Historical Tourism in Rajasthan

Paper Code: 
25 HIS 421
Credits: 
04
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This course empowers students to explore the historical and geographical dimensions of Rajasthan, delving into its rich heritage, religious tourism, and architectural marvels, with a particular focus on folk art and culture. Additionally, it enables the analysis of various strategies aimed at promoting historical tourism within the region, providing a comprehensive understanding of Rajasthan's cultural significance and its potential for tourism development.

Course Outcomes: 

Course

Outcome (at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Paper Code

Paper Title

25 HIS 421

 

Historical Tourism in Rajasthan

(Theory)

 

CO154-Assess the historical, geographical perspective, and its potentials and challenges of heritage tourism in Rajasthan.

CO155- Examine Rajasthan's architectural and art heritage.

CO156-Critically assess the concept of Religious Tourism and its sites.

CO157-Analyse Folk Art forms and Cultureof Rajasthan.

CO158-Delineate the strategies for the promotion of historical tourism and the role of government and private sector.

CO159- Contribute effectively in course-specific interaction

Approach in teaching:

Interactive Lectures, Discussion, Tutorials, Reading assignments, Power Point Presentation

 

Learning activities for the students:

Self-learning assignments, Effective questions, Seminar presentation

 

Class test, Semester End Examinations, Quiz, Solving problems in tutorials, Class Assignment, Presentation, Individual and group projects

 

12.00
Unit I: 
Rajasthan and Heritage Tourism

Historical and Geographical  perspective  of Rajasthan.

Heritage Tourism in Rajasthan: Potentials and Problems. 

12.00
Unit II: 
Architectura Heritage

Architectural and Art Heritage of Rajasthan with special reference to  Forts, Temples, Palaces and Havelis

 

12.00
Unit III: 
Religious Tourism

A study of Pushkar,  Dargah at Ajmer,  Dilwara Temples, Ramdevra and Nathdwara. 

12.00
Unit IV: 
Folk Art and Culture

Folk Art and Culture of Rajasthan – Music, Dances, Fairs and Festivals, Cuisine and Handicrafts.

 

12.00
Unit V: 
Policy and Strategies for Tourism Promotion

Toursim policy of Rajasthan, Strategies for the promotion of historical tourism. Role of government and private sector.

Role of tourist guides.

Essential Readings: 
  • Chandramani Singh: Protected Monuments of Rajasthan
  • Percy Brown : Indian Architecture Vol. II
  • Chris Cooper and Fletcher: Tourism-Principles and practices
  • S.P.Gupta: Tourism, Museums and Monuments
References: 
  • A.K.Bhatia:Tourism Principles
  • S.p.Gupta, Kishan lal, Mahua Bhattacharya :Cultural Tourism in India
  • V.S. Agarwala: Indian Art
  • J. Marshal : A Guide to Sanchi
  • Ghosh :Ajanta Murals
  • S.Kramrisch: Hindu Temples, 2 Volumes
  • Krishna Dev : Temples of North India
  • K.R. Sriniwasan : Temples of South India
  • R. Nath : Mughal Architecture   
  • Prabhakar Manohar: Cultural Heritage of Rajsathan
  • Shukla D.C. : Spiritual Heritage of Rajasthan
  • Monohar Sharma: Rajasthani Loka Sanskriti Ki Rooprekha.

E-Reseources

 

Academic Year: 
2025-26
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