B.A. HYSTORY SYLLABUS

HISTORY

MODEL CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

FOR ELECTRONICS IN Undergraduate Degree Programmes

Constituted by APSCHE, Hyderabad

1.         Prof. A. Bobbili                                  Coordinator

            Kakatiya University

2.         Prof. A. Satyanarayana                       Members

            Osmania University

3.         Prof. K. Krishna Kumari

            Andhra University

4.         Prof. K. Reddappa

            Sri Venkateswara University

5.         Prif. (Mrs). P. Hymavathi

            Kakatiya University

6.         Prof. P. Ramalakshmi

            Acharya Nagarjuna University

7.         Prof. K. Krishna Naik

            Sri Krishnadeveraya University

8.         Dr. B. Reddy Prasada Reddy

            K.H. Govt. Degree College

            Dharmavaram - 515671.
            Ananthapuramu District.

9.         Dr. G. Sambasiva Reddy

            Govt. Degree College, Badvel,

            Kadapa Dist.

 B.A. HISTORY

Paper – I

History and culture of India up to 1526 A.D.

Unit I:             Influence of Geography on History-Survey of Sources-pre-historic period - Paleolithic, Mesolithic and Neolithic cultures - Role of Technology. Indus Valley Civilization – Its characteristic features – Vedic culture-Early and later Vedic-periods-Post-Vedic period-Emergence of Varna and Caste system-Rise of new Religious Movements-Jainism and Buddhism in 6^th Century B.C. Impact on Society and Culture.

Unit II:            A brief Survey of Political conditions in ancient India – Magadha-, Alexander’s Invasion and Mauryas-Ashoka’s Dharma, its nature and propagation-Mauryan Administration-Economy-Art and Architecture.

Unit III:          Post-Mauryan period -Kushanas- Guptas - Polity and Administration, Social conditions – Art, Architecture-Education, Literature, Philosophy, Science and Technology.

Unit IV:          Post Gupta period – Pushyobutis and Rajputs – Transition  in Society – Position of women – Indian Feudalism.

Unit V:           South India – Sangam Age – Satavahanas – Polity and Administration – Society Economy – Art and Architecture.  

Unit VI:          Pallavas – Cholas – Chalukyas – Rashtrakutas – Polity and Administration – Society – Economy – Art and Architecture.

Unit VII:         Kakatiya and Vijayanagara – Kingdoms – Polity and Administration – Society, Economy and Art and Architecture.

Unit VIII:       Invasions of Arabs, Ghaznavids and Ghoris and Delhi Sultanate – Society  , Composition of rural society.  Nobility – Status of Women, Economic and Technical developments – Agriculture – Industry – Trade and Commerce - Urbanization, Art and Architecture – Fine Arts – Education and Literature.

Unit IX:          Impact of Islam on Indian Society and Culture – Bhakti and Sufi Movements Emergence of Composite culture.

B.A. HISTORY

PAPER II

HISTORY AND CULTURE OF INDIA (1526-1950 A.D.)

1.      Sources of Moghul History  Origin and growth of Moghul Empire – Suronterregnum – Moghals 1556-1707 – Polity and Administration – Society – Social Composition – Ulema – Nobility-Peasantry – Artisans – Slaves – Status of Women.

Economy: Agriculture – Industries – Trade and Commerce – Economic

                and Technological Developments.

Religion: Hindu- Muslim relations – Emergence of Indo-Islamic

               Composite culture.

Education, Literature, Arts, Architecture  and Fine Arts.

Decline and Disintegration of Mughal Empire – Rise of Marathas -Sikhs.

2. Advent of European  power – Portuguese – Dutch-English and

    French. 

2.      East India company  rule (1740-1857) Expansion and consolidation of British Empire-Wars-Diplomacy-Policies pursued – Subsidiary Alliance-Doctrine of Lapse.

3.      Economics Policies and changes – Mercantilism and Free – trade policies – Land Revenue settlements – Permanent – Ryotwari – Mahalwari Systems – Irrigation – Commeralization of Agriculture – Condition of peasants-Famines-Decline of Cottage industries.

4.      Anti-Colonial Upsurge-Peasant and Tribal Revolts-1857 - Revolt –Causes- Results and Nature.

5.      Crown rule (1858-1947): Viceroyalties of Rippon and Curzon – Constitutional Developments – Acts of 1909,1919,1935.

6.      Factors for Social change – Christian Missionaries – Western Education – Emergence of New Middle class – Growth of press – Socio – Religious reforms movements – Brahma Samaj, Arya Samaj-Theosophical Society – Ramakrishna mission – Aligarh Movement – Self respect movement – Jyothiba phule – Narayana guru – Periyar and Dr. B.R. Ambedkar.

7.       Indian National Movement- Factors for the growth of Nationalism-Indian National Congress-Freedom Struggle-Moderate-Extremist-Gandhi Movements-Left wing – Movement-Peasant and workers movements.

8.      Emergence of Communal trends-partition of India-Integration of princely states in to Indian Union.

B.A. History

                                 Paper – III                                                            

History of Modern World (1453 – 1945 A.D)

Unit – I :  Characteristics features of Renaissance – Significance of Reformation and           Counter Reformation movements in Europe – Geographical Discoveries and Rise of Colonialism, Mercantilism and Commercial Revolution – Emergence of        Modern World Economy.

Unit – II: Emergence of Nation States in Europe – Nature of Feudalism in Europe and Aisa.

Unit – III: Age of Revolutions – Glorious Revolution (1688) – American Revolution           (1776) – French Revolution (1789)

Unit – IV: Industrial Revolution and Rise of Capitalism – Impact on Asia and Africa –           Meizi Restoration and Modernization of Japan – Unification Movements in           Germany and Italy.

Unit – V: World between 1914 – 1945 Rivalry among colonial powers Imperialist –           Hegemony – Causes and consequences of First world War – World between the           Wars – League of Nation, Fascism in Italy, Nazism in Germany, Militarism in           Japan – Communist Movements in Russia and China.

Unit – VI:  Causes and consequences of Second World War – UNO

Paper – IV (a)

History and Culture of Andhra Pradesh

(From Satavahanas to 1956 A.D)

Unit – I: Influence of Geographical features on History : Sources – A Brief Survey of           political history from Satavahanas to Vijayanagara period – Socio-economic –           Cultural conditions under Satavahana, Kakatiya and Vijayanagara rulers – growth           and Spread of Jainism and Buddhism and their contribution to Art and           Architecture.

Unit – II:  The Qutb Sahis – a Brief Survey of Political History – Society, Economy and           Culture.  The Asaf Jahis – A Brief survey of their political history – Society,           Economic and Culture – Salarjung’s reforms.

Unit – III:  Andhra Under Colonial Rule: Coming of European Merchant Companies –           Conquest of Andhra by the British – Early Uprisings – Administration – Land           Revenue Settlements – Agrarian Conditions – Famines – Impact of Industrial           Revolution of Andhra Economy – Sir Thomas Munroe – Impact of 1857 Revolt in           Andhra.

Unit – IV:  Social Reform and Literary Movements: Veeresalingam, Raghupathi           Venkataratnam Naidu, Gurajada Appa Rao, Komarraju Venkatalakshmana Rao,           Non-Brahmin.  Adi Andhra, Dalit, Self-Respect Movements – New Literary           Movements – Gurram Jashua, Boyi Bhimanna, Viswanatha Satyanarayana,           Rayaprolu Subba Rao, Sri Sri.

Unit – V: Freedom Movement i9n Andhra : Vandemataram, Home Rule, Non-          Cooperation, Alluri Sitarama Raju – Rampa Rebellion 1922-24 – Civil           Disobedience and Quit India Movements. Political consequences in Telangana: Nizam Andhra Maha Sabha, Hyderabad State Congress, Razakars, Police Action and Accession of      Telangana into Indian Union.

Unit – VI:  Leftist Movements in Andhra and Telangana : Peasant armed Struggle –           Tribal Uprisings – Komaram Bhimu – Bhoodan Movement. Movement for Separate Andhra State: Andhra Mahila Sabha – Sree Bagh Pact – Martyrdom of Potti Sreeramulu – Formation of Andhra State, 1953 –      Vishalandhra Movement – State’s Re-organization Commission – Gentlemen’s           Agreement – Formation of Andhra Pradesh in 1956.

Paper – IV (b)

Ancient Civilizations

Unit – I: Environmental human interaction, hunting, gathering of food and food           production, tool making impact and role of Technology, human settlements –           Division of labour-craft specialization and Geographical Wealth-Role of           Techonolgy in the evolution of the World Civilization.

Unit – II:  Egyptian Civilization – Origin and spread – Polity Society – Economy – Art           and Architecture.

Unit – III:  Mesopotamia Beginning and Expansion contacts with other Civilization –           Nature of Polity – Socio-Economic  and religious conditions evolution of sceipt           Arts & Architecture.

Unit – IV:  China – Nature and Extent of Civilization – State Structure – Social    Divisions – Economic condition – Science & Technology Religion – Philosophy   and Culture.

Unit – V :  Greek Civilization, Nature of Polity and Society – Agrarian Economy – trade           and Urbanization Distinctive features of Greek Civilization – Philosophy –           Education – Art and Architecture.

Unit – VI:  Roman civilization : Origin and spread or roman Empire – Features or Polity           and Roman Republic – Slavery – Social Structure – Economic Organization –           Religious System and Cultural Contribution – Decline.

B.A. History New Curriculum

Paper – IV (c)

Cultural Tourism in India

Unit – I:  Tourism – Concept and meaning – Nature – Scope – Tourism as an industry –           Socio-economic impact of Tourism – History of tourism development in India.

Unit – II:  History and culture as tourism products – Monuments, religious and secular –           Historical Sites – Historical and cultural events – Impact of tourism development   on protection and conservation of historical monuments and sites and vice-versa.

Unit – III: Socio-cultural products:  Fairs and festivals of India-performing Arts (dance,           drama and music) – Museums, Art-galleries, yoga and health centers – Indian cuisine.

Unit – IV: Nature-based products:   Eco-tourism-Beaches, Hill-resorts, surf-riding,           ballooning, rafting, gliding-wildlife sanctuaries – National parks, Safaris, Mountaineering – Trekking – Skiing – Sports tourism.

Unit – V:  Tourism Potential of  Handicrafts:  Textiles – Metal work, stone-are, Wood           Carvings, Furniture, Jewellery, toys, musical instruments – Terracotta – Display           and sale of handicrafts – Shopping at heritage centres – Organizing exhibition           series – Duty free Shops.

Unit – VI: Publicity of Cultural transits products – Tools of Publicity, Role of films,           T.V., Press, Poster-display, broachers, Role of Guide in cultural tourism promotion.

Paper – IV (d)

Principle and Methods of Archaeology

Unit – I :  Nature and History of Archaeology: Definition and scope of Archaeology –     Exploration and Survey – Relationship of archaeology with history, anthropology        and the pure sciences.

Unit – II: Excavation: Purposes and methods – underwater archaeology with special         reference to developments in India – Dating methods : Strategraphy, Radio-     carbon method, Methods of relative dating, Typological sequences, Absolute    dating, Thermo-luminescence.

Unit – III: Approves for Documentation and Reconstruction of Past life Ways; and          Social and economic Organization Settlement patterning at the micro level; site    catchments analysis; site formation Processes-Ethno Archaeology; Methods           Interpretative technique – Technology of pre-historic art.

Unit – IV:  Conservation and Preservation of Archaeological Remains; Principles of          conservation of cultural properly – Chemical treatment of organic and inorganic        objects – Museums and storage and display of antiquities – Conservation of monuments and other art of objects.

Unit – V: Important excavated sites; Taxila, Hastinapura, Pataliputra, Arikamedu Nagarjuna Konda, Amaravathi and Kotilingala.

Unit – VI:  Archaeology and the Public; threats to Archaeological sites; damage by           development projects, damage due to ignorance, negligence, greed for land and     Wanton destruction – Legislative basis of conservation and protection of heritage       - Archaeology and Public Awareness.