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KARNATAK UNIVERSITY DHARWAD

History & Archaeology

B. A. FIRST SEMESTER



B.A. FIRST SEMESTER

PAPER I- carries 80 Marks and 3 Hours duration -Teaching Hours 5 Hours per Week)

Unit- I: A) Sources of Ancient Indian History- Literary & Archaeological

B) Geographical Features of ancient India 15 Hrs

C) Prehistoric Period: Palaeolithic, Mesolithic, Neolithic and Megalithic Age

Unit -II A) Harappan Civilization: Origin- Extent with Special reference Mohenjodaro,

Lothal, Kalibangan, Dholavira and Kuntasi

B) Main Features: Social Life, Economic Life, Religious and Political Life and Art

C) Early Vedic Period and later Vedic Period – Polity, Society, Economy and

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Unit –III A) Causes for the rise, Spread and decline of Jainism. Mahavira: Life and

Teachings.

B) Causes for the rise, spread and decline of Buddhism. Gautam Buddha: Life

and Teachings of Gautama Buddha

C) Alexander’s Invasion: Causes, Course and effects on India 20 Hrs

Unit –IV A) The Mauryas: ChandraGupta - Asoka- Asokan Edicts, Dhamma,

Administration and decline of Mauryana empire

B) Sungas: Pushymitra Shunga and King Kharavela

C) Sathavahanas: Origin, rise, Gautamaputra Sathakarni and Cultural

Contributions.

Kushanas: Kanishka- Career and Cultural contributions 20 Hrs

Unit- V Map Topics: One Question on this topic is compulsory

1. Spread of Harappan Civilization

2. Places of Edicts of Asoka. 05 hrs

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B.A. SECOND SEMESTER

PAPER II- HISTORY OF INDIA: From Guptas to Muhammad Ghori (Paper carry 80

Marks and 3 Hours duration -Teaching Hours 5 Hours Per Week)

Unit- I: A) Sources of Ancient Indian History- Literary & Archaeological

B) The Guptas: Samudragupta, Chandragupta II, Career & Achievements, Golden

Age of the Guptas and decline of the empire

C) Vardhan Dynasty: Harshavardhana’s conquests, Religion, Literature, Nalanda

University and administration. 20 Hrs

Unit -II A) The Chaluukyas of Badami: origin, early rulers, Pulkesi II, cultural

contributions, the relationship between the Chalukyas & Pallava of Kanchi

B) The Pallavas of Kanchi: origin ,Mahendravarma I, Narashimavarma-I,

C) Pallavas contributions to Literature, Religion and Art & Architectutre 20 Hrs

Unit –III A) The Rashtrakutas: Origin, early rulers, Govinda III, Amoghavarsha I and

Krishna-III -North Indian expeditions,

B) Cultural Contributions of the Rashtrakutas

C) Cholas: Raja Raja Chola, Rajendra Chola- administration-Local Self-

Government, Literature, Religion, Art & Architecture 20 Hrs

Unit –IV A) Muslim Invasion: Causes for the Arab Conquests, Mohammad Bin Qasim-

his Invasion upon India and its effects

B) Invasion of Muhammad Ghazni on India –Causes, Course and effects

C) Invasion of Muhammad Ghori on India – Causes, Course and effects

Unit- V Map Topics: One Question on this topic is compulsory 05 hrs

1. Conquests of Samudra Gupta

2. The Empire of Pulakesi II the Chalukyan ruler of Badami

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B.A. THIRD SEMESTER

PAPER III- HISTORY OF INDIA: From 1206-1526 (Paper carries 80 Marks and 3 Hours duration -Teaching Hours 5 Hours Per Week)

Unit- I: A) Source: Survey of Sources of medieval Indian History

B) Delhi Sultanate: Foundation and consolidation- Qutub-ud Din Aibak, Iltutmish,

Raziya Begum and Balban

C) Khilji Imperalism: Ala –ud-Din Khilji- A review of the conquests and

Administration. 20 Hrs

Unit -II A) Tughluq dynasty: Muhammad bin Tughluq and Firoz Shah Tughluq – appraisal

of their Domestic and foreign Policies, Sayyid and Lodi dynasties,

Contributions of Delhi Sultanates: Central and Provincial Administration

B) Socio-Economic and Religious conditions,

C) Education, Literature, Art Architecture 20 Hrs

Unit –III Bahamanis and AdilShahis:

A) Rise of the Bahamani,s- Mohammad Gawan- Administration and decline

B) Rise of the Adilshahis: Ali Adilshahi –I, Ibrahim Adil Shah- II and Decline

C ) Administration- Socio-economic & Religious conditions, Art & Architecture

under the Bahamanis and AdilShahis 20 Hrs

Unit –IV A) Vijayanagara Empire- Foundation, Sangama- Bukka-I, Harihara- II, Devaraya-I,

& Davaraya II, Saluvas- Saluva Narasimha

B) Tuluva- Krishnadevaraya- Career and Achievements, Aravidu- Ramaraya-

Battle of Talikote 1565 and Decline of Vijayanagara Empire

C) Administration: Central,Provincial, Local Self-Government, Socio-Economic &

Religious Conditions, Literature, Art & Architecture 15 Hrs


1. Conquests of Ala-ud-Din Khilji.

2. Vijayanagar Empire under Krishnadevaraya

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B.A. FOURTH SEMESTER

PAPER IV- HISTORY OF INDIA: From1526-1707 (Paper carries 80 Marks and 3 Hours duration -Teaching Hours 5 Hours Per Week)

Unit- I: A) Source: Survey of Sources of medieval Indian History 20 Hrs

B) The Mughals –foundation, Babur, Humayun-study of personality

C) Shershah Sur –career, conquests and administration

D) Akbar- Career, conquests and administration, religious and Rajput Policy

Unit -II Jahangir, Shaajahan and Aurangajeb 20 Hrs

A) Jahangir, Nur Jahan study of persoanalities

B) Shahajahan- Golden Age of Mughal Art & Architecture- Deccan Policy. C)

Aurangazeb: religious policy, Deccan policy-causes for the downfall of the

Mughal empire.

Unit –III Cultural conditions under Mughals 20 Hrs

A) Administration: central, provincial, mansabdari system

B) Social conditions, economic conditions, trade & commerce, industries

C ) Religious conditions, Education. Literature, Art & Architecture

Unit –IV A) Marathas; Shivaji, career, conquests and administration 15 Hrs

B) Bhakti Movement- its genesis, spread and significance: Chaitanaya, Kabir,

Mirabai, Guru Nanak

C) sufi cult: Mohin-ud-Din Chisti and others


1. Conquests of Akbar

2. Maratha Kingdom under Shivaji

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B.A. FIFTH SEMESTER PAPER II

PAPER V- HISTORY OF INDIA: From 1707- 1857 A.D. (Paper carry 80 Marks and 3 Hours duration -Teaching Hours 5 Hours Per Week)

Unit- I: A) Introduction: Advent of Europeans, Anglo-French Conflict, Dupleix

B) Rise of the British Power under Robert Clive.

C) Dual Government in Bengal and its effect. 22 Hrs

Unit -II A) Expansion and consolidation of British Empire under Warren Hastings.

B) Lord Cornwallis and his administration

C) Lord Wellesly and his subsidiary alliance system 22 Hrs

Unit –III A) Marquess of Hastings: Relations with the Sikhs and Marathas

B) William Bentinck and his Reforms

C ) Revenue Reforms of the British administration :Zamindari, Ryotwari,

Mahalwari 14 Hrs

Unit –IV A) Lord Dalhousie: conquests and expansion of power

B) The Great Revolt of 1857: Nature, causes, and effects

C) Queen’s proclamation and its significance 18 Hrs


1. Places of the Great Revolt of 1857

2. Places of Historical importance

1.Calicut 2. Surat 3.Pondichery 4. Plassey 5. Buxar 6. Calcutta 7. Arcot 8. Agra

9. Wandivash 10. Benares 11. Lucknow 12. Srirangapattana 13. Bessin 14. Salbhai

15. Lahore 16. Madras 17. Bombay 18. Thane 19. Trichonopoly 20. Allhabad

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B.A. SIXTH SEMESTER PAPER I

PAPER VI- HISTORY OF INDIA: From 1858 - 1950 A.D. (Paper carries 80 Marks and 3 Hours duration -Teaching Hours 5 Hours per Week)

Unit- I: India Under British crown

A) Lytton –Domestic and Foreign Policy

B) Lord Rippon and his reforms

C) Lord Curzon: Domestic and Foreign Policy 22 Hrs

Unit -II Socio-religious Reform movements of the 19th and 20th century

A) Brahmo Samaj- Raja Ram Mohan Ray. Arya samaj – Dayanand Saraswati

Prarthana Samaj- Mahadev Govinda Ranade, Theosophical Society- Annie Besant

B) Aligarh Movement- Sir Sayyed Ahmad Khan

Reform Movement in other Communities- the Sikhs, Parsees and Christians

C) Social Philosophy of Mahatma Gandhiji 22 Hrs

Unit –III Constitutional Developments

A)Act of 1909

B) Act of 1919

C )Act of 1935 and 1947

Unit –IV Indian National Movement - Rise and Growth

A) First Phase 1885-1905

B) Second Phase 1905-1919

C) Third Phase 1919-1947


1. Introduction of Dyarchy in various provinces under Act 1919


1Wardha 2. Sabaramati 3. Aliharh 4. Chouri – Chaura 5. Dandi 6. Shivapura

7. Haripura 8. Bombay 9. Calcutta 10. Poona 11. Banares 12. Surat 13. Lucknow

14. Nagpur 15. Gaya 16. Belgaum 17. Lahore 18. Allhabad 19. Amritsar

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B.A. FIFTH SEMESTER PAPER I

PAPER V- HISTORY & CULTURE OF KARNATAKA: From Early times to 1336 A.D.

(Paper carrying 80 Marks and 3 Hours duration -Teaching Hours 5 Hours per Week)

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Unit- I: A) Sources- Archaeological and Literary

B) Geographical Features of India

C) Pre-Historic Period 22 Hrs

Unit -II A) Karnataka under the Sathavahanas

B) The Kadmbas of Banavasi

C) The Gangas of Talkad

Unit –II A)The Chalukyas of Badami: Pulkesi II, Vikrmaditya II and Cultural Contributions

B)The Rashtrakutas of Malkhed- Govinda III, Amoghavarsha and cultural

Contributions

C ) The Chalukyas of Kalyana: Vikramaditya VI growth of religion, literature, art

and architecture

Unit –IV A) The Kalchuris of Kalyana: Bijjal, Basavesvaraand his contributions to religion

B)The Hoyslasa of Dorasamudra: Vishnuvardhana, Ballala II and contribution to

Religion, art and architecture

C) Minor dynasties of Karnataka: Kadambas of Hangal, Rattas of Saoudatti, Pandyas

of Uchchcangi, sinda’s of Yalburga


1. Extent of the Badami chalikyan empire under Pulkesi II


1.Sannatti 2. Sangalakallu 3. Malavalli 4. Halsi 5. Talakadu 6. Manne

7. Sravanabelagola 8. Banavasi 9. Pattadakallu 10. Badami 11.Aihole 12 Manyakheta

13. Bankapura 14.Kalyana 15. Kudalasangama 16. Basavana Bagewadi 17. Belur

18. Somanathapura 19.Soundatti.

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B.A. SIXTH SEMESTER PAPER II

PAPER VI- HISTORY & CULTURE OF KARNATAKA: From 1336 to 1956 A.D.

(Paper carrying 80 Marks and 3 Hours duration -Teaching Hours 5 Hours per Week)

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Unit- I: A) Vijayanagar Empire: The Saluva & Tuluva dynasties, the age of Devaraya-II &

Krishnadevaraya, Arvidu dynasty- ascendency

B) Vijayanagar Contributions to administration, religion, literature, art &

architecture.

C) Bahamani Kingdom: Mohammad Gawan 22 Hrs

Unit -II A)Adilshahis of Bijapur: Ibrahim-I, Ali Adilshahi – I Ibrahim II & contributions to

religion, literature, art and architecture

B) Early Odeyars of Mysore-Chikadevaraja Odeyar.

C)Minor dynasties of Mysore State; Nayakas of chitradurga, Nayakas of Keladi,

And Yelankas Nad Prabhus

Unit –II A)Hyder Ali

B)Tipu Sultan

C ) Restoration of Mysore- Krishnadevaraja Odeyar III, Commissioner rule in

Mysore, Mark Cubbon and L.B.Bowring

Unit –IV A) Modernisation of Mysore under Krishnadevaraja IV and Dewan’s rule-

K.Sheshadri Iyer, M.Visvesvaraya, and Mirza Ismail

B) Role of Karnataka in the freedom struggle of India.

C) Unification of Karnataka


1. Vijayanagar empire under Krishnadevaraya


1.Talikote 2. Srirangapattana 3. Bijapur 4. Bidar 5. Astur 6. Gulburga 7. Raichur

8. Mudgul 9. Chitradurga 10. Ikkeri 11.Bidanur 12 Bankapur 13. Budikote

14.Devanahali 15. Mangalore 16.Mysore 17.Bangalore 18. Bhadravati 19. Esur

20. Belgaum

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PAPER V: Modern Europe: 1789-1914 (Paper carrying 80 Marks and 3 Hours duration -Teaching Hours 5 Hours per Week)

Unit- I: A) French revolution: causes, course and effects

B) Napoleon Era: Reform and conquests

C) Metternich Era: Vienna Settlements, concert of Europe 25 Hrs

Unit -II A) 1830 & 1848 Revolutions of France & Europe 15 Hrs

B) Second French Republic (1548-1852)

C) Second French empire under Napoleon- III (1852-1870)

Unit –III A) Unification of Italy 16 Hrs

B) Unification of Germany

C) German Empire 1871-1914 Bismark, Kaiser William –II

Unit –IV A) Eastern Question - nature & attitude of European powers 20 hrs

B) Crimean War- results.

C) Eastern question from 1878-1913


A) Napoleon’s conquered area

B) Places of historical importance

1. Alsace-Lorraine 2. Venetia 3. Vienna 4. London 5. Aix-La- Chappel 6. Laiboch

7. Berlin 8. Frankfort 9. Elba 10. Rome 11. Corsica 12. Moscow 13. Piedmont

14. Madrid 15. Prague 16. Sicily 17. Milan 18. Sadows 19. Sedan 20. Paris

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PAPER VI: Modern Europe:1914- 1990 (Paper carrying 80 Marks and 3 Hours duration -Teaching Hours 5 Hours per Week)

Unit- I: A) First world War- causes, course and effects

B) Paris Peace Conference

C) League of Nations 25 Hrs

Unit -II A) Russian revolution of 1917- causes, course and effects 15 Hrs

B) Lenin & Stalin – Domestic and Foreign Policy

C) Rise of Dictatorship in Italy and Germany

Unit –III A) Second World War - causes, course and effects 16 Hrs

B) U.N.O. Objectives, Structure, critical Survey of U.N.O.

C) Post-war military pacts in Europe : NATO, CENTO, SEATO & Warsaw Pact

Unit –IV A) Cold War – Meaning, Ideology and impact 16 Hrs

B) Re- Union of Germany-1990

C) Disintegration of U.S.S.R. – Michael Gorbachev


A) Important Places where II world War occurred

B) Places of Historical importance

1. Alsace-Lorraine 2. Delhi 3. New York 4. London 5. Hiroshima 6. Geneva

7. Berlin 8.The Hague 9. Stalinagard 10. Rome 11. Cairo 12. Moscow 13. Tokyo

14. San Francisco 15. Belgrade 16. Pearl Harbour 17. Rangoon 18. Sadows 19.

Leninagard 20. Paris

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PAPER V: Tourism (Paper carrying 80 Marks and 3 Hours duration -Teaching Hours 5 Hours per Week)

Unit- I: Growth & Development of Tourism 20 Hours

A) Definition- Meaning- Sources

B) Historical Evaluation of Tourism (Ancient to Modern)

C) Constituents of Tourism Industry and Tourism Management

Unit -II Tourism Services 15 Hrs

A) Travel Agency, Tour Operations, Guides, Resorts

B) Tourism Information- sources

C) Transport & Accommodation (Road, Rail, Air-Water)

Unit –III Types of Tourism 20 hrs

A) A Study of Historical Monuments Taj Mahal, Ajanta & Ellora Caves

B) Hill Stations and Beach resorts- Shimla, Manali, Mt. Abu, Oooty, Darjeeling,

Goa, Kovalam, Murdushwar

C) Muscums- Salarajung, Prince of Wales, natural history, Tribal Museum

Unit –IV A) Fairs & festivals, Kite Festival , Navaratri, Khajhurao Festival, Carnival,

Car Festival 15 hrs

C) Organisation of the One Day City tour- Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Kolakatta,

Chennai

C) Package Tour

Unit- V Maps 10 hrs

Kovalam, Kolakatta Nainital, Udaipur, Jaipur, Murdeshwar, Hyderbad, Mumbai,

Ooty, Darjeeling, Goa, Puri, Mysore, Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Pondicherry, Shimla,

Mt. Abu, Manali, Srinagar.

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PAPER VI: Tourism (Paper carrying 80 Marks and 3 Hours duration -Teaching Hours 5 Hours per Week)

Unit- I: Promotion of Tourism 20 Hours

A) Role of Media

B) Government – (Central & State) Policies

C) N.G.O’s and Semi Government Organisations “WTO, PATA, ITDC, KSTDC,

Unit -II 15 Hrs

A) Tourism and Environment

B) Wild Life Sancturies

C) Tourism and Ecological Conservation

Unit –III Dimensions of Tourism 20 hrs

A) Pilgrim Tourism

B) Rural Tourism

C) Meducal Tourism

Unit –IV A) Adventure & Recreation Sports ( Rafting, Para, gliding, Trakking,

Mountaineering Yatching) 15 hrs

B) Hospitality Tourism-

C) Tourism and its impact on society

Unit- V Maps 10 hrs

A) Heritage sites of Inda

Hampi, Ajanta & Ellora, Mahabalipuram, Pattadakallu, Fathepur Sikri, Konark, Agra,

Elephanta, Delhi, Bodha Gaya, Bhimabhetaka , Khajhurao, Churches of Goa,

B) National parks and Wild Life Sancturies

Sundrabans, Kajiaranga, Banneraghatta, Ranganatittu, Ghana, Jim-Gorbetta

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