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Department of History
School of Humanities and Social Science

Curriculum Framework
B.A.
Based on National Education Policy- 2020
2022-2023
Date of BoS: 13/09/2022

Doctor Harisingh Gour Vishwavidyalaya

(A Central University)
Sagar-Madhya Pradesh-470003
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About the Department

The Department of History was established in1946, since the inception of the University. In
the initial stages, for four years, the department conducted only intermediate and B.A.
Classes under the headship of Dr. H.L. Gupta, Senior Lecturer and Head of the Department.
Prof. R.P. Tripathi, Vice Chancellor of Sagar University, was the Honorary Professor of the
Department. He took the initiative to start P.G. Classes in the Department. Prof. B. N. Sharma
of this Department was appointed the Vice Chancellor of Bhopal University. Three
Professors of this Department Prof. H.L. Gupta, Prof. B.N. Sharma and Prof. B.B.
Shrivastava served as the Dean of Social Science Faculty. Presently Prof. B.K. Shrivastava is
the Head of the department. Since its inception, the Department has catered to the needs of
higher education to thousands of students who are now being employed in different
universities and colleges in India and abroad.
Curriculum Framework based on National Education Policy-2020
NEP-2020 has conceptualized the idea to develop well-rounded competent individuals for
making the nation a self-reliant and global leader. In the same spirit, we at the Department of
History have developed a curriculum framework to encompass the goals of NEP 2020. To
this end, we have incorporated a choice of subject/disciplines of study creating academic
pathways having constructive combinations of disciplines for study with multiple entries and
exit points as well as focusing on experiential learning for students by introducing
multidisciplinary and skill enhancement courses and actual Hand’s on training in the recent
and trending aspects of the area concern.
Under Graduate Curriculum Framework for Bachelor of Arts
1. Name of the Programme: B.A.
2. About the Programme: The Programme is of 3 years divided into 6 Semesters
3. Objectives of the Programme:
• To help formulate undergraduate attributes, qualification descriptors,
programme learning outcomes and course learning outcomes that are
expected to be demonstrated by the holder of a Bachelor’s degree
• To enable the students to understand the nature and level of learning
outcomes (knowledge, skills, attitudes and values) or attributes a graduate
should be capable of demonstrating on successful completion of BA
• To maintain national standards and international comparability of
standards to ensure global competitiveness, and facilitate postgraduate
mobility

4. Programme Learning Outcomes :

The programme learning outcomes are attained by learners through the essential learnings
acquired on completion of selected courses of study within a programme. The outcomes
and attributes described in qualification descriptors are attained by students through
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learning acquired on completion of a programme of study. After Completion of the

programme the learner will be able to:
a. Understand the various phases of History in the process of man’s
progress
b. Develop those analytical skills which is expected from a graduate

5. Structure of the Programme

Level: 5
Semester I
Nature of Course Course Code Course Title Credits

Discipline Specific Major-1 SUB-DSM-111 Idea of Bharat 6

Multi-Disciplinary Major-3 SUB-MDM-111 History of Madhya 6

Pradesh up to BCE 600
Ability Enhancement Course SUB-AEC-111 Our Cultural Heritage up 2
to BCE 600
Skill Enhancement Course (SEC) SUB-SEC-111 Tourism: Concept, 2
Nature & Importance

Semester II

Nature of Course Course Code Course Title Credits

Discipline Specific Major-1 SUB-DSM-211 Early Civilizations of India 6

and World
Multi-Disciplinary Major-3 SUB-MDM-211 History of Madhya 6
Pradesh BCE 600 to CE
600
Ability Enhancement Course SUB-AEC-211 Our Cultural Heritage 600 2
BCE 600 to CE 600
Skill Enhancement Course (SEC) SUB-SEC-211 History and Tourism 2

6. Exit: Certificate

7. Teaching Learning Approach:

Mainly this programme will transact the under given pedagogic approach-
a. Lecture/ Seminar format
b. Demonstration
c. Readings/written assignments and Field Projects
d. Group discussions/tutorial
e. Community visit
f. Project work
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g. Field Visit/Survey/Dissertation
8 Assessment
The learner in the programme will be assessed throughout the duration of the
programme in a formative and summative evaluations i.e. Mid (I&II) and End
Semester examinations. To be eligible to appear in End semester examination a
student must appear in Mid semester examinations along with 75 per cent
attendance in classroom processes.
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HIS-DSM-1I1 - Idea of Bharat

Level& Course Title of Credits Marks Course
Semester Code the L T P C Coordinator
Course
L5 Sem I HIS-DSM- Idea of 6 0 0 6 IA(Mid)-40
111 Bharat EA(End
Sem)- 60
Lectures/Hrs. 90
1. Learning Objectives:
To study Indian value system, knowledge and thoughts that go
into making Bharata.
2. Course Learning Outcomes :.
After studying the course students would be able to understand the significant
contribution made by Indians in the field of Philosophy, Literature, Science and
Arts and Dharma
3. Unit-wise Learning Outcomes :
UO 1. After studying the unit students would be able to understand Indian
Literature and the concept of eternity.
UO 2. After studying the unit students would be able to understand Indian
Knowledge system and arts
UO 3. After studying the unit students would be able to understand the Indian
concept of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam and its importace for humanity
UO 4. After studying the unit students would be able to understand Science and
Mathematics in Ancient India
UO 5. After studying the unit students would be able to understand Indian
Economic thoughts and practices
Unit – I : Concept of Bharatvarsha 18
Understanding of Bharatvarsha, Eternity of synonyms Bharat, Indian concept of time
and space, The glory of Indian Literature: Ved, Vedanga, Upanishads, Epics, Jain and
Buddhist Literature, Smriti, Puranas Etc
Unit – II : Indian Knowledge Tradition, Art and Culture 18
Evolution of language and Script: Brahmi, Kharoshiti, Pali, Prakrit, Sanskrit,
Tigaliri etc., Salient features of Indian Art & Culture, Indian educational
system, The ethics of Indian valor
Unit - III : Dharma, Philosophy and Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam 18
Indian perception of Dharma and Darshan, The concept of Vasudhaiva
Kutumbakam : Man, Family, Society and world, Polity and governance , The
concept of Janpada & Gram Swarajya
Unit - IV : Science, Environment and Medical science 18
Science and Technology in Ancient India, Environmental conservation: Indian View
regarding Health consciousness: Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Indian numeral
system and Mathematics
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Unit –V : Indian Economic Tadition 18

Indian economic thoughts, Concept of land, forest and agriculture, Industry, Inland
trade & commerce, Maritime Trade
Recommended Text Books:
• Basham A.L., The Wonder that was India, Rupa, Delhi 1994
• Altekar A.S , Education in Ancient India, Nand Kishore & Bros, Varanasi 1944
• Mookherjee Radha Kumud, The Fundamental Unity of India
• Will Durant, The story of civilization, five communication, US, Jan, 1993 (II Vol)
• Dharmpal, The beautiful Tree, Other India Press, Delhi 1995
• mik/;k; olqnso] xqIr lkezkT; dk bfrgkl] Hkkx&1 ,oa 2] bykgkckn] 1957
• xqIr ijes'ojh yky] xqIr lkezkT;] vUuiw.kkZ izdk'ku] okjk.klh] 1970
• nÙk] jk; pkS/kjh] etwenkj] Hkkjr dk o`gÙk bfrgkl] Hkkx&1] eSdfeyu] fnYyh] 1990
• ok'ke ,-,y- vn~Hkqr Hkkjr] f'koyky vxzoky ,.M dEiuh] vkxjk] 1992
• >k ,oa Jhekyh] izkphu Hkkjr dk bfrgkl] fnYyh fo'ofo|ky;] fnYyh] 1993
• mik/;k; Hkxor'kj.k] izkphu Hkkjrh; Lrwi] xqgk ,oa eafnj] iVuk] 1972
• dks'kEch Mh-Mh-] izkphu Hkkjr dh laLd`fr vkSj lH;rk] jktdey izdk'ku] fnYyh] 1998
• feJk t;'kadj] izkphu Hkkjr dk lkekftd bfrgkl] fnYyh] 1992
• JhokLro ch-ds-] izkphu Hkkjr dk bfrgkl] ,l-oh-ih-Mh- ifCyds'ku] vkxjk 2011
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HIS-MDM-111 - History and Culture of Madhya Pradesh up to BCE 600

Level& Course Title of the Credits Marks Course
Semester Code Course L T P C Coordinator
L5 Sem I HIS- History and 6 0 0 6 IA(Mid)-40
MDM- Culture of EA(End
111 Madhya Pradesh Sem)- 60
up to 600
Lectures/Hrs. 90
Learning Objectives:
• To study the various stages and processes of history of Madhya Pradesh from the
prehistoric period to 600 BCE.
• To study the various sources of history of Madhya Pradesh.
• To study the regional diversities and Archaeological findings of Madhya Pradesh.
• To study how urbanization grew in ancient Madhya Pradesh. Learn to analyze the
social, economic and political growth in Madhya Pradesh.
Course Learning Outcomes :
• This course will help the students to develop an understanding of the various
stages and processes of history of Madhya Pradesh from the prehistoric
period to 600 BCE.
Unit wise Learning Outcomes :
UO 1. Learn about the Historical Geography of Madhya Pradesh.
UO 2. Learn about the Sources of history of Madhya Pradesh.
UO 3. Learn about the conditions for the Paleolithic, Mesolithic and Neolithic
Cultures. Archaeological findings of Madhya Pradesh.
UO 4. Learn about the the Vedic Period and traditional history of Madhya
Pradesh.
UO 5. Learn about the Mahajanpadas period with special reference to Avanti and
Chedi Janpada.

Unit – I: 18

Historical Geography of Madhya Pradesh : General Introduction; Geographical

classification of Madhya Pradesh; Main rivers of Madhya Pradesh
Unit - II: 18
Sources of history of Madhya Pradesh: Archaeological Sources; Literary sources;
Accounts of Foreign travellers
Unit - III: 18
Paleolithic, Mesolithic and Neolithic Cultures. Archaeological findings of Madhya
Pradesh. Rock shelters and Paintings with special reference to Bhim Betka. Features of
Chalcolithic culture with special reference to Eran
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Unit - IV: 18
Vedic Period and traditional history of Madhya Pradesh: Vedic literature and Madhya
Pradesh; Puran literature and Madhya Pradesh; Traditional History and the
Archaeological evidences; myths and the Traditional History
Unit – V: 18
Mahajanpadas period : Avanti and Chedi Janpada; Political history; social, religious and
economic condition;

Essential Readings:
• Bajpai, K.D., (1967), Geographical Encyclopaedia of Ancient and Medieaval India,
Varanasi.
• Bhattacharya, P.K., (1977), Historical Geography of Madhya Pradesh, Delhi.
• f}osnh] gfjgj fuokl ,oa f}osnh] fot;xksfoUn] e/; Hkkjr dk bfrgkl] çFke[k.M] Xokfy;j 1956]
• ºosulkax dh Hkkjr ;k=k] vuqoknd& Bkdqj çlkn oekZ] t;iqj] 2006
• pØorhZ] ds-ds-] ¼laik-½] 1984] j‚d vkVZ v‚Q bf.M;k] Hkksiky-
• f}osnh] la/;k] 2012] çhfgLVkfjd vkdsZ;ksy‚th v‚Q cqUnsy[k.M] ih,p-Mh- Fkhfll]
thokthfo'ofo|ky;
• xqIrk] jkts'k dqekj] 2008] vkukZeVsa ] Mªl
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• tks'kh] vkj-oh-] 1982] LVksu ,t dYplZ v‚Q lsUVªy bf.M;k] MsDdsu dkyst] iwuk-
• feJ] oh- ,u] ;'kks/kj eBiky ,oa ekyrh ukxj] HkhecSBdk% çhfgLVkfjd eSu ,.M fgt vkVZ bu
lsUVªy bf.M;k]
• ik.Ms;] ts-,u-] 2008] iqjkrÙo foe'kZ] çkP; fo|k laLFkku] bykgkckn-
• ik.Ms;] vkj-ih-] 1987] çhfgLVkfjd vkdsZ;ksy‚th v‚Q e/; çns'k] lanhi çdk'ku] ubZ fnYyh-
• ik.Ms;] vkj- ih-] 1989] Hkkjrh; iqjkrÙo] e/;çns'k fgUnh xzaFk vdkneh] Hkksiky-
• jktdqekj 'keZk ¼la-½] e/;izns’k dk bfrgkl [k.M&1] e/;izn’s k fgUnh xzUFk vdkneh] Hkksiky
• 'kekZ] vkj- ds-] 2010] e/; çns'k ,oa NÙkhlx<+ ds iqjkrÙo dk lanHkZ xzaFk% fgUnh xzaFk vdkneh]
Hkksiky-
• xqIr] txnh'k] çkxSfrgkfld Hkkjrh; fp=dyk] 1967] çFke laLdj.k] ubZ fnYyh-
• elhg] iwf.kZek] e/;çns'k dh çkxSfrgkfld fp=dyk] 1996] Hkksiky-
• tSu] ds- lh-] e/;çns'k Fkzw n ,tst]1997 ch- vkj- ifCyf'kax dkiksZjs'ku] fnYyh
• pkS/kjh] jk/kkd`".k] izkphu Hkkjr dk lkaLd`frd ,oa jktuhfrd bfrgkl] iVuk]1993-
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HIS-SEC-111 Tourism : Concept, Nature & Importance

Level& Course Title of the Credits Marks Course
Semester Code Course L T P C Coordinator
L5 Sem I HIS-SEC- Tourism: 2 0 0 0 IA(Mid)-
111 Concept, 40
Nature & EA(End
Importance Sem)- 60
Lectures/Hrs. 30
Learning Objectives:
• To study the Nature, Concept, Scope and importance of Tourism.
• To study the Inspiring Elements & Causes of Tourism.
• To study the Characteristics of Tourism.
• To study the types and new trends of Tourism.
Course Learning Outcomes :
• This course will help the students to develop an understanding of the Nature,
concepts, scope and new trends of Tourism
Unit wise Learning Outcomes :
UO 1. Learn about the Concept, Meaning, Definitions and Main Elements of
Tourism.
UO 2. Learn about the Nature, Model of nature of Tourism & Causes of Tourism
UO 3. Learn about the Characteristics, Importance and Factors affecting the
Development of Tourism.
UO 4. Learn about the Types of Tourism specially Historical tourism; Cultural
Tourism & Tourism for Entertainment.
UO 5. Learn about the Scope and new trends of Tourism like Rural Tourism, Eco
Tourism, Adventure Tourism, Health or Medical Tourism, Space Tourism
etc.
Unit – I: 06
Tourism: Concept, Meaning, Definitions, Main Elements and Aims
Unit - II: 06
Nature, Model of nature of Tourism, Inspiring Elements & Causes of Tourism
Unit - III: 06
Characteristics, Importance, Advantages and Disadvantages of Tourism
Factors affecting the Development of Tourism
Unit - IV: 06
Classification on the basis of Tourism Statistics Regionality, Nature of duration,
Season and Reason, Types of Tourism: Historical tourism; Cultural Tourism &
Tourism for Entertainment
Unit – V: 06
Scope and new trends of Tourism: Rural Tourism, Eco-Tourism, Adventure
Tourism, Health or Medical Tourism, Space Tourism, Cruise Tourism, Wedding
Tourism, Geographic Tourism, Religious Tourism, Sport Tourism, and Film
Tourism
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Essential Readings
• mik/;k;]fot; 'kadj ,oa 'kekZ]fot; izdk'k] Hkkjr dh tutkrh; laLd`fr] e/;izns'k fgUnh xzUFk
vdkneh] Hkksiky] 1993
• mRizsrh] gfj'pUnz Hkkjrh; tutkfr;k¡] jktLFkku fgUnh xzUFk vdkneh] t;iqj] 1993
• nklxqIrk]ikfi;k]i;ZVu ,d v/;;u] e/;izns'k fgUnh xzUFk vdkneh] Hkksiky] 2004
• nqcs]';kekpj.k] ekuo vkSj laLd`fr] jktdey izdk'ku] ubZ fnYyh] 1993
• O;kl jkts'k dqekj] i;ZVu mn~Hko ,oa fodkl] jktLFkku fgUnh xzUFk vdkneh] t;iqj] 2008
• Wheller, James Talboys & Michael Macmillan, European Travellers in India, Susil Gupta
(India) Limited, Calcutta, 1956, p. 87.
• lkad`R;k;u] jkgqy]?kqeDdM+ 'kkL=] fdrkc egy] bykgkckn] 1994
• gluSu]unhe] tutkrh; Hkkjr] tokgj ifCy'klZ] fnYyh] 1992
• frokjh dfiy] tuinh; laLdkj xhr] vkfnoklh yksd dyk vdkneh] Hkksiky] 2006-
• frokjh dfiy] tuinh; thou vkSj laLd`fr dk dFkk lk{; % yksd vk[;ku] vkfnoklh yksd
dyk ,oa rqylh lkfgR; vdkneh] Hkksiky] 2008-
• JhokLro] ch- ds-] e/;izns'k esa i;ZVu]jke izlkn ,.M lal] Hkksiky] 2021
• JhokLro] ch- ds-] i;ZVu esa bfrgkl dk vuqiz;ksx]jke izlkn ,.M lal] Hkksiky]2021
• JhokLro] ch- ds-] i;ZVu dk bfrgkl foi.ku ,oa izca/ku]uE;k izsl fnYyh ]2020
• mik/;k; ]Hkxor 'kj.k] ^Hkkjr ds Hkouksa dh dgkuh* jktiky izdk'ku ] 2011
Suggested Readings
• Bernier, Francois, Travels in the Mugal Empire AD 1656-1668, S. Chand & Co., New
Delhi, 1968
• Foster, William, The early travels in India, Oxford, 1921, p. 134.
• Foster, William, The embary of Sir Thomas Roe, Vol. – 1
• Wheller, James Talboys & Michael Macmillan, European Travellers in India, Susil Gupta
(India) Limited, Calcutta, 1956, p. 87.
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HIS-AEC-111 Our Cultural Heritage up to BCE 600

Level& Course Title of the Credits Marks Course
Semester Code Course L T P C Coordinator
L5 Sem I HIS- Our Cultural 2 0 0 0 IA(Mid)-
AEC- Heritage up 40
111 to 600 BCE EA(End
Sem)- 60
Lectures/Hrs. 30
Learning Objectives:
• To study the Culture of the oral tradition
• To study the Indus, Vedic and Epic Age cultures.
• To study Jainism, Buddhism and Six Schools of Indian Philosophy
Course Learning Outcomes :
• This course will help the students to develop an understanding of the culture
of Indus, Vedic and Epic age Culture and six schools of Philosophy.
Unit wise Learning Outcomes :
UO 1. Learn about the Culture and Oral Tradition.
UO 2. Learn about the Indus and Vedic Culture.
UO 3. Learn about Culture of The Epic age.
UO 4. Learn about the Religious Ferment in 6th Century B.C..
UO 5. Learn about the Six Schools of Indian Philosophy

Unit – I: Culture and Oral Tradition 06

Culture Meaning and importance, Oral tradition and its importance, Importance of Shruti, Smiriti
and Vani in oral tradition, Oral tradition of Ayurveda, Ramayan, Mahabharat and Gita

Unit - II: Indus and Vedic Culture 06

Major features of Indus Culture: Social, religious and economic life, Vedic Culture : Social,
religious and economic life

Unit - III: Epic age Culture 06

Ramayan age culture and ethical values, ahabharat age culture and ethical values
Teachings of Gita,
Unit - IV Religious Ferment in 6th Century B.C. 06
Jainism : Mahaveer swami, Principles,Teachings, Tri ratna, Panch Vratas,
Buddhism : Gautam Buddha, Principles, Teachings, Eight Fold path, Tripitakas,
Buddhist Councils, Ajivak & Lokayat
Unit –V: Six Schools of Indian Philosophy 06
Sankhya , Yoga, Nyaya, Vaishaishik, Purva Meemansa, Uttar Meemansha

Essential Readings

1. Altekar A.S., The Position of Women in Hindu Civilization, Delhi, 1962.

2. Chakladar H.C., Social Life in Ancient India, Calculta, 1929.
3. Chopra Puri & Das, A Social Cultural and Economic History of India, Vol. I, Delhi
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4. mik/;k; Hkxor'kj.k] izkphu Hkkjrh; Lrwi] xqgk ,oa eafnj] iVuk] 1972
5. dks'kEch Mh-Mh-] izkphu Hkkjr dh laLd`fr vkSj lH;rk] jktdey izdk'ku] fnYyh] 1998
6. feJk t;'kadj] izkphu Hkkjr dk lkekftd bfrgkl] fnYyh] 1992
7. JhokLro ch-ds-] izkphu Hkkjr dk bfrgkl] ,l-oh-ih-Mh- ifCyds'ku] vkxjk 2011
Suggested Readings

1. Keith, A.B., History of Sanskrit Literature, Oxford, 1928.

2. Raghavan V., Sources of Indian Tradition
3. Winternit Z.M., History of Indian Literature Vol. I & II, Calcutta, 1933
4. Ramayana
5. Mahabharat
6. Shrimad Bhagwat Gita
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HIS-DSM-211 Early Civilizations of India and the World

Level& Course Title of the Credits Marks Course
Semester Code Course L T P C Coordinator
L5 Sem II HIS- Early 6 0 0 6 IA(Mid)-
DSM- Civilizations 40
211 of India and EA(End
the World Sem)- 60
Lectures/Hrs. 90
1. Learning Objectives:
To develop an understanding of Indian civilization and the
civilizations of other parts of the world
2. Course Learning Outcomes:
After studying the course students would be able to compare and understand the
contributions made by different civilizations of the World.

Unit-wise Learning Outcomes:

UO 1. After studying the students would be able to understand the sources of study of
Ancient Indian civilization

UO 2. After studying the unit students would be familiar with the essential features of the
Indus-Saraswati Civilization

UO 3. After studying the unit students would be familiar with the essential features of
Mesopotamian, Babylonian and Sumerian Civilizations.

UO 4. After studying the unit students would be familiar with the essential features of
Egyptian and Chinese Civilizations.

UO 5. After studying the unit students would be familiar with the essential features of
Literature, Art and religion of Greek and Roman Civilizations.

Unit – I: 18
Sources of study: Archaeological Sources; Literary sources; Vedic literature, Vedang
Literature; Ramayan, Mahabharat
Unit - II: 18
Indus- Saraswati Civilization: Origin, Expansion, Major features, social and religious nature,
Global connectivity, trade & commerce, Decline
Unit - III: 18
Mesopotamian Civilization, Emergence, Development and Expansion, Social and Religious
features, Sumerian Civilization, Babylonian Civilization, Assyrian Civilization
Unit - IV: 18
The Rise and Development of the Egyptian Civilisation; social and religious nature; Chinese
Civilization: emergence and development
Unit –V: 18
Greek Civilization: Salient features of Hellenic and Hellenistic Civilization, Roman
Civilization: Julius Caesar and Augustus; Development of Art, Literature and Religion
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Essential Readings:
1. Agrawal, D.P., The Archaeology of India.
2. Basham, A.L., The Wonder That was India.
3. Chakrabarti, D.K. Archaeology of Ancient Indian Cities.
4. Jaiswal, Suvira Caste: Origin, Function and Dimensions.
5. Subramanian, N. Sangam Polity.
6. Thapar, Romila History of Early India.
7. Allchin, F.R. and B Origins of a Civilization: The Prehistory and Early
Archaeology of South Asia.
8. Basham, A.L. The Wonder That was India.
9. Jha, D.N. Ancient India in Historical Outline (1998 edn.)
10. pkS/kjh] jk/kkd`".k] izkphu Hkkjr dk lkaLd`frd ,oa jktuhfrd bfrgkl] iVuk]1993-
11. vYrsdj] ,- ,l-]izkphu Hkkjrh; ’kklu i}fr] bykgkckn]1993 -
12. mik/;k; Hkxor ’kj.k] izkphu Hkkjr dk bfrgkl] iVuk] 1957-
13. mik/;k; oklqnso ]xqIr lkezkT; dk bfrgkl] bykgkckn]1957-
14. xks;y] Jhjke] çkphu fo'o dh lH;rk,a] fo'ofo|ky; çdk'ku] okjk.klh] 1994
15. JhokLro] ch-ds-] Hkkjr ,oa fo’o dh vkjafHkd lH;rk,¡] SBPD Publishing House,
vkxjk] 2021-22
16. ukxkSjh] ,l- ,y-] fo'o dh çkphu lH;rk,a] Jh ljLorh lnu] 2015-
17. flUgk fxjh'k dqekj] fo'o dh çkphu lH;rk,a] vksex
s k çdk'ku] 2009-
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vdkneh] iVuk] 2017-
Suggested Readings:
• Kosambi, D.D. Culture and Civilization of Ancient India.
• R.S. Sharma, India’s Ancient Past
• Thapar, Romila Ashoka and the Dedline of the Mauryas (1997 edn.)
• Yazdani, G. Early History of Deccan.
• pkS/kjh]jk/kkd`".k] izkphu Hkkjr dk lkaLd`frd ,oa jktuhfrd bfrgkl] iVuk]1993
• vYysdj],-,l-]izkphu Hkkjrh; ’kklu i}fr] bykgkckn]1993-
• mik/;k; Hkxor ’kj.k] izkphu Hkkjr dk bfrgkl] iVuk] 1957-
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HIS-MDM-211 History and Culture of Madhya Pradesh from BCE 600 to CE 600
Level& Course Title of the Credits Marks Course
Semester Code Course L T P C Coordinator
L5 Sem II HIS- History and 6 0 0 6 IA(Mid)-
MDM- Culture of 40
211 Madhya EA(End
Pradesh from Sem)- 60
600 BCE to
600 CE
Lectures/Hrs. 90
Learning Objectives:
• To study the various stages and processes of history of Madhya Pradesh from the 600
BCE to 600CE.
• To study the Political; Social & religious condition of Madhya Pradesh during
Mauryan period.
• To study the Political; Social & religious condition of Madhya Pradesh during the
Post Mauryan Period.
• To study Culture Art and Architecture; Education and Literature; development of
Science and Technology of Gupta Age and Post Gupta period.
Course Learning Outcomes :
• This course will help the students to develop an understanding of the various stages
and processes of history of Madhya Pradesh from the 600 BCE to 600CE.
Unit wise Learning Outcomes :
UO 1. Learn about the Political; Social & religious condition, economy, Education
system; Art and architecture of Madhya Pradesh during Mauryan period.
UO 2. Learn about the Society, Religion, Economy, Art & Architecture of Madhya
Pradesh during post Mauryan period.
UO 3. Learn about the Madhya Pradesh during the Gupta-Aulikar Age.
UO 4. Learn about the Culture of Gupta Age; Art and Architecture; Education and
Literature; Science and Techonology and also the importance of Eran as a cultural
centre.
UO 5. Learn about the Madhya Pradesh during Later Gupta period specially Maitrak
Dynasty, Maukhari Dynasty, Vardhan Dynasty, Rashtrakut Dyansty & Shaila
Dynasty
Unit – I: 18

Madhya Pradesh during the Mouryan age: Political condition; Society; religion; Ashoka’s
dhamma and Madhya Pradesh; economy, Education system; Art and architecture

Unit - II: 18

Madhya Pradesh during the Post Mauryan Period : Sungas, Kanvas, Satvahanas, Indo greek
Shaka, Kushanas and Naga. Society, Religion, Economy .Art &Architecture: Sanchi, Bharhut
stupas and Heliodorus piller

Unit - III: 18

Madhya Pradesh during the Gupta-Aulikar Age: Samudragupta; Ramgupta; Chandragupta II

Vikramaditya; Ujjaini and Vikramaditya; his Nav Ratna; Kumar Gupta; Skanda Gupta; Bhanu
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gupta and Eran Inscription;

Unit - IV: 18
Culture of Gupta Age; Art and Architecture; Education and Literature; Science and Technology;
Importance of Eran as a cultural center; Aulikar age; Huna invasion; Guptas and the Feudal
system

Unit – V: 18
Madhya Pradesh during Later Gupta period: Maitrak Dynasty; Maukhari Dynasty; Vardhan
Dynasty; Rashtrakut Dynasty; Shaila Dynasty; Hiuen Tsang and his accounts related to Madhya
Pradesh; Later Gupta Culture; society, religion economy, Education, Art and Architecture
Essential Readings:
• Bajpai, K.D., (1967), Geographical Encyclopaedia of Ancient and Medieaval India,
Varanasi.
• Bhattacharya, P.K., (1977), Historical Geography of Madhya Pradesh, Delhi.
• f}osnh] gfjgj fuokl ,oa f}osnh] fot;xksfoUn] e/; Hkkjr dk bfrgkl] çFke[k.M] Xokfy;j 1956]
• ºosulkax dh Hkkjr ;k=k] vuqoknd& Bkdqj çlkn oekZ] t;iqj] 2006
• pØorhZ] ds-ds-] ¼laik-½] 1984] j‚d vkVZ v‚Q bf.M;k] Hkksiky-
• f}osnh] la/;k] 2012] çhfgLVkfjd vkdsZ;ksy‚th v‚Q cqUnsy[k.M] ih,p-Mh- Fkhfll]
thokthfo'ofo|ky;
• xqIrk] jkts'k dqekj] 2008] vkukZeaVs ] Mªl
s st ,oa osiUl fMfiDVsM bu n isfUVaxl v‚Q HkhecSBdk-
ih,p-Mh- Fkhfll] thokth fo'ofo|ky; -
• tks'kh] vkj-oh-] 1982] LVksu ,t dYplZ v‚Q lsUVªy bf.M;k] MsDdsu dkyst] iwuk-
• feJ] oh- ,u] ;'kks/kj eBiky ,oa ekyrh ukxj] HkhecSBdk% çhfgLVkfjd eSu ,.M fgt vkVZ bu
lsUVªy bf.M;k]
• ik.Ms;] ts-,u-] 2008] iqjkrÙo foe'kZ] çkP; fo|k laLFkku] bykgkckn-
• ik.Ms;] vkj-ih-] 1987] çhfgLVkfjd vkdsZ;ksy‚th v‚Q e/; çns'k] lanhi çdk'ku] ubZ fnYyh-
• ik.Ms;] vkj- ih-] 1989] Hkkjrh; iqjkrÙo] e/;çns'k fgUnh xzaFk vdkneh] Hkksiky-
• jktdqekj 'keZk ¼la-½] e/;izns’k dk bfrgkl [k.M&1] e/;izn’s k fgUnh xzUFk vdkneh] Hkksiky
• 'kekZ] vkj- ds-] 2010] e/; çns'k ,oa NÙkhlx<+ ds iqjkrÙo dk lanHkZ xzaFk% fgUnh xzaFk vdkneh]
Hkksiky-
• xqIr] txnh'k] çkxSfrgkfld Hkkjrh; fp=dyk] 1967] çFke laLdj.k] ubZ fnYyh-
• elhg] iwf.kZek] e/;çns'k dh çkxSfrgkfld fp=dyk] 1996] Hkksiky-
• tSu] ds- lh-] e/;çns'k Fkzw n ,tst]1997 ch- vkj- ifCyf'kax dkiksZjs'ku] fnYyh
• pkS/kjh] jk/kkd`".k] izkphu Hkkjr dk lkaLd`frd ,oa jktuhfrd bfrgkl] iVuk]1993-
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HIS-SEC-211 History and Tourism

Level& Course Title of the Credits Marks Course
Semester Code Course L T P C Coordinator
L5 Sem II HIS-SEC- History and 2 0 0 2 IA(Mid)-40
211 Tourism EA(End
Sem)- 60
Lectures/Hrs. 30
Learning Objectives:
• To study the History of Tourism; Main Travellers &Tourism in the Ancient
and Medieval age.
• To study the Tourism in Modern age &Tourism during Renaissance.
• To study the Application of History in Tourism & Historiography of Tourism.
• To study the Cultural aspects of Tourism.
Course Learning Outcomes :
• This course will help the students to develop an understanding of the History
of Tourism, the historiography of tourism and cultural aspects of tourism,
Unit wise Learning Outcomes :
UO 1. Learn about the History of Tourism, Tourism in Ancient India & Medieval
India
UO 2. Learn about the Tourism in Modern India, Buddhism and Tourism, Women
and Tourism.
UO 3. Learn about the Application of History in Tourism, History as a Tourism
Product, Impact of Folk Culture and History on Tourism.
UO 4. Learn about the Cultural aspects of Tourism, Folk Culture, Totem, Myths
and Beliefs
UO 5. Learn about the Main Historical Events

Unit – I: History of Tourism 06

History of Tourism; Main Travellers, Tourism in Ancient age, Tourism in Ancient India,
Tourism in Medieval Age, Tourism in Medieval India,

Unit - II: Tourism in Modern age 06

Tourism in Modern age, Tourism during Renaissance, Tourism in Modern India
Buddhism and Tourism, Women and Tourism
Unit - III: Application of History in Tourism 06
Application of History in Tourism, History as a Tourism Product, Historiography of
Tourism, Impact of Folk Culture and History on Tourism
Unit - IV: Cultural aspects of Tourism 06
Cultural aspects of Tourism, Folk Culture, Totem, Myths and Beliefs, Yuvagrah, Food Habits,
Dress and ornaments

Unit – V: Main Historical Events 06

Main Historical Events: The battle between Alexander and Porus(Battle of Jhelum), Battles
of Tarain, Battles of Panipat, Battle of Haldighati, Battles of Plassey and Buxar
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Essential Readings

• mik/;k;]fot; 'kadj ,oa 'kekZ] fot; izdk'k] Hkkjr dh tutkrh; laLd`fr] e/;izn's k fgUnh xzUFk vdkneh]
Hkksiky] 1993
• mRizsrh] gfj'pUnz Hkkjrh; tutkfr;k¡] jktLFkku fgUnh xzUFk vdkneh] t;iqj] 1993
• nklxqIrk]ikfi;k]i;ZVu ,d v/;;u] e/;izn's k fgUnh xzUFk vdkneh] Hkksiky] 2004
• nqcs]';kekpj.k] ekuo vkSj laLd`fr] jktdey izdk'ku] ubZ fnYyh] 1993
• O;kl jkts'k dqekj] i;ZVu mn~Hko ,oa fodkl] jktLFkku fgUnh xzUFk vdkneh] t;iqj] 2008
• lkad`R;k;u] jkgqy]?kqeDdM+ 'kkL=] fdrkc egy] bykgkckn] 1994
• gluSu]unhe] tutkrh; Hkkjr] tokgj ifCy'klZ] fnYyh] 1992
• frokjh dfiy] tuinh; laLdkj xhr] vkfnoklh yksd dyk vdkneh] Hkksiky] 2006-
• frokjh dfiy] tuinh; thou vkSj laLd`fr dk dFkk lk{; % yksd vk[;ku] vkfnoklh yksd dyk ,oa rq ylh
lkfgR; vdkneh] Hkksiky] 2008-
• JhokLro] ch-ds-] e/;izn's k esa i;ZVu]jke izlkn ,.M lal] Hkksiky]2021
• JhokLro] ch-ds-] i;ZVu esa bfrgkl dk vuqiz;ksx]jke izlkn ,.M lal] Hkksiky]2021
• JhokLro] ch-ds-] i;ZVu dk bfrgkl foi.ku ,oa izca/ku]uE;k izsl fnYyh ]2020
• mik/;k; ]Hkxor 'kj.k] ^Hkkjr ds Hkouksa dh dgkuh* jktiky izdk'ku ] 2011

Suggested Readings
• Bernier, Francois, Travels in the Mugal Empire AD 1656-1668, S. Chand & Co., New Delhi, 1968
• Foster, William, The early travels in India, Oxford, 1921
• Foster, William, The embary of Sir Thomas Roe, Vol. – 1
• Wheller, James Talboys & Michael Macmillan, European Travellers in India, Susil Gupta
(India) Limited, Calcutta, 1956
• Wheller, James Talboys & Michael Macmillan, European Travellers in India, Susil Gupta
(India) Limited, Calcutta, 1956
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HIS-AEC-211 Our Cultural Heritage BCE 600 to CE600

Level& Course Title of the Credits Marks Course
Semester Code Course L T P C Coordinator
L5 Sem II HIS-AEC- Our Cultural 2 0 0 2 IA(Mid)-40
211 Heritage BCE EA(End
600 to CE 600 Sem)- 60
Lectures/Hrs. 30
Learning Objectives:
• To study the Culture of the Mauryan age, especially Ashoka’s Dhamma art &
architecture.
• To study the culture of later Mauryan period i.e. Shungas, Satvahanas Kushanas
• To study the Gupta age Culture & Social, Religious and Economic Life,
Literature, Art and Architecture
• To study the Later Gupta age Culture
• To study the Changing Pattern of Society in Early Ancient India.
Course Learning Outcomes :
• This course will help the students to develop an understanding of the History
of Tourism, the historiography of tourism and cultural aspects of tourism,
Unit wise Learning Outcomes :
UO 1. Learn about the Culture of the Mauryan age, especially Ashoka’s Dhamma,
Nature & Spread of Dhamma and art & architecture of the Mauryan age.
UO 2. Learn about the culture of later Mauryan period i.e. Shungas, Satvahanas
Kushanas and Mathura & Gandhara art of Sculptures
UO 3. Learn about The golden age of India: Gupta Period and their cultural
progress
UO 4. Learn about the Cultural aspects of Later Gupta period.
UO 5. Learn about the Changing Pattern of Society in Early Ancient India i.e
Varna, Cast, Marriage, Status of Women

Unit – I: Mauryan Culture 06

Ashoka and his Dhamma, Nature of Dhamma, Spread of Ashoka’s Dhamma,
Teachings in Ashoka’s Inscriptions, Mauryan age culture; Art and Architecture
Unit - II: Later Mauryan Culture 06
Shunga age Culture, Satavahan age Culture, Kushana age Culture, Shunga age
Culture, Gandhara and Mathura School of Art
Unit - III: Culture of Gupta Age 06
Social, Religious and Economic Life, Literature, Art and Architecture
The golden age of India
Unit - IV: Culture of Later Gupta Age 06

Literature, Shaivism, Vaishnavism, Shankaracharya and his theory of Advaita

Unit –V: Changing Pattern of Society in Early Ancient India 06
Varna, Cast, Parivar, Marriage, Types of Marriage, Ashram System, Purusharth,
Status of Women
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Essential Readings

8. Altekar A.S., The Position of Women in Hindu Civilization, Delhi, 1962.

9. Chakladar H.C., Social Life in Ancient India, Calculta, 1929.
10. Chopra Puri & Das, A Social Cultural and Economic History of India, Vol. I, Delhi
1974
11. Agrawala V.S., Gupta Art, 1947.
12. Banerjee R.D., The Art of The Imperial Gupta, 1933.
13. Dandekar R.N., Life in the Gupta Age
14. Maity S.K., The Economic Life of Northern India in the Gupta Period,
Calcatta, 1957.
15. Saletore R.N., Life in the Gupta Age Bombay, 1943
16. Mukherjee R.K., The Gupta Empire, Bombay, 1947
17. mik/;k; olqnso] xqIr lkezkT; dk bfrgkl] Hkkx&1 ,oa 2] bykgkckn] 1957
18. xqIr ijes'ojh yky] xqIr lkezkT;] vUuiw.kkZ izdk'ku] okjk.klh] 1970
19. nÙk] jk; pkS/kjh] etwenkj] Hkkjr dk o`gÙk bfrgkl] Hkkx&1] eSdfeyu] fnYyh] 1990
20. ok'ke ,-,y- vn~Hkqr Hkkjr] f'koyky vxzoky ,.M dEiuh] vkxjk] 1992
21. >k ,oa Jhekyh] izkphu Hkkjr dk bfrgkl] fnYyh fo'ofo|ky;] fnYyh] 1993
22. mik/;k; Hkxor'kj.k] izkphu Hkkjrh; Lrwi] xqgk ,oa eafnj] iVuk] 1972
23. dks'kEch Mh-Mh-] izkphu Hkkjr dh laLd`fr vkSj lH;rk] jktdey izdk'ku] fnYyh] 1998
24. feJk t;'kadj] izkphu Hkkjr dk lkekftd bfrgkl] fnYyh] 1992
25. JhokLro ch-ds-] izkphu Hkkjr dk bfrgkl] ,l-oh-ih-Mh- ifCyds'ku] vkxjk 2011
Suggested Readings

7. Cunningham, Coins of Ancient India.

8. Kangle K.P., The Kautilya Arthashastra.
9. Keith, A.B., History of Sanskrit Literature, Oxford, 1928.
10. Marshall John, Monuments of Ancient India, Cambridge History of India Vol. I.
11. Maity S.K., Early Indian Coins and Currency System.
12. Raghavan V., Sources of Indian Tradition
13. Winternit Z.M., Hitory of Indian Literature Vol. I & II, Calculta, 1933
14. Agrawala V.S., Gupta Art, 1947.
15. Banerjee R.D., The Art of The Imperial Gupta, 1933.
16. Dandekar R.N., Life in the Gupta Age
17. Maity S.K., The Economic Life of Northern India in the Gupta Period, Calcatta,
1957.
18. Saletore R.N., Life in the Gupta Age Bombay, 1943
19. Mukherjee R.K., The Gupta Empire, Bombay, 1947
20. Chopra Puri & Das, A Social Cultural and Economic History of India Part-I Delhi,
1974.
21. Shembanvnekar, K.M., The Glamour about the Guptas, Bombay, 1953.