BENGALURU CITY UNIVERSITY

CHOICE BASED CREDIT SYSTEM

(Semester Scheme with Multiple Entry and Exit Options for

Under Graduate Course)

Syllabus for B.A. History

(V & VI Semester)

2023-24 onwards
 BANGALORE CITY UNIVERSITY
DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY

The Meeting of the Board of studies (History) (UG) held on 08 and 14th and 15th
September 2023 at the Chambers of the Chairperson, Department of History, Bangalore
University, Bengaluru at 11.00 A.M.

Members of the BOS

Sl.No. Name of the Teacher Designation

1 Dr.S.Nagarathnamma Chairperson
Professor, P.G, Dept. of History,
Bangalore University, Bengaluru

2 Dr. Puttaswamy , Associate professor Member

V V Puram Evening College Arts and
Commerce, K R Road, Bangalore -04

3 Dr. Bharathi. H.M Member

Assistant Professor,
Govt. First Grade College, Peenya ,
Bangalore

4 Dr. M.G.Meenakshi Member

Associate Professor SJRC College of
Science Arts and Commerce, Race
course road, Bengaluru-09

5 Suma D, Member
Assistant Professor,
Department of History, Government
Arts College, Dr. B R Ambedkar veedi
Bangalore -01

6 Dr. Ananda S, Member

Department of History, Government
Arts College, Dr. B R Ambedkar Veedi
Bangalore -01
7 Dr. Gurulingaih M K Member
Associate Professor, GFGC Yalahanka
Bangalore
8 Smt. Prathima M Bidari Mat, Member
Department of History, GFGC,
Malleshwaram, Bangalore -03
 9 Dr. Srinivasa Reddy.T, Member
Department of History,
Associate Professor,
GFGC Yalhanka Bangalore
10 Dr. Shaheena Bhanu, External Member
Assistant Professor,
Maharani Cluster University,
Bangalore -01
11 Dr. Mohan Kumar, professor, External Member
Department of History, GFGC
Sulibele, Hosakote Taluq, Bangalore

• The Board prepared and finalized BA course structure of History for V and VI semesters
as per the NEP 2020 model Course Structure, with some modification.

• The board recommended to Co-opt the Srinivas Reddy T, Associate Professor GFGC,
Yalahanka Bangalore, replacement of late Puttappa H. and Dr. Mohan Kumar, Professor
GFGC sulibele, Hosakote, Bangalore Rural co-opted as External member.

• Finally, the Chairperson thanked the Board members for their full co- operation and
active participation.

• As for the discussion held in the meeting and suggestions made the by the members of
BOS, following Papers are Recommended to opt for the V Semester and VI Semester.

V Semester
• DSC- Colonialism and Nationalism in Asia (1900 to1970),
• DSC- History of European1989 to1945 AD,
• DSC -Contemporary History of India from1947-1990s.

VI Semester
• DSC- History of Freedom Movement and Unification in Karnataka
• DSC -History of India (CE1761-CE1857)
• DSC- Process of Urbanization in India.
 Structure for History Discipline

Core Paper Credit No. of Total

Paper Title Teaching Marks/Ass
no. Hours/Week essment
V Semester

DSC -9 History of Western Civilization 4 4 100(60+40)

(6BC-1200 AD)
DSC-10 Colonialism And Nationalism in 4 4 100(60+40)
Asia (1900 to1970)
DSC-11 History of Europe from 1789 to 4 4 100(60+40)
1945 AD
DSC-12 Contemporary History of India 4 4 100(60+40)
From 1947-1990s
DSE-1 A. History of Tourism in India 3 4 100(60+40)
B. Heritage Tourism in Karnataka 3 4 100(60+40)
VoC Principles of Field Study 3 4 100(60+40)
Communicating Culture: Tellings, 3 4 100(60+40)
Representation and Leisure
VI Semester

DSC-13 History of Freedom Movement and 4 4 100(60+40)

Unification in Karnataka
DSC-14 History of India. (CE 1761- 4 4 100(60+40)
CE 1857)
DSC-15 History of United States of 4 4 100(60+40)
America –I (1776-1945)
1945)
DSC-16 Process of Urbanization in India 4 4 100(60+40)

DSE-2 A. Dr. B.R. Ambedkars Social and 3 4 100(60+40)

Political Philosophy
B. Heritage Sites in your own 3 4 100(60+40)
District
VoC A. Introduction to archives 3 4 100(60+40)

B. History of Indian Numismatics 3 4 100(60+40)

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As per the discussion held in the meeting of BoS, following Papers are
Recommended to opt for the V and VI Semester

St
Structure for History Discipline

Core Paper Credit No. of Total

Paper Title Teaching Marks/Ass
no. Hours/Week essment
V Semester

DSC Colonialism And Nationalism in 4 4 100(60+40)

Asia (1900 to1970)
DSC History of Europe from 1789 to 4 4 100(60+40)
1945 AD
DSC Contemporary History of India 4 4 100(60+40)
From 1947-1990s
VI Semester

DSC History of Freedom Movement and 4 4 100(60+40)

Unification in Karnataka
DSC History of India. (CE 1761- 4 4 100(60+40)
CE 1857)
DSC Process of Urbanization in India 4 4 100(60+40)

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Course Articulation Matrix: Mapping of Course Outcomes (COs) with Program
Outcomes (POs 9-16)

Programme DSC- DSC- DSC- DSC DSE-1 DSC- DSC- DSC DSC- DSE-2
9 10 11 -12 13 14 -15 16
Outcome
Disciplinary
Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
knowledge
Professional
Y Y Y Y - Y Y Y Y Y
Skills
Application of
skills to
Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y -
chosen
specialization
Experimental
learning and
Y Y Y Y Y Y - Y Y -
critical
thinking
Application on
to
administration Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
related
problems
Knowledge of
e-resources
Y Y Y Y - Y Y Y Y Y
and social
media
Skills in
scientific
writing and Y Y Y Y - - - Y Y -
effective
presentation
Critical
evaluation of
Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
theoretical
approaches

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 Course Title: Colonialism And Nationalism in Asia (1900 to
1970)

Semester: V Course Code: DSC

TotalContactHours:60 CourseCredits:4

No. of Teaching Hours/Week:

Hours/Week:4 Duration of ESA/Exam:2Hours

Formative Assessment Marks:

Marks:40 Summative Assessment Marks: 60+40=100

Course Objectives:

To understand and analyz

analyzee the manner in which the different manifestations
of colonialism were at work in India, China, Japan, Indonesia and Indo-China,
Indo and
the nationalist responses in these countries. To provide substantial theoretical
knowledge by way of analyz
analyzing
ing the two concepts of colonialism and nationalism
through the works of notable scholars on Colonialism, Dependency theory, World
System and Nationalism. To understand the concepts and policies like De-
colonialism and Neo-colonialism.
colonialism. To analyze
e the theory and practice of colonialism
and nationalism in Asia.

Learning Outcome:
 Analyze the main theories and interpretations on colonialism and
nationalism.
 Understand the emergence
mergence of the Modern World System and its impact on
Asia.
 Analyzee the dynamics and dimensions in the colonial perspectives and
nationalist movements in the five countries of Asia.
 Understand the concepts of decolonization and neo-colonialism
colonialism in the
context of Asia.

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 Unit Contents of Course- DSC 60Hours

Chapter-1: Asia: Geographical setting land and its 15Hours

Unit-I people- Pre-colonial Society.
Chapter 2: The Advent of Europeans Powers: The Portuguese,
Spanish, The Dutch, French and the English.
Chapter-3: Impact of colonialism.

Chapter-4: definition and nature of colonialism. 15Hours

Unit-II Chapter-5: Colonialism in China, Opium wars,
Boxer Rebellion.
Chapter-6:Japan( Allied occupation)- Indo China

Chapter-7: Factors for the rise of Nationalism in India. 15Hours

Unit-III Chapter- 8: Genesis of INC Moderates and Extremist.
Chapter-9: Gandhian Era – Non co-operation, civil dis-
Obedience and Quite India Movement.

Chapter-10:Role of Peasants and Labours in Movements

15Hours
Unit-IV Chapter-11: Rise of Communalism Partition and
Independence- Mount batten plan.
Chapter-12:Map work- A) British Colonies in Asia. B) French
Colonies in Asia. C) Places of Historical Importance: Bijing,
Jakarth, Nan king, Simonosaki, Hunaon, Tokiyo, Osaka, Calcutta,
Bombay, Delhi

Exercise:
 Students can be asked to study them a in theories and interpretations on
colonialism and nationalism.
 They may be asked to survey the causes for the emergence of the Modern
World System and its impact on Asia.
 They can be asked to analyse the dynamics and dimensions in the colonial
working and nationalist movements in the five countries of Asia.

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Suggested Readings

References
1 Amin, Samir,Imperialism and Unequal Development England, The Harvester
Press,1977
2 Anderson, Benedict, Imagined Communities: Reflections on the Origin and
Spread of Nationalism London, Verso, Revised edition, 1991.
3 Bandyopadhyaya, Sekhar, Decolonization in South Asia, London, Routledge, 2009

4 Gellner, Ernest, Encounters with Nationalism U. K. Wiley Black well Publishers,

1997.
5 Wallerstein, Immanuel, The Modern World System(3vols.), New York, Academic
Press, 1974
6 Sardesai, D. R., South East Asia: Past and Present New Delhi, Vikas,1981

7 Desai, A.R., Social Background of Indian Nationalism Bombay, Popular

Prakashan, 1982.
8 Edwardes, Michael, Asia in the European Age 1498-1955 New Delhi, Asia
Publishing House, 1961.
9 Frank, A. G., World Accumulation1492-1789 Basingstoke, Palgrave Macmillan,
1978.
10 Hall, D.G.E., A History of South East Asia London, Macmillan, 1964.

Pedagogy
The course shall be taught through the Lectures/tutorials/assignments/self-
study/seminars.

Formative Assessment
Assessment Occasion/type Weightage in
Marks
AssessmentTest-1 10

Seminar/Presentation/Group 10
Discussion
AssessmentTest-2 10

Assignment 10

Total 40

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 Course Title: History of Europe from 1789 to 1945 AD

Semester: V Course Code: DSC

Total Contact Hours:60 Course Credits: 4

No. of Teaching Hours/Week:4 Duration of ESA/Exam:2Hours

Formative Assessment Marks:40 Summative Assessment Marks: 60+40=100

Course Objectives:

Course Objectives

 Tomakethestudentslearnmajorissuesandcurrentissuesduringtheperiod
understudy.
 TomakethestudentsunderstandthereactiontoNationalismandLiberalism.
 To understand the impact of World wars on Global Society.
 To estimate the role of UNO in maintaining World Peace.

Learning Outcome:
After studying this course, students will be able to
 Evaluate the contributions of great philosophers and leaders to the
transformation of Society and economy of Europe.
 To appreciate Europe of today this occupies a place of vital importance in
world affairs.
 To examine the impact of dictatorships on the events of Europe and the
World.

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 Unit Contents of Course- DSC 60Hours

Unit-I THE FRENCH REVOLUTION AND NAPOLEONICERA 15Hours

Chapter-1: The causes of French Revolution – Causes Role of

Philosophers Tennis court oath. Work of National Assembly –
Reign of Terror
Chapter-2: Napoleon Bonaparte – Military Achievements and
Reforms.
Chapter-3:The Congress of Vienna–Era of Metternich.
Unit-II UNIFICATION OF ITALY, GERMANY AND THE 15Hours
INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION
Chapter-4: Industrial revolution in England – Causes and its
effects.
Chapter-5: The Unification of Italy- Mazzini–Cavour-
Garibaldi–Stages of Unification.
Chapter-6: Unification of Germany–Bismark –Domestic and
foreign Policy of

Unit-III FIRSTWORLDWAR 15Hours

Chapter-7: The first world war–causes and Results
Chapter-8: Treaty of Versailles–League of Nations.
Chapter-9:The Russian Revolution of 1917 Causes and
Results.

Unit-IV RISEOFDICTATORS&SECONDWORLDWAR
15Hours
Chapter-10: Rise of Dictators–Rise of Hitler and Musoloni
Chapter-11:The second world war–causes and Results
Chapter-12: Map work: A) Places connected with industrial
revolution.
B) Places connected with First World war.
C) Places of Historical importance: Paris, Vienna, Waterloo,
London, Rome, Venice, Versailes, Leningourd, Hegue, Geneva,
Munich.

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Suggested Readings

References
1 A History of Modern Europe(1789-1991)H.L.Peacock,

2 TheStruggleforMasteryinEurope:1848-1918A.J.PTaylor

3 The Cold War: Ideological Conflict or Power Struggle Normali , A.Grabener

4 The USSR: A Share History Vladimir Polrtayen,

5 Development in Russian Politics Stephen White

6 Mastering Modern European History Stuart Miller,

7 A Text Book of European History by South gate, G.W.

8 AspectsofEuropeanHistory1789-1980.StephenJ.Lee

9 Europe Since Napoleon Thompson,D

10 European Union: European politics. TimBale.

Pedagogy
The course shall be taught through the Lectures/tutorials/assignments/self-
study/seminars.

Formative Assessment
Assessment Occasion/type Weight age in
Marks
AssessmentTest-1 10

Seminar/Presentation/Group 10
Discussion
AssessmentTest-2 10

Assignment 10

Total 40

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 Course Title: Contem
Contemporary History of India from 1947-1990
1990

Semester: V Course Code: DSC

TotalContactHours:60 CourseCredits:4

No. of Teaching Hours/Week:

Hours/Week:4 Duration of ESA/Exam:2Hours

Formative Assessment Marks:

Marks:40 Summative Assessment Marks:60+40=100
60+40=100

Course Objectives:

This
is chapter will discuss the political legacies of colonialism in India. After studying
this lesson the students will be able to:
 Know the meaning of legacy of Colonialism
 Understand the legacy of Colonialism.
 Assess the political legacy of Colonialism.
 Identify the important legacies in the form of political legacy of
British Colonialism in India.

Learning Outcome:
 Analyse the main theories and interpretations on Contemporary History of
1990s
India from1947-1990s
 Analyse the dynamics and dimensions in the Contemporary History of India
from1947-1990s

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 Unit Contents of Course- DSC 60
Hours
Indian Independence Early Challenges 15
Hours
Chapter-1: Partition and its effects.
Unit-I
Chapter-2: Integration of Indian States – Role of Sardar
Vallababhai patel. Hydrabad, Kashmir, Junagad.
Chapter-3: Framing of Indian Constitution- Dr. B.R. Ambedkar.

Chapter-4: Formulation of Linguistic States- S.R.C. 15

Unit-II Hours
Chapter-5: Nehruevan Era – Five Year plan- Mixed economy –
Green Revolution.
Chapter-6: Features of Indian foreign policy- Panchasheela, NAM-
Indo Pakistan and China.

Chapter -7: Indhira Gandhi Era -20 point programs, 15

Unit-III libaration Bangladesh, Emergency – rise of Sikh militancy
Hours
Chapter-8: J.P. Movement- Janatha Experiment .
Chapter-9: Rajiv Gandhi and his reforms.
Chapter-10: Regional politics- DMK Movement, TDP, Akali 15
Unit-IV dal
Hours
Chapter-11: Major issues and Challenges of contemporary
India- Mandal agitation, Kashmir militancy, militancy in North
East India.
Chapter-12: Map:
a) Integration of princely states.
B) Formation of Linguistic States.
c) Places of importance: Amrithsara, Travancur, Hydrabad, Srinagar,
Delhi, Mysore, Chandigarh, Bakhranangal, Shimla, Rai Barali,
Jamshedpur, sriperambadur.

Exercise:
 Examine the impact of colonial legacy on the post-independent Indian Political System
 Discuss the political legacy under colonialism in India.
 Highlight the different factors of political legacy of colonialism
 What is legacy? Write a note on political legacy of colonialism.
 Critically exam in the important legacies in the form of political legacy of British
Colonialism in India
 Discuss the economic legacy of British Colonialism
 High the different fields of economic legacy of colonialism in India.
 Make an analysis on the social legacy of British colonialism.

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Suggested Readings

References
1 Post Independence India (1947-2022) A perspective, R.S. Ahuja

2 Debating Modern Indian History, Saurav Kumar Rai

3 India After Gandhi, Ramachandra Guha

4 India since Independence, Bipin Chandra, Mridula Mukharji,Adithya

Mukharji.
5 History of Modern India the Origin of Asian Democracy, P S Choudary.

6 History of Post Independence India, Deepak Singh

7 Independent India Before and After, Various Authors, Published by

Penguin Books India.
8 A New History of India, Rudrangshu Mukherjee, Shobita Punja, Toby
Singlair
9 A new History of modern India, Ranjan Chakrabarti

10 India After 1947: Reflection and Recollections, Rajmohan Gandhi

Pedagogy
The courses hall be taught through the Lectures/tutorials/assignments/self-
study/seminars.

Formative Assessment
Assessment Occasion/type Weight age in
Marks
AssessmentTest-1 10

Seminar/Presentation/Group 10
Discussion
AssessmentTest-2 10

Assignment 10

Total 40

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 Course Title: HISTORY OF FREEDOM MOVEMENT AND
UNIFICATION OF KARNATAKA

Semester: VI Course Code: DSC

Total Contact Hours:60 Course Credits:4

No. of Teaching Hours/Week:4

/Week:4 Duration of ESA/Exam:2Hours

Formative Assessment Marks:40 Summative Assessment Marks:60+40=100

Course Objectives:

 Student will be able to understand the historical background of the freedom

struggle in Karnataka.
 The students shall be able to analyses the struggle of Rani of Kittur, Sangolli
Rayanna and Bedas of Halagali.
 Students will be able to analyse the Gandhian movements in Karnataka.

Learning Outcome

 To get familiarized with impact of the rebellion of 1857on Karnataka

 To get acquainted with National Movement in Karnataka
 To know about Belgaum Congress Session
 To underst and about Origin and development of unification movement
in Karnataka.
 To know about Contributions of Various Kannada Organizations

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 Unit Contents of Course- DSC 60
Hours

Chapter-1: Introduction: Historical background- Armed 15

Unit-I Resistance against the British rule in Karnataka. Hours
Chapter-2: Revolt of Vee
Veerappa
rappa Deshmukh of Koppala in
1819- Rani chennamma of Kittur 1824 - Sangoli Rayanna
(1829-30) -Nagar revolt of 1830- Coorg Revolt - Amara
Sulya.
Chapter-3: The impact of the rebellion of 1857 on Karnataka-
Karnataka
Beda’s of Halagali - Venkatappa Nayaka of Surapura -
Babasaheb of Naragunda - Bhima Rao of Mundargi.
Chapter-4: The Nationa
National Movement in Karnataka- 15
Unit-II Influence of Tilak on Karnataka nationalism- chatur Hours
suthras
thras of Tilak
Tilak.
Chapter-5: Influence of Gandhi oon Karnataka (1915-1936)- Non Co-
Co
operation Movement - Civil Dis-Obedience Movement.
Chapter-6: Belgaum Congress Session (1924)
(1924)-
Gandhian constructive programs.

Chapter-7: Emergence
mergence of Mysore Congress- Shivapura 15
Unit- III Dwaja Sathyagraha, Vid
Vidhurashwatha tragedy -Patel Hours
Mirza pact.
Chapter-8: Quite India Movement
Movement– Isoor Tragedy.
Chapter-9: Movement for Responsible Government - Palace
sathyagraha, (Mysore chalo
chalo) - K C R e d d y .

Chapter-10: U
Unification movement in Karnataka. 15
Unit- IV Chapter-11: Border Issues
Issues- Karnataka and Hours
Maharashtra, Karnataka and Kerala
Chapter-12: Map
Map: a) Places related to Freedom
dom Movement
Movement of Karnataka.

a) Places related to Unification movement in Karnataka

b) Places of importance
importance- Koppala, Kittur, Kodagu, Halagali,
Surpura, NAragunda, Belagam, Sanikatte, Dharwada,
Davanagere, Bangalore, , Ankola, Isoor, Shivapura,
Viduras
Vidurashwatha, Mysore.

Exercise:
 Students can be asked to make a report of the heroes who fought for freedom.
 Students can be asked to study and understand the British influence in
Karnataka and its impact.
 Students can be asked to understand and the struggles by surapura and
other areas struggles against British rule.

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Suggested Readings

References
1 S.Chandrashekahar- Karnataka Ekikaranada Charitre

2 R.R.Diwakar –Karnataka through the ages

3 P.B.Desai –History of Karnataka

4 G.S.Halappa-History of Freedom Movement in Karnataka

5 Basavaraja.K.R.-History of Karnataka

6 K.Veerathappa –Studies in Karnataka History and Culture.

7 James Manor -Political change in an Indian State Mysore1917-

8 M.Shamarao-1955 -Modern Mysore (2vols.)

9 H.S.Gopal Rao-Karnataka Ekikaranada Ithihasa

Pedagogy:

The course shall be taught through the lectures, assignments, group discussions and week-
end seminars.

Formative Assessment
Assessment Occasion/type Weight age in
Marks
AssessmentTest-1 10
Seminar/Presentation/Group Discussion 10
AssessmentTest-2 10
Assignment 10
Total 40

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 Course Title: History of India.(CE 1761-CE 1857)

Semester: VI Course Code: DSC

TotalContactHours:60 CourseCredits:4

No. of Teaching Hours/Week:4 Duration of ESA/Exam:2Hours

FormativeAssessmentMarks:40 SummativeAssessmentMarks:60+40=100

Course Objectives:

This course is designed to

 Student will be able to formulate basis of modern India through different concepts
like modernity, Rule of Law etc.
 Students will be able to analyze the process of rise modern India and its
foundation made by Social reformer and freedom fighters.
 Students will be able to analyze social background of Indian Nationalism
 Students will be able to categorize different school of thoughts about Modern India
history
 Students will be able to illustrate rise and growth of Economic Nationalism in
India.

Learning Out come

At the end of the course, the students shall–
 Be in opposition to underst
understand and the Dynamics of expansion, with
Bengal, Mysore, Awadh, and Punjab.
special reference to Bengal
 Be familiar with Land revenue systems-Permanent, Ryotwari and
Consequences.
Mahalwari systems, Commercialization of Agriculture-Consequences.
 BeinapositiontounderstandtheDrainofWealth
BeinapositiontounderstandtheDrainofWealth-
causesandconsequences,Growth of modern industry.
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 DSC 14:: Course Title: History of India. (CE1761-
CE 1857)
Semester: VI Course Code: DSC

Total Contact Hours: 60 Course Credits: 4

No. of Teaching Hours/Week:4 Duration of ESA/Exam: 2 Hours

Unit Content of Course- DSC-14 60 Hours

Chapter-1: Europe Settlements in India

India- Portuguese, 15 Hours
Unit-I Dutc
Dutc, English, French.

Chapter-2: Rise of Brit ish Po li tica l Power –

Battle of P lessey a nd B uxor- Carnatic

Chapter-3: Anglo -Mysore wars and Anglo-Maratha wars.

Colonial
olonial impact oon India. 15 Hours
Unit-II
Chapter-4: British Administrative reforms- Regulating
Act 1773, Charter Act of 1813
1813- Macaulay
minute - Charles woods ditch patch.
Chapter-5: land Revenue settlements- Permanent
settlement – Rythavary settlement and Mahalvary
settlement.
Chapter-6: British Policy towards Indian States – Subsidiary
Alliance- Doctrine of laps.

Chapter-7: Economic Impact of colonial rule. 15 Hours

Unit- III
Chapter-8: Deindustrialization – British Industrial Policy
Chapter-9: Commercialization of agricu
agriculture and its effects.

Chapter-10: Tribal and Peasant movements in colonial India 15 Hours

Unit- IV up to 1857.
Chapter-11: R
Revolt of 1857- nature- causes – effects.
Chapter-12: Map:
a)) Places connected with 1857 upraising.
b) Early European settle
settlements.
c) Places of Historical importance: Goa, Pondicherry, Calcutta, ,
Bombay, Plessey
Plessey, Madras, Boxer, Meerut, Jhansi, , Delhi.

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 Exercise:
 The students shall prepare a project on the process that led to the
colonization of India.
 The students should have a group discussion on the adverse impact of British
colonization.
 The students should write an article on the making of the constitution.
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Suggested Readings

References
1 Bandopadhyaya, Sekhara (2004), From Plassey to Partition: A History of Modern India, Orient
Blackswan.
2 Bayly, C.A. (1988), Indian Society and The Making of British Empire, Cambridge University Press

3 Bhatia, B. M. (1967), Famines in India, Asia Publishing House.

4 Brown, Judith M. (1972), Gandhi’s Rise to Power: Indian Politics, 1915-1922, Cambridge
University Press.
5 Chandra, Bipan, (2010), Rise and Growth of Economic Nationalism in India, Har Anand
6 Chaudhuri, B.B. (2008), Peasant History of Late Pre-Colonial and Colonial India, Pearson
Education.
7 Gadgil, D. R. (1939), Industrial Evolution of India
Marshal, P.J. (ed.) : Eighteenth Century in Indian History,Oxford University Press, Delhi, 2007

8 Hasan, Mushirul (1991), Nationalism and Communal Politics in India: 1885-1932, Manohar.

Pedagogy:
The course shall be taught through the lectures, interactive session, outdoor visits and week-end
seminars.

Formative Assessment
Assessment Occasion/ type Weight age in
Marks
Assessment Test-1 10
Seminar/Presentation/Group Discussion 10
Assessment Test-2 10
Assignment 10
Total 40

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 Course Title: Process of Urbanization in India

Semester: V CourseCode:DSC

TotalContactHours:60 CourseCredits:4

No. of Teaching Hours/Week:4 Duration of ESA/Exam:2Hours

Formative Assessment Marks:40 Summative Assessment Marks:60+40=100

Course Objectives:

 They should understand that the urban centres due to their production
and mercantile activities.
 They should be able to understand the historical process of urbanization.

Learning Outcome:

 Enable students to critically engage with the concept to furbanization

through both texts and audio visual media.
 Help to connect with the earliest planned urban settlements.
 Enable students to understand that they are the engines of economic
growth.
 They should understand that they are centers of innovation, knowledge
and political power.

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 Unit Contents of Course- DSC 60Hours

Unit-I Introduction
15Hours
Chapter-1: Urbanization – Definition - Meaning.
Chapter-2: Classification of urban centers- Religious Centers-trading
Centers- Capital cities.
Chapter-3: Features of Urbanization in Ancient India.
First urbanization
15Hours
Unit-II Chapter-4:First Urbanization - Indus Valley civilization- Features
Chapter-5: Crafts - Trade contacts.
Chapter-6: Important cities–Harappa–Mohanjadaro -Lothal

Unit-III Second Urbanization

15Hours
Chapter-7: Factors for the rise of second Urbanization.
Chapter-8: Mahajanapadas- Buddhist and Jaina centers.
Chapter-9: Sangam age in Southern India–Amaravathipaithan -
Nagarjunakonda–Kaveripattanam–Madurai.

Unit-IV Urban centers in India 15Hours

Chapter-10: Rise of Magadha- Pataliputra as Imperial Capital.
Chapter-11: Important Urban centers of Ancient India-
Hasthinapura-Mathura–Varanasi–Kanchi- Madurai.
Chapter-12: Map Work: a) Urban centers of Indus valley civilization.
b) Important urban centers of Ancient India. c) Places of Historical
Importance. Harappa, Mohenjadaro, Lothal, Kaveri Pattanam,
Poompuhar, Pataliputhra, Sanchi, Varanasi, Kanchi.

Exercise:
 Ask students to visit some town or city near their place and make a survey of
its markets.
 Ask students to prepare a timeline of the development of the town or city
where they reside.
 Ask students to visit and survey some important historical places in their
city.

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Suggested Readings

References
1 Urbanization in India: Challenges, Opportunities and the WayForward-by
Isher Judge Ahluwalia (Author, Editor), Ravi Kanbur (Editor), P. K.
Mohanty (Editor)
2 Urbanization and Urban Systems in India-by R. Ramachandran(Author)
3 Cities Urbanization and Urban Systems-by K.Siddhartha (Author)
4 Hand book of Urbanization in India- (Editors) Kallidaikurichi Chidambara
krishnan Sivaramakrishnan, Amitabh Kundu, B. N. Singh
5 Urbanization in Ancient India- by Vijay Kumar Thakur.
6 Urban Development in Ancient India- Adhir Chakravarthi
7 Urbanization in Ancient India- U .N .Roy
8 Urbanization in early Historic India – George Erdosy.
9 Urbanization in Ancient Tamilnadu- Durai Ilamurugu( E-book)
10 Urban Centers and Urbanization - K.T.S Sarao.

Pedagogy
The courses shall be taught through the Lectures/tutorials/assignments/self-
study/seminars.

Formative Assessment
Assessment Occasion/type Weight age in
Marks
AssessmentTest-1 10

Seminar/Presentation/Group 10
Discussion
AssessmentTest-2 10

Assignment 10

Total 40

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 Pattern of History Question Paper

I. Term End Examination for Discipline Specific Core (DSC) Papers

Each paper will be for maximum of 60 mark. The minimum mark to pass the examination is
40% (24 mark) in each theory paper.
Note: Duration of Examination for Discipline Specific Core (DSC)Papers is 3 hours.
Question paper pattern for Discipline Specific Core (DSC) Papers–

Section A: Map Questions

Section B: Short Answer Questions
Section C: Answer Questions
Section D: Answer Questions

Section A: Map Questions

Answer any one of the following questions (10x1=10)
1. On the outline map provided, Mark the extension & write a short note.
2. On the outline map provided , Mark the following places and write their historical importance.

Section B: Short Answer Questions (2x10=20)

Answer any Two questions. Answer the following questions in not more than 500 words
3.
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5.
Section C: Answer Questions (4x5=20)
Answer any Four questions. Answer the following questions in not more than 800 words
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10.
11.

Section D: Answer Questions (5x2=10)

Answer all the following questions.
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