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M.A. History Syllabus

M. A.History
SEMESTER-1
PAPER-1
PHILOSOPHY AND METHOD OF HISTORY
Marks: 70
Lectures: 45

Unit-1

1. Various Definitions of History. Use of History.
2. Nature and Types of History.

Unit-2

3. History and Its Relations with other Disciplines.
4. Testing the authenticity and credibility of the sources.

Unit-3

5. Bibliography and Foot Notes: Importance, Use and abuses.
6. Rewriting of History.

Unit-4

7. Characteristics and pitfalls of Historians.
8. Ancient, Medieval and Modern Indian History.

Unit-5

9. Herodotus, Ranke, Arnold Toynbee and Collingwood as
Historian
10. Contribution of Regional Historians Bhagwanlal Indrajit and
Durgashanker Shastri.

Reference Books
English
1. Breisach, Ernst: Ancient, Medieval and Modern India,Chicago, U.S.A.
2. Collingwood,R.G.: The Idea of History,(O.U.P)
3. Marwick, Arthur: The New Nature of History,Palgrave, New York.
4. Thompson,J.W. : A History of Historical Writing,2 vols ,New York.
5. Walsh,W.H.: Introduction to the Philosophy of History,London, U.K.

Gujarati
1. Dharaiya, R.K.: Itihasnu Tattvagnan ane Itihaslekhan Abhigam, Amdavad.
2. Prikh,R.C.: Itihas : Svarup ane Padhdhati, Amdavad,1969
3. Pande,Govind Chandra : Itihas: svarup ane sidhdhant,Amdavad.
4. Oza,Ishverlal: Prachin ane Mdhykalin Gujarat na Itihasni Lekhan Parvruti, Amdavad.



M. A.History
SEMESTER-1
PAPER-2
HISORY OF MODERN WORLD: 1870-1945
Marks: 70
Lectures: 45


Unit-1
1. The Industrial Revolution and New Imperialism in Europe
(1870-1914)
2. Liberation & Progress in Japan under Meiji Rule(1870-1914)

Units-2
3. Chinese Revolution of 1911 and Role of Dr.Sun Yat Sen.
4. Origin of the First World War, Its Nature and Treaty of Versailles.

Unit-3
5. League of Nations: Aims, Objectives and Causes of Its Failure.
6. Great Depression, Its Causes and Effects

Unit- 4
7. Kamal Pasha & modernization of Turkey
8. Ideology of Nazism and Fascism in Germany and Italy.

Unit-5
9. Origin and Nature of the Second World War. U.N.O. : Its Aims,
Achievements and Failure.
10. Non-Aligned Movements and the Third World, Cold War, Its Impact on
World Politics.


Reference Books.

English
1. Bell,P.M.H.,The Origin of Second World War In Europe, Longman,London.
2. Benns , Lee: Europe Since 1914.(1986)
3. Cornwell,A.D.: World History in Twentieth Century,Longman,London.
4. Fieldhouse,D.K.:Economics and Empires:1830-1914,Longman, London.
5. Fieldhouse,D.K.:The Colonial Empires,London.
6. Henderson,W.O.:The Industrialization of Europe.
7. Langsam,W.C.:The World Since 1919,McMilan.
8. Taylor,A.J.P.The Struggale for Mastery in Europe:1848-1918.
9. Nanda,S.P. : History of Modern World 1919-1980,Anmol,New Delhi,1998.

Gujarati

1. Bhatt,Devendra: Adhunik Europe no Itihas. Amdavad
2. Raval,R.L. : Antarrashtiya Sanbandho, Amdavad.
3. Patel, Mangubhai : Sarmukhtyarshahi , Fasivad,Nazivad, Amdavad
4. Bhatt,Devendra, : 20mi sadi nu Vishva, Ahmadabad



M. A. History
SEMESTER-1
PAPER-3
HISTORY OF INDIA: 320 A.D. TO 1206

Marks: 70 Lectures: 45

Unit-1

1. Sources of Study: Archaeological and Literature.
2. The Guptas : Conquests of Samudragupta and Chandragupta
3. Progress under the Guptas in the field of Art, Literature, Architecture.

Unit-2

4. Vakatakas and other Dynasties of Peninsular India.
5. Emperor Harsh: His Conquests, Society, Economy, Religion, Literature.

Unit-3

6. Chalukyas and Pallavas : Extent of Kingdoms : Administration, Religion, Society and Cultural Activities.
7. Visit of Fa-Hien and Hune Tsang.

Unit-4

8. Expansion of Indian Culture outside India and Its Impact.
9. Political, Social and Economical Conditions of India on the Eve of the Muslim Invasions.

Unit-5

1. Invasion of Mohammad Gaznavi: Causes and Impacts
2. Mohammad Ghori: Factors and Effects.

Reference Books:

English

1. Majumdar, R.C.: Ancient India, New Delhi,1968
2. Mahajan,V.D. : Ancient India, New Delhi,1968.
3. Kulkarni, Chadamber,: Ancient Indian History and Culture,Langmans,Bombay,1974

Hindi

1. Sran,P,: Prachin Madhykalin Bharat 1526 tak, New Delhi, 1956.
2. Luniya,B.N. : Prachin Bharatka Rajnaytik aur Sanskrtik Itihas 1203 tak, Indore,1977.
3. Pandy,Rajbali, : Prachin Bharat, Vranasi.
4. Sharma,M.L.: Prachin Bhrat ka Itihas, Bhopal.
5. Vidhyalnakar,Satyaketu,: Prachin Bharat ka Itihas, Masuri.

Gujarati

1. Shastri,Hariprsad,: Prachin Bharat 1,2, Ahmedabad.
2. Bhatt, Devendra,: Bharat Itihas Darshan 1,2, Surat.


M. A. History
SEMESTER-1
PAPER-4
HISTORY OF FREEDOM MOVEMENT OF INDIA: 1858 TO 1947

Marks: 70 Lectures: 45

Unit-1

1. Nationalism: Concept and Approaches to the study of Indian Nationalism.
2. Birth of Indian National Congress and Its early Activities.

Unit: 2

3. Partition of Bengal and Swadeshi Movement.
4. Surat Split of Congress and Home Rule Movement and its Significance.

Unit: 3

5. Non-Cooperation Movement , Civil Disobedience Movement and
Quit India Movement: Causes, Events and Impact.
6. Revolutionary Activities: India and Abroad.

Unit: 4

7. Shubhas Chandra Bose and Indian National Army
8. Cripps Mission , Cabinet Mission and Mountbatten Plan

Unit: 5

9. Communal Politics (1919-1947)
10. Sardar Patel and Integration of Princely States.
Reference Books

English

1. Majumdar,R.C. : History of Freedom Movement in India Vol. 1,2,3,New Delhi.
2. Tarachand, History of Freedom Movements ,New Delhi (1980-1984)
3. Menon,V.P.: The story of Integration of Indian Nationalism, New Delhi.
4. Sarkar,Sumit,: Modern India 1885 – 1947, New Delhi.
5. Agarwal,R.N.: National Movement and Constitutional Development, New Delhi.
6. Benerji,G.U.: Dynamics of Revolutionary Movement in India,Calcutta,1975.
7. Gupta,D.C.: Indian National Movement, New Delhi 1976.
8. Majumdar,R.C.: History and Culture of Indian People Vol. X,XI, New Delhi.
9. Maulana, Abul Kalam Azad.: India Wins Freedom, New Delhi.
10. Desai,A.R.: Social Background of Indian Nationalism, Mumbai,1986.

Gujarati

1. Acharya, Javdeker : Adhunik Bharat, Ahmedabad.
2. Dariya,R.K.: Adhunik Bharatno Itihas ane Bharatno swatantar Sangram 1-2,
Ahmedabad.
3. Patel,Mangubhai,: Bharatno Swtantara Sangarm ane tena Ghadvaiyao, Ahmedabad



M. A. HISTORY
SEMESTER-1
PAPER-4
(OPTIONAL)
ECONOMIC HISTORY OF BRITISH INDIA

Marks: 70 Lectures: 45


Unit-1

1. Nature of Indian Economy in Nineteenth Century. Its Main Features.
2. Major Land Revenue System- Zamindari, Ryotwari and Mahalwari. Their Merits and Demerits.

Units-2

3. British Policy towards Indian Handicraft. Its effect on the Indian Economy.
4. Royal Commission on Agriculture (1926). Its Recommendations.

Unit-3

5. Great Depression (1929). British Government Policy in India.
6. Commercialization of Agriculture, Its Causes and Effects.

Unit-4

7. Co-Operative Movement. Establishment of Various Types of Co-Operative Societies and Its Impacts.
8. Famines of India. Nature and Causes. Famine of 1900 and Bengal Famine.
Famine Policy of British Government.



Unit-5

9. Population: Causes, Growth, Impacts.
10. Meaning of Transportation: Developments of Railway, Road and Water Transportations. Effect on Indian Economy.

Reference Books:

English

1. Bhattacharya, Dhiren, : A Concise History of Indian Economy 1750-1950,
New Delhi, 1976.
2. Singh,V.B.(Ed.): Economic History of India(1857-1956),Bombay,1956.
3. Bipin,Chandra,: Rise and Growth of Economic Nationalism in India,
New Delhi,1969.
4. Rungta,R.S. : The Rise of Business Corporation in India 1851-1900,Cambridge,1970.
5. Bhatia, B.N.: Famines in India (1860-1956), Bombay, 1967.
6. Bhatt,V.V.: Aspect of Economic Change and Policy India 1800-1960, Bombay,
1963.
7. Chandhri,M.R.: The Iron and Steel Industries of India,Bombay,1961.
8. Mehta,S.D. : The Cotton Mills of India 1854-1954,Bombay,1954.
9. Mathur,A.S. : Trade Union Movement in India, Allahabad,1957.

Gujarati

1. Maheta, Makrand, : Sansthanik Bharatno Arthik Itihas, Ahmedabad,1985.
2. Shastri,R.V. : Bharatno Arthik Itihas 1-2, Ahmedabad,1974.




SEMESTER-2
PAPER-5
STATE OF INDIA

Marks: 70 Lectures: 45

Unit-1

1. Sources for the Study of States in Ancient India.Origin, Aims and Objectives of States.
2. Sabha, Samiti and Gana Rajyas.
3. The Administration of Mauryas and Guptas.

Unit-2

4. Administrative System of Rajput State. Vijayanagar State: Structure, Future and Nature.
5. Nature and Function of the State under Delhi Sultanate, Islamic Theory of State.

Unit-3

6. The Mughal State’s Administrative Institutions: Mansabdari System.
7. Nature and Function of the Maratha State under Shivaji and the Peshwas.

Unit-4

8. Administrative and Judicial System under the British East India Company’s Rule.
9. The British Administration under the “Crown”



Unit-5

1. The Constitution of the Republic of India: Its Salient Features.
2. Administration of Union and State Governments.


Reference Books

English:

1. A.S. Alteker, : State and Government in Ancient India, New Delhi.
2. Saletore, B.A.,: Ancient Indian Political Thought and Institutions, New Delhi.
3. Prsad,Beni,: The State In India, New Delhi.
4. Majumdar, R.C.,: History and Culture of the People of India Vol. I,III,V,VI,VII,and VIII, New Delhi.
5. Ishweriprasad, A Short History of the Muslim Rules In India, Delhi.
6. Sen,S.N.,: The Administrative System of the Marathas, Delhi.
7. Sen,S.N.,: The Military System Of Marathas, Delhi.

Gujarati

1. Dhariya,R.K.: Prachin Bhartiya Rajyashastra, Ahmadabad.
2. Nayak,Chhotubhai,: Mughalyugin Bharat-1,2,Ahmedabad.

Hindi

1. Sharma,Harishchandra, Prachin Bharatya Vichar avem Sansthiye,Delhi.
2. Bhargav,V.S.: Madhyakalin Bharatiya Itihas avem Sansthaye,Delhi.


SEMESTER-2
PAPER-6
DELHI SULTANATE

Marks: 70 Lectures: 45
Unit-1

1. Source of Information. Political Condition of Early Turkish Power in India.
2. Early Turkish Rulers: Qutubddin, Iltutmish, Raziya, Balban and Their Achievements .Causes of the downfall of the Turkish Rule.

Unit-2

3. Khilji Dynasty : Jalaluddin and Alauddin Khilji ,their Achievements.
4. Decline of the Khilji Power.

Unit-3

5. The Tughluq Dynasty: Ghiyasuddin,Muhammad and Firoz Tughluq and their Achievements.
6. The Saiyad and Lody Dynasty: Bahlul,Sikander and Ibrahim ,their Achievements. Causes of the end of the Lody Rule.

Unit-4

7. Regional Independent Kingdoms: Malwa, Vijaynagar :Rulers and their Art and Architecture.
8. Gujarat: Ahmed Shah, Muhamad Begado and Bahdur Shah: Art and Architecture.



Unit-5

9. The Social, Political and Economical Conditions of the People during Sultanate Period. Hindu-Muslim Relation. Bhakti Movement.
10. Art, Architecture and Literature during the Sultanate Period.

Reference Books:

English:

1. Ishwari,Prasad,: History of Medieval India,Allahabad,1952.
2. Shrivastav,A.L. : The Sultanate of Delhi, Agra,1951.
3. Lanepoole, S. : Medieval India,Calcutta,1951.
4. Majumdar,R.C. and Others,: The Struggle for Empire, Bombay
5. Hodiwalas, S.H. : Studies in Indo-Muslim History,Bombay,1930.
6. Sevell,R. : A Forgotten Empire,London,1962.
7. Qureshi,I.H. : The Administration of the Sultanate of Delhi,Karachi,1958.
8. Habib and Nizam : Delhi Sultanate.
9. Majumdar,R.C. and Others, : The Delhi Sultanate,Bombay,1960.
10. Tripathi,R.S. : Some Aspects of Muslim Administration,Allahabad,1956.

Hindi:

1. Bhargav,V.S. : Madhyakalin Bhartiya Saltnat avem Sanskruti,Delhi.
2. Saran,P. : Madhyayugin Bharat,Delhi.

Gujarati:

1. Nayak,Chhotubhai,: Madhyakalin Bharat, Ahmedabad.


SEMESTER-2
PAPER-7
HISTORY OF FREEODM MOVEMENT IN GUJARAT: 1885-1947

Marks: 70
Lectures: 45

Unit: 1

1. Define the Mutiny, Movement and Revolution, Social-Political awareness in Gujarat.
2. Congress Activities in Gujarat. Ahmedabad (1902) and Surat (1907) Adhiveshan and its Impact.

Units: 2

3 Gujarat Rajkiya Parishad and Kathiyavad Rajkiya Parishad: Adhiveshan ,
Activities and Achievements.
4 Political and social awareness in Princely States of Gujarat and Saurashtra, Role of Weekly NewsPapers: Navjivan and Saurastra.
Unit: 3

5. Home-Rule Movement and Its Significance in Gujarat
6. Revolutionary Activities in Gujarat.


Unit: 4

7. Non-Violence, Dandi Kuch and Quit India Movements in Gujarat and
Its Impact on National Freedom Movement.
8. Local Movements in various cities and Princely States.


Unit: 5

9. Contributions of Leaders of Gujarat in National Freedom Movements.
10. Merger Process of Princely states of Gujarat and Saurastra in Bhartiya
Sangh.

Reference Books

Gujarati

1. Desai,Mehboob,: Gujaratni Swatantra sadhana,Amdavad.
2. Desai,Mehboob,: Sauratrani Swatantra Zankhana, Amdavad.
3. Desai, Shantibhai M. : Rashtrano Swatantra Sangram ane Gujarat, Ahmedabad.
4. Parikh,Narhari,: Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel 1-2, Ahmedabad.
5. Nehru,Jawahrlal,: Mari Jivangatha (Trans.Mahadev Desai),Ahmedabad.
6. Desai, Maganbhai,: Raja Ram Mohan Rai thi Gandhiji , Ahmedabad (1957)
7. Desai, Ishwerbhai(editor),: Bardoli Satagraha ,Surat.
8. Desai,Mahadev, Bardoli Satagraha ,Ahmedabad.
9. Mehta,Kalyanji and Desai Ishwerlal,: Dandi Kuch, Ahmedabad.
10. Pattabhi,Sitaramaiya,:Mahasabhano Itihas, Ahmedabad.
11. Shankerlal,Banker,: Gandhiji ane Rashtriya Parvaruriti,Ahmedabad.
12. Parikh,Ramlal(editor),:Gujrat ek Parichay,Bhavnagar.

English
1. Struggle for Freedom,: Bhartiya Vidhya Bhavan Vol. XI, Mumbai
2. The Selected Works of Mahatma Gandhi-Vol.IV,Ahmedabad.


SEMESTER-2
PAPER-8
HERITAGE TOURISM IN GUJARAT
Marks: 70
Lectures: 45

Unit: 1

1. What is Heritage Tourism? Define and Describe.
2. Types of Heritage Tourism. Its role in Tourism.

Unit: 2

3. Historical Towns or Cities of Gujarat.
4. What is Monument? Define and Discuss.

Unit-3

5. Ancient and Medieval Monuments of Gujarat
6. Modern Monuments of Gujarat.

Unit: 4

7. Cultural Heritage of Gujarat.
8. What is Museum? Types of Museums in Gujarat.

Unit: 5

9. The Challenges of Heritage Tourism in Gujarat
10. The Opportunities of Heritage Tourism in Gujarat.


Reference Books

Gujarati

1. Raval , Mukund : Amdavad : gaikal ane aaj , Puratatvakhatu, Gujarat Rajya, Amdavad.
2. Jote , Ratnmanirav Bhimrav: Gujratno Sanskrutik Itihas, Gujarat Vidhya Sabha,Amdavad.
3. Dave, Jayantkrushna : Amar Bharat-2 Tirthsthano,Sastu Sahitya,Amdavad
4. Dr.Desai,Mehboob : Gujratma Pravasan,Gurjar,Amedavad
5. Seth,Magnlal Vakhatchand : Amdavadno Itihas,Amdavad.
6. Jote,Ratnamanirao,B.: Aitihasik Nagri Amdavad, Surat.2006.
7. Diwanji,Atmaram,M.( Translator).:Mirate Sikanderi,Ahmedabad,2006.
8. Chisti,Nizamuddin(Translator),: Mirate Ahmedi-1,Ahmedabad,2007.

English

1. Barot, Sanjay : The Gujarat Travel Information Manual, Amdavad


SEMESTER-2
PAPER-8
(OPTIONAL)
SOCIAL AND RELIGIOUS MOVEMENT IN INDIA: 1818-1960

Marks: 70
Lectures: 45

Unit-1

1. Early Background: Nature of Indigenous Reform and Protest Movement. Buddhism, Bhakti and Sufi Movement.
2. Causes and Impact of Social Awareness during British Rule: Education, Press, and Liberal Ideas.

Unit-2

3. Reform Movement in 19th Century: Brahmo Samaj and Prarthna Samaj.
4. Revivalist Movement and Neo- Hinduism: Theosophical Society and Ramkrishan Mission.

Unit-3

5. Social Issues: Position of Women, Child Marriage. Crusade against Caste Barriers.
6. Contribution of Activities Raja Ram Mohan Rai, Ishwer Chandra Vidyasagar, Ranade, B.M.Malbari, Vivekanand, etc.

Unit-4

7. Nationalism and Social Reform : Role of Dayanand Saraswati , Sir Saiyed Ahmed,
8. Contribution of B.G.Tilak, V.D. Saverker, G.K. Gokhale and Mahatma Gandhi.

Unit: 5

9. The Consent Bill and National Social Conference.
10. Impact of Social Reform on Freedom Movement of India.

Reference Books:
English
1. Majumadar, R.C.: British Supremacy and Indian Renaissance Part –II, Bombay,1965-68.
2. Desai,A.R. : Social Background of Indian Nationalism, Bombay
3. Desai, Neera,: Women in Modern India,Bombay,1977.
4. Sen,S.P.: Social and Religious Reform Movements in 19th and 20th Centuries,Calcutta,1979.
5. Zafer,Iman,: Muslims In India, New Delhi,1975.
6. Peter,Hardy,: Muslims of British India, London,1922.
7. Tarachand, History of Freedom Struggle Vols. II, III, IV, New Delhi, 1970.
Hindi
1. Sharma,Sitaram,: Unnisvi Sadimain Bhartiya Dharmik tatha Saajik Jagaran.New Delhi.
Gujarati
1. Seth,Suresh,: Bharatma Samajik Dharmik Chalvalo, Ahmedabad,
2. Mehta,Makrand and Others (Ed.): Madhyakalin Gujaratma Bhakti ane Sufi Andolan, Ahmedabad,2008.




Semester -3
History of Indian Archeology and Epigraphy
Paper No. -9
Marks: 70
Lectures: 45


Unit-1

1. History of Archives: origin and Development of Archives in
India.
2. Main Futures of Indian Art and Architecture.

Unit-2

3. Story of Decipherments of old Inscriptions, Main Types of
Inscriptions.
4. Important era used in Indian Inscriptions.

Unit-3

5. Origin and Evolution of Coinage in India. Types of Coins in
Ancient India.
6. Importance of Coins in the Study of History.

Unit-4

7. Element of Musicology and Role of Museums.
8. Study of Well-known Museums of India: Prince 0f Wales
Museum (Mumbai),National Museum (New Delhi),Victoria
Museum(Kolkata), Salar Jung Museum (Hyderabad) etc.

Unit-5

9. Significance and Collection of Regional Museums.
10. Contribution of Archeology to Indian History.

Reference Books

English

1. Government of India, New Delhi: Archeology in India.
2. Pandey, R.B.: India Paleography Part- 1, New Delhi.
3. Brown,C.: The Coins of India, New Delhi.
4. Kumarswamy,S. : History of India and Indonesian Art.
5. Bhandarker, D.K.: Lectures on Ancient Indian Numismatics.
6. Sobita,Puja,: Museums of india.
7. Alteker,A.S.: Guptakalin Mudrao, New Delhi.


Gujarati

1. Mehta, R.N.: Puravastu Vidhya, Ahmedabad.
2. Oza Gaurishanker, Bhartiya Prachin Lipimala, Ahmedabad.
3. Desai,Pankaj,: Bharatna Dafterono Vikas ane Upyogita,
Ahmedabad.
4. Shastri,Hariprsad ane Parikh Pravinchadra,:Bhartiya Sikka Sastra, Ahmedabad.
5. Shah,Priyabala,: Hindu Murti Vidya,Ahmedabad.
6. Shastri,Hariprasad,: Bhartiya Abhilekh Vidhya,Ahmedabad.
7. Parikh,Pravincharda,: Bhartiya Prachin Shilpakala, Ahmedabad.
8. Ramkrishnadas,:Bhartiya Murtikala,Ahmedabad.
9. Ramkrishnadas,:Bhartiya Chitrakala, Ahmedabad.

M.A. Semester -3
History of Mughal Empire: 1526-1707
Paper No. -10
Marks: 70
Lectures: 45
Unit-1

1. Sources of the Period. India on the eve of Babur’s Invasion.
2. Babur: First Battle of Panipat, Khanwa,Chanderi and Ghagra. His Character
and Estimate.

Unit-2

3. Humayun: Early Career, Achievments and Causes of Failure.
4. Sur Dynasty: Shershah’s Early Career. Successors of Shershah, Causes of
Downfall of Sur Dynasty.

Unit-3

5. Akbar: Character, Events and Achievements. Administrative, Revenue and Dine-A-Elahi during the Akbar’s Rule.
6. Jehangir: Career and Achievements.

Unit-4

7. Shahjaha: Career, Events and Achievement. Art and Architecture under
Shahjaha Rule.
8. Aurangzeb: War and Religious Policy.


Unit-5

9. Causes of the Downfall of the Mughals.
10. Administrative, Social and Economical Conditions of India
during Mughal Period.

Reference Books:

English:

1. Beveridge,: Memories of Babar, Cambridge, New Delhi.
2. Rushbrook, Williams,: An Empire Building of XVth Century,
Cambridge, New Delhi.
3. Shrivastav,A.L.,: Akbar, New Delhi.
4. Kanungo,K.R.,: Sher Shah, New Delhi.
5. Prasad, Beni,: Jehngir, New Delhi.
6. Saxena,B.P.,: Shahjaha, New Delhi.
7. Sarkar, J.N.,: Aurangzeb, New Delhi.
8. Sharma,S.R.: Mughal Empire in India, New Delhi.
9. Sarkar,J.N. : Downfall of the Mughal Empire, New Delhi.
10 Teipathi,R.A.: Rise and Fall of the Mughal Empire, New Delhi.

Hindi

1. Luniya,B.N.: Mighal Samrajya ka Itihas, Delhi.

Gujarati

1. Patel,Jasubhai,: Bharatno Itihas (1526-1707), Ahmedabad.

Semester -3
Expansion of East India Company rule in India: 1757-1857
Paper No. -11
Marks: 70
Lectures: 45

Unit-1

1. Sources : Archival Records, New Papers, Periodicals and other
Literature Sources – Oral History.
2. Late Pre-Colonial Order: Polity, Society, Culture and Economy.

Unit-2

3. Growth of Maratha Power and Maratha Administration. Third Battle of Panipat (1763)
4. Anglo- French Rivalry for Power: Causes and Consequences.

Unit-3

5. Politics and Programmes of Expansion. Instruments of
Expansion: War and Diplomacy.
6. Downfall of the Maratha and Its Impact. Anglo-Sikh Relations (1809-1857)

Unit-4

7. Attempts of Social Reforms.
8. Development of Education and Economic Exploitation: Impact on Indian Society.

Unit-5

9. Development of Administrative Structure-Revenue
and Judicial System.
10 First Freedom Movement of India 1857:
Ideology, Programmes, Leadership and People’s
Participation.

Reference Books:
English:

1. Fisher, M.H.(ed.): Politics of the British Annexation of India:
1757-1857, Oxford, New Delhi.
2. Heimsath, Charles,: Indian Nationalism and Hindu Social
Reform, Mumbai,1964.
3. Jones, Kenneth,: Social and Religious Reform Movement in
Modern India, Cambridge History,1996.
4. Majumdar,R.C. : History and Culture of Indian People,Vol.IX,
New Delhi.
5. Majumdar,R.C. : The Sepoy Mutiny, New Delhi
6. Bipin Chandra,: Nationalism and Colonialism in India, New
Delhi.
7. Thompson,Edward and Garrait,T.C. : Rise and Fulfillment of
British Rule in India,Allahbad,1986.
8. Benerjee,A.C. : The New History of Modern India 1707-194,
New Delhi.
9 Sen,S.N. : The Eighteen Fifty Seven, New Delhi
10 Roberts,P.E. : History of British Rule in India, London.

Gujarati.

1. Parikh, R.G. : Bharatno Itihas, Ahmedabad.
2. Mehta,Makrand,: Sansthanik Bharatno Arthik Itihas, Ahmedabad.
3. Shah,M.B. : Bharatno Itihas-Marath Yug, Ahmedabad.



Semester -3
Women in Indian History
Paper No. -12
Marks: 70
Lectuers: 45

Unit: 1

1. Feminism: Definition, Origins.
2. Theory and Concept.

Unit: 2

3. Religion and Women.
4. Customary and Legal Status of Women in Ancient and
Medieval India

Unit: 3

5. Social Status of Women in Post-independent India.
6. Social Status of Women in Tribal Societies.

Unit: 4

7. Reform Movement and Women.
8. Education and Women during Modern India.

Unit: 5

9. Women’s Participation in Freedom Movement of India.
10. Women’s Participation in Literature, Dance, Films and
Historical Writing.


Reference Books

English

1. Humm, Maggie: Feminism: A Reader Harvest,Delhi.
2. Desai,Neera and others(Editor) : Women and Society In India.
3. Krishnamurty,J. : Women in Colonial India.Delhi.
4. Karmarkar, Priti, : Feminist Theory and Knowledge, Delhi
5. Nair,Janki,: The Future of Feminist History,New Delhi
6. Chakravarti, Uma, : Rewriting History : The Life and Times of
Pandit Ramabai, New Delhi.
7. Jain Pratibha and Mahan Rajan, : Women Images, New Delhi.
8. Majmudar,Vina, : Symbols of Power Studies on the Political
Status of Women in India. New Delhi.

Gujarati

1. Desai, Nira A. : Gujaratma Ognismisadima Samajik Parivertan, Ahmedabad.



Semester -3
Constructive Institutions and Workers of Gujarat during 20th Century
(Optional)
Paper No. -12

Marks: 70
Lectures: 45

Unit-1

1. Meaning of Constructive Work and Its Importance before Gandhi era.
2. Growth of Gandhi’s Idea about Constructive Work. Satyagraha Ashram, Ahmadabad: The Pioneer Institute.

Unit-2

3. Bhil Seva Mandal and Vedachhi Ashram: Their Role as the Institution for Tribal Welfare.
4. The Gujarat Harijan Sevak Sangh: Activities and Impacts.

Unit-3

5. Majur Mahajan Sangh: As an Institution for Labour Welfare.
6. Jyoti Sangh and SEVA: As the Organizations for Women’s
upliftment.

Unit-4

7. Gujarat Vidyapith and Lok Bharati: As the Constructive Education Institute.
8. Saurashtra Rachnatmak Samiti: Its Role in Promoting Constructive Work in
Saurashtra.

Unit-5

9. The Constructive Workers of Saurashtra: Amritlal Thakker,
Jugatram Dave, Fulchand Shah, Shivanandji, Manubhai
Pancholi,Nanabhai Bhatt.
10. The Constructive Workers of Gujarat: Ravishanker Maharaj,
Babalbhai Mehta, Darbar Gopaldas, Bhaktiba. Ansuya
Sarabhai,Parikshitlal Majmudar.

Reference Books:

Gujarati

1. Shivparshad, Rajgor,: Gujratno Rajkiya ane Sanskrutik
Itihas, Ahmedabad, 1974.
2. Shasrti, Hariprashad and Parikh,Pravinchndar,: Gujaratno Rajkiya
ane Sanskrutik Itihas, Vol.-9.Ahmedabad,1987.
3. Parekh,Hiralal,:Arvachin Gujratnu Rekhadarshan,Ahmedabad,1976.
4. Pandya,Rohit ane Pandya Jigish (Ed.) Rashtrano Mukti Sangram ane Navsarjanma
Gujratni Nari,Vallabh Vidhyanagar,2007.
5. Korat,P.G.: Bharatna Swatantar Sangramma Payana Karyakaronu Pradan, Bhavnagar,1999.
6. Desai,Mehboob,: Vi-charya(Collection of Research
Articels), Ahmedabad,2005
7. Parmar,Uttam,: Gujaratni Asmita, Kim-Surat,2008.



Semester -4
Constitutional History of India: 1858-1950
Paper No. 13
Marks: 70 Lectures: 45


Unit: 1

1. Transfer of Power to British Crown: Act of 1858 and Queen Victoria’s
Proclamation.
2. Council Acts: 1861, 1892 and 1909.

Unit: 2

3. Montague Declaration (1917) and Montford Reform (1919).
4. Exercise for Constitution: Simon Commission, C.R.Fromula Round Table
Conference.
Unit: 3

5. Act of 1935 and Provincial Autonomy
6. Constitutional Exercises during War Period (1940-1945)

Unit: 4

7. Mountbatten Plan and Indian Independence (1947)
8. Towards the new Constitution of Republic of India.

Unit: 5.

9. Crown Policy towards Princely States of India.
10. Development of local self government of India under Crown.

Reference Books

English

1. Gopal,Sarvapalli,: British Policy in India : 1858-1905,Cambridge Uni.Press 1965.
2. Metcalf,Thomas,: Ideologies of the Raj, New Cambridge Series,1997.
3. Stokes, Eric: The English Utilitarians in India,1959.
4. Tarachand,:History of Freedom Movement in India Vol. 1 to 4,Govt. of
India,New Delhi.

Hindi

1. Grover,B.L. and Yashpal,: Bharatiya Svatantra Sangram avem Samvaidhanik Vikas.

Gujarati

1. Dhariya, R.K.: Bhart no Bandhraniya Itihas, Ahmedabad.
2. Sheth, Pravin and Desai K.C.: Bharat no Bandharaniya Itihas



Semester -4
Gandhian Movement in Gujarat: 1915-1947
Paper No. 14
Marks: 70
Lectures: 45


Unit: 1

1. Early Life and Education of M.K.Gandhi.
2. Define Satyagraha. Satyagraha Movement in South Africa.

Unit: 2.

3. Ahmedabad Textile Mill Workers Strike and
Kheda Satyagraha.
4. Non-Cooperation Movement in Gujarat and Bardoli Satyagraha.

Unit: 3

5. Dandi Kuch: Preparation, Impact and Contribution of
Gujarat.
6. Salt Movement: Dholera, Dharasana, Ranpur and Barvala

Unit: 4

7. Quit India Movement: Impact and Contribution of Gujarat.
8. Various Types of Satyagraha in Gujarat.

Unit: 5

9. Educational Changes during Gandhi era in Gujarat.
10. Constructive Activities during 1915 to 1947: A Summary.


Reference Books:

Gujarati

1. Shah, Kantibhai : Sauratsrama Gandhiji, Rajkot
2. Pathak, Ramnarayan : Satyagrahi Shahido, Vadhvan.
3. Desai,Mahadev : Aek Dharam Yudhdha , Ahmedabad.
4. Desai,Mehboob : Gujaratna Navtar Satyagraho,Ahmedabad.
5. Pathak, Ramnarayan : Rajkot Satyagrah ,Ahmedabad.
6. Pathak Ramnarayan : Sardar Vallbhbhai Patel 1-2,
Ahmedabad.
7. Shah,Kantibhai ; Dholera Satyagrah,Gandhinagar.
8. Shah,Kantibhai : Viramgam Satyagrah , Gandhinagar.
9. Shukla,Jaykumar : Betalishma Gujarat,Ahmedabad.
10.Desai,Mehboob : Betalishma Saurastra , Ahmedabad.
11.Patel, Manibhai S.: Mahtma Gandhini Kelavanini
Philosohpy,Ahmedabad
12. Gandhi,M.K. : Dakshin Afrikana Satyagrahano
Itihas,Ahmedabad.
13. Prikh,Narhari : Manav Arthsastra , Ahmedabad.
14. Desai,Ishwarbhai(Editor),: Bardoli Saytagraha, Surat
15. Nagar,Anupam ane Gohel Kamlesh(Ed.),: Gandhi Vichar ane
sahityapar Punah Chintan,Porbander,2007.
16. Desai,Mehboob,: Swatantra Sangramam Amreli, Ahmedabad.
17.Desai,Mehboob,:Gujaratni Swatantr
Sadhana,Ahemedabad,1994
18.Desai,Mehboob, :Sauratshtani Swatantar zankhana, Ahmedabad.

English

1. Anand Raj : Mahatma Gandhi and Salt Satyagraha, Delhi
2. Mukalal, Joseph,C. : Gandhian Education , New Delhi



SEMISTER-4
PAPER-15
HISTORICAL APPLICATION IN TOURISM
Marks: 70
Lectures: 45


Unit: 1

1. What is Tourism? Concept and Purpose of Tourism.
2. Tourism: Forms and Types and Use of History.

Unit: 2

3. Tourism Organizations: Government, International and Private.
4. International Tour Regulation: Passport, Visa, Insurance, Travel Tax and
Vaccination.

Unit: 3

5. Tourism Services: Accommodation, Transport and Catering.
6. Role of Tour Operator, Guide and Escort.

Unit: 4

7. Tourism Marketing: Promotional Events, Advertisement, Publicity and Selling.
8. Writing for Tourism.

Unit: 5

9. Tourism: Heritage, Monuments and Museums.
10. Impact of Tourism: Threats and Obstacles.


Reference Books

English

1. Bhatia,A.K. : Tourism Principles,New Delhi.
2. Chopra,Suhita,: Tourism Development in India, New Delhi.
3. Robert,Chritie Mill,: Tourism System, New Delhi
4. Dharamrajan & Seth. : Tourism in India : Trends and Issues, New Delhi
5. Singh,Ratandeep,: Tourism Today, New Delhi.
6. Kaul,Virendra,: Tourism and the Economy, New Delhi.
7. S. Wahab,: Tourism marketing , New Delhi.
8. Victor, T.C.Middleton,: Marketing in Travel & Tourism. London
9. Bhardwaj,D.S. : Domestic Tourism in India, New Delhi.
10. Karma,K.K.: Tourism : Theory and Planning, New Delhi.

Gujarati

1. Korat,P.G. and Desai, Mehboob,: Itihasma Pravasan,Ahmedabad.
2. Desai,Mehboob , : Gujaratma Pravasan, Ahmedabad.



Semester -4
History of Bhavnagar State
Paper No. -16
Marks: 70
Lectures: 45

Unit: 1

1. Origin of Gohil and Migration to Kathiyawar.
2. Early Rulers of Sihor and their Achievements.

Unit: 2

3. Transfer of Capital to Bhavnagar and Rule of Bhavsinhji -1
4. Main Events and Achievements of Akheraji-1 to
Jashwantsinhji.

Unit: 3

5. Career and Achievements of Diwan : Gaurishanker Oza ,
Shamaldas Mehta and Prbhashanker Pattani.
6. Joint Administration of Gaurishanker Oza and Sir
E.H.Perceval


Unit: 4
7 Career and Achievements of Takhtasinhji, Bhavsinhji-2 and
Kirshnakumarsinhji.
8. Administrative System of Bhavnagar State.

Unit: 5

9. Activities of Bhavnagr Praja Parishad
10. Freedom Movement in Bhavnagar State.

Reference Books

Gujarati

1. Chhtrapati,Bhagvanlal : Saurastano Itihas 1-2,
2. Desai,Shambhubhai : Saurastrano Itihas .
3. Mehta,Kaushik : Shriman Gaurishanker Udayshanker Oza
4. Mehta,Gordhandas Nagerdas : Saurastra Itihas darshan
5. Vaid,Vijayrai K. : Saurastrano Mantrishvar
6. Korat,P.G.(editor) Bhavnagar Rajyano Itihas
7. Desai, Mehboob : Bhavnagar Rajya Praja Parishad ane
Prajakiya Ladato.

English

1. Edward,S.M., : The Ruling Princes of India – Bhavnagar.
2. Yagnik,J.U., : Gaurishanker Udayshanker Oza of Bhavnager
3. Harilal Savailal : Samaldas Parmanandas.
4. Bell H. Wilber Force: History of Kathiyawad.



Semester -4
Dissertation
Optional
Paper No. -16
Marks: 100
Lectures: 45

Dissertation on History and Historical Tourism.


70 Marks for Evaluation of Dissertation.

30 Marks for Viva-Voce Examination.

100 Total Marks.

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