UNIVERSITY OF LUCKNOW

Ordinance for Undergraduate Programme (2023)

Department of Medieval and Modern History

Bachelor of History Programme

Common Minimum Syllabus of B. A. (History)

(Under NEP 2020 Framework)
 Course Structure of the Undergraduate Programme B. A. (History) in NEP
(Semester-wise Titles of the Papers)
Major A (History) Major B (History) Minor (History) CC/VC Total
Year Semester Degree
Courses Credits Courses Credits Courses Credits Courses Credits Credits
Paper-1 Delhi Sultanate: Political Aspects(1206-1526) 4 Paper-1 4 Delhi Sultanate: CC-1
Semester 1 Q-1 Political Aspects 2 Cultural Heritage of 2 20
Paper-2 Paper of the Department of Western History 4 Paper-2 4 (1206-1526) India (1206-1947)
1 Certificate
Paper-3 Mughal Empire: Political Aspects (1526-1739) 4 Paper-3 4 Paper of the Department of
VC-1
Semester 2 Paper-4 Paper of the Department of Western History 4 Paper-4 4 Q-2 Western History 2 Paper of the Department of
Western History
2 20
Modern India (1740-1857): Political and CC-2
Paper-5 4 Paper-5 4 Modern India (1740-
Administrative Aspects Women Freedom
Semester 3 Q-3 1857): Political and 2 Fighters of India 2 20
Paper-6 Paper of the Department of Western History 4 Paper-6 4 Administrative Aspects
2 (1857-1947) Diploma
Modern India (1858-1947): Political and VC-2
Paper-7 4 Paper-7 4
Semester 4 Administrative Aspects Q-4
Paper of the Department of
2 Paper of the Department of 2 20
Western History Western History
Paper-8 Paper of the Department of Western History 4 Paper-8 4
Paper-9 Freedom Struggle of India (1858-1905) 4 Paper-9 4 Internship/
Semester 5
Paper-10 Paper of the Department of Western History 4 Paper-10 4 Assignment 4 20
Paper-11 Freedom Struggle of India (1905-1947) 4 Paper-11 4
Graduation
Paper-12 Paper of the Department of Western History 4
3 Degree
Semester 6 Paper-13 A* Social and Economic History of Medieval India 20
(1206-1739) Paper-12 4
4
Paper-13 B* Paper of the Department of Western History
Paper-13 C* Paper of the Department of Western History
Paper-14 Heritage of Lucknow: An Overview 4
Paper-15 History of Environment in India 4
Paper-16 Paper of the Department of Western History 4
Paper-17 Paper of the Department of Western History 4 20
Semester 7
Social-Cultural and Economic History of Graduation
Paper-18 A*
4 Modern India Honours with
Paper-18 B* Paper of the Department of Western History 4
Research
Paper-18 C* Women in Modern India
Research Methodology
Paper-19 4 Major Research Project
Paper of the Department of Western History
Semester 8 or 12 20
Term Paper
Paper-20 4 Dissertation
From Medieval & Modern History Department
Rashtra Gaurav (Compulsory Non Credited)**
Total Credits 160
Note: * Students will study Course Paper 13 to Paper-20 in the subject that they chose to continue in year 04
** All Students will have to pass the Rashtra Gaurav for obtaining certificate, Diploma, Undergraduate Degree or Undergraduate Honours Degree with Research, only once
CC: Co-Curricular Course ; VC: Vocational Course
 B. A. I Year (Semester – 1)
Paper-1
Title of the Paper: Delhi Sultanate: Political Aspects (1206-1526)
CREDIT: 04 THEORY
COURSE OUTCOME :
Students will be able to develop:
 An understanding of the political regime and its functioning.
 Learn about the process of continuity and change in history.
 Historical outlook to resolve the struggle in society and nations.

UNIT – I
Foundation of the Delhi Sultanate:
1. Early Turkish Invasions
2. Qutubuddin Aibak;Iltutmish; Razia and her successors
3. Balban and his successors

UNIT – II
Climax of the Delhi Sultanate:
1. Jalaluddin Khalji
2. Alauddin Khalji & his successors
3. Expansionist policy of Alauddin Khalji

UNIT – III
Tughluq and Sayyed Dynasty:
1. Ghiyasuddin Tughluq, Mohammad bin Tughluq, Firuz Shah and his successor
2. Timur’s Invasion and its Impact
3. Sayyed Dynasty

UNIT – IV
Lodi’s and the Decline of the Sultanate:
1. Bahlul Lodi
2. Sikandar Lodi and Ibrahim Lodi
3. Downfall of the Delhi Sultanate

References :
Suggested Readings :
1. ABM Habibullah-Foundation of Muslim rule in India
2. A C Banerjee-History of Khaljis
3. Agha Mehdi Hussain- Tughlaq Dynasty
4. Agha Mehdi Hussain-Mohammad bin Tughlaq
5. Harish Chandra Verma-Medieval India
6. Ishwari Prasad-A History of the Qaraunah Turks
7. K A Nizami-Some Aspects of Religion & Politics in India during the 13th Century
8. K S Lal-History of the Khaljis
9. Mohammad Habib & K A Nizami (ed.)-A Comprehensive History of India Vol-V
10. S A A Rizvi-The Wonder that was India Vol-II
11. U N Day-Some Aspects of Medieval Indian History
12. Vipul Singh-Interpreting Medieval India Vol-I &II
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Web References :
1. JSTOR
2. Academia.edu
3. Shodhganga
 B. A. I Year (Semester – 2)
Paper-3
Title of the Paper: Mughal Empire: Political Aspects (1526-1739)
CREDIT: 04 THEORY
COURSE OUTCOME :
 Students will enhance their knowledge of the history of the Mughal empire.
 They will develop a comprehensive understanding of the changing political scenario of the period.
 They will learn about the relations of different power factions of the Mughal rule.

UNIT – I
Foundation of Mughal Rule in India:
1. Advent of Babur in India
2. Military conquests of Babur
3. Humayun
4. Rise of Sher Shah; his successors.

UNIT – II
Consolidation of Mughal Rule in India:
1. Akbar: : Bairam Khan’s regency
2. Expansion of Mughal Empire
3. Jahangir: Political developments

UNIT – III
Political Developments under Shah Jahan and Aurangzeb:
1. Shah Jahan: Foreign Policy
2. War of succession
3. Accession of Aurangzeb: Conquest and Expansion

UNIT – IV
Crisis of the Mughal Empire:
1. Rise of the Marathas under Shivaji
2. Aurangzeb’s Relations with the Marathas
3. Decline of the Mughal Empire

References :

Suggested Readings:
1. A. L Srivastava-Akbar the Great in 3 Vols.
2. B. P. Saxena-History of Shah Jahan of Dihli
3. Beni Prasad-History of Jahangir
4. S. R. Sharma-History of Medieval India (Hindi & English)
5. Satish Chandra-Medieval India Vol. II
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7. J. N. Sarkar-History of Aurangzeb( 05 Vols)
8. Rushbrooke Williams- Babur: An Empire Builder of the sixteenth Century
9. J. N. Sarkar- Shivaji and His Times
10. Ishwari Prasad- The Life and Times of Humayun

Web References :
1. JSTOR
2. Academia.edu
3. Shodhganga
 B. A. II Year (Semester – 3)
Paper-5
Title of the Paper: Modern India (1740-1857): Political and Administrative Aspects

CREDIT: 04 THEORY
COURSE OUTCOME :
Students will be able to understand:
 The causes of the advent of the European powers in India.
 The various events and battles through which the British rulers emerged victorious and strengthened their
control over India.
 The different Governor-Generals and the role played by them in the administrative and constitutional
development of India.

UNIT – I
1. Struggle for Supremacy between the English East India Company and French East India Company
2. Battle of Plassey
3. Battle of Buxar
4. Company’s relation with the Nawabs of Bengal
UNIT – II
1. Clive
2. Warren Hastings
3. Cornwallis
4. Wellesley
5. Lord Hastings
UNIT – III
1. Amherst
2. Bentinck
3. Auckland
4. Dalhousie
5. Revolt of 1857: Causes and Nature
UNIT – IV
1. Regulating Act
2. Pitt’s India Act
3. Charter Act 1813
4. Charter Act 1833
5. Charter Act 1853

References :
Suggested Readings:
1. Shekhar Bandhopadhya - Plassey to Partition
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3. Bipan Chandra- History of Modern India
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5. Majumdar, Ray Chaudhary, Dutta – An Advance History of India
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7. B. L. Grover- Modern India
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Web References :
1. JSTOR
2. Academia.edu
3. Shodhganga
 B. A. II Year (Semester – 4)
Paper-7
Title of the Paper: Modern India (1858-1947): Political and Administrative Aspects
CREDIT: 04 THEORY
COURSE OUTCOME :
Students will be able:
 To develop an in-depth understanding of the history under the Crown’s rule.
 To enhance their ability to critically compare the personalities of different Viceroys.
 To enable their knowledge of the contributions of different Viceroy’s.
 To provide an understanding of the administrative evolution and foreign policy of the British rule in India.
UNIT – I
1. Transfer of power from company to Crown
2. Canning: As a Viceroy
3. Lawrence: Internal administration
4. Foreign policy: Canning to Northbrook
UNIT – II
1. Lytton - Internal administration
2. Ripon - Internal administration
3. Elgin-II- Internal administration
4. Foreign policy: Lytton to Elgin-II

UNIT – III
1. Curzon - Internal administration
2. Minto II- Internal administration
3. Lord Harding - Internal administration
5. Foreign policy: Curzon to Harding

UNIT – IV
1. Irwin- Internal administration
2. Wavell - Internal administration
3. Mountbatten- Internal administration
4. Foreign policy: Chelmsford to Mountbatten

References :

Suggested Readings:
1. Shekhar Bandopadhya - Plassey to Partition
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3. Bipan Chandra- History of Modern India
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5. Majumdar, Rai Chaudhary, Dutta – An Advance History of India
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7. B. L. Grover- Modern India
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Web References :
1. JSTOR
2. Academia.edu
3. Shodhganga
 B. A. III Year (Semester- 5)
Paper-9
Title of the Paper: Freedom Struggle of India (1858-1905)
CREDIT: 04 THEORY
COURSE OUTCOME :
Students will be able to understand:
 As to how the British authorities faced the new awakened Indians who were trying to disclose their
intentions.
 The concepts of different ideologies and efforts of their propagators to get ultimate goal.
 The initial phase of the nationalist struggle which prepared a strong foundation for the upcoming
movements.
Unit –I
1. Government of India Act- 1858
2. Queens Proclamation
3. India Council Act- 1861
4. India Council Act- 1892
Unit –II
1. Uprising of 1857- Consequences
2. Lucknow: A Prominent Centre of 1857 Uprising
3. 1857 Uprising: Suppression
4. Prominent Personalities: Rani Laxmi Bai, Tatya Tope, Kunwar Singh, Nana Saheb
Unit –III
1. Growth of Nationalism: Administrative Policies and Means of Communications
2. Origin of All India National Congress
3. Moderates: Ideology and Achievements
4. Extremist : Ideology and Achievements
Unit –IV
1. Partition of Bengal
2. Swadeshi Movement
3. Revolutionaries : Origin, Method and Activities
4. Eminent Personalities: A. O. Hume, Dada Bhai Naoroji, W.C. Banerjee, S. N. Banerjee, Gopal Krishna
Gokhale, B. G. Tilal.

References :

Suggested Readings:
1. A R Desai-Social Background of Indian Nationalism
2. Bipan Chandra (ed.)-India’s Struggle for Independence
3. R.C. Majumdar-Struggle for Freedom
4. S. N. Banerjee-A Nation in Making
5. S. R. Mehrotra-Emergence of Indian National Congress
6. Shekhar Bandopadhya–National Movement in India
7. Subhas Chandra Bose–Indian Struggle
8. Sumit Sarkar-Swadeshi Movement
9. Tara Chand-History of Freedom Movement in India Vols-II,III,IV
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Web References :
1. JSTOR
2. Academia.edu
3. Shodhganga
 B. A. III Year (Semester- 6)
Paper-11
Title of the Paper: Freedom Struggle of India (1905-1947)
CREDIT: 04 THEORY
COURSE OUTCOME :
Students will be able to understand:
 How the freedom movement integrated the idea of great mass struggle under the leadership of Mahatma
Gandhi.
 The role of Indians to force the imperial government to accept their constitutional demands.
 The impact of constitutional changes which prepared the base of India’s future constitution.
 The contribution of eminent personalities towards India’s freedom.

Unit –I
1. Government of India Act- 1909
2. Government of India Act- 1919
3. Government of India Act- 1935
4. Indian Independence Act- 1947

Unit –II
1. Conflicts between Moderates and Extremists 1905-1907
2. Rowlatt Satyagrah- Cause and Consequences
3. Khilafat and Non-Cooperation Movement
4. Formation and Importance of Swaraj Party 1922-1928

Unit –III
1. Bardoli Satyagrah
2. Civil Disobedience Movement- 1929-1931
3. Civil Disobedience Movement- 1932-1934 (Revival and suspension)
4. Quit India Movement

Unit –IV
1. Revolutionary Activities-1905-1947
2. Naval Mutiny of 1946
3. Attlee’s Declaration and Mountbatten Plan
4. Eminent Personalities: Mahatma Gandhi, Jawahar Lal Nehru, Vallabh Bhai Patel, Mohammad Ali Jinnah.

References :
Suggested Readings:
1. A R Desai-Social Background of Indian Nationalism
2. Bipan Chandra (ed.)-India’s Struggle for Independence
3. R.C. Majumdar-Struggle for Freedom-
4. S. N. Banerjee-A Nation in Making
5. S. R. Mehrotra-Emergence of Indian National Congress
6. Shekhar Bandopadhya–National Movement in India
7. Subhash Chandra Bose–Indian Struggle
8. Sumit Sarkar-Swadeshi Movement
9. Tara Chand-History of Freedom Movement in India Vols-II,III,IV
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Web References :
1. JSTOR
2. Academia.edu
3. Shodhganga
 B. A. III Year (Semester- 6)
Paper-13 A
Title of the Paper: Social and Economic History of Medieval India (1206-1739)
CREDIT: 04 THEORY
COURSE OUTCOME :
 Students will be greatly benefitted by studying the developments of society during the period under review.
 They will develop a wholistic approach of history with the study of Bhakti and Sufi movements and their
impact on society.
 An in-depth study of economic history will equip the students with the knowledge of trade, revenue and the
taxation system.
Unit –I
1. Rural Society
2. Ruling class
3. Status of women
4. Slave System
UNIT – II
1. Socio-Religious Movements:
(i) Nirguna Bhakti Movement
(ii) Saguna Bhakti Movement
2. Sufi Movement: Prominent Sufi Silsilas-Chishti, Suharwardi, Qadri, Naqshbandi
UNIT- III
Economic Policy of Delhi Sultans:
1. Alauddin Khalji
2. Ghiyasuddin Tughluq
3. Muhammad Bin Tughlaq
4. Firuz Shah
5. Sikander Lodi
6. Taxation: Jaziya; Zakat; Khums
UNIT- IV
Economic Policies of the Mughal Rulers:
1. Development of Trade and Industries
2. Commercial relations with the Europeans
3. Jagirdari System
4. Sher Shah as a precursor of Akbar, Akbar and his successors
References :
Suggested Readings:
1. A L Srivastava-Social & Economics History of Medieval India
2. Irfan Habib,Tapan Rai Chaudhry-Cambridge Economics History, Vol.-1
3. K. M. Ashraf-Life and conditions of the people of Hindustan
4. Puri Chopra & Das-Social Economics & Culture History of Medieval India, Vol-II
5. S A A Rizvi-History of Sufism in India Vol. I & II
6. Satish Chandra-Medieval India Vol. I & II
7. Yusuf Husain-Glimpses of Medieval Indian History
8. S.A. A. Rizvi -The Wonder that was India part -2
9. R. C. Majumdar -The History and Culture of Indian People
10. Yusuf Hussain - Glimpses of Medieval Indian Culture
11. B. N. Lunia - Evolution of Indian Culture
12. U. N. Day - Medieval Culture
13. P. N. Chopra, V.N. Puri, M.N.Das - Social, Economic & Cultural History of India - Vols I, II & III
14. K. M. Ashraf - Society and Culture in Medieval India
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Web References :
1. JSTOR
2. Academia.edu
3. Shodhganga
 B. A. III Year (Semester- 7)
Paper-14
Title of the Paper: Heritage of Lucknow: An Overview
CREDIT: 04 THEORY
COURSE OUTCOME :

 The study of this paper will make the Student aware of Lucknow’s heritage and its Tourist potential
 It will create awareness amongst the students to preserve the city’s heritage.

Unit-I
1. Definition of Heritage
2. Types of Heritage
3. Brief History of Lucknow
Unit-II
Prominent Monuments of Lucknow
i. Bara & Chota Imambara
ii. Clock Tower
iii. Rumi Gate
iv. Satkhanda
Art Galleries
i. Hussainabad Picture Gallery
ii. Tagore Library, Lucknow University

Unit-III
1. State Museum of Lucknow
2. 1857-Memorial Museum Residency
3. Indira Gandhi Planetarium

Unit IV
Kothi and Gardens of Lucknow
i. Kothi Farhat Baksh, Kothi Hayat Baksh, Kothi Darshan Vilas, Kothi Roshanuddaula, Kothi
Bibiapur
ii. Dilkusha Garden, Botanical Garden, Eco Garden

References :

Suggested Readings:
1. Abdul Halim Sharar- Guhishta-i-Lucknow
2. Romila Thapar-Indian Cultures Heritage
3. Satish Chandra, Kala-Terracotta of North India (in the collection of state Museum Lucknow)
4. R. S. Fonia- 1857 Memorial Museum Residency Lucknow
5. Vipul B. Varshney- Lucknow: The City of Heritage & Culture A Walking Through the History of Lucknow.
6. Yogesh Praveen – Monuments of Lucknow
7. Edward Hilton-The Tourists Guide to Lucknow
8. M. A. Beg- The Guide to Lucknow
9. P.C. Mukherjee- Pictoral Lucknow

Web References :
1. JSTOR
2. Academia.edu
3. Shodhganga
 B. A. III Year (Semester- 7)
Paper-15
Title of the Paper: History of Environment in India
CREDIT: 04 THEORY
COURSE OUTCOME :

 To develop an understanding of the environment and its related issues

 To develop an attitude of concern for the preservation of environment

UNIT – I
An Introduction to Environment:
1. The state of Environment in India:
a) Land
b) Forest
c) Wild life
d) Water & Air

UNIT – II
Environmental Issues during the colonial period
1. Colonial regime: regulations related to land, forest, water and irrigation
2. Resistance: peasants, tribes, pastoralists

UNIT – III

Environmental Movements in Independent India:

1. Chipko Movement
2. Narmada Bachao Movement
3. Appiko Movement

UNIT – IV

Environmental Legislations regarding protection of Environment:

1. International perspective
2. India’s Environmental Policies (MEF)

References :
Suggested Readings :
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3. O P Dwivedi-India’s Environmental Policies, Programmes and Stewardship, published Macmillan Press Ltd.,Great
Britain 1997
4. Haripriya Rangan- Of Myths and Movements Rewriting Chipko into Himalayan History, Published by Oxford
University Press,2001
5. Ram Chandra Guha- The Unquiet Woods Ecological Change and Peasant Resistance in the Himalaya, Published by
Permanent Black Oxford University Press 1989
6. Ishwar Chandra Naik-Environmental Movements, state and civil society, Published by Rawat Publication, 2016
7. Prakash Chandra Kandpal-Environmental Governance in India Issues and Challenges, Sage Publications India Pvt.
Ltd., 2018
 B. A. III Year (Semester- 7)
Paper-18 (A)
Title of the Paper: Social-Cultural and Economic History of Modern India
CREDIT: 04 THEORY
COURSE OUTCOME :
Students will be able to understand:
 The vital socio-religious, economic and culture issues that Indian society faced during the period of study.
 The role of eminent social and religious reformers in removing evil practices of the Indian Society.
 A holistic view of the significant aspects of the society.

Unit –I
1. Social policy of the English East India Company
2. Social reform movements: Brahma Samaj, Arya Samaj, Ram Krishna Movement, Aligarh Movement
3. Social Evils: Sati, Thugee, Slavery, Female Infanticide (Practices and eradication)
4. Impact of Christian Missionaries on Indian Society

UNIT – II
1. Indian Economy at the advent of the British rule in India
2. Land Revenue System: Permanent Settlement, Ryotwari System, Mahalwari System
3. Decline of Handicraft Industry
4. Growth and expansion of Railway in India.

UNIT – III
1. Impact of west on Indian Culture
2. Development of Education
3. Music and Dance Forms (Kathak, Bharatnatyam, Odissi)
4. Development of Painting

UNIT – IV
Life Sketch and contribution of Eminent Personalities:
1. Ishwarchand Vidyasagar
2. Annie Besant
3. M. G. Ranade
4. R. C. Dutt
5. Rabindranath Tagore
6. Munshi Premchand.

References :

Suggested Readings:
1. Chopra Puri, Das- A Social Economic & Cultural History of India, Vol-III
2. V. A. Narain-A Social History of Modern India
3. J. N. Farquhar- Modern Religious Movements in India
4. V. B Singh- Economic History of India
5. R. C. Dutta- Economic History of India- 2Vols.
6. S. Nurullah and J.P. Naik-A History of Education in India
7. D.Barret and G Basil-Painting in India
8. B.A. Pingle- History of Indian Music
9. R.C. Majumdar- British Paramountcy and Indian Renaissance Vol. X, Part-II
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Web References :
1. JSTOR
2. Academia.edu
3. Shodhganga
 B. A. IV Year (Semester- 7)
Paper-19 C
Title of the Paper: Women in Modern India
CREDIT: 04 THEORY

COURSE OUTCOME :
Students will be able to understand:
 The concept of gender and womanhood in Indian society along with its social, cultural, political and
economic dimensions.
 The personalities, events, movements etc associated with the upliftment and emancipation of woman.
 The empathy, sensitivity and appreciation for women’s contribution towards our society through critical
and analytical readings of the Indian society.

Unit-I

1. Status of Women in 18th And early 19th Century

2. Efforts to educate Women in the 19th and early 20th Century
3. The emergence of Women organizations : Women’s Indian Association, National Council of Women in
India and All India Women’s conference

Unit –II
1. Movements for Women’s franchise
2. Women in Nationalist Movement after emergence of Gandhi
3. Women’s Status in Post-Independent India

Unit –III
1. Women in Indian Politics after Independence
2. Dowry as an evil
3. Agitation against Sati-1987-1988

Unit –IV
Contributions of Reformers for Women upliftment
a) Raja Ram Mohan Roy
b) Ishwarchandra Vidyasagar
c) Pandita Ramabai Bai
d) Sister Nivedita

References :
Suggested Readings:
1. Geraldine Forbes-Women in Modern India
2. Sushila Nayar, Kamla Mankekar (ed.) - Women Pioneers in India’s Renaissance
3. S. N. Mukherjee - Raja Ram Mohan Roy & the status of Women in Bengal in the Nineteenth Century
4. Sushila Ramaswamy - Women in Political thought
5. Tanika Sarkar - Women and Social Reform in Modern India
6. Arpita Mukhopadhyaya and Sumit Chakrabarti - Feminisms
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Web References :
1. JSTOR
2. Academia.edu
3. Shodhganga
B. A. IV Year (Semester- 8)
Paper-20
Title of the Paper: Term Paper

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B. A. IV Year (Semester- 8)

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 B. A. I Year (Semester – I)
Minor- (Q-1)
Title of the Paper: Delhi Sultanate: Political Aspects (1206-1526)
CREDIT: 02 THEORY
COURSE OUTCOME :
Students will be able to develop:
 An understanding of the political regime and its functioning.
 Learn about the process of continuity and change in history.
 Historical outlook to resolve the struggle in society and nations.

UNIT – I
Foundation of the Delhi Sultanate:
1. Early Turkish Invasions
2. Qutubuddin Aibak;Iltutmish; Razia and her successors
3. Balban and his successors

UNIT – II
Climax of the Delhi Sultanate:
1. Jalaluddin Khalji
2. Alauddin Khalji & his successors
3. Expansionist policy of Alauddin Khalji

UNIT – III
Tughluq and Sayyed Dynasty:
1. Ghiyasuddin Tughluq, Mohammad bin Tughluq, Firuz Shah and his successor
2. Timur’s Invasion and its Impact
3. Sayyed Dynasty

UNIT – IV
Lodi’s and the Decline of the Sultanate:
1. Bahlul Lodi
2. Sikandar Lodi and Ibrahim Lodi
3. Downfall of the Delhi Sultanate

References :
Suggested Readings :
1. ABM Habibullah-Foundation of Muslim rule in India
2. A C Banerjee-History of Khaljis
3. Agha Mehdi Hussain- Tughlaq Dynasty
4. Agha Mehdi Hussain-Mohammad bin Tughlaq
5. Harish Chandra Verma-Medieval India
6. Ishwari Prasad-A History of the Qaraunah Turks
7. K A Nizami-Some Aspects of Religion & Politics in India during the 13th Century
8. K S Lal-History of the Khaljis
9. Mohammad Habib & K A Nizami (ed.)-A Comprehensive History of India Vol-V
10. S A A Rizvi-The Wonder that was India Vol-II
11. U N Day-Some Aspects of Medieval Indian History
12. Vipul Singh-Interpreting Medieval India Vol-I &II
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Web References :
1. JSTOR
2. Academia.edu
3. Shodhganga
 B. A. II Year (Semester – 3)
Minor – (Q-3)
Title of the Paper: Modern India (1740-1857): Political and Administrative Aspects

CREDIT: 02 THEORY

COURSE OUTCOME :
 Students will enhance their knowledge of the history of the Mughal empire.
 They will develop a comprehensive understanding of the changing political scenario of the period.
 They will learn about the relations of different power factions of the Mughal rule.

UNIT – I
Foundation of Mughal Rule in India:
1. Advent of Babur in India
2. Military conquests of Babur
3. Humayun
4. Rise of Sher Shah; his successors.

UNIT – II
Consolidation of Mughal Rule in India:
1. Akbar: : Bairam Khan’s regency
2. Expansion of Mughal Empire
3. Jahangir: Political developments

UNIT – III
Political Developments under Shah Jahan and Aurangzeb:
1. Shah Jahan: Foreign Policy
2. War of succession
3. Accession of Aurangzeb: Conquest and Expansion

UNIT – IV
Crisis of the Mughal Empire:
1. Rise of the Marathas under Shivaji
2. Aurangzeb’s Relations with the Marathas
3. Decline of the Mughal Empire

References :

Suggested Readings:
1. A. L Srivastava-Akbar the Great in 3 Vols.
2. B. P. Saxena-History of Shah Jahan of Dihli
3. Beni Prasad-History of Jahangir
4. S. R. Sharma-History of Medieval India (Hindi & English)
5. Satish Chandra-Medieval India Vol. II
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7. J. N. Sarkar-History of Aurangzeb( 05 Vols)
8. Rushbrooke Williams- Babur: An Empire Builder of the sixteenth Century
9. J. N. Sarkar- Shivaji and His Times
10. Ishwari Prasad- The Life and Times of Humayun

Web References :
1. JSTOR
2. Academia.edu
3. Shodhganga
 B. A. I Year (Semester – 1)
Co-Curricular (CC-1)
Title of the Paper: Cultural Heritage of India (1206-1947)
CREDIT: 02 THEORY
COURSE OUTCOME:
The study of this paper will make:
 Students aware of Lucknow’s rich and Tourist potential heritage.
 Students will learn and create awareness among students to preserve city’s heritage
UNIT – I
1. Definition of Heritage
2. Types of Heritage
3. Protection and Conservation of Cultural Heritage
UNIT – II
Development of Painting:
1. Regional Schools of Painting: Sultanate Era
2. Distinctive features of Mughal Era Paintings: Babur-Shahjahan
3. Distinctive features of Paintings of Modern India
UNIT – III
Development of Music:
1. Development of Music during the Medieval Period
2. Development of Music during the Modern Period
UNIT – IV
Development of Architecture:
1. Salient Features of Sultanate Architecture
2. Major Monuments of Mughal period
3. Eminent Writers and Poets of India : 19th - 20th Century
Bhartendu Harischandra, Munshi Premchandra Rabindranath Tagore, Mirza Ghalib, Mahadevi
Verma, Ramdhari Singh Dinkar
References :
Suggested Readings :
1. A. L. Srivastava - Social, Economic & Cultural History of Medieval India
2. B. N. Lunia - Evolution of Indian Culture
3. B.A. Pingle- History of Indian Music
4. Chopra Puri, Das- A Social Economic & Cultural History of India, Vol-II &III (Hindi & English)
5. D. Barret and G Basil-Painting in India
6. K. M. Ashraf - Life and Condition of the People of Hindustan
7. K. M. Ashraf - Society and Culture in Medieval India
8. P. Brown- Indian Architecture, Bombay, 1959
9. P. Brown- Indian Painting, Calcutta,1960
10. R.C. Majumdar- British Paramountcy and Indian Renaissance Vol. X, Part-II
11. S.A. A. Rizvi -The Wonder that was India part -2
12. U. N. Dey - Medieval Culture
13. V. A. Narain-A Social History of Modern India
14. Yusuf Hussain - Glimpses of Medieval Indian Culture
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Web References :
1. JSTOR
2. Academia.edu
3. Shodhganga
 B. A. I Year (Semester – 3)
Co-Curricular (CC-2)
Title of the Paper: Women Freedom Fighters of India (1857-1947)

CREDIT: 02 THEORY

COURSE OUTCOME:
 The study of this paper will enable students to have a nuanced understanding of women’s
contribution in the transition of India from a colony to a free nation.
 The study will enable the students to develop empathy, sensitivity and appreciation for women’s
contribution and sacrifice for the motherland.

UNIT – I
1. Rani Laxmi Bai
2. Begum Hazrat Mahal
3. Jhalkari Bai
4. Uda Devi

UNIT – II
1. Annie Besant
2. Sarojini Naidu
3. Madam Bhikhaji Cama
4. Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay
UNIT – III
1. Rani Gaidinliu
2. Vijay Laxmi Pandit
3. Durgawati Devi
4. Kamla Nehru
UNIT – IV
1. Lakshmi Sehgal
2. Aruna Asaf Ali
3. Raj Kumari Amrit Kaur
4. Sucheta Kriplani
References :
Suggested Readings :
1. Geraldine Forbes-Women in Modern India
2. Sushila Nayar, Kamla Mankekar (ed.) - Women Pioneers in India’s Renaissance
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Web References :
1. JSTOR
2. Academia.edu
3. Shodhganga