Akkamahadevi Women’s University, Vijayapura.

B.A. DEGREE COURSE

HISTORY

Ancient Indian History (From begging upto Kushanas)

FIRST SEMESTER SYLLABUS (5 hours per week)

UNIT - I 10 Hours

1. Sources for the study of Ancient Indian History up to-1206 A.D.

2. Harappan Civilization: Important sites, town planning, agrarian system,
Art & craft, trade, Social and political organizations, religious beliefs and
practice, the causes of the decline.

UNIT - II 20 Hours

1. Vedic-culture –polity, society, religious beliefs and practices, agriculture,

Status of Women in the vedic period.
2. Causes for rise of new religions in India,
Jainism and Budhism: Mahaveera & Budha , Life & teachings.
Contribution –to Art, architecture and literature.

UNIT - III 20 Hours

1. Rise of Magadha, Mouryas : Chandragupta, Arthashastra of

kautilya, Ashoka , Ashokan edicts & Damma.
2. Indo-Greeks : Alexander invasion, Effects.
3. Kushanas : Kanishka , conquest, contribution.

UNIT - IV 15 Hours

Study of Tourism.

1. Introduction:
Meaning and definitions of Tourism.
Types of Tourism , Cultural, Spiritual, Business, Social, Mass,
Domestic, Rest & recreation, Sports, Education and Industrial Tour.

2. Important Historical sites of India

1) Sanchi, Nalanda .
2) Boudgaya.
3) Champaner Pavagadh,
 4) Rock Shelters of Bhimambetka (M.P.)

Distribution of Internal Assessment Marks 20 05 Hours

1. 10 marks for test

2. 05 marks for seminar
3. 05 marks for project report (Tourism)

Essential Readings.

1. Social dimensions of early Buddhism 1997- Uma Chakravarthy.

2. India’s Ancient past – New Delhi OUP – 2007.
3. The Archaeology of India 1985 - D.P.Agarwal.
4. History of Ancient India – L.P.Sharma.
5. History of Ancient India – K.L.Khurana
6. History and Tourism in India – Dr. B.R.Parineetha
7. Introduction to Tourism – N.Jayapalan
8. Heritage Tourism in Central India – Amitabh Mishra
9. Prachina Bharathada Itiyas – K.Sadashiva
10. Ancient – Indian, Social History – Ramila Thapar
11. Evolution of Indian Culture – B.N.Luniya
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B.A. DEGREE COURSE

HISTORY

Ancient Indian History (From Guptas to 1206 A.D.)

SECOND SEMESTER SYLLABUS (5 hours per week)

80 Marks

Unit – I 20 Hrs.

1. The Gupta Empire : Political History , Agrarian development.

Urbanization – science, Art and Architecture.
Debate over Golden age of Gupta age.
2. The Vardhana’s – Harshvardhana his achievements.

Unit – II 20 Hrs.

1. Sangam age: - Literature, Society and Culture

2. Pallavas of Kanchi : Mahendra Varman - I, Narashima Varman - I,
Administration, Art and Architecture.
3. Cholas: Raja raja, Rajendra, Local Administration, Art and Architecture.

Unit – III 15 Hrs.

1. Invasion of Sindh by Arabs.

2. Invasion of Mohammed of Ghazni & Ghor.
3. Causes and effects

Unit – IV 15 Hrs.

Tourism

1. Tourism development - Basic Infrastructure.

2. Travel Agency – Tourism Planning and policy.
3. conservation of cultural, heritage and resource protection of ancient monument
act, Museum Act.

Distribution of Internal Assesment Marks 20 05 Hrs.

1. 10 marks for test

2. 05 marks for seminar
3. 05 marks for project report (Tourism)
Essential Readings:
1. History of Ancient India – L.P.Shrma
2. History of India – V.A.Smith
3. History of India - Romilla Thapher
4. History and Tourism in India – B.R. Paraneetha
5. Tourism and Development – J.K.Sharma.
6. Introduction to Tourism - Jayapalan
7. History of Ancient India – K.L.Khurana
8. Evolution of Indian Culture – B.N.Luniya
9. Prachina Bharathada Itiyas – K.Sadashiva
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B.A. DEGREE COURSE

HISTORY

Medieval Indian History (From 1206 A.D. to 1526 A.D.)

THIRD SEMESTER SYLLABUS (5 hours per week)

UNIT - I

20 Hours

1. Foundation of Delhi Sultanate – Qutabuddin Aibak,

Iltumish -Raziya Sultan –Ghiyasuddin Balban
2. Khilji Dynasty:- Alla-ud-din-khilji, Conquest , administration, market
control.
3. Tughluq Dynasty:- Mohammad bin Tughluq his Conquests, experiments of
Mohammad bin Tughluq and Firoz shah Tughluq.
.

UNIT - II

15 Hours

1. Bahamani Empire:- Origin, Political History- Feroz Shah,

Mohammad Shah –III, Mohammad Gawan.
2. Contributions of Bahamani Sultans.
3. Adil shahis of Bijapur- Political History, Achivments of Ibrahim Adil Shah,
Mohammad Adil Shah, Monuments of Bijapur.

UNIT - III

20 Hours

1. Vijayanagara Empire- Sources, origin, Political History.

2. Conquest and achievements of Devaraya-II and Krishna Devaraya.
3. Vijayanagara after Krishnadevaraya- Battel of Talikote-causes, course
and effects.
4. Administration under Vijayanagara, Society, Religion, Economic
System- Trade tax system and irrigation system.
5. Art architecture and Literature.
 UNIT - IV 15 Hours

1. Indian tourism – ITDC (Indian tourism Development Corporation).

2. Role of travel agency, marketing and management-Training personal for
tourism.
3. Important tourist destinations in India.
4. World Heritage sites, Hampi and Pattadakal.

Distribution of Internal Assessment marks 05 Hours

1. 10 Marks for test.
2. 05 Marks for seminar.
3. 05 Marks for project report (tourism).
Essential Readings.

1. History of Medieval India - L.P. Sharma

2. History of Medieval India - K.L. Khurana
3. History of Medieval India – V.D. Mahajan
4. Simple History of India – L.Prasad
5. Studied in Ancient & Medieval India – L. Prasad
6. Medieval India – Irfan Habib
7. History of Medieval India – Satish Charndra
8. Social Cultural & Economis History of India – S.C. Rajchoudhary
9. History of India – Romila Thapar
10. A cultural History of India – A.L. basham
11. History of Medieval India – Sri. Vastav
12. History and Tourism in India – Dr.B.R. Parineetha
13. Introduction to Tourism - N. Jayapalan
14. Heritage tourism in central India – Amithab Mishra
15. History of Karnataka – Srinivas murthy
16. History of Karnataka - Palaksha
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B.A. DEGREE COURSE IN HISTORY AND TOURISM
Medieval Indian History (From 1526 A.D to 1707 A.D)
FOURTH SEMESTER SYLLABUS

Unit – I
15 Hours

1. Political conditions of Indian on the eve of the foundation of the Mughal

Empire.
2. Life and Achivements of Babur.
3. Humayun Achievements and failure.
4. Sur Dynasty – Sher shah sur – Military achivments, administration of
Sher shah.

Unit – II
20 Hours

1. Akbar – Career, Conquests, Administration, special reference to

Mansabdari system, Rajput and Religious policy.
2. Jahangir – Life and achievements.
3. Shahjahan - Life and achievements, Contributions to art and architecture
4. Aurangzeb – Millitary achievements, Deccan policy,
5. Decline of mughal Empire – Reference to Aurangzeb.

Unit – III
20 Hours

1. Maratha – Shivaji life and conquest administration.

2. Bhakti Movement- Origin and causes.
3. Outstanding reformers – Kabir, Chaitanya, Meera Bai, Surdas, Tulsi Das,
Guru Nanak.
4. Sufi Movement – significance
 Unit – IV
15 Hours

Tourism:
1. Architectural Heritage of India – Medival period.
2. Historical monuments of tourist significance of medival period.
3. Impact of tourism – Economical, Social, Physical and Environment.

Projects:
1. Field study report.
2. Record journal to maintained.

Distributions of Internal Assessment Marks 20

1. 10 Marks for test

2. 05 marks for seminar
3. 05 marks for project report (tourism)

Essential Reading:-
1. History of Medieval India - L.P. Sharma
2. History of Medieval India - K.L. Khurana
3. History of Medieval India – V.D. Mahajan
4. Simple History of India – L.Prasad
5. Studied in Ancient & Medieval India – L. Prasad
6. Medieval India – Irfan Habib
7. History of Medieval India – Satish Charndra
8. Social Cultural & Economis History of India – S.C. Rajchoudhary
9. History of India – Romila Thapar
10. A cultural History of India – A.L. basham
11. History of Medieval India – Sri. Vastav
12. History and Tourism in India – Dr.B.R. Parineetha
13. Introduction to Tourism - N. Jayapalan
14. Heritage tourism in central India – Amithab Mishra
15. History of Karnataka – Srinivas murthy
16. History of Karnataka - Palaksha
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BA DEGREE COURSE
HISTORY
History of Karnataka (from early period to 1336 AD)
Vth Semester Syllabus (5 Periods per week) 80 hrs
5.2 A Optional
UNIT-I
12hrs
1. Sources-Literary Sources and Archaeological Sources.
2. Geographical features of Karnataka.
3. Early dynasties. Kadambas – Mayurasharma - Cultural contributions.
Gangas – Durvinita - Cultural contributions .

UNIT-II
20hrs
1. Chalukyas of Badami – Pulakesi II – Contributions with Special reference to Art &
Architecture
2. Rashtrakutas – Govinda-II – Amoghavarsha Nrupatunga Cultural contributions
3. Chalukyas of Kalyan – Vikramaditya –VI - Cultural contributions

UNIT-III
25hrs
1. Hoysalas of Dwarasamudra – Vishnuvardhana and Ballal-II Cultural contributions with
Specila reference to literature art & architecture.
2. Kalachuries of Kalyan – Basavesgwara and Akkamahadevi.
3. Philosophy – Advaita, Dawita, Vishishtadvaita.

UNIT-IV
15hrs
1. Karnataka Tourism, KSTDC establishment.
Aims & Objectives, Activities and facilities-Jungal Lodge & resorts, Home stays.
2. Imp historical sites- related to this syllabus and Hill stations of Karnataka.
i) Kemmangundi. ii) Madikeri. iii) Nandi hills. iv) Kudremukha. vi) B.R. Hills.

Notes: Visit any historical place compulsory (nearby)

Distribution of Internal Assessment marks 05 Hours

1. 10 Marks for test.
2. 05 Marks for seminar.
3. 05 Marks for project report (tourism).
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BA DEGREE COURSE
HISTORY
History of Karnataka (from post Vijayanagar to 1956 AD)
VIth Semester Syllabus (5 Periods per week) 80 Marks
5.2 A Optional
UNIT-I
16hrs
1. Minor dynasties
a. Nayakas of Keladi- Shivappa Nayak.
b. Palayagaras of Chitradurga – Madakari Nayak-V.
c. Early wodeyars – Chikkadevaraja wodeyar.
d. Desai of Kittur.
e. Hyderabad Nizam’s Rule (1724 – 1948).

UNIT-II 20hrs
1. Hyder Ali and Tippu Sultans achievements Special Tippu’s economic innovations.
2. Restoration of Mysore – Krishnaraj wodeyar-III.
3. Commissioners rule – Mark cubbon and Bouring.
4. Modernisation of Mysore.
Diwans of Mysore – C Rangacharlu, K. Sheshadri Iyar, M. Vishweshwaraiah, Mirza
Ismail
UNIT-III 25hrs
1. Freedom Struggle in Karnataka.
a. Armed Struggle
b. Non- Violence struggle – specially influence of INC & Gandhiji
c. Hyderabad Karnataka Liberation Movement.
d. Role of women freedom fighters
1.Unifications movement in Karnataka.
UNIT-IV 5hrs
1. Beaches and Birds & Wild life sanctuaries in Karnataka.
a) Beaches:
Karwar Beach, Malpe Beach, OM Beach, Murudeshwara Beach, Mangaluru Beach.
b) Birds Sanctuaries:
Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary, Mandagadde, Kokkare Bellur, Kaggadaladu Heronry.
c) Wildlife Sanctuaries:
Bandipura National Park, Bannerghatta, Nagarahole.
2. Important Historical sites- related to this syllabus.
Distribution of Internal Assessment marks 05 Hours
1. 10 Marks for test.
2. 05 Marks for seminar.
3. 05 Marks for project report (tourism).

BOOK FOR REFERENCE

1. Mugali S S - The Heritage of Karnataka

2. R R Diwakar - Karnataka Through the Ages
3. S. Rajashekaran - Karnataka architecture
4. P.B. Desai - History of Karnataka
5. Yazdani - History of Karnataka
6. K.R. Basavaraj - History & Culture of Karnataka
7. H.V. Srinivasmurthy - History of Karnataka
8. Suryanath Kamat - Concise History of Karnataka
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14. Bhatia A.k - Tourism Development
15. Parineeta - Tourism
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17. Tourism Development Publication & folders
18. KSTDC Publication Individual folder
19. KSTDC Publications Karnataka Traveler Bangalore
20 Krippendrof J The holiday makers.
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B.A. DEGREE COURSE

HISTORY

Modern Indian History (compulsory paper 5.1)

FIFTH SEMESTER SYLLABUS (5 hours per week)

UNIT - I 20 Hours

1. Advant of Europeans – Anglo French, Conflict, carnatic wars- Duplex.

2. Raise of British power in Bengal.
a) Battel of Plassey – 1757 A.D.
b) Battel of Buxar – 1764 A.D.
c) Career and achievements of Robert clive
d) Warran Hastings Expension, administration.

UNIT - II 20 Hours

1. Lord Cornwallis – Reforms, Lord Wellesley – Reforms – subsidiary

alliance
2. Career and achievements of Hydar Ali and Tippu Sultan.

UNIT - III 15 Hours

1. Lord Hastings – his relation with Sikh and Marathas.

2. Lord William Bentinck – Reforms.

UNIT - IV 15 Hours

1. Maharaja Ranjith Singh - His career and achievements.

2. Lord Dalhousie – his expansion, Policy - Doctrine of lapse – reforms.

Distribution of Internal Assessment marks 05 Hours

1. 10 Marks for test.
2. 05 Marks for seminar.
3. 05 Marks for Assignments.
Essential Readings:

1. History of modern India – L.P. Sharma.

2. History of modern India – Majumdar and srivastava.
3. A new look of modern Indian history – D.L. Grover and G. Grover.
4. History of modern India – Mahajan.
5. India’s freedom struggle – L.S. Sheshgiri Rao and L.S. Mohan Rao.
6. Economic history of India – N. Jayapalan.
7. British role in India – J.E. Woolacatt.
8. Modern Indian history – Mohammad Tarique.
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B.A. DEGREE COURSE

HISTORY

Modern Indian History (compulsory paper 5.2)

SIXTH SEMESTER SYLLABUS (5 hours per week)

UNIT - I 10 Hours

1. Revolt of 1857, Causes, Course and effects.

2. Queen's proclamation Act 1858

UNIT - II 25 Hours

1. India under British crown.

a) Lord Lytton, Lord Rippon, Lord Curzon.
2. Indian renaissance movement.
A study of Brahama Samaja, Prarthana samaja, Arya Samaja,
Ramakrishna mission and theosophical movement, Aligarh movement.

UNIT - III 25 Hours

1. Causes for the Raise and growth of Nationalism in India.

2. Freedom movement in Indian,
i) First Phase 1885 to 1905,
ii) Second Phase1905 to 1919,
iii) Third Phase 1919 to 1947 (Gandhian era).
iv) Role of Women in freedom movement.
3. Constitutional developments Act – 1909 Act, 1919 Act, 1935 Act and
1947 Act.

UNIT - IV 10 Hours

Causes for the partition of India:

i) Integration of princely states into the union of India.
ii) With special reference to Junagad, Kashmir, Nijam state, role of
women’s freedom in Hyderabad Karnataka.
iii) Role of Women in Hyderabad Karnataka liberation.
Distribution of Internal Assessment marks 05 Hours
1. 10 Marks for test.
2. 05 Marks for seminar.
3. 05 Marks for Assignments.

Essential Readings:

13.History of modern India – L.P. Sharma.

14.History of modern India – Majumdar and srivastava.
15.A new look of modern Indian history – D.L. Grover and G. Grover.
16.History of modern India – Mahajan.
17.India’s freedom struggle – L.S. Sheshgiri Rao and L.S. Mohan Rao.
18.Economic history of India – N. Jayapalan.
19.British role in India – J.E. Woolacatt.
20.Modern Indian history – Mohammad Tarique.
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