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Restructuring of Syllabus according to

Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) &
Scheme of Instruction and Examination
for
B.A. HISTORY (Regular)
w.e.f. 2016-2017

DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY
MAHATMA GANDHI UNIVERSITY
NALGONDA, TELANGANA.
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MAHATMA GANDHI UNIVERSITY, NALGONDA

Model
Scheme of Instruction and Examination
B.A. History (Regular)
Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) Syllabus - w.e.f. 2016-2017

Year Semester DSC/GE/ Paper Title Credits Hours

DSE/SEC
I DSC* Paper - I History of India (From Earliest Times to 5 5
I c.700 CE)
II DSC* Paper - II History of India (c.700 -1526 CE) 5 5
SEC* Paper - I SEC 2 2
III
DSC* Paper - III History of India (1526-1857 CE) 5 5
II
SEC* Paper - II SEC 2 2
IV
DSC* Paper - IV History of India (1858-1964 CE) 5 5
SEC* Paper - III SEC 2 2
GE** Paper - I Indian National Movement (1857-1947 2 2
CE)
DSC* Paper - V World History (1453-1815 CE) 4 4
V DSE* Paper - I A History of Telangana (From Earliest
Times to 1724 CE) 4 4
DSE* Paper - I B Islamic History and Culture (From
Earliest Times to the Fall of Ummayads)
DSE* Paper - I C History of USA (1776-1991 CE)
III SEC* Paper - IV SEC 2 2
GE** Paper - II History of Telangana Movement and 2 2
State Formation (1948-2014 CE)
DSC* Paper - VI World History (1815-1950 CE) 4 4
DSE* Paper - II History of Telangana (1724-2014 CE)
VI
A 4 4
DSE* Paper - II Islamic History and Culture (Rise of
B Abbasids to Crusades)
DSE* Paper - II Introduction to Indian Art and
C Architecture

* DSC (Discipline Specific Course), SEC (Skill Enhancement Course) & DSE (Discipline
Specific Elective) for Students of History.
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B.A. (HISTORY) SYLLABUS

Semester - I
History of India (From Earliest Times to c.700 CE)
Discipline Specific Course - Paper - I

Module-I: Definitions - Nature and Scope of History - History and Its Relationship with other
Social Sciences - Geographical Features of India – Sources of Indian History: Pre-
History – Paleolithic, Mesolithic, Neolithic, Chalcolithic and Megalithic Cultures.

Module-II: Indus Valley Civilization - Its Features & Decline; Early Vedic and Later Vedic
Civilizations – Vedic Literature – Society – Economy - Polity – Religion.

Module-III: Rise of New Religious Movements – Charvakas, Lokayathas, Jainism and

Buddhism; Mahajanapadas - Rise of Magadha; Alexander’s Invasion and Its
Impact.

Module-IV: Foundation of the Mauryan Dynasty; Ashoka and His Dharma – Polity –
Administration - Society – Economy – Religion – Literature - Art and Architecture;
Disintegration of the Mauryan Empire; Post-Mauryan Kingdoms - Indo-Greeks -
Kushanas and Kanishka - Society – Economy – Literature – Art and Architecture;
The Satavahanas; Sangam Age – Literary Development.

Module-V: Gupta Empire: A Brief Political Survey - Polity and Administration, Social and
Economic Conditions, Agriculture and Land Grants - Feudalism, Caste System,
Position of Women, Education, Literature, Science and Technology, Art and
Architecture - Harshavardana and His Achievements.

Recommended Books:

A.L. Basham, The Wonder that was India, Rupa & Co., New Delhi, 2001.
Allchin, Bridget & Raymond, The Rise of Civilization in India and Pakistan, CUP, New Delhi,
1996.
E.H. Carr, What is History? Penguin Books, England, 1990.
Majumdar, R.C., History and Culture of the Indian People, Vols. I, II & & III.
Romila Thapar, Asoka and the Decline of the Mauryas, OUP, New Delhi, 1995.
Romila Thapar, Early India (From the earliest to AD 1300).
Romila Thapar, A History of India, Vol. I, Penguin Books, New Delhi, 1990.
Upinder Singh, A History of Ancient and Medieval India.
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B.A. (HISTORY) SYLLABUS

Semester - II
History of India (c.700-1526 CE)
Discipline Specific Course - Paper - II

Module-I: Rise of Regional States: Pallavas, Chalukyas of Badami, Rashtrakutas, Cholas;

Local Self Government under Cholas; Society, Economy, Literature, Art and
Architecture; Bhakti Movement in South India: Shaiva Nayanars and Vaishnava
Alwars.

Module-II: Arab Conquest of Sind, Ghaznavids and Ghoris; Foundation of Delhi Sultanate:
Slave, Khaljis, Tughlaqs, Sayyids and Lodis – Polity, Administration, Society and
Economy - Art and Architecture - Growth of Education and Literature - Religious
Conditions.

Module-III: Bhakti and Sufi Movements and their Impact on Society and Culture - Emergence
of Composite Culture.

Module-IV: Kakatiyas – Polity – Administration - Society and Economy - Literature and

Religion – Art and Architecture – Yadavas – Hoysalas and Pandyas – Brief History.

Module-V: Vijayanagara – Polity – Administration - Society and Economy – Religion – Art

and Architecture – Language and Literature – Bahamanis and their Contribution to
the Deccan Culture.

Recommended Books:

A.L. Basham, The Wonder that was India, Rupa & Co., New Delhi, 2001.
Irfan Habib, Medieval India-I, OUP, Delhi, 1999.
K.A. Nilakanta Sastri, A History of South India.
Majumdar, R.C., History and Culture of the Indian People, Vols. I, II & & III.
Romila Thapar, Early India (From the earliest to AD 1300).
Satish Chandra, Medieval India (From Sultanate to the Mughals), Part-I, Har-Anand
Publications, New Delhi, 1997.
Upinder Singh, A History of Ancient and Medieval India.
Vipul Singh, Interpreting Early and Medieval India.

Telugu:

A. Bobbili and others, Bharatha Desha Charitra upto A.D. 1526, Telugu Academy, Hyderabad,
2003.
D.D. Kosambi, Bharatha Desha Charitra Parichaya Vyasalu, Hyderabad Book Trust,
Hyderabad, 1996.
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B.A. (HISTORY) SYLLABUS

Semester - III
History of India (1526-1857 CE)
Discipline Specific Course - Paper - III

Module-I: Establishment of Mughal Dynasty - Sources – Shershah Sur and His Reforms -
Brief Survey of Political History of Mughals – Akbar, Shah Jahan and Aurangzeb -
Polity - Administration – Society – Economy – Technological Developments -
Religion – Hindu-Muslim Relations – Emergence of Composite Culture –
Education – Language and Literature – Art and Architecture - Disintegration of
Mughal Empire.

Module-II: Rise of Regional Powers - Marathas – Shivaji and His Administration – Peshwas -
Sikhs.

Module-III: Advent of European Powers - Portuguese, Dutch, English and French, Anglo-
French Rivalry - Expansion and Consolidation of British Power – Wellesley’s
Subsidiary Alliance – Dalhousie’s Doctrine of Lapse.

Module-IV: Three Stages of Colonialism – Mercantilism - Free Trade Policies – Finance Capital
- Land Revenue Settlements – Cornwallis and Permanent Revenue Settlement;
Thomas Munroe and Ryotwari; Mahalwari System – Changes in the Agrarian
Economy and Condition of Peasantry – Famines.

Module-V: Decline of Rural Cottage Industries and Urban Handicrafts - Growth of Railways,
Roads, Communication – Modern Industries – Coal Mines, Textiles, Iron and Steel,
etc. - Anti-Colonial Upsurge - 1857 Revolt – Nature, Causes and Results.

Recommended Books:
A.L. Srivastava, History of India from A.D. 1000 to 1707.
A.R. Desai, Social Background of Indian Nationalism.
Bipan Chandra, A History of Modern India.
Harbans Mukhia, The Mughals.
John F. Richards, The Mughal Empire, CUP, New Delhi, 1995.
R.C. Majumdar (ed.), A History and Culture of India People, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Series
(Relevant Vols.).
R.C. Majumdar, H.C. Raychaudhuri & K. Datta, An Advanced History of India, Macmillan,
Madras, 1995.
Satish Chandra, Medieval India, Vol. II.
Sumit Sarkar, Modern India (1885-1947), Macmillan India Ltd., Madras, 1995.
Tarachand, A History of the Freedom Movement in India, Four Volumes.
V.D. Mahajan, History of Medieval India (Sultanate Period and Mughal Period).
V.D. Mahajan, Modern Indian History.
Telugu:
B. Laxminarayana Rao, Bharatadesa Swathantra Charitra (Part-3), (Trans.), Telugu Academy,
2005.
Bipan Chandra, Adhunika Bharatadesa Charitra (Translation Sahavasi), Hyderabad Book Trust.
J. Durga Prasad and Others, Bharatadesa Charitra (1526-1964 A.D.), Telugu Academy, 2006.
V. Rama Krishna Reddy, Bharatadesa Charitralo Mukhya Ghattalu, Telugu Academy, 2005.
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B.A. (HISTORY) SYLLABUS

Semester - IV
History of India (1858-1964 CE)
Discipline Specific Course - Paper - IV

Module-I: Queen’s Proclamation – Beginning of Colonial Rule – Introduction of Western

Education – Role of Christian Missionaries – Press, Communication and
Emergence of Middle Classes - Lytton and Rippon: Impact of their Policies.

Module-II: Socio-Religions Reform Movements – Brahma Samaj - Arya Samaj - Theosophical

Society - Ramakrishna Mission - Aligarh Movement; Anti-Caste Movements -
Jyotibha Phule - Narayana Guru - Periyar Ramaswamy Naicker and Dr. B.R.
Ambedkar.

Module-III: Factors for the Rise of Nationalism – Formation of Indian National Congress –
Three Phases of Freedom Struggle: Moderate Phase, Extremist Phase and Gandhian
Era - Non-Cooperation, Civil Disobedience and Quit Indian Movement; Indian
National Army and Subhash Chandra Bose.

Module-IV: Revolutionary Movement: Gadhar Party – Bhagath Singh – Chandra Sekhar Azad
and Others; Left-Wing Movement – Rise of Socialist and Communist Parties -
Peasant and Workers Movements.

Module-V: Emergence of Communal Politics and Mohd. Ali Jinnah – Prelude to Partition of
India - Sardar Vallabhai Patel and Integration of Princely States into Indian Union –
Republic of India – Jawaharlal Nehru and His Policies.
Recommended Books:
A.R. Desai, Social Background of Indian Nationalism, Popular Prakashan Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai,
2002.
Bipan Chandra (et.al.), India’s Struggle for Independence, Penguin Books, Kolkata, 2001.
Bipan Chandra, A History of Modern India.
Kenneth Jones, Social and Religious Reform Movements in India.
R.C. Majumdar (ed.), A History and Culture of India People, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Series
(Relevant Vols.).
R.C. Majumdar, H.C. Raychaudhuri & K. Datta, An Advanced History of India, Macmillan,
Madras, 1995.
S. Gopal, Jawaharlal Nehru – A Biography.
Sumit Sarkar, Modern India (1885-1947), Macmillan India Ltd., Madras, 1995.
Tarachand, A History of the Freedom Movement in India, Four Volumes.
V.D. Mahajan, Modern Indian History.

Telugu:
B. Vijaya Bharati, Mahatma Jyothirao Phule (Translation), Hyderabad Book Trust, 2004.
Bhoopati Laxminarayana Rao, Bharatadesa Swathantra Charitra (Part – 3), (Translation),
Telugu Academy, 2005.
Bipan Chandra, Adhunika Bharatadesa Charitra (Translation Sahavasi), Hyderabad Book Trust.
J. Durga Prasad and Others, Bharatadesa Charitra (upto 1526-1964 A.D.), Telugu Academy,
2006.
V. Rama Krishna Reddy, Bharatadesa Charitralo Mukhya Ghattalu, Telugu Academy, 2005.
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B.A. (HISTORY) SYLLABUS

Semester - V
Indian National Movement (1857-1947 CE)
Generic Elective - Paper - I

Module-I: 1857 Revolt – Causes – Consequences - Factors for the Rise of Nationalism – English
Education – Communications, News Papers – Economic Exploitation – Socio-
Religious Reform Movements – Political and Administrative Unity - Emergence of
Educated Intelligentsia.

Module-II: Formation of Indian National Congress – Its Aims & Objectives - Three Phases of
India’s Freedom Struggle – Moderates and Extremists – Their Ideology: Constitutional
Type of Agitation – Vandemataram and Home Rule Agitations.

Module-III: Emergence of Gandhi – His Ideology, Non-Cooperation and Civil Disobedience

Movements – Role played by Women - The Militant Nationalists – Their Ideology –
Bhagath Singh – Rise of Left Ideology.

Module-IV: Origin of Peasant and Tribal Movements – Growth of Working Class Movement -
Azad Hind Fauz – Subash Chandra Bose - Origins of Communalism – Factors for the
Rise of Communalism – All India Muslim League and Hindu Mahasabha – Their
Activities.

Module-V: Second World War – Quit India Movement - Cripps Proposals; Cabinet Mission;
Partition and Indian Independence.

Recommended Books:

A.R. Desai, Social Background of Indian Nationalism, Popular Prakashan Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai, 2002.
Bipan Chandra, Nationalism and Colonialism in Modern India, Orient Longman, New Delhi, 1979.
Bipan Chandra, India’s Struggle for Independence, Penguin Books, Kolkata, 2001
Sumit Sarkar, Modern India (1885-1947), Macmillan India Ltd., Madras, 1995.
Sekhar Bandyopadhyay, National Movement in India, Oxford University Press, New York, 2009.
Sekhar Bandyopadhyay, From Plassey to Partition, Orient Longman Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, 2004.
Amles Tripathi, Barun De and Bipin Chandra, Freedom Struggle, National Book Trust, 2007.
D. Rothermund, The Phases of Indian Nationalism and Other Essays, Nachiketa Publications,
Bombay, 1970.
R. Suntherlingam, Indian Nationalism – An Historical Analysis, Vikas Publishing House, New Delhi,
1983.
D.N. Dhanagare, Peasant Movements in India, 1920-1950, Oxford University Press, New Delhi,
1991.
Ahmed, Jinnah, Pakistan and Islamic Identity – The Search for Saladin, Routledge, London, New
York, 1997.
Mushirul Hasan (Ed.)., India’s Partition - Process, Strategy and Mobilization, Oxford University
Press, Delhi, 1993.
Kapil Kumar (Ed.)., Congress and Classes: Nationalism Workers and Peasants, Manohar Publishers,
New Delhi, 1988.
D. Argov, Moderates and Extremists in Indian Nationalist Movement, 1883 -1920, Asia Publishing
House, London, 1967.
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B.A. (HISTORY) SYLLABUS

Semester - V
World History (1453-1815 CE)
Discipline Specific Course – Paper - V

Module-I: Fall of Constantinople (1453 C.E.) – Beginning of Modern Age in Europe –

Geographical Discoveries and Scientific Inventions and their impact on Society –
Rise of New Ideas – Spirit of Humanism – Renaissance – Meaning-Causes and
Results – Impact of Renaissance on Europe.

Module-II: Reformation Movement – Causes – Martin Luther, John Calvin and Zwingli;
Counter Reformation Movement and Ignatius Loyola – Results of Reformation and
Counter Reformation.

Module-III: Emergence of Nation States – Causes – Spain – Charles V; England – Henry VIII -
Glorious Revolution (1688); France under Bourbons – Louis XIV; Era of
Enlightened Despotism – Peter the Great and his Policies – Frederick the Great and
his Achievements.

Module-IV: End of Feudalism – Industrial Revolution – Causes for Industrialization in England

and Europe – Textile Industry – Working Class Movement – American War of
Independence (1776) – French Revolution (1789) – Causes, Course, Results and its
Impact. Factors for the Rise of Napoleon – Domestic and Foreign Policies – Fall of
Napoleon.

Recommended Books:

V.H.H. Green., Renaissance and Reformation.

C.J.H. Hayes., Modern Europe to 1870.
H.A.L. Fisher., A History of Europe, Vol. I, II and III.
B.V. Rao., World History.
K.L Khurana., Modern Europe.
L. Mukherjee., A Study of Europe History 1453-1815.
Arjun Dev, History of the World: From the Late Nineteenth to the Early Twenty-First Century.
Timothy, C.W. Blanning, The Pursuit of Glory: Europe 1648-1815.
Eric Hobsbawm, The Age of Revolutions: 1789-1848.

Telugu:
Adhunika Prapancha Charitra, Telugu Academy.
Adhunika Eiropa Charitra, Telugu Academy.
History of Modern World, Telugu Academy.
Adhunika Yugaarambham, Telugu Academy.
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B.A. (HISTORY) SYLLABUS

Semester - V
History of Telangana (From Earliest Times to 1724 CE)
Discipline Specific Elective - Paper - I (A)

Module-I: Sources – Archaeological and Literary Sources - Geographical Features of

Telangana - Pre History – The Age of Satavahanas – Origin – Administration -
Society and Economy – Religion - Language & Literature - Art & Architecture

Module-II: Post-Satavahana Period - Ikshvakus – Vishnukundins – A Brief Political History –

Society – Economy – Religion - Language & Literature - Art & Architecture –
Origin and Early History of Chalukyas of Badami and their Contribution to Culture
- Chalukyas of Vemulavada & Mudigonda - Political History – Society –
Economy – Religion - Language & Literature - Art & Architecture.

Module-III: Kakatiyas – Origin and Early History – Ganapatideva, Rudramadevi and

Prataparudra - Administration - Society – Economy – Language & Literature - Art
& Architecture – Sammakka-Sarakka Revolt - Post-Kakatiya Political
Developments – Musunuri Nayakas, Recherla Rulers – Their Contribution to
Culture.

Module-IV: Qutb Shahis of Golconda – Origin and Political History – Society – Economy -
Agriculture – Irrigation – Trade & Commerce – Religion – Language & Literature
– Art & Architecture – Political Conditions in Telangana from 1687 to 1724 – Life
and Times of Sarvai Papanna.
.
Recommended Books:

G. Yazdani, Early History of Deccan, 2 Vols.

D. Raja Reddy, The Study of Satavahana History: The Source Material.
K. Satyanarayana, A Study of History and Culture of Andhras, Vol. I & II.
---------------, History of Minor Chalukyan Families in Andhra Desa.
Balendru Sekharam, Andhras through the Ages.
M. Rama Rao, Andhra through the Ages.
K. Gopalachary, Early History of Andhra Country.
Parabrahma Sastry, The Kakatiyas.
H.K. Sherwani, History of Qutb Shahis.
Comprehensive History of Andhra Pradesh, Vol. I to V.
Richard, M. Eaton, Social History of Deccan.

Telugu:
Suravaram Pratapa Reddy, Andhrula Sanghika Charitra.
P. Sree Rama Sarma, Andhrula Charitra upto 1330 A.D.
B.S.L. Hanumantha Rao, Andhrula Charitra.
B.N. Sastry, Recharla Padmanayukulu.
Comprehensive History of Andhra Pradesh, Vol. I to V.
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B.A. (HISTORY) SYLLABUS

Semester - V
Islamic History and Culture (From Earliest Times to the Fall of Ummayads)
Discipline Specific Elective - Paper - I (B)

Module-I: The Scope of Islamic History – Geographical Conditions of Arabic – Pagan

Civilization and Islam – Political and Social Conditions before the Prophet.

Module-II: Early Life of Prophet Muhammad – Mecca period – Migration to Madina – the
Holy Quran – the Battle of Badr-Conquest of Mecca – Conditions of Arabic at the
death of Prophet-Prophet Muhammad as Politician, Social Reformer and Leader.

Module-III: The Era of Pious Khalifas – Abu-Bakr, Umar – Further expansion – Osman Ali
their achievements – The Struggle for power between Syria and Al-Iraq and Hijaz
Administrative System under Khalifas.

Module-IV: The Ummayad Khalifas – Mua’ Wiyah-Yazid-I-Battle of Karbala-Marwan-I, Abdul

Malik and his achievements – Causes for the fall of Khalifas - Al-Walid-I –
Suleman-Ibn-ul-Azi-Hisham and his relations with Byzantine-Conquests in East
and West-Development of Society and growth of Fine Arts – Marwan-II and the
fall of Ummayads – Administrative System under Ummayads – Society under
Ummayads.

Recommended Books:

Amir Ali., History of Islamic People.

P. Hitti., History of Arabs.
K. Ali., A Study of Islamic History.
H.G. Wells., The Outlines of History.
Carom Aamstrong., History of Prophet Mohammad.
Huart, C.J., History of Arabic Literature.
Lane Poole (ed.)., Speeches and Table Talk of Prophet Mohammad.
Lamb, H., The Crusades, Iron Men and Saints.
Stevenson, W.B., The crusades in the East.
Barness., The History of Western Civilization, Vol. I & II.
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B.A. (HISTORY) SYLLABUS

Semester - V
History of USA (1776-1991 CE)
Discipline Specific Elective - Paper - I (C)

Module-I: American Revolution – Causes – Consequences – Formation of U.S.A. –

Confederation of States – George Washington, Alexander Hamilton – Thomas
Jefferson - Administration – War of 1812 and Its Revolts.

Module-II: Nation Building Process 1815-1865 - The Monroe Doctrine – Jacksonian

Democracy - West Ward Movement – South and North Divergence – The Missouri
Compromise – Civil War 1861-65; President Abraham Lincoln - Reconstruction of
the South America – The Economic Revolution – Industrialization - American
Labour Movement - Agrarian Revolution.

Module-III: Emergence of Modern America 1890-1919 - The Populist Party and Its
Programmes – Progressive Movement – Imperialism in Cuba – Panama Canal Issue
– Woodrow Wilson – USA in World War-I - USA and League of Nations.

Module-IV: Inter War Period 1919-1939 –Washington Disarmament Conference – Kellogg

Briand Pact – The Great Depression – Franklin Roosevelt and the New Deal -
U.S.A. in the World War-II – Emergence of USA as World Power – Cold War –
Collapse of USSR, 1991 – Emergence of Uni-Polar World.

Recommended Books:

Charles, A. Beard & Mary R. Beard, The Rise of American Civilization.

Merle Curti, The History of the United States of America, (Two volumes).
---------------, The Growth of American Thought.
Henry William Elson, History of the United States of America.
Richard Hofstadter, The Age of Reform.
K.V. Feulkne, American Economic Theory.
Sanford, History of the United States of America.
Samuel Eliot Morison & Henry Steele Commager, Growth of the American Republic.
F.J. Turner, The Frontier in American History.
Henry Steele Commager, Documents of American History.
Dexter Parkins, A History of Munroe Doctrine.
Glintron Ressitar, Conservatism.
Howall, History of the U.S.A. (From Wilderness to World Power).
Bombord Parks, History of America.
B.P. Dalal, Glimpses of American History, Vol. I & II.
Arjun Dev, History of the World: From the Late Nineteenth to the Early Twenty-First Century.
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B.A. (HISTORY) SYLLABUS

Semester - VI
History of Telangana Movement and State Formation (1948-2014 CE)
Generic Elective - Paper - II
Module-I: Historical Background: Telangana its Geographical features, Social, Political, Economical
and Cultural Conditions – Origin of Mulki-Non-Mulki issue - Farman of 1919 – Merger of
Hyderabad State into Indian Union in 1948; Employment Policies under Military Rule and
Vellodi, 1948-52; Violation of Mulki-Rules and Its Implications.

Module-II: Hyderabad State – Formation of Popular Ministry under Burgula Ramakrishna Rao and
1952 Mulki-Agitation; City College Incident – Its importance, Jagan Mohan Reddy
Committee Report, 1953 – Demand for Telangana State – States Reorganization
Commission (SRC) and its Recommendations – Dr. Ambedkar’s views on smaller states –
Formation of Andhra Pradesh, 1956; Gentlemen’s Agreement and its Provisions Telangana
Regional Committee, Composition, Functions and Performance – Violation of Safeguards
– Post – 1970 Socio-Economic Scenario in Telangana – Origins of Telangana Agitation –
1969 Agitation for Separate Telangana, Role of Intellectuals, Students and Employees.

Module-III: Formation of Telangana Praja Samithi and Spread of Telangana Movement – All Party
Accord – GO 36 – Suppression of 1969 Telangana Movement and its Consequences – The
Eight Point and Five-Point Formulas – Implications – Six Point Formula 1973, and its
Provisions; Article 371-D, Presidential Order, 1975 Officers Committee Report – GO-610
(1985), its Provisions and Violations Anti-Landlord Struggles in North Telangana –
Alienation of Tribal Lands and Adivasi Resistance – Komaram Bheem.

Module-IV: Rise of Regional Parties in 1980’s and Changes in the Political, Socio-Economic and
Cultural fabric of Telangana, Liberalization and Privatization Policies and their
consequences – Regional disparities and imbalances – Public awakening and Intellectual
reaction against discrimination – formation of Civil Society Organizations Articulation of
separate Telangana Identity; Telangana Information Trust – Telangana Aikya Vedika,
Telangana Maha Sabha – Warangal Declaration – Role of Osmania and Kakatiya
University Students and Others.

Module-V: Formation of Telangana Rashtra Samithi in 2001 TRS in UPA – Girglani Committee –
Telangana Employees Joint Action Committee – Telangana in Election Manifestos –
Political Parties - Dalit-Bahujan Sanghams and Grass root organizations for the cause of
Telangana – Role of Telangana Political Joint Action Committee – Cultural expressions in
Telangana Movement – Role of various social groups in the transformation of the agitation
into a mass movement – Forms of Protest Sakala Janula Samme, Non-Cooperation
Movement; Million March, etc. – All Party Meeting – Sri Krishna Committee and its
Recommendations, Parliamentary proceedings, Declaration of Telangana State, Andhra
Pradesh State Reorganization Act, 2014 – Formation of Telangana State.
Recommended Books:
Karen Leonard, Hyderabad and Hyderabadis.
V.K. Bawa, The Last Nizam.
Lucien Benichow, From Autocracy to Integration: Hyderabad, 1038-48.
K.V. Narayan Rao, Emergence of Andhra Pradesh.
A.V. Ramana Rao, Economic Development of Andhra Pradesh, 2 Volumes.
Ananda Rao, Thota, Proceedings of the Telangana University Colleges Teachers Convention .
Ch. Hanumantha Rao, Regional Imbalances – Telangana.
Gautham Pingle, Fall and Rise of Telangana.
K. Jayashankar, Telangana Rashtram – Oka Demand (Telugu).
V. Prakash, Telangana: Udyamalacharitra Rashtra Avirbhavam, (Telugu).
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B.A. (HISTORY) SYLLABUS

Semester - VI
World History (1815-1950 CE)
Discipline Specific Course - Paper - VI

Module-I: Congress of Vienna (1815) – Principles and Impact; Metternich and his System –
1830 and 1848 French Revolutions: Unification of Italy – Role of Joseph Mazzini,
Count Cavour and Garibaldi; Unification of Germany – Role of Bismarck;
Significance of the Unification Movements.

Module-II: Factors responsible for the outbreak of First World War (1914-18) – Results –
Treaty of Versailles – Its Provisions and Consequences; Russian Revolution (1917)
– Causes – The role of Lenin – Results; League of Nations (1920) – Its
Achievements and Failures.

Module-III: Europe between World Wars: Turkey under Mustafa Kamal Pasha - The Great
Economic Depression and its Impact - Mussolini and the Rise of Fascism in Italy -
Hitler and Nazism in Germany - Militarism in Japan.

Module-IV: Second World War – Causes and Results; Establishment of United Nations
Organization (1945) – Its Aims and Achievements; Cold War and Its Impact;
Colonization of Asia - India and China under Colonial Rule, Role of Gandhi in
Indian National Movement (1920-1947); Sun-Yat-Sen and His Ideas; Role of Mao-
Tse-Tung in Chinese Revolution – 1949.

Recommended Books:

David Thompson., Europe since Napoleon.

C.D.M. Kettleby., History of Modern Times.
H.A.L. Fisher., A History of Europe, Vol. I, II, and III.
C.J.H. Hayes., Contemporary Europe since 1870.
L. Mukherjee., A Study of Europe History 1453-1815.
B.V. Rao., World History.
K.L Khurana., Modern Europe.
Tony Judt, Postwar: A History of Europe since 1945.
Eric Hobsbawm, The Age of Revolutions: 1789-1848.
Arjun Dev, History of the World: From the Late Nineteenth to the Early Twenty-First Century.

Telugu:
Adhunika Prapancha Charitra, Telugu Academy.
Adhunika Eiropa Charitra, Telugu Academy.
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B.A. (HISTORY) SYLLABUS

Semester - VI
History of Telangana (1724-2014 CE)
Discipline Specific Elective - Paper - II (A)
Module-I: Foundation of Asaf Jahi Dynasty – Nizam-ul-Mulk to Mir Mahaboob Ali Khan – Nizam-
British Relations – Salarjung Reforms - Modernization of Hyderabad – 1857 Revolt and
Adivasi Rebellion – Ramji Gond – Rekapalli Revolt - The Rule of Mir Osman Ali Khan –
Agriculture, Irrigation, Modern Industries and Economic Development – Coal Mines,
Railways, Roads, Posts and Telegraph – Educational Reforms – Osmania University –
Public Health.
Module-II: Social, Cultural and Political Awakening in Telangana – Press, Journalism and Library
Movements – Arya Samaj and Its Activities – Ittehad-ul-Muslimeen – Bhagya Reddy
Verma and Dalit Movements - The Role of Andhra Maha Sabha – Hyderabad State
Congress – Political Developments in Hyderabad State – Administrative and Constitutional
Reforms – Mulki-Non-Mulki Issue 1930 – Vandemataram Movement – Communist Party
and Its Activities – Andhra Mahila Sabha and Women’s Movement.
Module-III: Anti-Nizam and Anti-Feudal Struggles – Telangana Peasants Armed Struggle 1946-51 –
Revolt by Kumaram Bheem – Razakars and Their Activities – Police Action, 1948 –
Formation of Popular Ministry in 1952 – Assertion of Mulki Identity and the City College
Incident 1952 – Merger of Telangana and the Formation of Andhra Pradesh 1956.

Module-IV: Discrimination, Dissent and Protest – Violation of Gentlemen’s Agreement – Agitation for
Separate Telangana State: Formation of Telangana Praja Samithi – Role of Intellectuals,
Students and Employees in 1969 Movement - Second Phase Movement for Separate
Telangana – Formation of Various Associations – Telangana Aikhya Vedika – Telangana
Jana Sabha - Telangana Rashtra Samithi 2001 - Role of Osmania and Kakatiya University
Students and Others - Formation of Telangana Political Joint Action Committee and Its
Role in the Movement - Mass Mobilization – Sakala Janula Samme – Million March –
Sagara Haram, Chalo Assembly – Sri Krishna Committee and Its Recommendations –
December 2009 Declaration and Later Developments - The Formation of Telangana State,
June 2014.
Suggested Readings:
V.K. Bawa, The Last Nizam.
Sarojini Regani, Nizam British Relations.
-----------------, Highlights of the Freedom Movement in Andhra Pradesh .
Bharati Ray, Hyderabad and British Paramountacy.
N. Ramesan, Hyderabad Freedom Struggle, Vol. I to IV.
Barry Pavier, The Telangana Movement 1944-51.
B.S. Venkat Rao, Our Struggle for Emancipation, Vol. I & II.
I. Tirumali, Against Lord and Dora.
C.V. Subba Rao, The Social Context of Industrialization, Hyderabad, 1875-1948.
Gautam Pingle, The Fall and Rise of Telangana.
Comprehensive History of Andhra Pradesh, Vol. VI & VII.
Telugu:
Telangana Charitra – Sanskruti, Telugu Academy.
B.N. Sastry, Bharatadesa Charitra – Sanskruthi – Sansthanamulu.
Veldurthi Manikya Rao, Hyderabad Swathantrodyama Charitra.
Karra Ella Reddy, Telangana Sarvaswam.
Raavi Narayana Reddy, Veera Telangana Anubhavalu - Gnapakalu.
Madapati Hanumanth Rao, Telangana Andhrodyama Charitra, Vol. I & II.
M. Narsing Rao, 50 Sanwathsarala Hyderabad.
Comprehensive History of Andhra Pradesh, Vol. VI & VII.
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B.A. (HISTORY) SYLLABUS

Semester - VI
Islamic History and Culture (Rise of Abbasids to Crusades)
Discipline Specific Elective - Paper - II (B)

Module-I: The Advent of Abbasids – Al-Saffah and Al-Mansur Al-Mahdi-Revolt-in Khurasan

– Byzantine Raid-Al-Hasi – his Achievements – Haroon-Al-Rasheed-His Political
and Neo-Political Achievements – Rise and fall of Baramkids – Estimate of Haroon
– Al-Rasheed’s Character.

Module-II: Al-Amin – Civil War between Al-Amin and Al-Mamun-Achievements of Al-

Mamun-later Khalifa of Abbasid Dynasty-Al-Mustas – War with the Byzantine
Empire-Revolt of Tabaristan – the Buwaids – Azad-ud-Daula – the Seljuqs –
Malekshah.

Module-III: The Crusades – Causes – Course of Crusades – Imaduddin – Zengi-Nuruddin –

Mahmud – The Results of Crusades – Fall of Abbasid Dynasty - The Abbasid State
– Political and Military system – Judicial Reforms – Education – Socio-Economic
Conditions – Growth of Arts and Architecture under Abbasids – Significance of
Scientific Spirit.

Module-IV: The Ummayads in Spain – Abdur – Rahman – Hisham I-War with the franks –
Cultural progress in Muslim Spain – Fatimids of Egypt-Al-Mahsi-Al-Qaim-Al-Fal
of Fatimids (1171 C.E.) – Administration and Society under Fatimids.

Recommended Books:

Amir Ali., History of Islamic People.

P. Hitti., History of Arabs.
K. Ali., A Study of Islamic History.
H.G. Wells., The Outlines of History.
Carom Aamstrong., History of Prophet Mohammad.
Huart, C.J., History of Arabic Literature.
Lane Poole (ed.)., Speeches and Table Talk of Prophet Mohammad.
Lamb, H., The Crusades, Iron Men and Saints.
Stevenson, W.B., The Crusades in the East.
Barness., The History of Western Civilization, Vol. I & II.
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B.A. (HISTORY) SYLLABUS

Semester - VI
Introduction to Indian Art and Architecture
Discipline Specific Elective - Paper - II (C)

Module-I: Introduction to Art and Architecture - Pre-Historic and Proto-Historic Art –

Harappan Arts and Crafts - Indian Art and Architecture (c.600 BCE-1200 CE) –
Major Developments in Stupa and Cave architecture - Temple Art & Architecture –
Early Indian Sculpture – Style and Iconography – Early Illustrated Manuscripts and
Mural Painting Traditions - Numismatic Art.

Module-II: Indian Art & Architecture (c.1200 CE-1800 CE) - Sultanate and Mughal
Architecture – Miniature Painting Traditions – Mughal – Rajasthani – Pahari -
Introduction to Fort – Palace - Haveli Architecture.

Module-III: South Indian Art & Architecture – Unique Features – Satavahana, Pallava,
Chalukyan, Hoyasala, Kakatiya, Vijayanagara, Bahmani and Qutb Shahis –
Amaravathi, Mahabalipuram, Badami, Warangal, Hampi, Gulbarga and Hyderabad
– Influence of Islam on Indian Art & Architecture.

Module-IV: Modern and Contemporary Indian Art & Architecture - Colonial Period – Art
Movements – Bengal School of Art – Progressive Artists Group, etc. – Major
Artists and Their Art Works – Popular Art Forms (Folk Art Traditions) - Indo-
European architecture.

Recommended Books:

Mitter, Partha, Indian Art, Oxford History of Art Series, OUP, 2001.
Dhar, Parul Pandya (ed.), Indian Art History: Changing Perspectives, D.K. Printworld, New
Delhi, 2011.
Beach, M.C., The New Cambridge History of India: Mughal and Rajput Painting, Vol. I, Part-3,
CUP, 1992.
Ray, Niharranjan, An Approach to Indian Art, Calcutta, 1970.
A.K. Coomaraswamy, Introduction to India Art, Kessinger Publishing, 2007.
-----------, Early India Architecture: Cities and City Gates, South Asian Books, 2002
Bindia Thapar, An Introduction to Indian Architecture, Periplus Asian Architecture Series, 2005.
Devangana Desai, The Religious Imagery of Khajuraho, Munshiram Manoharlal Publishers Pvt.
Ltd., 2006.
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MAHATMA GANDHI UNIVERSITY, NALGONDA

MODEL QUESTION PAPER FOR
B.A. HISTORY (CBCS) EXAMINATION w.e.f. 2016-2017
(For All Semesters)

Time: 2 Hours Max. Marks : 40

Section – A (5 x 2 = 10 Marks)
(Short Answer Type)

I. Answer any five of the following Questions:

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.

Section – B (5 x 6 = 30 Marks)
(Essay Answer Type)

II. Answer all the Questions:

8 (a)
or
(b)

9 (a)
or
(b)

10 (a)
or
(b)

11 (a)
or
(b)

12 (a)
or
(b)

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MODEL QUESTION PAPER FOR

B.A. HISTORY (CBCS) w.e.f. 2016-2017
Internal Assessment Test
(For All Semesters)

Time: 30 Minutes Max. Marks : 10

I. Map-Pointing and Assignment. (5 Marks)

(a) Assignment Topic should be from the Syllabus.
(b) One aspect from each Module (Total 5).

II. Reporting on Local History. (5 Marks)

Visit, prepare a brief report on any aspect of local history.

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