M.

A History : Syllabus (CBSC)

THIRUVALLUVAR UNIVERSITY
Master of Arts
Degree Course
M.A History
CBCS PATTERN
(With effect from 2017-2018)
The Course of Study and the Scheme of Examinations

S.NO STUDY COMPONENTS INS.HRS/WE Credit CREDIT TITLE OF THE MAXIMUM MARKS
COURSE TITLE EK PAPER

SEMESTER I CIA Uni. Exam Total

1 MAIN Paper-1 6 5 Social And Cultural History Of 25 75 100

India Upto A.D 1526

2 MAIN Paper-2 6 5 Social And Cultural History Of 25 75 100

Tamil Nadu From
Sangam Age To A.D 1565

3 MAIN Paper-3 6 4 India's Foreign Policy – Since A.D 25 75 100

1947

4 MAIN Paper-4 6 4 General Studies For Competitive 25 75 100

Examinations

5 ELECTIVE Paper-1 6 3 (To Choose Any 1 Out Of The 25 75 100

Given 3)
A. Intellectual History Of India
B. Economic History Of India 1526
-1947 Ad
C Archives Keeping

30 21 125 375 500

SEMESTER II CIA Uni. Exam Total

6 MAIN Paper-5 6 5 Social and Cultural History Of 25 75 100

India From A.D 1526 TO A.D
1773

7 MAIN Paper-6 6 5 Social and Cultural History Of 25 75 100

India From A.D 1773 TO A.D
2000
8 MAIN Paper-7 5 4 Social and Cultural History of 25 75 100
Tamil Nadu from AD 1565 to
AD 2000

9 MAIN Paper-8 5 4 Administrative History Of 25 75 100

India

10 Compulsory Paper 2 2 Human Rights 25 75 100

11 Elective Paper-2 6 3 ( To Choose 1 Out Of 3) 25 75 100

A. India Geography
B. History Of The Subaltern
People
C. Economic History Of
Modern India
30 23 150 450 600

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S.NO STUDY COMPONENTS INS.HRS/WE Credit CREDIT TITLE OF THE MAXIMUM MARKS
COURSE TITLE EK PAPER
SEMESTER III CIA Uni. Exam Total

12 MAIN Paper-9 6 5 History of World Civilizations 25 75 100

(excluding India)- Ancient
Period
13 MAIN Paper-10 6 5 Colonialism and Nationalism in 25 75 100
Modern India

14 MAIN Paper-11 6 5 Historiography 25 75 100

15 MAIN Paper-12 6 5 History of the USA From 25 75 100
A.D.1990 to A.D.2000
16 ELECTIVE Paper-3 6 3 (To Choose 1 Out Of 3) 25 75 100
A. History Of Europe From
A.D.1789 To A.D.1919
B. A History of Science and
Technology in India A.D. 1858 TO
A.D1947
C. Islamic History and Culture from
A.D 500 To A.D 750

30 23 125 375 500

SEMESTER IV CIA Uni. Exam Total

17 MAIN Paper-13 6 5 History of World Civilizations 25 75 100
(excluding India) Medieval and
Modern Period
18 MAIN Paper-14 6 5 International Relations Since 25 75 100
AD 1919
19 MAIN Paper-15 6 5 Research Methodology in 25 75 100
History
20 MAIN Paper-16 6 5 Contemporary History of India 25 75 100
from A.D 1947 to A.D 2002
(or) Project / Dissertation
21 Elective Paper-4 6 3 (To choose 1 out of 3) 25 75 100
A. History of science and
technology from ad 1947 to ad
2000.
B. Islamic history and culture
from a.d.750 to a.d.1258
C. Fundamentals of national
Security
30 23 125 375 500

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Subject Papers Credit Total Credits Marks Total Marks

MAIN 16 4-5 76 100 1600

ELECTIVE 4 3 12 100 400

COMPULSORY 1 2 2 100 100

PAPER

Total 21 - 90 - 2100

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THIRUVALLUVAR UNIVERSITY

M.A. HISTORY SYLLABUS UNDER CBCS

(With effect from 2017-2018 onwards)

I SEMESTER

PAPER – 1

SOCIAL AND CULTURAL HISTORY OF INDIA UP TO A.D 1526

OBJECTIVES

This paper aims at understanding various cultural heritages of our ancient India and to
preserve our entity in the present trend of changing cultural phenominan

UNIT-I

Sources of Ancient Indian History – Indus Valley Civilization – Vedic Culture –Position
of Women – Jainism and Buddhism.

UNIT-II

Age of Mauryas – Art and Architecture and Society – Ashoka’s Dharma- India between 2
nd century BC to 3rd century A.D. – Brahminical Cultural Revival – Ganthara and
Madura School of Art.

UNIT-III

Guptas – Art and Architecture – Religion and Society – Paintings –Sculpture – Education
– Literature Advent of the Arabs – Social Change and life.

UNIT-IV

Delhi Sulthane – Social Condition – Slave System - Litrature Art and Architecture -
Moghul Architecture and Society.

UNIT-V

Bhakti Movement – Alwars and Nayanmars – Gurunanak – Kabir – Sufi Movement –

Social and Culture life Under Vijayanagar rule-Art and Architecture.

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Books for Reference.

1. Chandra, Satish, Essays on Medieval Indian History, Oxford University press, New
Delhi 2004

2. Chandra, Satish, Medieval India from Sultanate to Moghal Part1 1206 to 1526,
Murnad publications New Delhi 1975.

3. Majumdar R.C. An Advanced History of India Macmeillan India.

4. Rizvi S.A. The Wonder that was India Vol.II Penguin Books New Delhi 2000.

5. Sathyanathaiyer.R. A Political and Cultural History of India Vol.1, S.Viswanathan

Printers and Publishers Chennai.

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PAPER - 2

SOCIAL AND CULTURAL HISTORY OF TAMILNADU FROM

SANGAM AGE TO A.D 1565

OBJECTIVES

Recent researchers in the ancient history of Tamil Nadu has brought to light the glory of
the cultural past of the Tamils. The students will acquire knowledge about the Social and
cultural aspects of the Tamil Society from the Sangam Age to A.D 1565 in this paper.

UNIT-I

Physical features of Tamilaham – Sources – Sangam Age – Sangam Literature – Socio,

Economic and Religious life.

UNIT-II

Kalabhras – Pallavas of Kanchi – Society, Economy, Art and Architecture –Education –

Bhakthi Movement.

UNIT-III

First Pandiyan Empire – Society, Economy, Culture, Art and Architecture – Rise of
Imperial Cholas – Society – Economy and Culture – Art and Architecture.

UNIT-IV

Second Pandiyan Empire – Society, Economy and Culture – Art and Architecture.

UNIT-V

Muslim Invasion – Society, Economy and Culture Vijayanagar rule – Society – Economy
– Culture, Art and Architecture. M.A.

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Books for Reference.

1. Balasubramanian. C - The Status of Women in Tamil Nadu during the Sangam

Age, 1976.

2. Devanesan. A - History of Tamil Nadu, 1977.

3. Mahalingam .T.V - Administration and Social life under Vijayanagar, 1940.

4. Dr.Minakshi. C - Administration and Social life under the Pallavas,1977

5. Nagaswamy. R - Studies in South Indian History and Culture.

6. Pillay. K.K -A Social History of the Tamils.

7. Srinivasa Aiyengar - History of the Tamils, 1929.

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PAPER – 3

INDIA'S FOREIGN POLICY – SINCE A.D 1947

OBJECTIVES

After India became independent, it made constant endeavors for regional

cooperation. Even at international level the regional associations have fostered faster
economic growth, peace and co-operation. This paper offers insight into India’s effort to
cultivate good neighborly relations and confidence building in the improvement of
relations with the neighbors. The formation of SAARC is a typical example of regional
co-operation which the students of modern history are expected to be familiar. This paper
fulfills the need.

UNIT-I

India and Pakistan – Areas of Conflict – Kashmir and Border issues – Afghan Crisis – Its
Impact on Indo- Pak Relations.

UNIT-II

India and China – Strains and the process of Normalization – Tibetan Issues – India and
Nepal – Economic Cooperation.

UNIT-III

India and Bangladesh – Areas of Cooperation and Crisis – India and Bhutan Insurgency
in the North Eastern states – India and Burma – Historical Ties.

UNIT-IV

Indo-SriLanka Relations – Ethnic problem in Sri lanka – Peace Process – Indian and
Maldives – Political and Cultural ties. UNIT-V Regional Organizations – India’s role in
the NAM – SAARC and its Activities – Its Future – SAPTA – Nuclearization of South
Asia – Its impact.

Books for Reference.

1. Bipan Chandra: India After Independence, 1947-2000. Penguin Books, New

Delhi, 2000

2. Chaitanya, Mishra: “Indo-Nepal Relations: A View from Kathmandu”, Sage

Publications, New Delhi, 1993. M.A. History: Syllabus (CBCS) 22

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3. Dixit,J.N.: Assignment Colombo, Konark Publishers, New Delhi, 1998.

4. Dixit.J.N.: Indian Foreign Policy and Its Neighbours, Gyan Publishing House,
New Delhi, 2001.

5. Deb Arinda : Bhutan and India: A Study in Frontier Political Relations.

6. Dutt, V.P.: India’s Foreign Policy in Changing World, Vikas Publishing House,
New Delhi, 1993.

7. Muhammed Shamsul Haq: Bangladesh in International Politics, Sterling

Publishers, 1993.

8. Nanda, B.R. (ed): Indian Foreign Policy: The Nehru Years.

9. Palanithurai, G. & Mohanasundaram,K: Dynamics of Tamil Nadu Politics in Sri

Lankan Ethnicity, Northern Book Centre, New Delhi, 1993.

10. Phadis Urmila: Maldives: Winds of Change in the toll state.

11. Ramesh Thakur: The Politics and Economics of India’s Foreign Policy.

12. Sathis Kumar (ed): Documents of India’s Foreign Policy (1974) The Macmillan
co., Delhi, 1977.

13. Shelton U.Kodikara (ed): Dilemmas of Indo-Sri Lanka Relations.

14. Sisir Gupta, K: Kashmir: A Study in India – Pakistan Relations.

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PAPER - 4

GENERAL STUDIES FOR COMPETITIVE EXAMINATIONS

UNIT: I

Geography The Earth-Atmosphere-Soils-Minerals, Crops, Forests, Monsoons-Mountain

ranges, Rivers, National highways, Airports-National Wild-Life Sanctuaries - Tribes in
India.

UNIT: II

Indian Economy- Planning Commission, NDC - New Economic Policy, LPG

Liberalization, Privatization, Globalization – Taxes - Currency System.

UNIT: III

Indian Polity - President, Parliament – Judiciary – Centre – state relation – state

Government – Panchayat raj - Recent amendments.

UNIT : IV

Bio-technology – Nano Technology – Space research – Oceanography – plate tectonic –

Natural Disaster Management.

UNIT : V

Present Day India and World; Indian States-Census, Flag, Emblem, River Valley Projects
- Art & Music, Railways-Awards in India and World – Sports - Major Events in India
and World - Who is Who - UNO.

REFERENCE BOOKS

1. General studies UPSC and State Civil Services Preliminary Examinations, Unique
Publishers.
2. General knowledge Manual, Pearson Publication.
3. India 2012, Publication Division, Government of India.
4. Geography of India, ‘M’ n ‘M’ series
5. Dutt and Sundaram – Indian Economy 6. Science and Technology-Spectrum
Publications
7. ‘The Hindu’ National Newspaper
8. Civil Services Chronicle, Competitive Examination Monthly Magazine.

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ELECTIVE I

(TO CHOOSE ANY 1 OUT OF THE GIVEN 3)

Paper - 1

A. Intellectual History of India

Objectives

The aim of the paper is to make the students familiar with the life, career, ideals and
principal life of the intellectuals of the 20th Century India. The intellectuals of 20th
Century india played a crucial role in shaping the course of events which culminated in
the attainment of India’s independence. The younger generation is expected to take them
as role models in developing their own personality.

Unit – I

Political Thinkers :- Surendranath Banerjee – Gopalakrishna Gokhale - Thailak-

Mahathma Gandhi - B.R.Ambedkar- Jawarhalal Nehru – Indira Gandhi.

Unit – II

Social Thinkers:- Rajaram Mohanray Veerasailingam Panthalu- Jothiba Phule-

Muthulakshmi Reddi –E.V.Ramasamy- Mother Theresa.

Unit –III

Religious Thinkers:- Dayanath Saraswathi –Ramakrishna Paramahamsa-Swami

Vivekananda –Sri Saiyed Ahmed Khan.

Unit –IV:

Socialist and communists Thinkers M.N.Ray – S.A Dange – E.M.S Namboodripad

Singaravelar –Jeeva

Unit –V:

Literary Thinkers :- Rabindranath Tagore - Mohmed Iqbal –Subramanya Bharathi

Thiru-Vi-Ka- Sarojini Naidu –bharathidasan.

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Books for Reference.

1. Ahluwalia, B.K &: Sardar Patel – reble and ruler, Akbe Group, New Delhi 1981,
Shashi Ahluwalia

2. Bharathi : Mahatma Gandhi, Man of the Millennium, S.Chand & Co, New Delhi, 2000

3. D.K. Publications : On Periyar, Chennai. M.A. History: Syllabus (CBCS) 20

4. Gopalakrishnan, M.D.: Periyar, Father of Tamil Race, Emerald Publishers, Chennai.

5. Grover, B.L.& Grovers, S.: A New Look at Modern Indian History, ( From 1707 to the
Modern Times), S.Chand & Co, New Delhi, 2006.

6. Nanda, B.R.: Jawaharalai Nehru Rebel and Statesman, Oxford University Press, Delhi,
1995.

7. Naravane, V.S.: Modern Indian Thought, Orient Longman, New Delhi, 1978.

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PAPER – 1
B. ECONOMIC HISTORY OF INDIA 1526 -1947 AD
UNIT – I
Indian Economy on the advent of the Mughals – Trade under the Mughals – Land
Tenure and Revenue settlement under the Mughals – Jagirdhari, Zamindari, Land
revenue system under sher shah.

UNIT – II

Agriculture – Policy and development under the Mughals and British rule – Agricultural
stagnation – commercial revolution – Peasant Movement.

UNIT – III

Industries – Policy and development, Village industries – small scale and large scale
industries under Mughals and British rule – Modern Industries - Labour Movement .

UNIT – IV

Trade and Commerce under the Mughals, Vijayanagar – Marathas – Impact of British
rule on Indian Economy – Economic drain.

UNIT – V

Transport and Communication Development – Roadways – waterways and Railways

Banking and finance – Genesis of modern Banking Institution.

REFERENCE BOOKS
1. B.L. Grover and : A new look of modern Indian History S. Grover
2. Rothermund : Economic History of India
3. R.C. Dutt : Economic History of India
4. S.P. Nanda : Economic and Social History of Modern India
5. A.L. Srinivatsava : The Mughal Empire
6. S.C. Roychowdry : Social, Culture and Economic History of India
7. L.P. Sharma : History of Medieval India
8. Desai : Economic History of India
9. G. Kaushal : Economic History of India
10. Irfan Habib : The Agrarian System of Mughal India
11. S.S.Kulashetra : The Development of Trade and Industry under the Mughals
12. M.N.Dhar : Studies in the economic and social development of modern

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PAPER 1

C ARCHIVES KEEPING

Objectives

1. To define the birth of records and practice of archives keeping

2. To examine different types of preservation techniques

3. To understand explicate the rules to access the records in archives

4. To elucidate the different types of documentation procedures

5. To realise the importance of national and state archives

Learning activities

1. Preparing assignment by using government records

2. Field trip to Tiruchirappalli Archives

3. Field Work in Madras State Archives

4. Experts opinion on Documentation procedure

5. Practical knowledge on records management

Unit – 1

Definition of Archives – Creation of Archives –Uses of Archives – Archives and Library

- Various types of Archives – Materials used for creation – Birth of a document

Unit – 2

History of Archives in Europe and India - Preservation techniques – Enemies of Records

– Rehabilitation of Records – Functions of Archivist

Unit – 3

Functions and Administration: Role of IT in the development of Archives – Rules

relating to accession of records in Archives – Appraisal of Records- Retention Schedule –
Compilation and Publication

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Unit – 4

Various aspec ts of records management such as Documentation practices and filing

system, life cycle of a file and nature of modern records – Classification of records and
methods of control on mass production

Unit – 5

National Archives of India and Tamil Nadu State Archives – Requirement of Record
Room – Administration of Tamil Nadu Archives – Saraswathi Padasala of Tanjore –
Jesuits Archives in Shenbaganur – Field Work

Books for Study:

1. D. Thiyagarajan, Archives Keeping, Madurai. (Unit - 1 to 5)

Reference Books

1. Cook, Michael, Archives Administration, Dawson UKI Ltd.

2. Hodson, John, VK, An Introduction to use of Public Records, Oxford Clarendon Press,
1934.

3. Jenkinson Hilary, An Introduction to use of Public records, Oxford Clarendon Press,

1934.

4. Kahn, Gilbert, Filing System and Record Management, New York, 1971.

5. Mac Millan, David (ed), Archives, Techniques and Functions in a Modern Society,
Sydney, 1957.

6. Muller, Samuel, Feith, JA, Frunin, R, Manual for the arrangement and description of
Archives, Train from the Dutch, New York.

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II SEMESTER

PAPER – 5

SOCIAL AND CULTURAL HISTORY OF INDIA FROM A.D. 1526 TO A.D.1773

OBJECTIVES

To help the PG Students to acquire the Knowledge of various dimensions of the life style
of the people of India from 1526 to 1773.

UNIT-I

Sources – India Under Mughals – Social and Cultural Conditions – The Ruling
ClassMazabdars, Jagirdars, Zaminadars – Peasants – Status of Women – Religion.

UNIT-II

Cultural condition under the Mughals – Literature – Education – Painting – Music –Arts
and Architecture.

UNIT-III

Social and cultural History of Marathas.

UNIT-IV

Age of Religious Reformers – Impact of Religious reforms on Sikhs – Hindus –

Muslims.

UNIT-V

European Penetration – growth of Indology – Social and Cultural Policy of the East India
Company – Activities of Christian Missionaries – Growth of Humanitarianism.

Books for Reference.

1. Chandra, Satish : Essays on Medieval Indian History, Oxford University Press, New
Delhi, 2004.

2. Chandra, Satish : Medieval India from Sultanate to Mughal - Part - I, 1206-1526,

Haranand Publications, New Delhi, 1975.

3. Habib and Nizami : Delhi Sultanate, Indian History Congress Publications, New Delhi,
1970.

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4. Luniya, B.N : Indian History and Culture, New Delhi, 1980.

5. Mahajan, V.D : History of Delhi Sultanate, Sultan Chand, New Delhi, 2000.

6. Majumdarm R.C, : An Advanced History of India, Macmillan India, Ray Choudari,

H.C & Datta, K.K. New Delhi, 1970.

7. Qureshi Ishtiaque Hussain : Administration under the Delhi Sultanate, Kitab Bhavan,
New Delhi, 1980. M.A. History: Syllabus (CBCS) 7

8. Rizvi, S.A.A : The Wonder that was India, Vol-II, Penguin Books, New Delhi, 2000.

9. Sharma, L.P : History of Medieval India 1000-1740, Konark Publishers Pvt Ltd, New
Delhi, 1994.

10. Sherwani, H.K : The Bahmanis , New Delhi, 1972.

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PAPER – 6

SOCIAL AND CULTURAL HISTORY OF INDIA FROM A.D.1773 TO A.D.2000.

OBJECTIVES

Eighteenth, Nineteenth and Twentieth Century Indian History is replete with alien
domination and repression and Indian resistance and development. The introduction of
western concepts in agriculture, industry and education changed the course of Indian
History. The study of this paper will lead to a clear understanding of the various facets of
development that took place in the last two and a quarter century of Indian History.

UNIT-I

Education in British and Independent India: Traditional Hindu and Muslim Educational
Systems – Patshalas and Madrasas – Introduction of Western Education – Wood’s
Despatch – Universities of 1857 – Hunter Commission – Radha Krishna Commission –
University Grants Commission: Its Contribution to Higher Education – Kothari
Commission – New Education Policy of 1986 – Centres of Higher Education : Indian
Institue of Technology, Indian Institute of Managements, National Institutes of
Technology and other institutions – Engineering and Information Technology Education :
Overview.

UNIT-II

Religious and Social Reform Movements in British India: Brahmo Samaj, Prathana
Samaj, Satya Shodhak Samaj, Arya Samaj, Ramakrishnan Mission. Theosophical Society
– Swami Narayana (Gujarat), Satnamis and Narayans Guru (Kerala) – Muslim Reform
Movements: Deoband, Aligarh, Ahmadiyya, Barelwi and Ahl-i-Hadith Moverments –
Sikh Reform Movements: Nirankari and Namdhari Movements – Parsi Reform
Movement: Rehnuma-i-Mazdayaznan – Neo Buddhism “Navayana” of Ambedkar.

UNIT-III

Peasant Movements: European Planters and Indian Peasants – Agrarian Crisis during the
British period – Kisan Sabha and Ekta Movements in U.P. –Mapilla Rebellion in Malabar
– Bardoli Satyagraha in Gujarat – Great Depression and Agricultural Crisis In India – All
India Kisan Congress – N.G.Ranga and Swami Shajanand – Karshaka Sangams of
Malabar – Kisan Sabhas of Punjab and Bengal – Peasant Movement in Post Independent
Tamil Nadu: Peasant and Cauvery, Krishna Water issue.

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UNIT-IV

Trade Union Movements: Growth of Trade Union Movements from 1920 to 1947 –
Trade Union Movements in Post Independence India (1947-2001): Major Trade Unions
M.A. History: Syllabus (CBCS) 18 – AITUC – BMS – INTUC – CITU – HMS – Trade
Unions of Tamil Nadu: Progressive Labour front and Anna Thozhilalar Sangam.

UNIT-V

Art and Architecture: Colonial Art and Architecture – Post Independent India: Cultural
Development – Sahitya Academy, Sangeet Natak Academy and Sangeet Kala Academy –
Accomplished Classical Musicians and Classic Dancers – Painters and Sculptors of
Modern India.

Books for Reference

1.Chandra, Bipin: India’s Struggle for Independence, Penguin Books, New Delhi, 2000.

2.Chandra, Bipin: India Since Independence, New Delhi, 2002.

3.Chandra, Bipin: Nationalism and Colonialism in Modern India, Orient Longman, New
Delhi, 1999.

4.Majumdar, R.C. Ray Chaudhari, H.C. and Kalikinkar Datta: An advanced History of
India, Macmillan Press, Madras, 1998.

5.Jones, Kenetah, W : Socio – Religious Reform Movements in British India, The New
Cambridge History of India Series, Foundation Books, Cambridge University Press, New
Delhi, 1994.

6.Sarkar, Sumit,: Modern India 1885-1947, Macmillan Press, New Delhi, 2002.

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PAPER – 7

Social and Cultural History of Tamil Nadu from AD 1565 to AD 2000

Objectives
To understand the developments of Tamil Society, Development of Tamil
language, Culture and the advertisement in various titles Since the Nayak rule, that
encompasses the service of Christian Missionaries for the Tamil Language and the
Gradual advancement of Society through Social returns this work and maratha rule:
UNIT-I

Nayak Society – economy – culture – Paintings and architecture.

UNIT-II

The European Missionaries – Service to Tamil Literature – Cold Well – G.U. Pope-
impact on Education.

UNIT-III

Tamil N adu in the 19th and early 20th centuries Maraimalai Adigal – Thanithamizh
Iyakkam – Kalyana Sundaram – Trade Union Movement.

UNIT-IV

Justice party – Theayagaraya Chetti –Introducing Reservation –Emergence of Self –

Respect Movement – EVR periyar – Dravidan Movement and Revival of the glory of the
tamils.

UNIT-V

Development of Industries and Economic Progress – Social Welfare Schemes – Role of

Press and Media – Empowerment of women – Achievements in the field of Education.

Books for Reference.

1. Chellam , V.T. : Thamizhaga varalarum panpadum , Manivasagar pathippagam,
Chennai, 2005.
2. Pillay k.k. : A Social History of the Tamils University of Madras, Madras, 1969. M.A.
History: Syllabus (CBCS) 16
3. Tamil Nadu History, Its people and culture for International Institute of Tamil Nadu
Studies , Chennai, 2004.
4. Rajaraman, P: The Justice party, 1916-1937, Poompozhil Publishers, Madras, 1988.
5. Subramanian,P: Social history of the Tamils (1707-1947) D.K. Print world (p) ltd,
New Delhi, 1999.
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Paper - 8

ADMINISTRATIVE HISTORY OF INDIA

UNIT - I

Administration :- Meaning and scope of Administration – Origin and growth of Public

Administration in India – Pre Mauryas – Mauriyan Administration – special reference to
city Administration

UNIT – II

Ancient Indian Administration – Harsha – Guptas administrative policies – Introduction

to Muslim Administrative systems – General Revenue, Land, Defence and judicial
systems Administrative development in India under the British rule.

UNIT – III

Administrative functions in free India - Central Secretariat – Functions and role of the
Ministries of Home affairs, Finance, Defence, Human Resource Development- Health,
Law and External Affairs – Minister Secretary relationship – O & M in Central
Governments.

UNIT – IV

Constitutional Authorities – The Finance Commission planning commission and

Comptroller and Auditor General of India – Problems and issues in Central – State
Administrative relation- inter Governmental issues.

UNIT – V

Administrative functions of Indian States – State Secretariat – State planning

commission – Planning and Schemes – State Public Services – District Administration –
Local self Government.

REFERENCES BOOKS
1. B.B. Mishra, the Administrative History of India 1834 – 1947
2. History of Indian Administration vol-I Bharathiya Vidya Bhavan, 1968 B.N. Puri.
3. B.N. Puri, History of Indian Administration Vol-II, 1975.
4. The Evolution of Indian Administration, Agra, Lakshmi Narayan Agarwal, 1970.
5. Uma Meduri – Public Administration in the Globalisation Era , 2010
6. Bidyut Chakrabarty – Public Administration , Orient Longman Ltd , 2007

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ELECTIVE II

(TO CHOOSE ANY 1 OUT OF THE GIVEN 3)

PAPER - 2

A. INDIAN GEOGRAPHY

Objectives

1. To understand the Physical Geography.

2. To study the change in Climate.

3. To appreciate the significance of Bio-diversity.

4. To know the importance of ecology.

Learning Activities

1. To prepare chart showing the landscape developments

2. To prepare power point presentation on ecosystem, environmental hazards

3. To make field visits to neighboring industries and farm lands.

Unit - I

Physical Geography: Geological History of India – Location: Area and Boundaries –

Major Physical Features – Islands of India - Drainage System of India – Climate : The
Seasons, Monsoon, Climatic Regions.

Unit - II

Biogeography : Soil : Important Types, Erosion and Conservation – Natural Vegetation :

Major Types, Problems of Deforestation and Conservation measures, Social Forestry,
Agro-Forestry. Wild Life.

Unit - III

Economic Geography : Resources and their Classification - Agriculture : Agricultural

Regions – Crop Groups – Types of Cultivation – Intensive and Extensive Farming -
Important Crops – Agricultural Development in India – Irrigation - Animal Husbandry –
Fishing – Mineral Resources : Classification and Distribution – Industries.

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Unit - IV

Human Geography : Racial Groups - Composition – Change – Distribution and Density –

Population Explosion – India’s role on climatic changes. Transport and Communication.

Unit - V

Major Issues : Environmental Degradation – Disaster Management – Pollution : land and

water - Population Control – Poverty – Terrorism – Globalization.

Books for study

1. Surender Singh, Geography., Tata McGraw Hills General Studies Manual, 2002.

2. Dr. Tara Chand, Tata McGraw Hills General Studies Manual, 2001. (Unit - 1 to 5)

3. Majit Hussain, Geography of India, Tata McGraw Hill's series, 2008. (Unit - 1 to 5)

4. General Studies Manual, Tata Ma Graw Hill's, 2001.

Reference Books

4. Chauhan, R. N, Geography.

5. Alan Strahler & Arthur Strahler, Physical Geography, II Edition.

6. Dr. Sushil Kumar and Sharma, Environmental Management.

7. Dr. R.B.Singh and Dr. D.K.Thakur, Environmental Management.

8. Henry M. Kendall, Robert M. Glendinning, Clifford H. Macfadden, Introduction to

Geography, Third Edition, Harcout, Press & World, Inc. 1962.

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PAPER 2

B. HISTORY OF THE SUBALTERN PEOPLE

Objectives

1. To make the students aware of the conditions of the Subaltern People through
Subaltern Studies.

2. To help the students understand the history of the marginalized in order to empower
them

Unit – 1

Conceptual clarification on ‘Subaltern Studies’ – identifying the ‘Subaltern’ groups in

history the need for studying ‘Subaltern’ People.

Unit – 2

Indian Women through the Ages – Feminist theories – Socioeconomic, political and
educational status of women

Unit – 3

Legal protection – National and International mechanisms – Women’s Organizations and

Movements – Towards Gender Justice.

Unit – 4

Dalits: History – Discrimination – Role played by Dr. Ambedkar, Mahatma and Phule –
Legal protection – National and International mechanisms.

Unit – 5

His tor y of Caste Clashes – from Kil zavenmani to Kodiyangulam) – Dalit organizations
and Movements – From Caste Bondage to Liberation.

Books for Study:

1. Desai Neera, Women in Modern India, Ajanta Publishers, New Delhi, 1987.

2. Haskar, Women and Law

3. Kapadia, Family and Marriage in India

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Reference Books:

1. Guha Ranjit,Subaltern Studies, (Six Volumes), OUP, New Delhi, 1994.

2. James Massey, A Concise History of Dalits, Bangalore, 1989.

3. Kamble, J.R. Rights and Awakening of Depressed class in India, National Publication,
Delhi 1979.

4. Dr. C.M. Agarwal, Facts of Indian Womanhook, (3 Volumes), Indian Publishers,

Delhi, 2000

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PAPER - 2

C. ECONOMIC HISTORY OF MODERN INDIA

Objectives:

To enable the students to know the Economic Development of India

UNIT-I :

Overview of Economic Performance in Pre – Liberalization Period (details of individual

plans not required) - The goals of Indian Five Year Plans before liberalization: growth,
modernization, social justice and self – sufficiency - Important policies during pre –
liberalization period: land reforms, import substitution emphasis on public sector
enterprises, “permit license raj” - The achievements of the Indian economy during first
seven five years plan - The failures of Indian economic policy during first seven Five
years plan: “Hindu rate of growth”

UNIT-II :

New Economic Policy - The rationale for New economic policy: The crisis of 1991 -
IMF conditionalities; the “structural adjustment programme” - Goals of planning under
New Economic Policy - Performance of Indian Economy after economic reform

UNIT-III :

Poverty and Employment Issues - Measuring Poverty: Tendulkar Committee Report on

Poverty measurement - Causes of poverty in India, overview of poverty alleviation
programmes - Impact of economic reforms on poverty (alternate perspectives) -
Employment trends in Indian economy after reforms

UNIT-IV :

Primary, Secondary and Tertiary Sectors - Impact of economic reforms on agricultural

sector - Pricing of agricultural inputs: fertilizer subsidy debate - Liberalization and
Industrial development - Privatization debate - Growth of tertiary sector: causes and
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UNIT-V :

Financial Sector and External Sector - Financial sector reforms: important

recommendations of Raguram Rajan Committee on financial reforms - Institutional
aspects of reforms: Competition and supervision - Impact of reforms on India’s foreign
trade - Foreign capitals and the Indian economy

References:

1. Uma Kapila (Editor) 2010, Indian Economy Since Independence, Academic

Foundation, New Delhi
2. . Uma Kapila (Editor) 1998, India’s Economic Reforms, Academic Foundation,
New Delhi
3. 3. Kaushik Basu and Annemie Maertens (Editors) 2010, The Concise Oxford
Companion to Economics in India, OUP India

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SEMESTER III
PAPER – 9
HISTORY OF WORLD CIVILIZATIONS
(EXCLUDING INDIA) – ANCIENT PERIOD
Objectives
The main objective of this study is to provide the students of history, a well balanced
coverage of the all key factors comprising the world civilization excluding India. Also to
help the students with broad based knowledge and understanding of the concept of
evolution of Mankind and Culture through the ages and their impact on human lives
today.
UNIT-I
Introduction – Definition of Civilization – Comparison between culture and Civilization
– Origin and Growth of Civilization – Pre-Historic Culture – Paleolithic and Neolithic
Culture.
UNIT-II
River Valley Civilizations – Egyptian Civilization – Mesopotamian Civilization –
Sumerian, Babylonian, Assyrian and Chaldean Cultures.
UNIT-III
Persian Civilization – Hebrew Civilization.
UNIT-IV
Classical Civilization – Ancient Greece – Legacy of Greece Hellenistic Civilization –
Ancient Rome – Roman Civilization.
UNIT-V
Chinese Civilization – Japanese Civilization – Maya, Aztec and Inca Civilizations.

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Books for Reference.

1. Burns, Ralph, et al: Western Civilizations.
2. Brinton, Christopher, Wolf: A History of Civilization, Vol I & II, Prentice – hall,Inc,
Engle Winks, Wood, New Jersey, 1984.
3. Edward, d’Cruz, S.J: A Survey of world civilization, Lalvani Publishing House,
Bombay, 1970.

4. Edward Macnall Burns ; Western Civilization – Their History and their Culture.

5. Gokhale, B.K.: Introduction to Western Civilizations, S.Chand & Co, Pvt.Ltd. New
Delhi, 1973.

6. Israel Smith Calre : The Standard History of the World(10 Volumes), Standard
historical Society, Cincinnati, 1931.

7. Judd, G.P: History of Civilization.

8. Phul, R.K.: World Civilization.

9. Swain, J.E.: A History of world civilization, Eurasia Publishing House, Pvt.Ltd., New
Delhi, 1994.

10. Toynbee, A.J.: A study of History (12 Volumes)

11. Wall Blank, T.W.: Civilization – Past and Present Bailey, N.M.

12. Will Durant,: The story of Civilization (Vol.I & II)

13. Wesley Roehm, A.Morris, : The Record of Mankind, Webster & Edger B, Wesley,
D.C. Edgar, B.Health and Company, Boston, 1952.

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PAPER-10
Colonialism and Nationalism in Modern India

Unit I. Colonialism and Nationalism

Colonial Structure : Colonial State - Stage of Colonialism Mechanics of

Imperial Legitimisation: Introduction and Nature of Popular Representation, 1858-1919.
Extension of Popular Representation in Government 1919-1947.

Unit II. Early Nationalism And Agitation Politics: 1799-1916

Poligar Mutiny in Tamil nadu 1799, 1801. Vellore Munity in 1806-Revlolt of

1857-tribal Movements - moplans - Deccan Riots- Foundation of the Congress- Moderate
Congress: Objectives and methods - phase of moderature politics- roots of extremism -
Partition of Bengal- Boycott and Swadesi-National Education - Labour unrest- Hindu
Muslim realtions. Emergence of Communal Politics- the shift to terrorism - Punjab -
Tamil Nadu: the Chennai Jana Sangam- Swadeshi movement in Tamil Nadu - Role of
Tamil Press -the Congress Split-repression conciliation Muslim Leagure-Revolutionary
Terrorism-Home Rule Agitation.

Unit III. Gandhian Era-Mass Nationalism 1917-1925

Impact of War - The Appeal of Gandhi- the Role of Rumour- Champaran,

Kheda, Ahmedabad- Gandhi. Khilafat and the Congress - Pressure from below - the all
India Movement - Social composition - regional variations - No changes and Swarajists-
Vikom- Constructive work- Swarajists Politics.

Unit IV. Nationalist Advances : 1928-1939.

Simon Commission and Nehru Report-Labour upsurage and the Peasant

Movement- From Dominian State to Purna Swaraj.

Unit V. Towards Freedom and Partition 1939-1947.

Congress and labour-Congress and Kisans-States People movement- The

Left in the Congress- The Tripuri Crisis 1939-1942. The Muslim League and Pakistan-
Quit India- The advance of the League Azad Hind-Communists and People's War 1945-
1946- INA Trails -RIN Mutiny-1946- Communal Holocaust-Calcutta Noakhali, Bihar,
Pinjab-Partition and Independence.

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Reference :

Baker Johnson, Seal (eds.) Power, Profit and Politics: Essays on imperialism,
Nationalism and Change in 20th Century India, Cambridge, 1981.

Bamford,P.C. Histories of the Non Co-Operation and Khilafat Movement.

New Delhi: Deep, 1974. Reprint.

Brown Judith. Gandhi's Rise to Power Indian Politics 1915-1922. Cambridge,

1972

Chandra, Bipin. Nationalism an Colonialism in Modern India. New Delhi, 1984.

.................., The Rise and Growth of Economic Nationalism in India. New Delhi,
1966

Desai, A.R. Soical Background to Indian Nationalism. Delhi: Vikas, 1978.

Kumar, Kapil. Pesants in Revlot-Tenants Landlords Congress and the Raj in

Oudh, 1886-1922. New Delhi: Manohar, 1984.

Kumar, Ravindra. Development of the Congress Constitution. New Delhi.1949.

........................ Essays on Gnadhian Politics: The Rowlatt Satyagraha of 1919. Oxford,

1971 Low.D.A (ed). Congress and the Raj. L9ondan,1977.

McLane J.R. Indian Nationalism and the Early Congress Princeton, 1977.

Mehrotra, S.R. The Emergenece of the Indian National Congress. Delhi,

1971................Towards India's Freedom and Partition. New Delhi, 1979.

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PAPER – 11
HISTORIOGRAPHY
Objectives
The aim of the paper is to inculcate the knowledge of history of history to the students of
history in detail.
UNIT-I
History - Meaning – Definition – Nature and Scope – Value of History.
UNIT-II
History and Allied Studies – Types of History – Whether Science or Art
UNIT-III
Genesis and Growth – Greek - Roman Historiography – Medieval Arab Historiography
UNIT-IV
French and Finish Marxist historians – Evolution of Quantitative History – Modernism
Post – Modernism.
UNIT-V
Indian Historiographers – Bana, Kalhana – Ferishta – Barani – Abul Fazl –VA Smith –
K.P. Jayaswal – JN Sankar – DD Kosambi – K.A. Nilakanta Sasthri Sadhasiva
Pandarathar –K K Pillay- N.Subrahmaniyan.
Books for Reference
1. Rajayyan.K - History: Its theory and Method

2. Sabramanian.N - Historiography

3. Carr.E.H. - What is History?

4. Sheik Ali. B - History: Its Theory and Method

5. Rouse, A.L - The use of History

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PAPER – 12
HISTORY OF THE USA FROM A.D.1900 TO A.D. 2000
Objectives
This Paper helps the students to know the political, Economics, Scientific and
Technological developments in the USA from A.D.1900 to A.D.2000
UNIT-I
Progressive Era - Theodore Roosevelt and the Square Deal Policy – Big Stick Policy –
William Taft – Woodrow Wilson – New Freedom – Role of USA in the First World War.
UNIT-II
Warren k Hardinge – Washington Conference – Coolidge – Hoover – Great Depression –
F.D. Roosevelt and New Deal – USA in the Second World War.
UNIT-III
Truman – Fair Deal – Truman Doctrine – N.A.T.O – Cold War – Eisenhower –
S.E.A.T.O. – John.F.Kennedy – New Frontier – Civil Rights Movements – Martin Luther
King.
UNIT-IV
L.B.Johnson – Great Society – Foreign Policy – Richard Nixon – Watergate Scandal –
Ping Pong Diplomacy – Man on the Moon.
UNIT-V
America under President – Jimmy Carter – Ronald Reagan – George Bush (Sr) – Bill
Clinton.
Books for Reference.
1. Beard and Beard : New Basic History of the United States, New York, USA, 1985.

2. Dharmaraj, J.C. : History of the USA (1800-2002), Denshi Publication, Sivakasi, 2001.

3. Krishnamurthi : History of the United States of America, 1492-1965, Madurai Printers,

Madurai, 1980.

4. Majumdar, R.K.& Srivastva, A.N.: History of the United States of America – From
1845 to Present Day, SBD Publishers and Distributors, New Delhi, 1998.
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ELECTIVE III
(to choose any 1 out of the given 3)
PAPER – 3

A. HISTORY OF EUROPE FROM A.D.1789 TO A.D.1919

Objectives
The History of Modern Europe is essential because many revolutionary changes
that took place in Europe not deeply affected the people of Europe but also the whole
world. For instance, the three principles like ‘Liberty, Equality and Fraternity’ of French
Revolution paved the way for independence of many nations. Further, the study of this
History makes the students to know how the leaders of European Nations struggled hard
to achieve their goals. Above all, the study of the First World War makes the students to
understand the values and importance of people and their democracy and democratic
institutions.
UNIT-I
French Revolution – Causes, Course and results – Era of Napoleon.
UNIT-II
The Congress of Vienna – The Holy Alliance – Concert of Europe – Metternich –
Revolutions of A.D. 1830 to A.D. 1848.
UNIT-III
Napoleon III – Third Republic of France – Unification of Italy – Unification of Germany.
UNIT-IV
The Eastern Question – Balkan Crises – Germany Between A.D. 1870 and A.D.1914
UNIT-V
First World War – Treaty of Versailles – Russian Revolution – League of Nations.
Books for Reference.
1. Gooch, G.P: History of Modern Europe 1878 – 1919, S. Chand & Co, New Delhi,
1976.
2. Grant, A.J.& : Europe in 19th Century and 20th Centuries, Orient Longman, London,
1959, Temperly
3. Hayes, C.J.H.: Contemporary Europe Since A.D.1870, Surjeet Publications, New
Delhi, 1981.

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PAPER – 3
B. HISTORY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY IN INDIA A.D.1858 TO
A.D.1947
Objectives
Today’s world is dependent upon the progress of science and technology. Science and
Technology has touched every human being in their progress and development. Students
have to be familiar with the History of Science and Technology in India. It will make
them understand how far science and Technology has progressed in India and resulted in
brining Socio-Economic changes in the society.
UNIT-I
Introduction - Scientific Tradition in India – Introduction of Modern Sciences by the
Europeans – Asiatic Society of Bengal – Zoological Survey of India – Botanical Survey –
Geographical Survey – Trigonometrical Survey – Development of Meterological and
Astronomical Sciences.
UNIT-II
Learned Institutes for Development of Science – Indian Association for the Cultivation of
Science – Indian Science Congress Association – Institution of Engineers – National
Academy of Sciences – Indian National Science Academy.
UNIT-III
Medical Education and Research – Technical Education and Research – Agricultural
Education and Research – Veterinary Science – Agricultural and Irrigation – Food Crops
– Commercial Crops – Plantation Crops – Engineering and Industry – Cottage Industry –
Rural & Urban Arts and Crafts.
UNIT-IV
Transport and Communication – Roads and Bridges – Harbors – Ports and Lighthouses –
Waterways.
UNIT-V
Great Scientists – S.Ramanujam, J.C.Bose – C.V.Raman – Role of Universities and
Scientific Institutions.

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Books for Reference

1. Gupta, S.P.: Science, Technology and Society in Modern Age.

2. Gupta, S.P.: Modern India and Progress in Science and Technology.

3. Kalpana Rajaram: Science and Technology in India.

4. Vadilal Dagli: Science and Technology in India, S.Chand & Co, Ltd. New Delhi, 1982.

5. Varghese Jeyaraj, S.: History and Science and technology, Anns Publications, Uthama
Palayam, 2004.

6. Venkatraman, R. : History of Science and Technology, Ennes Publications, Madurai,

1988.

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PAPER – 3
C. ISLAMIC HISTORY AND CULTURE FROM A.D.500 TO A.D.750
Objectives
Islam is one of the major religions of the world. It had very humble beginnings in Arabia,
but within a short period of time spread to many regions of the ancient world. The study
of this paper will introduce the students to the beginnings of Islam, Its prophet, the
teachings of Islam and the early Caliphates.
UNIT-I
Jahiliyya Period – Social, Cultural and Religious Life – Early Life or Prophet
Muhammad.
UNIT-II
Prophethood – Teachings of Islam – Five Pillars – Quran and Hadith.
UNIT-III
Rightly guided Caliphs: Abu Bakr, Omar, Uthman and Ali – Social, Cultural and
Religious Life between 571 and 661 A.D.
UNIT-IV
The Umayyads: Muawiyah – Abdul Malik – Walid and Omar Bin Abdul Aziz – Fall of
the Umayyads.
UNIT-V
Contribution of the Ummayyads – Art and Architecture – Literature – Umayyed
Administration.
Books for Reference.
1. Abbas : Civilization in Islam, Reference Press, New Delhi, 2005.
2. Ali, Syed Ameer: The Spirit of Islam, Idarah-i-Adabiyat-i-Delli, New Delhi, 1997.
3. Ali, Syed Ammer: History of the Saracens, Kitab Bhavan, New Delhi, 1995.
4. Arnold, Thomas, : The Legacy of Islam, Oxford University Press, 1980.
5. Hitti, Philip.K : History of Arabs, Macmillan India, New Delhi, 1974.
6. Zaydan, Jurji, : History of Islamic Civilization, Kitab Bhavan, New Delhi, 1978.

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SEMESTER IV
PAPER – 13
HISTORY OF WORLD CIVILIZATIONS (EXCLUDING INDIA) MEDIEVAL
AND MODERN PERIOD
Objectives

The main objective of this study is to provide the students of history, a well balanced
coverage of the all key factors comprising the world civilization excluding India. Also to
help the students with broad based knowledge and understanding of the concept of
evolution of Mankind and Culture through the ages and their impact on human lives
today.

UNIT-I

Middle Ages: Rise and Spread of Christianity – The Papacy – Byzantine Civilization –
Rise and Spread of Islam – Saracenic Civilization.

UNIT-II

Feudalism – Origin – Merits and Demerits – Crusades – Causes and Results – Monastic
orders of Medieval Europe – Growth of Medieval Cities – Progress of Education and
Rise of University.

UNIT-III

Transition to Modern Age – Renaissance – Causes – Renaissance in Italy – Results of

Renaissance – Geographical Discoveries of 15th and 16th Centuries – causes, Course and
Results – Reformation in Germany, France and Switzerland – Counter Reformation.

UNIT-IV

French Revolution and its impact – Romanticism – Industrial and Agrarian Revolutions –
Causes, Course and Results – Revolutions of the 20th Century – China, Russia, Latin
America.

UNIT-V

Nationalism Vs. Internationalism – League of Nations – United Nations Organization De-

Colonization –Nelson Mandela Developments in Science and Technology – Philosophy,
Arts and Literature during the Contemporary World.

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Books of Reference

1. Burns, Ralph et al: Western Civilizations.

2. Collier : The World’s Great Events – 10 Volumes (An Indexed history of the World
from earliest times to present day – Illustrated, P.F.& Son Company, New York, 1948.

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

4. Gokhale,B.K: Introduction to Western Civlization, S.Chand & Co, Pvt.Ltd, New

Delhi.1973.

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

6. Judd, G.P.: History of Civilization

7. Phul, R.K: World Civilization

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

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

10. Wallbank, T.w.& Bailey, N.M: Civilization – past and Present.

11. Will Durant: The Story of Civilization (Vol I & II)

12. Wesley Rohem, A et al: The record of mankind, Health and Company, Boston, 1952.

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PAPER – 14
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS SINCE AD 1919
Objectives
There has been increasing internationalization of issues of mankind. Unless the student
understand International Relations, they will not be familiar with International issues.
This paper aims at training the students with development in International Relations and
Diplomacy.
UNIT-I
Nature of International Relation – National Power and instruments for promotion of
National Interests – Diplomacy.
UNIT-II
Inter war years – Reparation – Inter Allied depts – World Economic Crisis – Collective
Security League of Nations – Rise of Dictatorship – Totalitarianism.
UNIT-III
Second World War – Peace Settlement – Military Alliances Emergence of Power Blocs –
Cold War – UNO – Detente.
UNIT-IV
Disarmament and arms control – Disintegrating USSR – Emerging New World Order –
Multi-polar Vs Uni-polar Concepts – Fight against Terrorism – Emergence of India and
China.
UNIT-V
Present trends in International Associations (Role of International Associations such as
Common Wealth – NAM, SAARC, OAU, ASEAN, G-18, G15, G-77 and European
union).
Books of Reference
1. Paloner and Perkins: International Relations, 3rdEd, AITBS Publishers Delhi, 2000.

2. Schuman – F : International Politics 6th Ed. McGRaw Hill Book Company, New York,
1958.

3. Schleicher C P : International Relations, New Delhi. 1963.

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4. Sen AK : International Relations Since 1919, S.Chand & Co., New Delhi 1993.

5. Wrisht Q : The Study of Internationl Relations, Appleton – Century crafts, New York,
1955.

6. Carr.E.H : International Relations between the two world wars, 1919-1939, New York,
1966.

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

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

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

10. Palmer and Perkins: International Relations, Third Ed, AITBS Publishers &
Distributors, Delhi, 2000.

11. Prakash Chander & Prem Arora : International Relations, Cosmos Bookhive (p) Ltd.
Gurgaon.

12. Schleicher, C.P : International Relations , New Delhi, 1963.

13. Schuman, F.: International Politics, 6th Ed, McGRaw Hill Book Company, New
York, 1958.

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

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PAPER - 15
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY IN HISTORY
Objectives
This paper aims to help the students to understand the methodology so as to pursue
research in the field of Historical Studies.
UNIT-I
Definition – Meaning – Nature and Scope – Uses of History.
UNIT-II
Research Methodology – Selection of Topic Review of Literature, Objectives –
Hypothesis – Collection of data – Types of data – classification of sources.
UNIT-III
Historical Criticism – External and Internal – Positive and Negative Criticism –
Objectivity and Subjectivity in Using of History.
UNIT-IV
Questionnaire and Pilot Study – Evolution Techniques – Analyses.
UNIT-V
Footnotes – Importance and purpose of Footnotes – Endnotes – Bibliography –
Annotated Bibliography – Appendix – Index.
Books for Reference
1.Reiner G.T. - History its purpose and method.
2.Collingwood, R.G. - The idea of history
3.Khan, S.A., - History and Historians of British India.
4.Majumdar, R.K.and Srivastava, A.N. – Historiography, Delhi.1975
5.Sen, S.P.(Ed) – Historians and historiography in modern Indian, 1973.

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PAPER - 16
CONTEMPORARY HISTORY OF INDIA FROM A.D 1947 TO A.D 2002
UNIT- I
Framing of Indian Constitution - Constituent Assembly – Draft Committee Report
– declaration of Indian Constitution – Process of National Consolidation and
Integration of /Indian States – Role of Sardar Patel – Kashmir issue- Indo – Pak
war 1948 .
UNIT - II
Nehru Era – First General Election of 1952. Five year plans – Democratic
socialism and mixed Economy – Planning and land Reforms – Reorganizations of
linguistic States 1956 - Kamaraj Plan and Bhuvaneswar Congress.
UNIT - III
India After Nehru – the role of Lal Bhahadhur Sastri – Pak aggression – the treaty
of Tashkant – Vision of New India – Indira Gandhi – Congress split – Economic
Policy; Nationalization of Banks – Abolition of privy puse – 1971 – Mid-term poll
– 20 point Programme – Authoritarian Politics – Total Revolution ( J.P.Narayan –
Allahabad Judgement. proclamation of emergency – Policies of Repression –
General Election 1977 – New Political Alignment - Janata Party Govt. – Moraji
Rule – breakup – Charansigh Premiership.
UNIT - IV
Re-emergence of Indira Gandhi – Election of 1980 – NAM Conference at Delhi –
Panjab Crisis; Blue star operation-Assassination of Indira Gandhi – Era of
Liberalism Prime ministership of Rajiv Gandhi – New Economic Policy –
Domestic policy – Nagaraphaliga and Panchayat Raj.
UNIT - V
National front Govt-V.P. Sing – Mandal commission - the issue of Rama Janna
Boomi – fall of Govt. 1991 Election – Restrotation of congress Regime –
Narashimha Rao – Economic policies – the Role of Manmohan Sigh as finance
Minister – United front govt. Regionalism and instablility in India.

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REFERENCE BOOKS:
1. V.D. Mahajan - Contemporary History of India Chand & Company, New
Delhi. Vol. I & II
2. Bepin Chandra - Contemporary History of India
3. Venkatesan - Contemporary History of India
4. C.P.Bhambhri - Indian Politics since Independence Vol : I , NewDelhi,1995
5. S.Gopal - Jawaharlal Nehru , A Biography , Vol:I ,1889- Cambridge , 1956
6. Palmar D.Norman - The Indian Political System , 2nd Ed.,Boston , 1971.
7. Partha Chatterjee - State and Politics in India , New Delhi , 2002
8. Publication Division - India : 40 years of Independence
9. Publciation Division - Era of Rapid Change , 1947 – 1971.

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PROJECT /DISSERTATION WITH VIVA VOCE GUIDELINES

The Project/ Dissertation with Viva-Voce in M.A Degree Course in History has
to guided by the teachers who handle P.G. Classes in their subject in consultation with
the respective teachers under whom they are assigned to work. The workload for
guidance has to be treated on par with the teaching hours of two theory papers. Students
have to submit the Project/Dissertation at least 15 days before the commencement of their
Theory paper examinations. Students have to write the Project/Dissertation in not less
than 40 and not more than 50 pages adopting the techniques of Research Methodology
offered in the Semester. It has to contain 3 to 4 chapters apart from the introduction and
conclusion. There shall be review of the progress of Project/ Dissertation writing every
week the teachers who guide the students so as to expedite the completion of the work.

Evaluation of the project / Dissertation

The Project / Dissertation has to be awarded 100 marks (External Evaluation

75 marks and Viva-Voce Examination 25 marks). The External Evaluation and Viva-
Voce Examination has to be done by involving the teachers from the neighbor institution
within the jurisdiction of the University where P.G. History Program is offered.

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ELECTIVE -IV
(to choose any 1 out of the given 3)
PAPER – 4
A. HISTORY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY FROM AD 1947 TO 2000

Objectives
Today’s world is dependent upon the progress of science and technology. Science and
Technology has touched every human being in their progress and development. Students
have to be familiar with the History of Science and Technology in India. It will make
them understand how far Science and Technology has progressed in India and resulted in
bringing Socio-Economic changes in the Society.
UNIT-I
A Survey of the Development of Science and Technology under the British Rule -
Government of India’s Science and Technology Policy since 1950 - Department of
Science and Technology - Research and Development Programme - Science and
Technology programmes for Socio - Economic Development.
UNIT-II
Development of Agricultural Science - Research and
Education - Agricultural Engineering and Technology – Indian Council of Agriculural
Research - Crop Science and Horticulture - Animal Science and Veterinary colleges -
Biotechnology Development - Crop and Animal Biotechnology.
UNIT-III
Development of Space Science - Development of
Satellite Systems - Insat System - Electronic Developments and Production - Information
Technology - I.T. Act 2000 - Telecommunication - Software Technology Parks - I.T. for
the Masses.
UNIT-IV
Higher Technology Development - Atomic science - Atom for Peace - Atomic Energy
and Nuclear Power Programme - Atom for War and Pokhran I & II.

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UNIT-V
Oceanography - Ocean Development - Marine Living Resources and Non-living
Resources - Agriculture and Marine Biotechnology - Polar Science and Antartic
Expeditions - Institutes Connected with Ocean Research.
Books for reference:
1.Kalpana Rajaram - Science and Technology in India Kuppuram and Kumudhamani -
History of Science and Technolgoy
2. O.P. Jaggi - Science and Technology
3.G. Kaushal - Economic History of India
4.G.B. Jathar & S.G. Beri - Indian Econonics Vol. II
5.S.P. Gupta - Modern India and progress in Science and Technology
6.S.P. Gupta - Science Technology and Society in the Modern Age.
7.India, 2000, Indian, 2001 (Publications Division, Government of India)

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PAPER – 4
ISLAMIC HISTORY AND CULTURE FROM A.D.750 TO A.D.1258
Objectives
The Abbasid Caliphate witnessed tremendous growth in terms of its spread in Asia,
Africa and Europe. The Abbasids made remarkable contribution to world civilizations,
indeed they provided the needed link between the ancient and the moderns. A study of
the paper will immensely help the students to understand Islamic history, culture and
civilization better.
UNIT-I
Rise of the Abbasids – Saffah and Mansur - Harun Al-Rasheed – Mamun Al-Rasheed.
UNIT-II
Mutawakkil – Sultan Salahaddin Ayyubi – Crusades – Downfall of the Abbasids,
Fatimids of Egypt – Obaidullah Al-Mahdi – Al-Mansur – Al-Muizz-Al-Aziz – Fall of
Fatimids.
UNIT-III
Spain – Abdul Rahaman III – Spain Under the Arabs – Art, Architecture and Literature
and Civilization in Moorish Spain – Cordova and Granada.
UNIT-IV
Islamic Civilization : Contribution to Science – Medicine, Astronomy and Mathematics –
Chemistry and Ophthalmology – Famous Muslim Scientists.
UNIT-V
Art and Architecture – Literature and Philosophy – History, Historiography and
Geography – Theology and Mysticism.
Books for Reference
1. Abbas: Civilization of Islam, Reference Press, New Delhi, 2005.
2. Ali, Syed Ameer: The Spirit of Islam, Idarah-i-Adabiyat-i-Delli, New Delhi, 1997.
3. Ali, Syed Amir : A Short History of the Saracens, Kitab Bhavan, New Delhi, 1995.
4. Arnold, Thomas: The Legacy of Islam, Oxford University Press, 1980.
5. Hitti, Phillip.K: History of Arabs, Macmillan India, New Delhi, 1974.
6. Zaydan, Jurji,: History of Islamic Civization, Kitab Bhavan, New Delhi, 1978.

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PAPER - 4

C. FUNDAMENTALS OF NATIONAL SECURITY

Objective
To develop a special subject knowledge on the vital concept of National Security -
and the approaches to achieve National Security (Special reference to India).
UNIT-I
Introduction
a. Definition, Scope and Features of the concept of National Security
b. Concept of National Power - elements of national power (tangible and intangible).
c. Fundamental factors-values-goals and policies that determine National Security.

UNIT-II
Foreign policy & Defence policy
a. Definition -meaning- scope of foreign policy and defence policy.
b. Determinants of foreign policy and defence policy.
c. Instruments of foreign policy and defence policy - Diplomacy and defence.

UNIT -III
Approaches to National Security
a. Coercive and non-coercive approach-meaning and scope
b. Coercive means-threats-threat perception and defence apparatus - armed forces -its
organization and functions (India).
c. Non - coercive means - peace mechanics - peace making; peace building.

UNIT -IV
Strategic Environment - India
a. Feature of strategic environment - its scope in policy making
b. India's strategic environment - immediate neighbors - adjacent regions - Indian Ocean
and global structure.
c. India's Military preparedness-Defence budget- force structure and organization

UNIT -V
India's strategic relationship (Salient Features)
a. India - Pakistan Politics-Strategic relations
b. India - China politics - Strategic relations
c. India and World powers.

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