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Restructuring of Syllabus according to

Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) &
Scheme of Instruction and Examination

for
B.A. HISTORY (Regular)
w.e.f. 2016-2017

DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY
MAHATMA GANDHI UNIVERSITY
NALGONDA, TELANGANA.

MAHATMA GANDHI UNIVERSITY, NALGONDA

Model
Scheme of Instruction and Examination
B.A. History (Regular)
Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) Syllabus - w.e.f. 2016-2017
Year

Semester DSC/GE/
Paper
DSE/SEC
I
DSC*
Paper - I

I
II
III
II
IV

III

VI

DSC*
SEC*
DSC*
SEC*
DSC*
SEC*
GE**

Paper - II
Paper - I
Paper - III
Paper - II
Paper - IV
Paper - III
Paper - I

DSC*
DSE*

Paper - V
Paper - I A

DSE*

Paper - I B

DSE*
SEC*
GE**

Paper - I C
Paper - IV
Paper - II

DSC*
DSE*

Paper - VI
Paper - II
A
Paper - II
B
Paper - II
C

DSE*
DSE*

Title

Credits

Hours

History of India (From Earliest Times to

c.700 CE)
History of India (c.700 -1526 CE)
Historical and Cultural Tourism in India
History of India (1526-1857 CE)
Archives and Museums
History of India (1858-1964 CE)
Understanding Heritage
Indian National Movement (1857-1947
CE)
World History (1453-1815 CE)
History of Telangana (From Earliest
Times to 1724 CE)
Islamic History and Culture (From
Earliest Times to the Fall of Ummayads)
History of USA (1776-1991 CE)
Introduction to Archaeology
History of Telangana Movement and
State Formation (1948-2014 CE)
World History (1815-1950 CE)
History of Telangana (1724-2014 CE)

5
2
5
2
5
2
5+1

5
2
5
2
5
2
6

2
5+1

2
6

Islamic History and Culture (Rise of

Abbasids to Crusades)
Introduction to Indian Art and
Architecture

*
DSC (Discipline Specific Course), SEC (Skill Enhancement Course) & DSE (Discipline
Specific Elective) for Students of History.
** GE (Generic Elective) or Inter-Disciplinary Course for Students of Social Sciences other
than History (5 Credits + 1 Tutorial).

B.A. (HISTORY) SYLLABUS

Semester - I
History of India (From Earliest Times to c.700 CE)
Discipline Specific Course - Paper - I
Module-I:

Definitions - Nature and Scope of History - History and Its Relationship with other
Social Sciences - Geographical Features of India Sources of Indian History: PreHistory Paleolithic, Mesolithic, Neolithic, Chalcolithic and Megalithic Cultures.

Module-II: Indus Valley Civilization - Its Features & Decline; Early Vedic and Later Vedic
Civilizations Vedic Literature Society Economy - Polity Religion.
Module-III: Rise of New Religious Movements Charvakas, Lokayathas, Jainism and
Buddhism; Mahajanapadas - Rise of Magadha; Alexanders Invasion and Its
Impact.
Module-IV: Foundation of the Mauryan Dynasty; Ashoka and His Dharma Polity
Administration - Society Economy Religion Literature - Art and Architecture;
Disintegration of the Mauryan Empire; Post-Mauryan Kingdoms - Indo-Greeks Kushanas and Kanishka - Society Economy Literature Art and Architecture;
The Satavahanas; Sangam Age Literary Development.
Module-V: Gupta Empire: A Brief Political Survey - Polity and Administration, Social and
Economic Conditions, Agriculture and Land Grants - Feudalism, Caste System,
Position of Women, Education, Literature, Science and Technology, Art and
Architecture - Harshavardana and His Achievements.

Recommended Books:
A.L. Basham, The Wonder that was India, Rupa & Co., New Delhi, 2001.
Allchin, Bridget & Raymond, The Rise of Civilization in India and Pakistan, CUP, New Delhi,
1996.
E.H. Carr, What is History? Penguin Books, England, 1990.
Majumdar, R.C., History and Culture of the Indian People, Vols. I, II & & III.
Romila Thapar, Asoka and the Decline of the Mauryas, OUP, New Delhi, 1995.
Romila Thapar, Early India (From the earliest to AD 1300).
Romila Thapar, A History of India, Vol. I, Penguin Books, New Delhi, 1990.
Upinder Singh, A History of Ancient and Medieval India.

B.A. (HISTORY) SYLLABUS

Semester - II
History of India (c.700-1526 CE)
Discipline Specific Course - Paper - II
Module-I:

Rise of Regional States: Pallavas, Chalukyas of Badami, Rashtrakutas, Cholas;

Local Self Government under Cholas; Society, Economy, Literature, Art and
Architecture; Bhakti Movement in South India: Shaiva Nayanars and Vaishnava
Alwars.

Module-II: Arab Conquest of Sind, Ghaznavids and Ghoris; Foundation of Delhi Sultanate:
Slave, Khaljis, Tughlaqs, Sayyids and Lodis Polity, Administration, Society and
Economy - Art and Architecture - Growth of Education and Literature - Religious
Conditions.
Module-III: Bhakti and Sufi Movements and their Impact on Society and Culture - Emergence
of Composite Culture.
Module-IV: Kakatiyas Polity Administration - Society and Economy - Literature and
Religion Art and Architecture Yadavas Hoysalas and Pandyas Brief History.
Module-V: Vijayanagara Polity Administration - Society and Economy Religion Art
and Architecture Language and Literature Bahamanis and their Contribution to
the Deccan Culture.

Recommended Books:
A.L. Basham, The Wonder that was India, Rupa & Co., New Delhi, 2001.
Irfan Habib, Medieval India-I, OUP, Delhi, 1999.
K.A. Nilakanta Sastri, A History of South India.
Majumdar, R.C., History and Culture of the Indian People, Vols. I, II & & III.
Romila Thapar, Early India (From the earliest to AD 1300).
Satish Chandra, Medieval India (From Sultanate to the Mughals), Part-I, Har-Anand
Publications, New Delhi, 1997.
Upinder Singh, A History of Ancient and Medieval India.
Vipul Singh, Interpreting Early and Medieval India.
Telugu:
A. Bobbili and others, Bharatha Desha Charitra upto A.D. 1526, Telugu Academy, Hyderabad,
2003.
D.D. Kosambi, Bharatha Desha Charitra Parichaya Vyasalu, Hyderabad Book Trust,
Hyderabad, 1996.

B.A. (HISTORY) SYLLABUS

Semester - III
Historical and Cultural Tourism in India
Skill Enhancement Course - Paper - I

The main objective of this course is to make student understand the relevance of Tourism as
history and its relationship with culture. This course not only deals with the various aspects of
tourism industry but also deals with the impact of tourism. This course also brings out the
growing trends in tourism and the demand it is generating in the present times.
Module-I:

Tourism Concept and Meaning Nature Scope - Tourism as an Industry Socio-Economic Impact of Tourism - History of Tourism Development in India Promotional Strategies of Tourism - Tools of Publicity, Role of Films, Television,
Press, Poster-display, Brochures, Role of Guides - Historical Tourism Monuments, Religious and Secular - Historical Sites - Historical Events - Impact of
Tourism Development on Protection and Conservation of Historical Monuments
and Sites and Vice-Versa - Socio-Cultural Tourism: Fairs and Festivals of India Performing Arts (Dance, Drama and Music) - Museums, Art - Galleries, Yoga and
Health Centers - Indian Cuisine.

Module-II: Eco-Tourism - Beaches, Hill-Resorts, Surf-Riding, Ballooning, Rafting, Gliding Wild-life Sanctuaries - National Parks, Safaris, Mountaineering Trekking Skiing
- Sports Tourism - Tourism in Telangana Tourist Places - Tourism Handicrafts:
Textiles Metal Work, Stone and Wood Carvings, Furniture, Jewellery, Toys,
Musical Instruments Terracotta - Display and Sale of Handicrafts - Shops at
Heritage Centers Organizing Exhibitions Duty Free Shops.
Recommended Books:
Dallen, J. Timothy, Cultural Heritage and Tourism: An Introduction (Aspects of Tourism Texts),
Channel View Publications, 2011.
INTACH, Heritage and Development: Recent Perspectives, Aryan Books International, 2012.
K.R. Gupta, Concise Encyclopedia of India: (Places of Historical and Tourist Interest), 2010.
Melanie, K. Smith, Issues in Cultural Tourism Studies, Psychology Press, 2003.
P.N. Girija Prasad, Eco-Tourism and Its Development, Adhyayan Publishers, 2012.
S.P. Gupta & Lal Krishna (eds.), Cultural Tourism in India: Museums, Monuments and Arts,
2003.
V.K. Singh, Historical and Cultural Tourism in India, Aadi Publications, 2008.
Vaibhav Chauhan, Heritage Tourism: Territory Unexplored.
Vanaja Uday, Cultural Tourism and Performing Arts of Andhra Pradesh: Prospects and
Perspectives, Research India Press, 2012.
A.K. Bhatia, Tourism Development Principles & Practices, Sterling Publishers, 2016.
Sampad Kumar, Swain & Jitendra Mohan Mishra, Principles and Practices in Tourism, OUP,
2011.
Indira, Tourism in Andhra Pradesh: Growth and Developments, 1956-2007, Research India
Press, New Delhi, 2014.
D. Satyanarayana, Kotha Paryataka Sthalalu (Telugu).

B.A. (HISTORY) SYLLABUS

Semester - III
History of India (1526-1857 CE)
Discipline Specific Course - Paper - III
Module-I:

Establishment of Mughal Dynasty - Sources Shershah Sur and His Reforms Brief Survey of Political History of Mughals Akbar, Shah Jahan and Aurangzeb Polity - Administration Society Economy Technological Developments Religion Hindu-Muslim Relations Emergence of Composite Culture
Education Language and Literature Art and Architecture - Disintegration of
Mughal Empire.

Module-II: Rise of Regional Powers - Marathas Shivaji and His Administration Peshwas Sikhs.
Module-III: Advent of European Powers - Portuguese, Dutch, English and French, AngloFrench Rivalry - Expansion and Consolidation of British Power Wellesleys
Subsidiary Alliance Dalhousies Doctrine of Lapse.
Module-IV: Three Stages of Colonialism Mercantilism - Free Trade Policies Finance Capital
- Land Revenue Settlements Cornwallis and Permanent Revenue Settlement;
Thomas Munroe and Ryotwari; Mahalwari System Changes in the Agrarian
Economy and Condition of Peasantry Famines.
Module-V: Decline of Rural Cottage Industries and Urban Handicrafts - Growth of Railways,
Roads, Communication Modern Industries Coal Mines, Textiles, Iron and Steel,
etc. - Anti-Colonial Upsurge - 1857 Revolt Nature, Causes and Results.
Recommended Books:
A.L. Srivastava, History of India from A.D. 1000 to 1707.
A.R. Desai, Social Background of Indian Nationalism.
Bipan Chandra, A History of Modern India.
Harbans Mukhia, The Mughals.
John F. Richards, The Mughal Empire, CUP, New Delhi, 1995.
R.C. Majumdar (ed.), A History and Culture of India People, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Series
(Relevant Vols.).
R.C. Majumdar, H.C. Raychaudhuri & K. Datta, An Advanced History of India, Macmillan,
Madras, 1995.
Satish Chandra, Medieval India, Vol. II.
Sumit Sarkar, Modern India (1885-1947), Macmillan India Ltd., Madras, 1995.
Tarachand, A History of the Freedom Movement in India, Four Volumes.
V.D. Mahajan, History of Medieval India (Sultanate Period and Mughal Period).
V.D. Mahajan, Modern Indian History.
Telugu:
B. Laxminarayana Rao, Bharatadesa Swathantra Charitra (Part-3), (Trans.), Telugu Academy,
2005.
Bipan Chandra, Adhunika Bharatadesa Charitra (Translation Sahavasi), Hyderabad Book Trust.
J. Durga Prasad and Others, Bharatadesa Charitra (1526-1964 A.D.), Telugu Academy, 2006.
V. Rama Krishna Reddy, Bharatadesa Charitralo Mukhya Ghattalu, Telugu Academy, 2005.

B.A. (HISTORY) SYLLABUS

Semester - IV
Archives and Museums
Skill Enhancement Course - Paper - II
This course introduces students to the institutions that house and maintain documentary, visual
and material remains of the past. Students will be encouraged to undertake collection,
documentation and exhibition of such materials in their localities and colleges. Visit to National
Archives and National Museum are an integral part of the course.

Module-I:

Definition of Archives Scope Types of Archives Development of Archives

National and State Archives in India - Archives Understanding the Traditions of
Preservation Collection - Purchase Documentation: Accessioning Indexing
Cataloguing Digital Documentation and De-accessioning - Chemical Preservation
and Restoration.

Module-II: Definition of Museum - Introduction Scope - Types of Museums - Significance of

Museums - Museums in India - Museums Collection Field Exploration
Excavation Purchase Gift and Exchanges Treasure Trove Documentation Indexing Museum Presentation and Exhibition Outreach Activities of Museums
and Archives.
Recommended Books:
Saloni Mathur, India by Design: Colonial History and Cultural Display, University of
California, 2007.
Sengupta, S., Experiencing History through Archives, Munshiram Manoharlal, Delhi, 2004.
Guha Thakurta, Tapati, Monuments, Objects, Histories: Institution of Art in Colonial and PostColonial India, New York, 2004.
Kathpalia, Y.P., Conservation and Restoration of Archive Materials, UNESCO, 1973.
Choudhary, R.D., Museums of India and Their Maladies, Agam Kala, Calcutta, 1988.
Nair, S.M., Bio-Deterioration of Museum Materials, Agam Kala Prakashan, 2011.
Agrawal, O.P., Essentials of Conservation and Museology, Sundeep Prakashan, New Delhi,
2007.

B.A. (HISTORY) SYLLABUS

Semester - IV
History of India (1858-1964 CE)
Discipline Specific Course - Paper - IV
Module-I:

Queens Proclamation Beginning of Colonial Rule Introduction of Western

Education Role of Christian Missionaries Press, Communication and
Emergence of Middle Classes - Lytton and Rippon: Impact of their Policies.

Module-II: Socio-Religions Reform Movements Brahma Samaj - Arya Samaj - Theosophical

Society - Ramakrishna Mission - Aligarh Movement; Anti-Caste Movements Jyotibha Phule - Narayana Guru - Periyar Ramaswamy Naicker and Dr. B.R.
Ambedkar.
Module-III: Factors for the Rise of Nationalism Formation of Indian National Congress
Three Phases of Freedom Struggle: Moderate Phase, Extremist Phase and Gandhian
Era - Non-Cooperation, Civil Disobedience and Quit Indian Movement; Indian
National Army and Subhash Chandra Bose.
Module-IV: Revolutionary Movement: Gadhar Party Bhagath Singh Chandra Sekhar Azad
and Others; Left-Wing Movement Rise of Socialist and Communist Parties Peasant and Workers Movements.
Module-V: Emergence of Communal Politics and Mohd. Ali Jinnah Prelude to Partition of
India - Sardar Vallabhai Patel and Integration of Princely States into Indian Union
Republic of India Jawaharlal Nehru and His Policies.
Recommended Books:
A.R. Desai, Social Background of Indian Nationalism, Popular Prakashan Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai,
2002.
Bipan Chandra (et.al.), Indias Struggle for Independence, Penguin Books, Kolkata, 2001.
Bipan Chandra, A History of Modern India.
Kenneth Jones, Social and Religious Reform Movements in India.
R.C. Majumdar (ed.), A History and Culture of India People, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Series
(Relevant Vols.).
R.C. Majumdar, H.C. Raychaudhuri & K. Datta, An Advanced History of India, Macmillan,
Madras, 1995.
S. Gopal, Jawaharlal Nehru A Biography.
Sumit Sarkar, Modern India (1885-1947), Macmillan India Ltd., Madras, 1995.
Tarachand, A History of the Freedom Movement in India, Four Volumes.
V.D. Mahajan, Modern Indian History.
Telugu:
B. Vijaya Bharati, Mahatma Jyothirao Phule (Translation), Hyderabad Book Trust, 2004.
Bhoopati Laxminarayana Rao, Bharatadesa Swathantra Charitra (Part 3), (Translation),
Telugu Academy, 2005.
Bipan Chandra, Adhunika Bharatadesa Charitra (Translation Sahavasi), Hyderabad Book Trust.
J. Durga Prasad and Others, Bharatadesa Charitra (upto 1526-1964 A.D.), Telugu Academy,
2006.
V. Rama Krishna Reddy, Bharatadesa Charitralo Mukhya Ghattalu, Telugu Academy, 2005.

B.A. (HISTORY) SYLLABUS

Semester - V
Understanding Heritage
Skill Enhancement Course - Paper - III
This course will enable students to understand the different facets of heritage and their
significance. It highlights the legal and institutional frameworks for heritage protection in India
and also the challenges facing it. The course will be strongly project-based and will require
visits to sites and monuments.
Module-I:

Defining Heritage: Meaning of Antiquity Archaeological Site Tangible Heritage

Intangible Heritage Art-Treasure - Evolution of Heritage Legislation and
Institutional Framework: National and International Conventions and Acts
Heritage related Government Departments Museums Regulatory Bodies
Conservation Initiatives.

Module-II: Challenges facing Tangible and Intangible Heritage: Development Antiquity

Smuggling Conflict (To be examined through Specific Case Studies) - Heritage
and Travel: Viewing Heritage Sites Relationship between Cultural Heritage
Landscape Travel Recent Trends.

Recommended Books:
Agrawal, O.P., Essentials of Conservation and Museology, Sundeep Prakashan, New Delhi,
2007.
Chainani, S., Heritage and Environment, Urban Design Research Institute, Mumbai, 2007.
David Lowenthal, Possessed by the Past: The Heritage Crusade and The Spoils of History,
Cambridge, 2010.
Layton, R.P. Stone J. Thomas, Destruction and Conservation of Cultural Property, London:
Routledge, 2001.
S.S. Biswas, Protecting the Cultural Heritage (National Legislations and International
Convention). New Delhi: INTACH, 1999.

B.A. (HISTORY) SYLLABUS

Semester - V
Indian National Movement (1857-1947 CE)

Generic Elective - Paper - I

Module-I:

1857 Revolt Causes Consequences - Factors for the Rise of Nationalism English
Education Communications, News Papers Economic Exploitation SocioReligious Reform Movements Political and Administrative Unity - Emergence of
Educated Intelligentsia.

Module-II:

Formation of Indian National Congress Its Aims & Objectives - Three Phases of
Indias Freedom Struggle Moderates and Extremists Their Ideology: Constitutional
Type of Agitation Vandemataram and Home Rule Agitations.

Module-III: Emergence of Gandhi His Ideology, Non-Cooperation and Civil Disobedience

Movements Role played by Women - The Militant Nationalists Their Ideology
Bhagath Singh Rise of Left Ideology.
Module-IV: Origin of Peasant and Tribal Movements Growth of Working Class Movement Azad Hind Fauz Subash Chandra Bose - Origins of Communalism Factors for the
Rise of Communalism All India Muslim League and Hindu Mahasabha Their
Activities.
Module-V:

Second World War Quit India Movement - Cripps Proposals; Cabinet Mission;
Partition and Indian Independence.

Recommended Books:
A.R. Desai, Social Background of Indian Nationalism, Popular Prakashan Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai, 2002.
Bipan Chandra, Nationalism and Colonialism in Modern India, Orient Longman, New Delhi, 1979.
Bipan Chandra, Indias Struggle for Independence, Penguin Books, Kolkata, 2001
Sumit Sarkar, Modern India (1885-1947), Macmillan India Ltd., Madras, 1995.
Sekhar Bandyopadhyay, National Movement in India, Oxford University Press, New York, 2009.
Sekhar Bandyopadhyay, From Plassey to Partition, Orient Longman Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, 2004.
Amles Tripathi, Barun De and Bipin Chandra, Freedom Struggle, National Book Trust, 2007.
D. Rothermund, The Phases of Indian Nationalism and Other Essays, Nachiketa Publications,
Bombay, 1970.
R. Suntherlingam, Indian Nationalism An Historical Analysis, Vikas Publishing House, New Delhi,
1983.
D.N. Dhanagare, Peasant Movements in India, 1920-1950, Oxford University Press, New Delhi,
1991.
Ahmed, Jinnah, Pakistan and Islamic Identity The Search for Saladin, Routledge, London, New
York, 1997.
Mushirul Hasan (Ed.)., Indias Partition - Process, Strategy and Mobilization, Oxford University
Press, Delhi, 1993.
Kapil Kumar (Ed.)., Congress and Classes: Nationalism Workers and Peasants, Manohar Publishers,
New Delhi, 1988.
D. Argov, Moderates and Extremists in Indian Nationalist Movement, 1883-1920, Asia Publishing
House, London, 1967.

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B.A. (HISTORY) SYLLABUS

Semester - V
World History (1453-1815 CE)
Discipline Specific Course Paper - V

Module-I:

Fall of Constantinople (1453 C.E.) Beginning of Modern Age in Europe

Geographical Discoveries and Scientific Inventions and their impact on Society
Rise of New Ideas Spirit of Humanism Renaissance Meaning-Causes and
Results Impact of Renaissance on Europe.

Module-II: Reformation Movement Causes Martin Luther, John Calvin and Zwingli;
Counter Reformation Movement and Ignatius Loyola Results of Reformation and
Counter Reformation.
Module-III: Emergence of Nation States Causes Spain Charles V; England Henry VIII Glorious Revolution (1688); France under Bourbons Louis XIV; Era of
Enlightened Despotism Peter the Great and his Policies Frederick the Great and
his Achievements.
Module-IV: End of Feudalism Industrial Revolution Causes for Industrialization in England
and Europe Textile Industry Working Class Movement American War of
Independence (1776) French Revolution (1789) Causes, Course, Results and its
Impact. Factors for the Rise of Napoleon Domestic and Foreign Policies Fall of
Napoleon.
Recommended Books:
V.H.H. Green., Renaissance and Reformation.
C.J.H. Hayes., Modern Europe to 1870.
H.A.L. Fisher., A History of Europe, Vol. I, II and III.
B.V. Rao., World History.
K.L Khurana., Modern Europe.
L. Mukherjee., A Study of Europe History 1453-1815.
Arjun Dev, History of the World: From the Late Nineteenth to the Early Twenty-First Century.
Timothy, C.W. Blanning, The Pursuit of Glory: Europe 1648-1815.
Eric Hobsbawm, The Age of Revolutions: 1789-1848.
Telugu:
Adhunika Prapancha Charitra, Telugu Academy.
Adhunika Eiropa Charitra, Telugu Academy.
History of Modern World, Telugu Academy.
Adhunika Yugaarambham, Telugu Academy.

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B.A. (HISTORY) SYLLABUS
Semester - V
History of Telangana (From Earliest Times to 1724 CE)

Discipline Specific Elective - Paper - I (A)

Module-I:

Sources Archaeological and Literary Sources - Geographical Features of

Telangana - Pre History The Age of Satavahanas Origin Administration Society and Economy Religion - Language & Literature - Art & Architecture

Module-II: Post-Satavahana Period - Ikshvakus Vishnukundins A Brief Political History

Society Economy Religion - Language & Literature - Art & Architecture
Origin and Early History of Chalukyas of Badami and their Contribution to Culture
- Chalukyas of Vemulavada & Mudigonda - Political History Society
Economy Religion - Language & Literature - Art & Architecture.
Module-III: Kakatiyas Origin and Early History Ganapatideva, Rudramadevi and
Prataparudra - Administration - Society Economy Language & Literature - Art
& Architecture Sammakka-Sarakka Revolt - Post-Kakatiya Political
Developments Musunuri Nayakas, Recherla Rulers Their Contribution to
Culture.
Module-IV: Qutb Shahis of Golconda Origin and Political History Society Economy Agriculture Irrigation Trade & Commerce Religion Language & Literature
Art & Architecture Political Conditions in Telangana from 1687 to 1724 Life
and Times of Sarvai Papanna.
.
Recommended Books:
G. Yazdani, Early History of Deccan, 2 Vols.
D. Raja Reddy, The Study of Satavahana History: The Source Material.
K. Satyanarayana, A Study of History and Culture of Andhras, Vol. I & II.
---------------, History of Minor Chalukyan Families in Andhra Desa.
Balendru Sekharam, Andhras through the Ages.
M. Rama Rao, Andhra through the Ages.
K. Gopalachary, Early History of Andhra Country.
Parabrahma Sastry, The Kakatiyas.
H.K. Sherwani, History of Qutb Shahis.
Comprehensive History of Andhra Pradesh, Vol. I to V.
Richard, M. Eaton, Social History of Deccan.
Telugu:
Suravaram Pratapa Reddy, Andhrula Sanghika Charitra.
P. Sree Rama Sarma, Andhrula Charitra upto 1330 A.D.
B.S.L. Hanumantha Rao, Andhrula Charitra.
B.N. Sastry, Recharla Padmanayukulu.
Comprehensive History of Andhra Pradesh, Vol. I to V.

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B.A. (HISTORY) SYLLABUS

Semester - V
Islamic History and Culture (From Earliest Times to the Fall of Ummayads)
Discipline Specific Elective - Paper - I (B)
Module-I:

The Scope of Islamic History Geographical Conditions of Arabic Pagan

Civilization and Islam Political and Social Conditions before the Prophet.

Module-II: Early Life of Prophet Muhammad Mecca period Migration to Madina the
Holy Quran the Battle of Badr-Conquest of Mecca Conditions of Arabic at the
death of Prophet-Prophet Muhammad as Politician, Social Reformer and Leader.
Module-III: The Era of Pious Khalifas Abu-Bakr, Umar Further expansion Osman Ali
their achievements The Struggle for power between Syria and Al-Iraq and Hijaz
Administrative System under Khalifas.
Module-IV: The Ummayad Khalifas Mua Wiyah-Yazid-I-Battle of Karbala-Marwan-I, Abdul
Malik and his achievements Causes for the fall of Khalifas - Al-Walid-I
Suleman-Ibn-ul-Azi-Hisham and his relations with Byzantine-Conquests in East
and West-Development of Society and growth of Fine Arts Marwan-II and the
fall of Ummayads Administrative System under Ummayads Society under
Ummayads.
Recommended Books:
Amir Ali., History of Islamic People.
P. Hitti., History of Arabs.
K. Ali., A Study of Islamic History.
H.G. Wells., The Outlines of History.
Carom Aamstrong., History of Prophet Mohammad.
Huart, C.J., History of Arabic Literature.
Lane Poole (ed.)., Speeches and Table Talk of Prophet Mohammad.
Lamb, H., The Crusades, Iron Men and Saints.
Stevenson, W.B., The crusades in the East.
Barness., The History of Western Civilization, Vol. I & II.

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B.A. (HISTORY) SYLLABUS

Semester - V
History of USA (1776-1991 CE)
Discipline Specific Elective - Paper - I (C)
Module-I:

American Revolution Causes Consequences Formation of U.S.A.

Confederation of States George Washington, Alexander Hamilton Thomas
Jefferson - Administration War of 1812 and Its Revolts.

Module-II: Nation Building Process 1815-1865 - The Monroe Doctrine Jacksonian

Democracy - West Ward Movement South and North Divergence The Missouri
Compromise Civil War 1861-65; President Abraham Lincoln - Reconstruction of
the South America The Economic Revolution Industrialization - American
Labour Movement - Agrarian Revolution.
Module-III: Emergence of Modern America 1890-1919 - The Populist Party and Its
Programmes Progressive Movement Imperialism in Cuba Panama Canal Issue
Woodrow Wilson USA in World War-I - USA and League of Nations.
Module-IV: Inter War Period 1919-1939 Washington Disarmament Conference Kellogg
Briand Pact The Great Depression Franklin Roosevelt and the New Deal U.S.A. in the World War-II Emergence of USA as World Power Cold War
Collapse of USSR, 1991 Emergence of Uni-Polar World.

Recommended Books:
Charles, A. Beard & Mary R. Beard, The Rise of American Civilization.
Merle Curti, The History of the United States of America, (Two volumes).
---------------, The Growth of American Thought.
Henry William Elson, History of the United States of America.
Richard Hofstadter, The Age of Reform.
K.V. Feulkne, American Economic Theory.
Sanford, History of the United States of America.
Samuel Eliot Morison & Henry Steele Commager, Growth of the American Republic.
F.J. Turner, The Frontier in American History.
Henry Steele Commager, Documents of American History.
Dexter Parkins, A History of Munroe Doctrine.
Glintron Ressitar, Conservatism.
Howall, History of the U.S.A. (From Wilderness to World Power).
Bombord Parks, History of America.
B.P. Dalal, Glimpses of American History, Vol. I & II.
Arjun Dev, History of the World: From the Late Nineteenth to the Early Twenty-First Century.

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Semester - VI
Introduction to Archaeology
Skill Enhancement Course - Paper - IV

This course examines the significance of archaeology in retrieving the human part and its
development as an important discipline in India. This course equips the students with techniques
of identifying an archaeological site, its excavation, documentation and conservation methods.

Module-I:

Introduction to Archaeology Definition Scope Relevance - Relation with

History and Science - Terms in Archaeology Culture - Assemblage - Uses of
Archaeology - Growth of Archaeology as Scientific Discipline - History of
Archaeology in Colonial India from 18th CE to 1947 - Archaeology in Independent
India - Contribution of Institutions and Individuals.

Module-II: Techniques of Archaeological Survey and Excavation - Basics of Site Recording Stratigraphy and Excavation - Dating Methods and Uses Documentation
Analysis - Photography - Tools for Conservation.

Recommended Books:
John, A. Bintliff, A Companion to Archaeology, Blackwell Publishers, 2004.
D.R. Chakrabarti, A History of Indian Archaeology: From the Beginning to 1947, Manohar, New
Delhi, 1988.
M. Hall & WS. W. Silliman, Historical Archaeology, Blackwell, USA, 2006.
Mathew Johnson, Archaeological Theory: An Introduction, Blackwell Publishing, 2010.
Deetz, James, In Small Thing Forgotten: An Archaeology of Early American Life, Revised
Edition, Anchor Books, New York, 1996.
Renfrew, Colin, and Paul Bahn, Archaeology Essentials: Theory, Methods, Practice, Thames
and Hudson, London, 2010.
Roskams, Steve, Excavation. Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, 2001.
H, C. Kushwaha, History of Indian Archaeology, Kunal Books.
D.K. Ganguly, Ancient India: History and Archaeology, Abhinav Publications, 2003.
Amalananda Ghosh, An Encyclopedia of Indian Archaeology, BRILL, 1990.

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B.A. (HISTORY) SYLLABUS
Semester - VI
History of Telangana Movement and State Formation (1948-2014 CE)

Generic Elective - Paper - II

Module-I:

Historical Background: Telangana its Geographical features, Social, Political, Economical

and Cultural Conditions Origin of Mulki-Non-Mulki issue - Farman of 1919 Merger of
Hyderabad State into Indian Union in 1948; Employment Policies under Military Rule and
Vellodi, 1948-52; Violation of Mulki-Rules and Its Implications.

Module-II:

Hyderabad State Formation of Popular Ministry under Burgula Ramakrishna Rao and
1952 Mulki-Agitation; City College Incident Its importance, Jagan Mohan Reddy
Committee Report, 1953 Demand for Telangana State States Reorganization
Commission (SRC) and its Recommendations Dr. Ambedkars views on smaller states
Formation of Andhra Pradesh, 1956; Gentlemens Agreement and its Provisions Telangana
Regional Committee, Composition, Functions and Performance Violation of Safeguards
Post 1970 Socio-Economic Scenario in Telangana Origins of Telangana Agitation
1969 Agitation for Separate Telangana, Role of Intellectuals, Students and Employees.

Module-III:

Formation of Telangana Praja Samithi and Spread of Telangana Movement All Party
Accord GO 36 Suppression of 1969 Telangana Movement and its Consequences The
Eight Point and Five-Point Formulas Implications Six Point Formula 1973, and its
Provisions; Article 371-D, Presidential Order, 1975 Officers Committee Report GO-610
(1985), its Provisions and Violations Anti-Landlord Struggles in North Telangana
Alienation of Tribal Lands and Adivasi Resistance Komaram Bheem.

Module-IV:

Rise of Regional Parties in 1980s and Changes in the Political, Socio-Economic and
Cultural fabric of Telangana, Liberalization and Privatization Policies and their
consequences Regional disparities and imbalances Public awakening and Intellectual
reaction against discrimination formation of Civil Society Organizations Articulation of
separate Telangana Identity; Telangana Information Trust Telangana Aikya Vedika,
Telangana Maha Sabha Warangal Declaration Role of Osmania and Kakatiya
University Students and Others.

Module-V:

Formation of Telangana Rashtra Samithi in 2001 TRS in UPA Girglani Committee

Telangana Employees Joint Action Committee Telangana in Election Manifestos
Political Parties - Dalit-Bahujan Sanghams and Grass root organizations for the cause of
Telangana Role of Telangana Political Joint Action Committee Cultural expressions in
Telangana Movement Role of various social groups in the transformation of the agitation
into a mass movement Forms of Protest Sakala Janula Samme, Non-Cooperation
Movement; Million March, etc. All Party Meeting Sri Krishna Committee and its
Recommendations, Parliamentary proceedings, Declaration of Telangana State, Andhra
Pradesh State Reorganization Act, 2014 Formation of Telangana State.
Recommended Books:
Karen Leonard, Hyderabad and Hyderabadis.
V.K. Bawa, The Last Nizam.
Lucien Benichow, From Autocracy to Integration: Hyderabad, 1038-48.
K.V. Narayan Rao, Emergence of Andhra Pradesh.
A.V. Ramana Rao, Economic Development of Andhra Pradesh, 2 Volumes.
Ananda Rao, Thota, Proceedings of the Telangana University Colleges Teachers Convention.
Ch. Hanumantha Rao, Regional Imbalances Telangana.
Gautham Pingle, Fall and Rise of Telangana.
K. Jayashankar, Telangana Rashtram Oka Demand (Telugu).
V. Prakash, Telangana: Udyamalacharitra Rashtra Avirbhavam, (Telugu).

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Semester - VI
World History (1815-1950 CE)
Discipline Specific Course - Paper - VI
Module-I:

Congress of Vienna (1815) Principles and Impact; Metternich and his System
1830 and 1848 French Revolutions: Unification of Italy Role of Joseph Mazzini,
Count Cavour and Garibaldi; Unification of Germany Role of Bismarck;
Significance of the Unification Movements.

Module-II: Factors responsible for the outbreak of First World War (1914-18) Results
Treaty of Versailles Its Provisions and Consequences; Russian Revolution (1917)
Causes The role of Lenin Results; League of Nations (1920) Its
Achievements and Failures.
Module-III: Europe between World Wars: Turkey under Mustafa Kamal Pasha - The Great
Economic Depression and its Impact - Mussolini and the Rise of Fascism in Italy Hitler and Nazism in Germany - Militarism in Japan.
Module-IV: Second World War Causes and Results; Establishment of United Nations
Organization (1945) Its Aims and Achievements; Cold War and Its Impact;
Colonization of Asia - India and China under Colonial Rule, Role of Gandhi in
Indian National Movement (1920-1947); Sun-Yat-Sen and His Ideas; Role of MaoTse-Tung in Chinese Revolution 1949.
Recommended Books:
David Thompson., Europe since Napoleon.
C.D.M. Kettleby., History of Modern Times.
H.A.L. Fisher., A History of Europe, Vol. I, II, and III.
C.J.H. Hayes., Contemporary Europe since 1870.
L. Mukherjee., A Study of Europe History 1453-1815.
B.V. Rao., World History.
K.L Khurana., Modern Europe.
Tony Judt, Postwar: A History of Europe since 1945.
Eric Hobsbawm, The Age of Revolutions: 1789-1848.
Arjun Dev, History of the World: From the Late Nineteenth to the Early Twenty-First Century.
Telugu:
Adhunika Prapancha Charitra, Telugu Academy.
Adhunika Eiropa Charitra, Telugu Academy.

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Semester - VI
History of Telangana (1724-2014 CE)

Discipline Specific Elective - Paper - II (A)

Module-I:

Foundation of Asaf Jahi Dynasty Nizam-ul-Mulk to Mir Mahaboob Ali Khan NizamBritish Relations Salarjung Reforms - Modernization of Hyderabad 1857 Revolt and
Adivasi Rebellion Ramji Gond Rekapalli Revolt - The Rule of Mir Osman Ali Khan
Agriculture, Irrigation, Modern Industries and Economic Development Coal Mines,
Railways, Roads, Posts and Telegraph Educational Reforms Osmania University
Public Health.

Module-II:

Social, Cultural and Political Awakening in Telangana Press, Journalism and Library
Movements Arya Samaj and Its Activities Ittehad-ul-Muslimeen Bhagya Reddy
Verma and Dalit Movements - The Role of Andhra Maha Sabha Hyderabad State
Congress Political Developments in Hyderabad State Administrative and Constitutional
Reforms Mulki-Non-Mulki Issue 1930 Vandemataram Movement Communist Party
and Its Activities Andhra Mahila Sabha and Womens Movement.

Module-III:

Anti-Nizam and Anti-Feudal Struggles Telangana Peasants Armed Struggle 1946-51

Revolt by Kumaram Bheem Razakars and Their Activities Police Action, 1948
Formation of Popular Ministry in 1952 Assertion of Mulki Identity and the City College
Incident 1952 Merger of Telangana and the Formation of Andhra Pradesh 1956.

Module-IV:

Discrimination, Dissent and Protest Violation of Gentlemens Agreement Agitation for

Separate Telangana State: Formation of Telangana Praja Samithi Role of Intellectuals,
Students and Employees in 1969 Movement - Second Phase Movement for Separate
Telangana Formation of Various Associations Telangana Aikhya Vedika Telangana
Jana Sabha - Telangana Rashtra Samithi 2001 - Role of Osmania and Kakatiya University
Students and Others - Formation of Telangana Political Joint Action Committee and Its
Role in the Movement - Mass Mobilization Sakala Janula Samme Million March
Sagara Haram, Chalo Assembly Sri Krishna Committee and Its Recommendations
December 2009 Declaration and Later Developments - The Formation of Telangana State,
June 2014.
Suggested Readings:
V.K. Bawa, The Last Nizam.
Sarojini Regani, Nizam British Relations.
-----------------, Highlights of the Freedom Movement in Andhra Pradesh.
Bharati Ray, Hyderabad and British Paramountacy.
N. Ramesan, Hyderabad Freedom Struggle, Vol. I to IV.
Barry Pavier, The Telangana Movement 1944-51.
B.S. Venkat Rao, Our Struggle for Emancipation, Vol. I & II.
I. Tirumali, Against Lord and Dora.
C.V. Subba Rao, The Social Context of Industrialization, Hyderabad, 1875-1948.
Gautam Pingle, The Fall and Rise of Telangana.
Comprehensive History of Andhra Pradesh, Vol. VI & VII.
Telugu:
Telangana Charitra Sanskruti, Telugu Academy.
B.N. Sastry, Bharatadesa Charitra Sanskruthi Sansthanamulu.
Veldurthi Manikya Rao, Hyderabad Swathantrodyama Charitra.
Karra Ella Reddy, Telangana Sarvaswam.
Raavi Narayana Reddy, Veera Telangana Anubhavalu - Gnapakalu.
Madapati Hanumanth Rao, Telangana Andhrodyama Charitra, Vol. I & II.
M. Narsing Rao, 50 Sanwathsarala Hyderabad.
Comprehensive History of Andhra Pradesh, Vol. VI & VII.

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Semester - VI
Islamic History and Culture (Rise of Abbasids to Crusades)
Discipline Specific Elective - Paper - II (B)
Module-I:

The Advent of Abbasids Al-Saffah and Al-Mansur Al-Mahdi-Revolt-in Khurasan

Byzantine Raid-Al-Hasi his Achievements Haroon-Al-Rasheed-His Political
and Neo-Political Achievements Rise and fall of Baramkids Estimate of Haroon
Al-Rasheeds Character.

Module-II: Al-Amin Civil War between Al-Amin and Al-Mamun-Achievements of AlMamun-later Khalifa of Abbasid Dynasty-Al-Mustas War with the Byzantine
Empire-Revolt of Tabaristan the Buwaids Azad-ud-Daula the Seljuqs
Malekshah.
Module-III: The Crusades Causes Course of Crusades Imaduddin Zengi-Nuruddin
Mahmud The Results of Crusades Fall of Abbasid Dynasty - The Abbasid State
Political and Military system Judicial Reforms Education Socio-Economic
Conditions Growth of Arts and Architecture under Abbasids Significance of
Scientific Spirit.
Module-IV: The Ummayads in Spain Abdur Rahman Hisham I-War with the franks
Cultural progress in Muslim Spain Fatimids of Egypt-Al-Mahsi-Al-Qaim-Al-Fal
of Fatimids (1171 C.E.) Administration and Society under Fatimids.
Recommended Books:
Amir Ali., History of Islamic People.
P. Hitti., History of Arabs.
K. Ali., A Study of Islamic History.
H.G. Wells., The Outlines of History.
Carom Aamstrong., History of Prophet Mohammad.
Huart, C.J., History of Arabic Literature.
Lane Poole (ed.)., Speeches and Table Talk of Prophet Mohammad.
Lamb, H., The Crusades, Iron Men and Saints.
Stevenson, W.B., The Crusades in the East.
Barness., The History of Western Civilization, Vol. I & II.

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B.A. (HISTORY) SYLLABUS

Semester - VI
Introduction to Indian Art and Architecture
Discipline Specific Elective - Paper - II (C)
Module-I:

Introduction to Art and Architecture - Pre-Historic and Proto-Historic Art

Harappan Arts and Crafts - Indian Art and Architecture (c.600 BCE-1200 CE)
Major Developments in Stupa and Cave architecture - Temple Art & Architecture
Early Indian Sculpture Style and Iconography Early Illustrated Manuscripts and
Mural Painting Traditions - Numismatic Art.

Module-II: Indian Art & Architecture (c.1200 CE-1800 CE) - Sultanate and Mughal
Architecture Miniature Painting Traditions Mughal Rajasthani Pahari Introduction to Fort Palace - Haveli Architecture.
Module-III: South Indian Art & Architecture Unique Features Satavahana, Pallava,
Chalukyan, Hoyasala, Kakatiya, Vijayanagara, Bahmani and Qutb Shahis
Amaravathi, Mahabalipuram, Badami, Warangal, Hampi, Gulbarga and Hyderabad
Influence of Islam on Indian Art & Architecture.
Module-IV: Modern and Contemporary Indian Art & Architecture - Colonial Period Art
Movements Bengal School of Art Progressive Artists Group, etc. Major
Artists and Their Art Works Popular Art Forms (Folk Art Traditions) - IndoEuropean architecture.

Recommended Books:
Mitter, Partha, Indian Art, Oxford History of Art Series, OUP, 2001.
Dhar, Parul Pandya (ed.), Indian Art History: Changing Perspectives, D.K. Printworld, New
Delhi, 2011.
Beach, M.C., The New Cambridge History of India: Mughal and Rajput Painting, Vol. I, Part-3,
CUP, 1992.
Ray, Niharranjan, An Approach to Indian Art, Calcutta, 1970.
A.K. Coomaraswamy, Introduction to India Art, Kessinger Publishing, 2007.
-----------, Early India Architecture: Cities and City Gates, South Asian Books, 2002
Bindia Thapar, An Introduction to Indian Architecture, Periplus Asian Architecture Series, 2005.
Devangana Desai, The Religious Imagery of Khajuraho, Munshiram Manoharlal Publishers Pvt.
Ltd., 2006.

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MAHATMA GANDHI UNIVERSITY, NALGONDA

MODEL QUESTION PAPER FOR
B.A. HISTORY (CBCS) EXAMINATION w.e.f. 2016-2017
(For All Semesters)
Time: 2 Hours

Max. Marks : 40
Section A
(Short Answer Type)

I.

(5 x 2 = 10 Marks)

Answer any five of the following Questions:

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Section B
(Essay Answer Type)
II.

(5 x 6 = 30 Marks)

Answer all the Questions:

8 (a)
or
(b)
9 (a)
or
(b)
10 (a)
or
(b)
11 (a)
or
(b)
12 (a)
or
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MODEL QUESTION PAPER FOR

B.A. HISTORY (CBCS) w.e.f. 2016-2017
Internal Assessment Test
(For All Semesters)
Time: 30 Minutes

I.

II.

Max. Marks : 10

Map-Pointing and Assignment.

(5 Marks)

(a)

Assignment Topic should be from the Syllabus.

(b)

One aspect from each Module (Total 5).

Reporting on Local History.

(5 Marks)

Visit, prepare a brief report on any aspect of local history.

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