Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Ancient Indian History & Archaeology under CBCS
PATNA UNIVERSITY, PATNA
Programme Code:
Programme Outcomes
At the completion of the programme, students
ill attain the abi
POL: Appreciate the need and requirement to understand and study history. Develop interest in the study of anc’
Indian history and archaeology
PO2: Atain knowledge 81 our cultural heritage and instill the idea of preserving, protecting and promoting the diverse
Indian culture
POS: Gather technica! know-how about excavation and exploration. This pro
joes interest of students in the practical
aspects of the study of archaeolog
PO4:Understand the theoretical
nd practical aspects of Museums, Heritage and Tourism, ereating
mployment capacity
in the field of archacol
Programme Specific Outcomes
At the completion of the programme, students will attain the ability to:
PSO1: Develop practical understanding of the study of ancient Indian history and archaeology: thus creating
employment opportunity in the field.
PSO2: Understand and appreciate Indian culture instilling in them the idea of working towards promotion and
protection of our cultural heritage.
PSO3: Gather knowledge about excavation and exploration and conduct research in the field of ancient Indian history
and archaeol
PSO4: Understand the impertance. need and worki
snow ledge of Museum, Herit
and Tourisin
fone Denartment
HenanCourse Structure
Semester-I —
SI Name of Course Typeot | LP | Credit | Marks
No. — | Course =
T. Political History of india (Prom Fads Valley ccr 610 6 100
Civilization to 3194.0.)
zi Political History of IndiagFrom319 OC2 oo 6 100
A.D.-12064.D,)
English Communication MIL AECCT | 2-10 z 100
4.) Generic Flective-1 GET 61-0 6 100
ie i TotalCredit-20
Semester-I
sl ‘Name of Course Typeof f L-T-P
No. a Course
i i .
ie Socio-Economic History of Ancient IndiatFrom | CC 10 e100
| | Berit time to 647A.D.)
id | tt oe pee
ees Ee
[>| Brronmenar sence REC? PD z 100
| 4] Generic Eleain oof 68 OCS
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Semester-III
sf ‘Name of Course Type of LTP Credit | Marks |
No. Course |
1. | Ancient indian Epigraphy cree CCS 10 6 |
2. ‘Ancient Indian Numismatics [eee | 6 6
3. Ancient Indian Religion &Philosophy CCF 6-1-0 [8 FA 100 i
4 Skill Enhancement Course-1 t ~ | 100
| Generic Elective-3 fe I coSemester IV
ST Name of Course Type of LTP Credit | Marks
No. Course
1. | Concept and ‘Technique of ccs oi 6 | 100
— |-Archacology — & = Excavated + 7
‘Archaeological Sites
2. | Ancient Indian Polity & cee o10 6. | 100
‘Administration
3. | Ancient World Civilizations (up to C10 10 6 100
600B.C.)
“4 | Skill Enhancement Course SECR 29 2 100
| Generic Bective Get e10 «| aoa
Potatredit 26
Semester ~V
Name of Course — Creait | Marks
1 |
~ | Museology and Tourism = I - 6 wo |
2 History & Cultural Heritage of Ancient. | ~
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Reading List : :
1. Alwehar, Anant Sadashiv : Guptakatin Mudrayein dar A
2. Hamer, RD.. Pritefna Miadeciven (Hineli), Cabeutta, 1022 ©
i hatopaddyaya, B. Uae dgeofthe Awinas: 4 Numismari studs Calvatia
il Me4, Goel, S.R.. Ancient Indian Coinage, Jodkpur, 1995.
5. Gupta, P.L., Bharata Ke Prva Kalika Sikke, Varanasi, 1996.
6. Gupta, P.bePracina Bharatiya Mudrdyem, Varanasi, 2003
7. Kosambi, D.D., Indian Numismatics. Delhi, 1981.
8
9.
i
NRA, A.K., Coin-Types of the Indo Greeks (English and Hindi), Oxford. 1957.
Rapson, E.J., Catalogue of the Coins of India, Delhi, 1975. . 1
(0. Upadhyaya, Basudev, Bharatiya Sikke, Varanasi, 1971
— CC7:Ancient Iifdian Religion & Philosophy
Course Outcomes
After the completion of the course, the student will be able to:
To explore original sources for the study of Ancient Indian History, Culture and Archaeology.
To raise consciousness about our Past and teach students to apply the learning to the present.
Prepare students for competitive examinations.
It also helps in developing future career in ASI Central & State, Museums, heritages, tourism ,
Teaching.
,
ee "CCT :Ancient Indian Religion & Philosophy
(Theory: 6ereditsy :
Unit | Topies to be covered No. of
Lectures _|
1 a) Vedic Religi 11
|b) Upnishadic Philosophy
=: ° of inglian Philosophy.
1a) Rise of Bhakti movement 12
b) Vaishnavism
©) Shaivism
4) Shaktism
3 a) Rise of Buddhism 15
b) Life and teachings of Gautama Buddha
| ©) Buddhist Councils
cee 4) Sects Hinayana . Mahayana
| © Vajrayana, euaet
4 a) Rise of Jainism iz
b) Life and teachings of Mahavihara Jaina
©) Introduction to Jaina philosophy
A) Sects of Jainism.
a) Adi Shankracharya and his contributions
b)_Religion and Philosophy of south India.
TOTAL
Reading List:
1. Bapat, P.V. (ed.). 2500 Years of Buddhism (Also in Hindi), New Delhi, 1987
2. Bhandarkar, R.G., Vaisnavism, Saivism and Minor Religious Svsiems (Also in tlindi), Varanasi.
1965.
3. Chaturvedi, P.. Yuisnaver Dharma, Varanasi, 1977,
J & Fain, Hirata, Bharatya Samskrti mem Jaina Dharma ka Youadina (Hind. Bhopal, 1962
/\2n8 5: Jaiswal. Suvira, Origin and Development of Vaisnarisny (also in Hindi), Dethi.*1996
6. Keith. A.B. The Religion and Philosophy of Veda and Upanivials
sg in UTindiy. Cambridge,
TE ins 2
AB 7. Majumdar, Cand A, 1, Pasalker (eds). The Hintry and Codture of te fade Peuple. Vol
Bombay, 1951 -
8. Mishra, Umesh indian Phifosnphy, Lucknow 1952
9. Mishra, PAN..fdi Shunktiracharva, Delhi 2021
D Path VS Nase
Ind N arashi 12, Pandey, G.C... Bauddha Dharma Ke Vikisa Kattihisa’ Lucknow. 1987
: 13. Radhakrishan, S., dndian Philosophy, Oxford, 1922
~ 7, M Raychoudhury. H.C., Materials for the study of the early History of Vaisnava Sects, Caleuta,
* 1936,
- SEMESTER ~Iv
CC8 Concept and Technique of Archaeology & Exeavated Archacologieal
Sites
Course Outcomes
After the completion of the course, the student will be able to:
COL: Toexplore original sources forthe study of Ancient Indian History, Culture and Archaeology.
7 conduct explorations and excavations to develop further understanding ofthe stbject.
poraise consciousness about our Past and teach students to apply the leaming to the present,
Prepare students for competitive examinations. :
{t also helps in developing future career in ASI Central & State, Museums, heritages, tourism
Teachii
CCS :Capcept and Technique of Archaeology & Excavated Avchacologieal Sites
(Theory: 6 credits)
Unit Topies to be covered
1 Introduction to Archaeology
) Definition, nature and scope
b) Archaeology, its relation with other sciences (Social and
Natural.)
©) Archaeology as a source of ancient history
2 Archaeology & Archaeologists in India
. a) Archaeology ~ History of archaeology in India
b)_ Sir Alexander Cunnigham
©) SirJohn Marshail
4) Sir Mortimer Wheeler
fe Methods of Data Retrieval and New trends in Archaeology a
a) Methods of explorations
5) Methods of excavations (Vertical, Horizontal and Quadrangular) |
©) Marine Archaeology
| _ 4) New Archaeol
q Chronology and Dating Methods 10
a) Stratigraphy
b)_ Relative Chronology |
©)_Absolute methods of dating
Exeavated Archacological Sites
a) Chirand
b) Vaishali | f
©) Rajagsiha
4) Patliputra (Kumbrary
©) Nalanda
1) Tanita =
[8 _Vikramshis & Champa
roar
2
=: |. Atkinson, R. J. C., Field! Archaeology. London, 1952.
“Binford, L. R.. An Archaeological Prespective, London, 1972
3. Clark, Deb., Models in Archaeology, London, 4972.
4, Daniel, G. A., Hundred Years of Archaeology, London, 1950.
5. “Kumiar, Navin, Archaeological Exeavatiorin Bihar, Patna
6. Mishra, J.D., Puratattaverka itihas, Patna, 2019
Th
8
9
Sankalia, H. D., New Archaeology: lis Scope and Application in India,Lucknow, 1977.
Wheeler, M., Archaeology from the Earth, New Delhi, 1968. —
. Pandey J.N., Purdtativa Vimarsa, Allahabad, 1986.
10. Varma, Radhakant, Ksetriva Puratattva, Allahabad, 2000.
a, 11. Report of Antichak Excavations, Patna University, 2007 es
12, Report of Champa Excavations, Patna University, 2020
13, 8G, Heat Alga, aca Hr BRUT, Tea, 1988,
14, fiat, aor ais, ar RTeica Famer, Tea, 1968
C9: Ancient Indian Polity & Administration
Course Outcomes
After the completion of the course, the student will have to:
COL: —To-explore original sources for the study of Ancient Indian History, Culture and Archaeology.
CO2: To raise consciousness about our Past and teach students to apply the learning to the present
CO3: Prepare students for competitive examinations.
CO4: It also helps in developing future career in ASI Central & State, Museums, heritages, tourism,
Teaching. °
CC9 : Ancient Indian Polity & Administration
3 ee eee ___ (Theory: 6 credits) BEd pete
Topics to be covered No. of
__| Lectures:
1 a) Sources: jae
=| |b) Origin of State
©) Aims and funetions of State
4) Sabha & Samiti, Vidath, Paura — Janapada
=) a) Origin of Kingship 2
| b)_ Repablics, Strong and weak points of Republies and characteristics,
_©)_Saptanga theory EHS.
8) Coronation Ceremany 10
b) Council of Ministers.
| a) Administration of Mauryas 15
|. b) Gupta
©) Harshas
4) Satvahana
©) Rastrakitas |
| Colas Z HeEHeeEEH ali
|" a) Mandal theory of State EE “10
[_b) Taxation, Pee eee eee i
Le ocean ECT oe eT ETH |
Reading List :
\ a3 1 Altekar. A.S., State and Government in Ancient India (Also in Hindi), Varanasi, 1955.
2. Ghoshal, U.N.. History of Indian Politica ideas. Bombay. 1959.
ov E™ 3% Jayaswal, K.P. Hindu Polily (Also in Hindi), Caleutta, 1925,
ee 1. Kane, PV. History of Dh fa. Vol. (Relevant Chapters), Poona, 197% =
5. Mahalingam, 1... South Indian Polity, Madras, 1967.
6. Roy. B., Political Kleas & Institutions in Mahabarata, Caleutta, 1970
Sharma, R.S.. Aspects of Political {des nd Wayiutions in Avciont tndia, Dell, 198
8 Shastri, Ath vtstra of bn nGeReere 48 vel by
Hoaa of ue Department i Kh9.° Sinha, Arun Kuma
10. Vidyalankar,
Provincial Administration in Ancient India. Patna. 1981
Sasana Vyavastha Evam Rajya Sastra, Mussoorie, 1968
. CC10 : Ancient World Civilizations (up to 600 B.C.)
Course Outcome
After the. completion of the course, the student will be able to: =
EOL: To explore original sources forthe study of Ancient Indian History, Culture and Archaeology.
C02: To raise consciousness about our Past and teach students to apply the learning to the present.
CO3: Prepare students for ‘competitive examinations.
C04: — It also helps in developing future career in ASI Central & State, Museums, heritages, tourism ,
Teaching.
‘CC10 :Ancient World Civilizations (up to 600 BC)
(Theory: 6 credits)
Unit | Topies to be covered No. of
a i Lectures
1 2) BriciHistory of Mesopotamia Civilization 5
|b) Importance of Twin rivers
©) Sumer
| a) Babylon
©) Assyria with special reference to Society *
)_Economy and Culture and their contribution to orld civilization is
a a) Briefllistory of Egypt Civilization, Gift oT Nile 2
b) Society
| © Economy
4) Religion and their contribution to world civilization
BriefMistory ofPersian Civilization
|
|
|
b) Society
©) Economy |
|
|
|
4 Religion and their contribution to world civilization
a a) BriefHistory ofChinese civilization i
D) Society
©) Economy
4) Religion and their contrtbution to world civilization
a) BriefHlistery ofGreek Civilization 2
b) Society
4d) _Retigion end their contribution to world civilization
TOTAL
Reading List :
Brinston, C...G. Cristopher. and R. Wolff, Civilization in the West.
Breasted, H.R. History of Exyps
Burns and Tuer, Ancient World.
Burns, EM., P.L. Ralph, R.E. Len
(Indian Edition). 1991
Bury, 1.B.. History of Greece
and S. Meacham, World Civilizasions. Vol. A. Dethi
Childe. V. G.. Pricinatum Pricyw Sablvatdpara NavaPrukdta (Lnglish and Hindi), Patna
1970,
Creel, Birth of China.
Delaporte. 1... Mesopotamian: Civilization
Goyal. SR. Visva KiPracina Sabhencvem, Varanasi. 2004
10. Nawori, $4. Fist AIP Shag gia New Deltig209 gy
1. Roux. G., Ancient Fran 5
\
Dep.
Heaa of th12. Smith, S., Early History of Assyria - .
13, Som, etter area, fer aatasit ar seer, Gea, 1975
14. Reg, A.M. fava AY ureter Bea, we Rett, 1965 a
+15, Wat, Tae, fava AL oer weaarst afte, aS eect, 2012
SEMESTER - V
—— CCI] :Museology and Tourism Soe
Course Outcomes
After the completion of the course, the student will be able to:
COL: To explore original sources for the study of Ancient Indian History, Culture and Archaeology,
To conduct explorations and excavations to develop further understanding of the subject.
‘To raise awareness for protection and promotion of heritage.
Toraise consciousness about our Past and teach students to apply the learning to the present.
Prepare students for competitive examinations.
It also helps in developing future career in ASI Central & State, Museums, heritages, tourism ,
€O6: Teaching.
CCI1 :Museology and Tourism a
(Cheory: 6 eredits) i eee
Unit | Topics to be covered No.of |
a Ht Lectures
1 a) Museum Methods — History, Nature and Important of Musume 3
) Important Museums - Indian Muscum
©) National Museum
| d)_ Patna museum, Bihar museum
|__e) Site Miuscum (Nalanda)
a) Acquisition 10
b) Documentation of object
- ©) Display
@) Museum Buifting
©)__Museum Administration re
3 2) Museum activities - Educational and recreational 2
|») Conservation and Preservation of Museym Objects |
©) National and International seminars
4) Museums as a center of research.
4 | a) Tourism -History, Nature and importance of Tomism in
b) Important Touristplaces in Bihar
©) Historical and Archaediogical Sites Rajgriha, Vaishali, Nalanda,
Bodhgaya
- a) Practical Aspects of Tourism nu |
b) Tourist Guide as a career |
©) Problem and prospects of Tourism in Bihar
| 4) Role of Government and tourisis agencies in Bihar
TOIL
Ghose, D.P.. Stuuties in Museums und Muscolugy in budia, Calcutta, 1968
Buxi Smita., Moctern Museum Organisaitons anal Practice in Indie New Delhi 1993,
X 3. Sinarammurti, C., Directory ef Museums in Indi, New Dethi. 1959
4. Nigam, ML... Hundamenials of Muscology, Hyderabad, [08S
3. Pandey J.N.. Poratattsa Vimanss, Allahabad, 1986
6. gre Play Ferwe, BaeTerey_ eS IIE wes
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\e 4 Je hEB Arcnaevlogy ;. - CCI2+History & Cultural Heritage of Ancient Bihar
eee Course Outcomes cea
After the completion of the course, the student will be able to:
COL: To explore original sources for the study of#Ancient Indian History, Culture and Archaeology.
To conduet explorations and excavations to develop further understanding of the subject.
‘To raise awareness for protection and promotion of heritage.
To raise consciousness about our Past and teach students to apply the learning to the present.
Prepare students for competitive exatimhations.
It also helps in developing future career in AS] Central & State, Museums, heritages, tourism ,
C06: Teaching.
CC12 :History & Cultural Heritage of Ancient Bihar J
(Theory: 6 credits) Hee
Unit | Topics to be covered No. of
ieee Lectures
1 + | Historical Geography of Bihar = 10 |
a) Mithila (Tiehut)
b) Vaishali
©) Magadha
@)_Anga : =
2 Religious background of Bihar
@) Centre of Jainism
©) Centre of Buddhi
£)_Bihar as a Purdnic Tirtha eee a |
3 Antand Afchitecture of Bihar | 2
1
|
a) Ashokan Pillars : Rampurva, Lauriya Nandangarh, Vaishali
b)_ Kesariya Stupa. Vaishali Stupa
©) Bodhgaya Temple
4) Paintings: Rock Painting of Kaimur, Pata Painting of Nalanda
Bihar as a centre of Education
| a) Nalanda
| b)_Vikramsila
z ©) Odantpuri
is a) Bihar in Pre Mauryan, Mauryan & Post: Mauryan era
) Bihar in Gupta and Post ~ Gupta Period.
TOTAL Side! | 0
Reading List :
1. Agrawal, P.K..Guptakalina Kala evam Vast, Varanasi, 1994
2. Ara, Badar, Cultural History of India (As depicted in foreign accounts 800-1200 A.D.), Patna
3. Cunningham. A., Geography of Ancient In
4. Diwakar, R.R., Bihar Through the Ages, Patna
5. Goswami, B.K., Bhakti Cult in Ancient India, Caleutia, 1922,
6. Karte, P.V.. Dharmasistra Ka Hihdsa, Vol. IIT. Lucknow, 1966.
7. Kumar,Manoj., Pashchim Champaran Ka Purattava, New De
8. Law. BC. His Vara
torical Geography of Ancient India
9. Majumdar, R.C. (ed. The History one Cure of the Indian Peopte, Vols. VIL& IX Bombay.
1990. 2 foo Af au at
10) Misia, J.D.. Buddhist iconography in Bika vaiea os Wu
U Patil, DAR: The Antiqua edo RAR! NWS] I--
2n32009}- WY
unas :oe
as
12. Sinha,
P.: The Comprehensive History of Bihar, Vot,.Pari 1-2 oa
: * SEMESTER ~ vi
CCI13 :Pre And Proto History of India & Ancient Indian Potteries
Z Course Outcomes °
After the completion of the course, the student will be able to:
Ol: To-explore original sources for the study of Ancient Indian History, Culture and Archaeology.
To conduct explorations and excavations to develop fuher understanding of the subject,
‘eraise consciousness about our Past and teach students to apply the learning to the present.
Prepare students for competitive examinations,
COS: It also helps in developing future career in ASI Central & State, Museums, heritages, tourism ,
Teaching.
CC13 :Pre And Proto History of India & Ancient In ai
(Theory: 6 credits)
Unit | Topicsto be covered No. of
Lectures
1 _| Stone Age Culture (Paleolithic) 2
a) Salienteature of the Paleolithic culture in India:
b) The Sohan Valley
2 a) The Acheulian industry and its spread into major river valleys:Sites in’| 3
the Narmada valleys
b) ‘The Belan valleys |
©) Son valleys
__)_ Prehistoric Artin the Indian context : |
Mesolithic& Neolithic culture of the Indian subcontinent: 13
a) Mesolithic culture of India
») Neolithic cultures of the Indian subcontinent: (Early farming
communities ofBaluichistan, Kashmir,Central Ganga and Vindhyan
region, Eastern Neolithic sites: Senuwar, Chirand and Nosth-Fastern
L region southern peninsular India)
4” | Proto-history:Courses towards urbanization: Sesh Eeeee an
a) The Harappa Civilizations. Origin & Development of the Harappa| =
culture j
b) Early Harappa, Mature Harappa and Late Harappa, Downfall - -
© Chaleolithic Cultures. of India:Banas/Ahar, Kayatha, Malwa, jorwe |
cultures |
4) Potteries — Technique of making potteries as Source :
_e)_ Black and Red Ware = i eer
5 a) The Iron Age in India and emergence of second Urbanization |
) Painted Grey Ware culture: Extent, and Chronology and characteristic
traits
©) Northern Black Polished Ware culture: Extent, chronology and
characteristic traits
d) The Megalithic culture of India.
f) OTA TREE eeeetir a]
~~ Reading List:
VTL Agrawal, DP. Arechacelingy of Inui New Delhi, 1982.
Z Allchin, B. & Allchin E.R: The Rise of Civitizuizon in Indie cand Pcksthuan Lonlon, 1982
3 Chakrabori. DK: i .trctueologicul History: (Palace: Beginning. be eel trical
Foundation) Ostord, New Dethi, 1999,
1. Pandey. J.N. Purattars Vinarshua, Allahabad, 2008,
5. layaswal, Vidula, Bhurative tiles Ke deli Charan Ki6. Jayaswal, Vidui
ra Madhya Prastar Yug, Delhi, 1987. a
7. Jayaswal, Vidula, Bharatiya Itthas Ka Naw Prastar Yug, Delhi, 1992. ‘
After the completion of the course, the studént will be able to:
COl:
co2:
COB:
CO4:
CC14 : Political History of South India: 750 A:D. to 13" Century-A.D
Course Outcomes
To explore original sources for the study of Ancient Indian History, Culture and Archaeology.
To raise consciousness about cur Past and teach students to apply the learning to the present
Prepare students for competitive examinations. se
It also helps.in developing future career in ASI Central & State, Museums, heritages, tourism ,
Teaching,
‘CC14 :Political History of South India: 750 A.D. to 13" Century A.D
(Theory: 6 credits)
Unit
Topies to be covered No. of
Lectures
Dynasties of the Decean 10
a) Calukyas of Badan
b) Calukyas of Ven;
©) Calukyas of Kalyant
The Rastrakatas 1s
@) Origin and rise of the Rastrakiitas
b) History of Rastrakitas upto Krishna Ill
‘The Colas 15
) Origin and rise of Chola power
b) Rajaraja, Rajendra, Rajadhiraja |
©) Decline and fall of Chola empire
of Kanchi 10
in and rise of Pallavas
b) Early Pallava rulers
©) History of Pallavas upto Narasimhavarman | G
‘The Pandya Dynasty of Madura and Vadavas of Devagiri 10
a) First and Second Pandya dynasty
b) History of Yadava upto Ramacandra
Reading Lis
1
a
Q
2
TOTAL 60
Majumdar, R.C. and A.D. Pusalker (eds.), The History amd Culture of the Indian People. Vols
Ml and IV (relevant chapters), Bombay. 1988 and 1980. .
Mishra, S.M.. Daksina Bharata KaRajanitika Itihdsa, New Delhi, 1995,
Pandey, Vimal Chandra, Pracina Bharata KaRGjanitik lihisa (600 -1200 A.D), Lucknow,
1973,
Pathak, Vishuddhananda, Utara Bharata KaRGjanaitike lihdse, Lucknow, 1973
Srivastava, Balram, Daksina Bharata Kaltihasa, Varanasi, 1968.
Yardani, G. (ed.), The Early History of the Deccan, 2 vols.. London, 1960.
Yazdani, G.. Deccan K@Prdcina htihiisa New Delhi. 1977
Ue, wa ow, at site 1970, yA
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Ja Be
Genetic Elective
j GEL:s
ocial History of Ancient India
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ih Heae of the QepartmentAfter the completion of the course, the student will be able t
col
{0 explore original sources forthe study of Ancient Indian History. Culture and Archaeology.
To raise consciousness about our Past and teach students to apply the lewrmng tothe present.
Prepare students for competitive examinations,
1 also helps in developing future career in ASI Central & State, Museums, heritages, tourism ,
Teaching.
GEL : Social History of Ancient India
(Theory: 6 credits)
‘Topics to be covered No: of
Lectures
‘Varna-ASrama System
a) Sources of the study of Social history
b) Vama and Caste system
€) Origin, development and significance of Asrama
4) Impact of Feudalism on society
Marriage and Family
a) Types of marriages and their significance
b) Concept and component of family
Positidn and Role of Women sai See [ee
4) Position of women
+) Role and contribution of women to society
a) Types and significance of Kinds of Sons
) Aims, types and significance of Samsakaras
Kinds of Sons, Purusartha and Samsakaras
b) Concept and significance of Purusartha
10.
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After the gg@mpletion of the course, the student will be
con
02:
C03:
COL
4) Aims and objectives of education
+b) Vedic Education syst
€) Important e
[rota
Caleutta, 1978
Dutt, N. K., Origin and Growth of Caste in India, Calcutta, 1931.
Kapadia, K. M., Marriage and Fa
Mishra. J. S.. Prdcina Bhiirata KaSamajika Iisa (Hindi), Patna, 1982.
Pandey, R. B., HindiSwmsakdras (Also in Hindi), Varanasi. 1960,
Prabhu, P. N., Hindu Social Organization. Bombay. 1963
Om Prakash, Pricina Bhiirata KaSaméyjika Evam Alrthika lithdsa New Delhi
Sharma, R. S.. Praramblika Bhirata KaArthika Aura Samajika lihdse . Dethi, 2000,
Education System eae
em - Gurukulas
ners of education: Nalanda. Vikramasila, Kashi and Taxila_
it List :
Altekar, A. S.. Education in Ancient India (Also in Hindi
Varanasi> 1934.
ation, Benares, 1938.
C., Some Aspects of hutian Society from Ind century B. C. to 4th century A.D.
Altekar, A.S.. Position of Women in Hindu Civili
Bhattacharya,
Jauhari, M.. Préicina Bharata Mem Varnésrama Vvavasthi(Hindi), Varanasi, 1985,
ily in Indic (English and Hindi), Oxford, 1958.
1003,
Thapar, Romila, Ancient Indian Social History: Some Imerpretation. Delhi. \978,
SEMESTER - II
GE2 : Economic History of Ancient India
. Cou
¢ Outcomes
ble to:
sourees for the study of Ancient Indi
e consciousness itbout our Past and teach s
15 explore ori
History. Culture and Are
Lo ra
tudents to apply the learning to the present
Prepare students for competitive examinations,
{ft also helps in developing fu ure cane jn ASL Central & State. Mus
Teaching ie FL ea Ay
1S. heritages, tenarisin-conomic History of Ancient India
eet (Theory: 6 credits) . a fa
_ Unit | Topics to be covered * . No. of
| z 1 Lgetures
Stages of Indian economy up to 6th century B.C. = 13
a) Sources of the Study of Economic History a
b) Harappan Economy
©) Vedic Agriculture
- d) Economic condition during the sixth century B.C.
2 Stages of Indian Economy from 6th Century B. C. to 12th Century A.D. . IS
a) Economie progress in the Mauryan period
)_Indo-Roman trade c. 200 B.C.—300 A. D,
©) Economic progress in the Gupta period
1) Main features of early medieval econam z
3 Economic System and Institutions: 13
oe a) Varta : Meaning and significance
‘b) Land ownership.
©) Credit and banking system
)_Guilds ’ = 1
4 Money Economy and Trade-routes 10
a) Exchange and Currency
b)_Maritime trade and trade-routes. = ee
Revenue and ation 09
a) Land revenue
¥ ___b)_Salient features of taxation HH
TOTAL 60
Reading List :
J Achiche Lal, Pricins Bhrata Mem Krsi (Hindi), Varanasi 1980
3 Bandopadhyaya, NC.. Economic life and Progress in dnctem India, Calcutta, 1945,
3. Ghoshal, U.N. Contribution to the History of Hindu Revenue System, Calcutta, 1929,
$ Gopal. L.. Eeonomic Life of Northern India 700-1200.4. Dy, Varanasi, 1965,
& ths: DN., Revenue Sysiem in Post-Meurya and Cupra mes, Coteus 1967. ~
6. Maity, S.K.. Economic Life in Northern India in the Gupta Period: 300 A.D.-350 A.D, Delhi,
1970
4: Majumdar. R.C.. Corporate Life in Ancient India (also in Hindi), Cateutta, 1918,
8. Motichand, Srvhavaha (Hindi), Patna, 1953
To, enetighand. Trae and Trade Rontes in Anciem Iulia, New Delhi, 1977
10) Om Prakash, Pracina Bharata Ka Samiajika Evam drvhike lian, (indi), New Delhi, 2003,
11. Rey, B.P.. Later Vedic Economy, Delhi, 1977 :
Ly, Sharina. RS., Light on Early Indian Society and Economy, Bombay, 1966
13. Sharma, R.S., Prarambhik Bharata Ka Arthika Aura Saméjika hihisa (Hindi), Delhi, 2000.
SEMESTER — 111
GE3 :Ancient Indian Art Architecture and Ieonography
Course Outcomes
e Soe
turse, the student with he
After the completion of the &
COL: To-expigge original sources for the study of Ancien Indian History, Culture and Archagohoy
C02: Toraise consciousness about our Past and teach stulene toapply the learning to the present
CO3: Prepare students for competitive examinations
COM also helps in developing fatury eargee igASt Cetra & States Me SeUMS, heritages tour
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indiansGE3 + Ancient Indian Art Architecture and Teonography
AA 2 (Theory: 6 credits)
Unit ___| Topics to he covered No. of Lectures | *
1 a) History of Indian Art i * Sate
b) Mauryanast
©) Shunga Art
@ Gandhara Art
©) Mathura Art
2 | Architecture 2
a) Ashoka Pillars
6) StUpas-Bharahut, Sanchi,
©) Amaravati
4) Bhaja and Karle Caves,
2) Gupta Temples, 15
1b) Orissan temples ( Lingraja& Konarka )
©) Kitjuraho Temple ( Kandariye Mahadev Temple)
4) Early Calukyan Temples of Aihole, Badami and Pattadakal
©) Ellora Temple (Kailashnath Temple)
1) Pallava Architecture (Mahahaliptram Rathas) |
2) Chola Temple ( Brihadeshwara Temple )
[4 a) Primitive art 08:
b) Rock Painting
Ajanta Paintings
_4) Bagh Paintings
mography : ni
: a) Vishnu
b) Shiva
©) Ganesha
| d) Surya
|e) Durga
| 8) Jain
|__g) Buddha
[TOTAL
Reading List
} Agrawala, P-K., Prdcina Bharativa Kaldevans Vastu (Hindi). Varanasi, 2002.
2. Agrawala, V.S.. Bharatiya Kald(Hindi), Varanasi, 1904.
3. Bhattacharya, B.. The indian Buddhist Iconography. New Delhi, 1990
Bhattacharya. B.. The Indian Jain lconography. Delhi, 1974
. Banerjee, 1.N.. Development of Hind Ieonography, Calcutta, 1956
6 Bajpai, K-D.. Bharatiya Vastukalakaltihasa (Hindi), Lucknow, 1972,
F Craun. P. Indian Architecture (Buddhist and Hindu Periods). Vol. Bombay, 1971
8. Coomarswamy, A.K., History of Indian and Indonesion Art, London, 1927
9. Gupta, P-L, Bhdirativa Sthdpatya (Hindi), Varanasi, 1970.
10. Joshi.N.P.. Prachin Bhurativa Murti Vigyan , Patna. 1977
|. Majumdar. R.C. and A.D, Pusalker (eds), The History and Culture ofthe Indien People, Vols. I
and Iif (relevant chapters.), Bombay, 1951-57
12. Roy, N.C.. The Rise and Fall of Pataliputra, Kolkata. 2003,
'3. Mishra, Jayadeva, Buddhist Ieonography in Bihar, Pat
992 :
Vee SEMESTER ~1V Av
2 :
GEA sHistory of Indian Buddhism & Jainism (<4 ¢. 9°”
4eaa of tne Department
sngent Indian History & Archaeology.
Patna University, Patne-5.
Course Qutcomes
“77 Alter the completion of the course, the student will he able to
COW Ay explore orivinal sources forthe study of Ancient Indian Ulco2:
C03:
CO4: == also helps in developing future career in ASI
lor
Prepare students for competitive examinations
Teaching,
1es$ about our Past and teach students to apply the learning to the present.
Central & State. -Museums, heritages, tourism ,
GEA : History of Indian Buddhism & Jainism
-Fheory: 6 credits)
Topics to be covered
[No. of Lectures |
‘A: Buddhism
Pitaka
) Non-Tripitaka- Milind Pahho and Dipavamsa
©) Origin & Development of Buddhism.
a) TripitakaYinaya Pitaka, Sutta Pitaka and Abhidhamma
10
a) Life and teachings of Gautama Buddha
b). Salient features of Buddhist religion.
©) Buddhist philosophy ~ Sila, Samadhi & Prajna,
4) Four noble truths.
©) Eight fold Path.
a) Schools of Buddhism
b) Hinayana, Mahayana
| ©) Causes of the decline of Buddhism.
|b). Origin and development of Jainism
©) Founder of Jainism —24 Tirthankaras,
a). Sailent features of Jaina rel
) Life and teachings of Parsvanatha and Mahavir
- ©) Division of Jaina sect into Svetambara and Digambara sects
4) Anekantavada and Syadvada
10
[TOTAL
Reading List :
Bapat. P.V. (ed.). 2500 Years.of Buddhism ( Also in Hindi ), New Delhi
Jain, Hiraial, Bharatiya Samskrti mem Jaina Dharma ka Youadavia
JainiJ.L...An outline of Jainism, Cambridge, 1916
Jain, Jyoti Prasad, Religion and Culture of the Jains, Delhi, [995
Narendra Dev, Bauddha Dharma Darsana, Patna, 1956.
Pandey. G.C.. Sramuna Tradition : Its History and Contribution to indian culture,
1977.
Pandey, G.C.. Studies in the origin of Buddhism. Delhi, 1983.
Pandey, G.C., Bauddha Dharma Ke Vikisa Kaltihasa, Lucknow, 1987,
Sharma, Chandradhar, Bhdrativa Dargana, Delhi, reprint 2004.
. Upadhyaya, B., Bhirtiva Darsana, Varanasi, 1971.
Upadhyaya. B.. Baudlidha Dharma Dargan, Varanasi, 1978,
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1987.
(Hindi). Bhopal, 1962
Ahmedabad,SE2 : Economie History of Ancient India
Course Outcomes
After the completion of the course, the student will be able to:
Or: Toexplore original sources for the study of Ancient Indian History, Cullu-apd Archaeology.
C02: To raise consciousness about our Past and teach students to apply the learning to the present.
Prepare students for competitive examinations.
{t also helps in developing future career in ASI Central & State, Muscums, heritages, tourism
‘Teaching. fret =
DSE2 : Economic History of Ancient India
et (Theory: 6 credits)
Unit _| Topies to be covered HH No. of Lectures
1 | Stages of Indian economy up to 6th century B.C. iB
) Sources of the Study of Economie History
b) Harappan Economy
©) Vedic Agriculture
) Economic condition during the sixth century B.C.
2 | Stages of Indian Economy from 6th Century B.C. to 2th Century AD. 5
) Economic progress in the Mauryan period
b) Indo-Roman trade c. 200 B, C.~ 300 A.D. |
| ) Economic progress in the Gupta period
I 4d) Main features of early medieval econom :
3 | Economic System and Histitutions = ar
a)Varta : Meaning and significance .
b) Land ownership
©) Credit and banking system
[@Guitas eee
4 | Money Economy and Trade-routes 10
a) Exchange and Currency
| b) Maritime trade and trade-routes.
Revenue and Taxation cc)
a) Land revenue
b) Salient.features of taxations eee
TOTAL, Las
~ Reading List
|. Achche Lal, Pricina Bhdrater Mem Krsi (Hindi), Varanasi 1980.
3 _Eandopadhyaya, N.C. Economic life and Progress in Ancient Inic, Calcite, 1945.
“1 Ghoshal, UN. Contribution 10 the History of Hindu Revenue System. Caleutta, 1929,
Gopal. L., Economic Life of Northern India (700-1200 A. D.), Varanasi, 1965
5. Jha, DN.. Revenue Sysiem in Post-Maurya and Gupta times, Caleuttn 199
6 Maity. SK., Economic Life in Northern India th the Gupta Period. 300 A.D. ~
7.
é
9.
'0.A.D., Delhi, 1970.
Majumdar, R.C., Corporate Life in Ancient India (also in Hindi) Calcutta. 1918
Motichand, Sarthaviah (Hindi), Patna, 1953
Motichand, Trade cad Trade Routes in Ancient hudia, New Delhi, 197
10. Om Prakash, Pracina Bharata Kei Samajika Evan Jvthika lihvg (Hindi), New Delhi, 2003
11. Roy. B.P.. Later Vedic Economy, Delhi, 1977
12. Sharma, R.S.. Light on Early Indian Society and Economy, Bomba
13. Sharma, RS. Priiraimbhiku Bhirate Ka Avthika Aura}
1966,
maijika Mihdsca (Hindi), Dethi. 2000,a SEMESTER — Vi-
DSE3 :Poli
ical & Cultural History of South-East Asia
Course Outcom:
After the completion of the course, the student will be able to:
COL: To explore original sources for the study of Ancient Indian History, Culture and Archacolozy.
CO2: To raise consciousness about our Past and teach students to apply the learning to the present,
—CO3: _ Prepare students for competitive examinations,
CO4: It also helps in developing future carcer in ASI Central & State, Museums, heritages, tourism ,
‘Teaching
DSES : Political & Cultural History of South-East Asia
es He (Theory: 6 credits) eee
Unit Topies to be covered _ No. of Lectures |
1 | @) South ~ East Asia ~ Sources of Study 08
, b) Causes of Indianization of South — East Asia.
} Routes of Indianization of South ~ East Asia
2 Early Indian Literary Reference 09
b) Contact with India
©) Formation of Different States = ne
3" | a) Early Kingdoms and Dynasties (Funan,Champay 15
) Early History of Myanmar and Thailand
| ©) Early History of Malaysia and Indonesia _
4a) Shaltendras as a Marine Power = 15
b) Trade Relation between India and Southeast Asian Kingdom
) Dynastic History of Angkor
J el) Concept of Devaraja Cult and its si
| | History . e
SShallendras ~ Java, b) Champa, Funan, ¢) Burma, Thailand with special
reference to Religion, art and Literature
Reading
1. Bose. P. : indian Coloay of Siam
2. Bose, P.: Indian Colony of Campa
3. LeMay, Reginald : The Culture of South ~ East Asia
a 4. Lama, G.K., Tibet Mem Bauddha Dharma Ka lihiisa (Hindi), New Delhi, 2004,
5. Lama. G.K., Cultural Heritage of South East Asia, Varanasi, 2009.
6. Majumdar.R.C.: Ancient Indian Colonization in South East Asia
7. Osbome. Milton E. : SouthEast Asia — An Introductory History
8. Puri, B.N. : Sudurpurva mein Bharatiya sanskriti aur Uska Itihas
9. Sharan. M.K. : Studies in Sanskrit inscriptions of ancient Cambodia
10. Sadananda. Swami: Pilgrimage to Greater India
11. Vidyalankar. Satyaketu = Dakshinpurvi Aur Dakshini Asia mein Bharatiya Sanskriti
12. Upadhyay. Vidhyanand,Dakshin purva Asia, Patna, 1988
13, Wyatt. David : Thailand ~ A Short History
SEMESTER — VI
DSE4 :Ancient Indian Epigraphy & Numismatics
Course Oui
ome
+ aS! Alter the completion of the curse, the student will be able to:
COL Le xkplore original sources tortie study of Ancient lindian [iPrepare students for competitive examinations,
Teachir
° DSE4: Ancient Indian Epigraphy & Numismatics
‘To raise consciousness about our Past and teach students to apply the fearing to the present
It also helps in developing future emeer in ASI Central & Stale, Museunrs, heritages, tourism ,
Unit___| Topies to be covered No. of Lectures
1 ‘A. Epigraphy
a) Epigraphy as a source of history
b) Origin and development of Brahmi Script
©) Origin of Kharosthi script
4) Asokan Edits: Rock Fdicts X, XI, XI
©) Pillar Ediets VIE
4
= a) Besnagar Garuda pillar inscription
b)_ Hathigumpha inscription of Kharvela |
©) Nasik inscription of Vashisthuputra pulamavi
4) Junagarh rock Inscription of Rudradaman
a) Allahabad Pillar Inseription of Samundragupta
b)_Bhitari inscription of Skandgupta
|
©) Banskhera Inseription of Harsha - i
d) Nalanda Copper Plate of Devapala |
9) Aihole pillar inscription of Pulkesin [1
Numismatics
) Coins as an important source of history
|b) Origin and antiquity of coinage in ancient India
©) Technique/Methods of manufacturing coins: Silver, copper. gold
and alloys -
4) Punch marked coins
Janpada and tribal Coins of Yaudheyas and the Malavas
1) Indo-Greek coins
8) Saka-Kshatrapa
5 a) Kushana
by. Satavahana coinage
©) Coins of the Gupta dynasty up to Skandgupta
TOTAL _
Reading List :
1. Bajpai, KD. sitthasikea Bharati
a Abhitekbu daipur, 1992
2. Buhler. G.. dndian Pulacography, Caleta, 4959 (Hind
3. Dani, A. HL. dndian Pulacoraphs. London, 196%
1. Goyal, SR. Arce alii, PLC (Pra Gup
1082 X
Ina Bhavetive Abhilekhe §
Wane ent indian
stra
weiner Joke ¢
ec adel pie OS eerie
iti & avGupta, PLL. Prdcinu Bharata Ke Pramukha Abhilekha, Pt. 1& Il, Varanasi, 1996.
Ojha,.G. 1. Pracina Bharatiya Lipimala ( Hindi), ‘New Dethi, 1971
Sircar, D.C., Indian Epigraphy (Hindi and English), Varanasi, 1965
Altekar, Anant Stidashiv : Guptakalin Mudrayein
)
Banerji, R.D., Pracina ‘Mudrdyem (Hindi), Cateutta, 1922.
10. Gupta, P.L., Bharata Ke Parva Kalika Sikke, Varanasi, 1996.
11. Gupta, P.L., Pracina Bharatiya Mudrayem, Varanasi, 2003,
12. Kosambi, D.D., Julian Nemtsmatics, Delhi, 1981. —n.
laraian, A-K., Coin-Types of the Indo Greeks (English and Hindi), Oxford, 1957.
14, Rapson, E.J., Catalogue of the Coins of India, Delhi, 1975.
15. Upadhyaya, Basudev, Bharatiya Sikke, Varanasi, 1971
SEMESTER - VI
DSES :History of Indian Buddhism & Jainism
- Course Outcomes
After the completion of the course, the student will be able
COl: _ To-explore original sources for the study of Ancient Indian History, Culture and Archaeology
Toraise consciousness about our Past and teach students to apply the learning to te present.
Prepare students for competitive examinations. -
{talso helps in developing future career in ASI Central & State, Museums, heritages, tourism
Teaching
DSE:
I ae
|v it_“] Topics to be covered
‘A: Buddhism
+a) Tripitaka-Vinaya Pitaka, Sutta Pitaka and Abhidhammer Pitaka |
|b) Non-Tripitaka- Milind Patho and Dipavamsa
nt of Buddhism, j
a) Life and teachings of Gautama Buddha
©) Origin & Developn
b) Salient features of Bucldhist religion
©) Buddhist philosophy — Sita, Samadhi & Prajna |
4) Four noble truth,
©) Fight fold Path. |
| Eat a eda a oe |
8) Schools of Buddhism | 10
| b) Hinayana, Mahayana
| ©) Causes of the decline of Buddhism, |
>| aan on 0 4
a) Agama Literature | |
| |b) Origin and development of sani, |
3 S]o) Tounder of tainism 21 iABuakgdny : |5 a). Sailent feature of Jaina religion T 1
| b) Life and teachings of Pérsvanatha and Mabavira ” ae
pete | : ©). Division of Jaina sect into Svetambara and Digambara sects |
i d) Anfokantavada and Syadvada |
[TOTAL [
Reading List :
1. Bapat, P.V. (ed.), 2500 Years of Buddhism ( Also in Hindi ), New Delhi, 1987.
2. Jain, Hiralal, Bharatiya Samskrti mem Jaina Dharma ka Yogadina (Hindi). Bhopal, 1962.
3. Jaini, J.L., An outline of Jainism, Cambridge, 1916.
4. Jain, Jyoti Prasad, Religion and Culture of the Jains, Delhi, 1995,
Narendra Dev, Bauddha Dharma Dargana, Patna, 1956,
6. Pandey, G.C., Sramana Tradition : lis History and Contribution to Indian culture, Ahmedabad,
1977,
TF. Pandey, G.C., Studies in the origin of Buddhism, Delhi, 1983,
8. Pandey, G.C., Bauddha Dharma Ke Vikiisa Kaltihasa, Lucknow, 1987.
9. Shartia, Chandradhar, Bharatiya Dargana, Delhi, reprint 2004
10. Upadhyaya, B., Bhartiya Darsana, Varanasi, 1971.
il. Upadhyaya, B., Bauddha Dharma Darsan, Varanasi, 1978.
SEMESTER ~ VI
DSE6 :Cultural History of South — East Asia
Course Outcomes
After the completion of the course, the student will be able to:
Con, fNPlore original sources forthe study of Ancient Indian History, Culture and Archaeology
CO2:, To raise consciousness about our Past and teach students to apply the learning tothe, present
Prepare students for competitive examinations.
Mt also helps in developing future career in ASI Central & State, Museums, Neri
Teachi
tourism .
DSE6 : Cultural
Unit | Topies to be covered _|_No. of Lectures
|
Funan & Kambuja |
|
fh |
| | 4) Source of Culture & Components of Culture in Ancient Cambodia
(Kambhja) |
| b) Literature
| i |
t ce) Art K Architecture i |
ee |
y |
| | d) Religion & Philosophy }
I 3) Champa Parca ee are i
| Heao ot tne Heparément :
- : Anolon Inds rhtiy 8 archaeology,
Patna ot Patna S4) Source of Culture & Components of Culture in Ancient Champa
b) Literature, - Ba
c} Art & Architecture, rete,
4) Religion & Philosophy a
Thailand
8) Source of Culture & Components of Culture in Ancient Times
b) Literature
©) Art & Architecture
4) Rel
ion & Philosophy
Indonesia (Java and Sumatra) 1
8) Source of Culture ®& Components of Culture in Ancient Times i
Dy ture
©) Art & Architecture |
4) Religion & Philosophy
4) Source of Culture & Componentsof Culture in Ancient Burma
b) Literature
©) Ant & Are a
4) Reli : =
ror ai PPA cee ech aa
Reading List :
1. Alam, Md. Sayced, Glories of Srivijaya Empire, Patn
2. Bose, P. : Indian Colony of Siam
3. Bose. P.: Indian Colony of Campa
LeMay, Reginald : The Cultufe of South ~ East Asia
Lama. G.K., Tibet Mem Bauddha Dharma Ka itihasa (Hindi, New Delhi 2004.
Lama, G.K., Cuttural Heritage of South East Asia, Varanasi, 2009, ales 4 oe 3A
9,
2H Sadananda, Swami Pilsvin Greater tna \\
Osbome, Milton b.: South Hast Asia ~ An Introductory History
Pari, BAN. : Sudurpurva mein Bharstiva sanshriti aur Uska tit
UI. Sharan, MLK. : Sutfes in Sanskrit inscriptions of ancient Can ye
We
Majumdar.R.C.: Ancient India Colonization in South East Asia Andee
Heae of he Department
sncent nian Hisory& Arciaelog)
Patna yiwersie, Patras
y'2. Vidvalankar, Satyaketu : Dakshinpurvi Aur Dakshini Asia mein Bharatiya Sanskriti .
13. Wyatt, David: Thailand ~A Short History
A 1! > SEMESTER —‘vi +
DSE7 :Ancient Indian Art Architecture and Iconography .
Course Outcomes
After the completion of the course, the student will be able to: —
COl: Toexplore original sources for the study of Ancient Indian History, Culture and Archacology,
C02: Toraise consciousness about our Past and teach students to epply the learning to the present.
CO3: " Prepare students for competitive examinations,
COA: It also helps in developing future career in ASI Central & State, ‘Museums, heritages, tourism ,
Teaching
DSE’
* Ancient Indian Art Architecture and Iconography
| Unit _ | Topics to be covered = No. of Lectures |
1 @) History of Indian Ant f 4
b) Mauryan art
©) Shunga Ant
d) Gandhara Art
| ©) Mathura Art
a) Ashoka Pillars me!
|b). Stapas-Bharahut, Sanch
. ©) Amaravati +
4) Bhaja and Karle Caves,
3 a) Gup
b)_Orissan temples ( Lingrajaét Koparka )
Temples 15
©) Khajuraho Temple ( Kandariye Mahadev Temple)
® Farly Calukyan Temples of Aihole, Badami and Pattadakal
®) Ellora Temple (Kailashnath Temple)
4) Pallava Architecture (Mahabalipuram Rathas)
8) Chola Temple ( Brihadeshwara Temple )
Primitive ar 8
b) Rock Painting
©) Ajanta Paintings
Bagh Painti
iconography :
, a] a) Vishaw LaF ysi) Shiva
©) Ganesha
d) Surya 1
e) Durga t =
D) Jain Be
8) Buddha
Reading List :
1. Agrawala, P.K., Pricina Bharatiya Kalaevam Vastu (Hindi), Varanasi, 2002.
2. Agrawala, V.S., Bharatiya Kala(Hindi), Varanasi, 1994.
Bhattacharya, B., The Indian Buddhist Iconography, New Delhi, 1990
Bhattacharya, B., The Indian Jain leonography, Delhi, 1974.
Banetice, J.N., Development of Hindu Ieonography, Caleutta, 1956.
Bajpai, K.D., Bhdraflya Vastukalakatihiisa (Hindi), Lucknow, 1972.
Brown, P., Indian Architecture (Buddhist and Hindu Periods), Vol. 1, Bombay, 1971
Coomarswamy, A.K., History of Indian and Indonesian Art, London, 1927.
Gupta, P.L.. Bharatiya Sthapatya (Hindi), Varanasi, 1970.
10. Joshi.N.P., Prachin Bharativa Murti Vigyan , Patna, 1977.
11. Majumdar, R.C. and A.D. Pusalker(eds.), The History and Culture of the Indian People. Vols. 1
dnd HI (relevant chapters,), Bombay. 195
12. Roy, N.C.. The Rise and Fall of Pataliputra, Kolkata, 2003.
SEMESTER - VI am
DSES
listory of Bihar up to 1206 A.D.
Course Outcomes
After the completion of the course, the student will be able to:
‘To explore original sources for the study of Ancient Indian History, Culture and Archaeology.”
To conduct explorations and excavations to develop further vhderstanding of the subject
To raise awareness for protection and promotion of heritage.
To raise consciousness about our Past and teach students to apply the learning to the present.
Prepare students for competitive examinations.
COS: It also helps in developing future career in ASI Central & State, Museums, heritages. tourism ,
C06: Teaching.
‘Topics to be covered
ce Historica} Geography of Bihar
ys A Geography of Biba
Feat 8 Mithita (Tirhut)
by) Vaishali| Saivism
: b). Vaisnavism
| ©). Saktism A j "te
&) Centre of Jainism Sere ee
8) Centre of Buddhism
f) Bihar as a Puranic Tirtha
3” ~ | Artand Architecture of Bihar 5
) Ashokan Pillars : Rampurva, Lauriya Nandangarh, Vaishali i
b) Kesariya Stupa, Vaishali Stupa
©) Bodheaya Temple
4). Paintings: Rock Painting of Kaimur
“|” @) Pala Painting of Nalanda
4 Bihar as a centre of Education Ea 10
| a) Nalanda
b)_ Vikramsita
©) Odantpuri |
Ls a) Bihar in Pre Mauryan, Mauryan & Post- Mauryan era 7
b) Bihar in Gupta and Post — Gupta Period. |
[ aa —
Reading List:
1. Agrawal, P.K..Guptakatina Kala evam Vastu, Varanasi, 1994.
2 Cunningham. A.. Geography of Ancient India, Varanasi, 1963. fe
3. Goswami, B.K.. Bhakti Cult in Ancient India, Calcutta, 1922.
4. Kane, P.V., Dharmagastra Ka Itihisa, Vol Ill, Lucknow. 1966. zs
5. Kumar-Mangj...Pashchim Champaran Ka Purattava, New Delhi, 2020
6. Law. B.C.. Historical Geography of Ancient India, Varanasi, 1975
7. Majumdar, R.C. (ed.), The History and Culture of the Indian People, Vols. Vil & IX Bombay,
1988-1990.
8. Patil, D.R The Antiquarian Remains In Bihar, 1963
9. Pandey, M.S.. Geography and Topography of Ancient Bihar, New Delhi, 1962
10. Sinha, B.P.: The Comprehensive History of Bihar, Vol.l, Part 1-2
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DSE1 : Social History of Ancient India
Course Outcomes
After the completion of the course, the student will be able to:
CO1: To explore originatsources for the study oF Ancient In
History, Culture and Archaeology.
CO2: To raise consciousness about our Past and teach students to apply the learning to the present.
C03: Prepare students for competitive examinations
CO4: It also helps in developing future career in ASI Central & State, Museums, heritages, tourism ,
Teaching.
DSE1 : Social Histor} of Ancient India
(Theory: 6 credits) ae ie
Unit | Topics to be covered >| Noof
___| Lectures
T | Varna-Aérama System 15
4) Sourees of the study of Social history
b) Varna and Caste system
©) Origin. development and significance of Asrama