivals and their contribution to society.
Unit – III
Temple grants. socio-Religious Movements with reference to Sufism, Bishnois
(Jambhoji), Dadupanth, Ramsnehis, Jasnathi, Nath Cult, Western Cultural and
Educational Impact; Social Work of Christian Missionaries
Unit – IV
Arya Samaj, Bhil Reform movement. Caste Reform Sabhas with special reference
to Walterkrit Rajputana Hitkanini Sabha. Proclamations and Legislations for
reforms: Modernization.
Unit – V
Nature and Structure of economy during the period of Study-Structure and
Stratification of Rural and Urban Society. Agricultural and Non Agricultural
production. Artisan classes, Trade and Trade routes; Markets and Indigenous
Banking; Famines, Taxation System. Urbanization and Main urban centers.
Growth of Railways and its Impact
Suggested Readings:
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2.
G.N. Sharma : Social Life in Medieval Rajashtan (1500-1800 A.D.) Agra.
G.N. Sharma : Rajasthan ka Sanskritik Itihas, Raj. Hindi Granth Academy , Jaipur
(Relevant Portion), 1965.
3. G.N. Sharma : A Bibliography of Medieval Rajasthan (Social and Cultural) Agra, 1965.
4. Dasrath Sharma : Rajasthan Through the Ages, Vols I, Rajasthan State Archives,
Bikaner, 2014
5. G.N.Sharma : Rajasthan Through the Ages, Vols II, Rajasthan State Archives, Bikaner,
2014
6. M.S.Jain : Rajasthan Through the Ages, Vols III, Rajasthan State Archives, Bikaner,
1997
7. Series of Rajasthan Discrict Gazetteers, Published by Directorate District Gazetteers,
Govt. of Rajasthan, Jaipur.
8. Census Report of Rajputana State and Ajmer-Merwara (1818-1951).
9. B.L. Bhadani : Peasants, Artisans and Entrepreneurs-Economy of Marwari in the
Senventeenth Centuary, Jaipur.
10. G.D. Sharma : Madhyakalin Bhartiya Samajik Arthik Avam Rajnitik Sansthaiyen, Raj.
Hindi Granth Academy, Jaipur,1992.
11. Kalu Ram Sharma : Unnisvi Sadi Main Rajashthan Ka Samajik tatha Arthik Jeevan
(Hindi).
12. Dilbagh Singh : The State, Landlords and the Peasants, Rajasthan in the 18 th
Century, Manohar, Delhi, 1990.
13. Dr. Kamla Malu : Famines in Rajashthan.
14. Dr. Pema Ram : Madhyakalin Rajasthan Main Dharmik Andolan.
15. K.S. Saxena : Political Movement and Awakening in Rajasthan.
16. Jaishankar Mishra : Pracheen Bharat Ka Samajik Itihas.
17. Om Prakash : Pracheen Bharat Ka Samajik aur Arthik Vikas.
18. G.S.L. Devra : Rajasthan Ki Prashasnik Vyavastha (Bikaner Ke Sandarbh Main)
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20. S.K. Bhanot : Rajasthan Main Panchayat Vyavastha
Paper IV : Elements of Ancient Civilizations and Institutions
3 Hours Duration
Max Marks : 100
Note :
The question paper shall contain TEN Question in all, i.e. TWO question from
each unit. Candidate shall be required to answer FIVE questions in all selecting
ONE question from each unit.
Unit I Egypt: Polity, Society, Religion and Culture, Art and Architecture.
Unit II China: Polity, Society, religion and Culture, Art and Architecture.
Unit III
Greece: Political ideas, Institutions, Law and Legal Institutions, Literature, Art
and Science.
Unit IV
Rome: Political ideas, Institutions, Law and Legal Institutions, Literature, Art and
Science.
Unit V
India: Indus Civilization, Vedic Culture and Epic Culture.
Suggested Readings:
1. P.D. Pearce
: An Outline History of Civilization, Oxford University Press, Ely House,
London.
2. H.A. Davis : Outline History of World
3. W.N. Weech : World History
4. H.G. Wells : World History
5. Nemisharan Mittal : Ancient Civilizations.
6. Jawahar Lal Nehru : Glimpses of World History
7. Mohammed Muzeed : Outlines of History
8. R.C. Majumdar, ed. : History & Culture of Indian People, Vol. I.
M.A. Final IIIrd Semester Examination
There Shall be four papers. Each paper shall be of 3 hours duration carrying 100 marks.
Paper -I
: The Philosophy of History and Research
Paper -II
: Economic Life and Institutions in Medieval India
Paper -III
: Primary Sources of Medieval Indian History
Paper -IV
: History and Historiography of Medieval India
Paper I :The Philosophy of History and Research
3 Hours Duration
Note :
Unit I
Unit II
Unit-III
Unit-IV
Unit-V
Max Marks : 100
The question paper shall contain TEN Question in all, i.e. TWO question from
each unit. Candidate shall be required to answer FIVE questions in all selecting
ONE question from each unit.
Nature, Purpose and Scope of History, Philosophy and Theories of History,
structure and form of History
Relation between Facts and Interpretation, Problem of Objectivity and bias.
History is a Science or Art ?
Value and Subject matter of History, Role and Place of Individual in History,
Prediction and Possibilities of Laws.
History and other Ancillary Sciences, Historical Examination-Idealistic and
Positivistic approach. Dialectical History.
Research in History: Subject of proposed Research, Main Sources-Primary and
Secondary, Modern History Writing. Indian approach to History.
Suggested Readings::
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E.H. Carr : What is History?
R.G. Collingwood : Idea of History.
Hegal- Lectures on the Philosophy of History.
W.H. Walsh: An Introduction to the Philosophy of History.
Sheikh Ali : Hostory : Its Theory and Method, Macmillan India Ltd. Madras. Reprinted 1988.
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7. G.L. Renier: History, its Purpose and Methods, Boston, 1950.
8. Thompson : History of Historical Thinking New York, 1942
9. L.B. Namier, Avenues of History, London, 1952.
10. Garliner : Theories of History, New York, 1959.
11. Social Science Research Council Monograph : The Social Sciences in Historical Study, New
York, 1954.
12. Budh Prakash : Itihas Darshan, 1968 (Hindi).
Paper-II: Economic Life and Institutions In Medieval India
3 Hours Duration
Max Marks : 100
Note :
The question paper shall contain TEN Question in all, i.e. TWO question from
each unit. Candidate shall be required to answer FIVE questions in all selecting
ONE question from each unit.
Unit-I
Unit-II
Unit-III
Unit-IV
Unit-V
Land revenue system. Mode of agricultural production and crop pattern. Irrigation
system. Land rights and problem of ownership of land.
Jagirdari and Zamindari system in Medieval India
Urbanisation and the rise of Towns and Kasbas . Growth of urban industries.
Growth of technology in Medieval India.
Development of Internal and External Trade, rise of Urban trade centres and
important trade routes in Medieval India.
Organization of markets. Currency and banking. Standard of living of the
different soical classes – aristocracy, peasantry, and artisans. The village
community.
Suggested Readings::
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Abul Fazal : Ain-i-Akbari, Vol. 1, tr. Blochmann; Vol. II, tr. Jarrett
K.M. Ashraft : Life and Conditions of the People of Hindustan (Also in Hindi)
Frascisco Pelsaert : Jahangir’s India, tr. Moreland and Geyl
Irfan Habib : The Agrarian System of Mughal India
Irfan Habib and
T. Raychaudhary (ed.) : Cambridge Economic History of India, Vol. 1
S. Moosvi : Economy of the Mughal Empire – A Statistical Study
W.H. Moreland : The Agrarian System of Muslim India
N.A. Siddiqi
: Land Revenue Administration under the Mughals (1700 – 1750 A.D.)
J.B. Tavernier : Travels in India, Vols. I and II, ed. W Crooke and tr. V. Ball
Paper-III: Primary Sources of Medieval Indian History
3 Hours Duration
Note :
Max Marks : 100
The question paper shall contain TEN Question in all, i.e. TWO question from
each unit. Candidate shall be required to answer FIVE questions in all selecting
ONE question from each unit.
Unit-I
Unit-II
Unit-III
Persian Sources: (i) Official and (ii) Non Officials
Non Persian Sources, Historical Kavyas, Religious Literature, Jain Literature
Archival Sources (Rajasthan State Archives Bikaner, Natnagar Shodha Sansthan.
Sitamau) and Private Collections only information about important categories of
documents expected.
Unit-IV
Travel accounts of Thomas roe, William Foster, Manucci, William Hawkins,
Peter Mundy, Al Beruni, Ibn Batuta
Unit-V
Rajashtani Khyat Writers : Nainsi, Dayal Dass, Banki Dass, Vat Literature of
Rajasthan.
Suggested Readings::
1. Elliot and Dawson: History of India as told by its own Historians. Vol I-VIII.
2. Mohibbul Hasan: Historians of Medieval India.
3. R.A.A. Rizvi. Adi Turk Kalin Bharat and other volumes containing Hindi translations of
Persian works.
4. P.Saran : Descriptive Catalogue of Non Persian Sources of Medieval Indian History. Asia
Publishing House, Mumbai 1965.
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Paper-IV: History and Historiography of Medieval India
3 Hours Duration
Note :
Unit-I
Unit-II
Unit-III
Max Marks : 100
The question paper shall contain TEN Question in all, i.e. TWO question from
each unit. Candidate shall be required to answer FIVE questions in all selecting
ONE question from each unit.
Contemporary Persian sources for the Sultanate period with special reference to
Taj-ul-Massir, Tabqat-i-Nasiri, Tarikh-i-Firoz-Shahi (Barani), Tarikh-i-Firoz
Shahi (Afif), Historical works of Amir Khusrau, Fatuhat-i-Firoz Shahi; Fatwa-iJahandari; Tarikh –i-Mubarak-Shahi
Contemporary Persian sources for the Mughal Period with special reference to
Babarnama, Humayunama of Gulbadan Begum, Akbarnama, Ain-i-Akbari,
Muntakhabut Tawarikh, Tabqat-i-Akbari
Tuzuk-i-Jahangiri; Padshahnamah of Abdul Hamid Lahori; Mutakhabu-ul-Lubab
of Khafi Khan, Maasir-i-Alamgiri, Fatawa-i-Alamgiri
Unit-IV
Accounts of foreign travellers with special reference to Alberuni: Masalik–ulAbsar; 15th Century Travellers-Monserrate, Bernier, Travernier
Unit-V
Regional and modern sources with special rererence to Kanhad Deo Prabandh;
Prithvi Raj Raso; Nainsi’s Vigat; Vir Vinod
Suggested Readings::
1. Peter Hardy: History and Historian of Medieval India
2. Philips, C.H. : Historians of India, Pakistan and Ceylon
3. Elliot and dwoson: History of India as told by its own Historian
4. Rizvi, S.A.A. : Hindi Translation of Original Persian Sources
5. Ansari & Azhar: European Travellers under the Mughals
6. Lal, K.S.: Studies in Medieval Indian History
7. Major R.H. : Indian in the Fifteenth Centuary
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M.A.(Final ) IV th Semester Examination
There shall be four papers Each papers shall be of 3 hours duration carrying 100 marks.
(Medieval Indian History Group)
Paper I Medieval India and its Institutions ( 1200-1526 A.D.)
Paper II
Medieval India and its Institutions (1526- 1656 A.D.)
Paper III
Medieval India and its Institutions ( 1656-1761 A.D.)
Paper IV
Medieval Society, Religion, Art and Architecture
Paper – I Medieval India and its Institutions (1200-1526 A.D.)
3 Hours Duration
Max Marks : 100
Note :
The question paper shall contain TEN Question in all, i.e. TWO question from
each unit. Candidate shall be required to answer FIVE questions in all selecting
ONE question from each unit.
Unit –I
India on the eve of the Ghorian invasion. The Ghorian-Turkish conquest of
Northern India. (Muizuddin and Aibek.) Nature and Consequences of the
conquest with special reference to political, economic and cultural aspects.
Iltutmish-Expansion and Administrative Measures, the lqta System. The Slave
Nobility. Kingship and composition of nobility; Government under Razia and
Balban.
The Khiljis and Early Tughlaq. The “Khilji Revolution”, Expansion and
Centralization; Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq’s Reform; Mohammad Tughlaq’s character
and his Projects. Khilji’s and Tughlaq rulers policies towards Native Indian
powers and South India. Mongol Problem under the Khilji, and the Tughlaq’s.
Rebellions under Mohammed Tughlaq.
Administration under the Khilji and Tughlaq, Central Structure, Army
Organization; Alauddin’s Agrarian and price control measures; Nobility; taxation.
Firoz Tughlaq-His Administration and Public Works. Religious policy of Firuz
Tughlaq.
Disintegration of the Sultanate; Growth of Afghan Power-Afghan Theory of
Soveriegnity, Struggle between Nobility and the Crown;
North-West Frontier Problem during the Sultanate Period;
Survey of Main Sources of information.
Unit –II
Unit –III
Unit –IV
Unit –V
Suggested Readings:
1. Habib & Nizami : Comprehensive History of India. Vol. V
2. Yusuf Husain : Glimpses of Medieval Indian Culture.
3. A.M. Habibullah: Some aspects of Muslim Rule in India.
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6.
7.
Mahdi Hussain : The Tughlaq Dynasty.
Istiaq Qureshi : The Administration of Delhi Sultanate.
K.M. Ashraf : Life and Condition of the people of Hindustan.(also in hindi)
A.B. Pandey: The First Afghan Empire in India.
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Paper-II Medieval India And It’s Institutions (1526-1656 A.D.)
3 Hours Duration
Max Marks : 100
Note :
The question paper shall contain TEN Question in all, i.e. TWO question from
each unit. Candidate shall be required to answer FIVE questions in all selecting
ONE question from each unit.
Unit - I
India’s Political System on the eve of Babar’s Invasion. Babar’s achievements in India;
Humayun’s Relations with his brothers and the role of Nobility. Problem of Malwa and Gujarat.
Unit -II
Mughal Relations with Afghans (Shershah) and Rajputs under Babar and Humayun; Sher ShahSources of Study. Administrative Reforms and Achievements.
Unit -III
Sources with special reference to the works of Nizamuddin,Abul Fazal and Badauni; Relations
with Nobility and Rajputs; Relations with Central Asian Power; Deccan Policy.
Unit -IV
Growth of Administrative Machinery Central, Provincial, Revenue and Army Administration
(Mandsabdari System) Theory of Soverignity and Growth of Religious Ideas & Suleh-Kul.
Unit -V
Parties and Politics at Jahangir’s Court and the Nurjahan Junta. Growth of Administration;
North-West Frontier and Central Asian Policy; Relations with Rajputs and Deccan Problem;
Source - “Tuzuk-i-Jahangiri” lqbalnama-i-Jahangiri and Badshahnama of Quzwini and Lahori.
Suggested Readings: :
1. R.P. Tripathi : (i) Rise and Fall of Mughal Empire. (ii) Some Aspects of Muslim
Administration in India.
2. Rushbrook Williams : An Empire Builder of the Sixteenth Century.
3. S.K. Benerji : Humayun Badshah vol. I
4. William Erskine : History of India Vol. I
5. Ishwari Prasad : Life and Time of Humayun.
6. K.R. Qanungo : Sher Shah and his Times.
7. Harbans Mukhiya : Historians and Historiography during the reign of Akbar.
8. Moreland : India at the Death of Akbar.
9. Irfan Habib : The Agrarian System of the Mughal India.
10. Beni Prasad : History of Jahangir
11. B.P. Saxena : Shahjahan of Delhi
Paper-III Medieval India and its Institutions (1656-1761 A.D.)
3 Hours Duration
Max Marks : 100
Note :
The question paper shall contain TEN Question in all, i.e. TWO question from
each unit. Candidate shall be required to answer FIVE questions in all selecting
ONE question from each unit.
Unit -I
1. Source-Khafikhan,Bernier, Manucci, Bhimsen, Sujan Rai.
2. War of Succession, Nature of Conflict, causes of Aurangzeb’s success.
3. The Problem of North-East and North-West frontiers, Relations with Persia.
Unit -II
1. The Deccan Problem (i) Rise of the Marathas, Mughal Relations with Shivaji, Role of
Mirza Raja Jai Singh, Estimate of Shivaji.
2. The Deccan Problems (ii) Conquest of Bijapur and Golkunda-conflict with MarathasImpact on Mughal Empire.
Unit -III
1. Evolution of Aurangzeb’s Religious Policy, Re-imposition of Jaziya Its, Implications.
2. Relation with Rajputs. Causes and Effects of the wars with Rathore and Mewar,
Relations with Ajit Singh.
3. Conflict with Jats, Sikhs etc. and Relation with Europeans.
4. Relation with Nobility.
Unit –IV
1. Bahadur Shah-Clash of Policies-conflict with the Sikhs.
2. Parties & Politics at the Mughal Court-the Problem of Wizarat, Sayyid Brother and
Nizamul-Mulk.
3. Mughal-Rajputs Relations, Role of Sawai Jai Singh, Muhammad Shah.
Unit -V
1. Rise of the Marathas- Baji Rao and the Peshwaship: Marathas conquest of Malwa and
Gujarat, Struggle for Domination of Northern India.
2. Rise of New Principalities-Awadh, Hyderabad and Bengal.
3. North-West Problem and Nadir Shah’s Invasion.
4. The Third Battle of Panipat, 1761.
Suggested Readings:
1. J.N. Sarkar : (i) History of Aurangzeb (also in HIndi),(ii)Fall of the Mughal Empire (4
Volumes), (iii) Shivaji and his Times.
2. Satish Chandra : Parites and Politics at the Mughal Court (1707-1740)
3. W.lrvine : Later Mughals, in 2 Vols.
4. Athar Ali : Mughal Nobility under Aurangzeb.
5. U.N.Day : Mughal Administration.
6. Qanungo : Dara Shikhoh.
7. S.R. Sharma : Religious Policy of the Mughal Emperors.
Paper-IV Medieval Society, Religion, Art and Architecture.
3 Hours Duration
Max Marks : 100
Note :
The question paper shall contain TEN Question in all, i.e. TWO question from
each unit. Candidate shall be required to answer FIVE questions in all selecting
ONE question from each unit.
Unit –I
Formation and stratification of Society, Changes in Society and Caste System.
Slavery, Position of Women.,
Education, Literature, lnfluence of Religious Movement on Social Conditions.
Position of the Hindus.
Economic Condition of Ruling Classes, Middle Class and Masses. Agriculture
and Industry. Trade Centres and External Trade.
Currency and Banking, Rural and Urban Life. Taxation.
Sufism : Bhakti Movement. Role of Ulemas. Position of the Hindus.
Influence of Islam on Hinduism and Vice-versa. Art and Architecture during the
Sultanate and Mughal Period. Indigenous painting, Mughal Painting.
Unit –II
Unit –III
Unit –IV
Unit –V
Suggested Readings :
1. K.M. Ashraf : Life and Condition of the People of Hindustan (also in Hindi)
2. P.N. Chopra : Society and Culture in Mughal Age.
3. S.S. Kulshreshtha : Development of Trade and Commerce in Mughal Age.
4. Irfan Habib : Agrarian System of the Mughal India.
5. Noman Siddiqi : Land Revenue Administration under the Mughals.
6. A.B. Pandey: Society and Government of Medieval India (In Hindi also)
7. Yusuf Husain : Glimpses of Medieval Indian culture.
8. Percy Brown : (i) Indian Architecture (Islamic period), (ii)Mughal painting.
9. M.S. Randhawa and J.K. Gallbrith :: Indian painting.
10. H.P.Diwedi : Madhayakal Mein Bhakti Andolan.
11. Raj Bali Pandey : Sufism (HIndi)
Dr. Harphool Singh Arya : Madhya Kaleen Samaj Dharma, Kala Aur Vastu Kala.