History and Culture of Modern Rajasthan (1761-1949 A.D)

Paper Code: 
HIS 223
Credits: 
5
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

Course Objectives

This course will enable the students -

  1. To deepen understanding about the Maratha Interference in Rajasthan and conclusion of British treaties of 1818.
  2. To get acquainted with the Social and Cultural Awakening, Legislation and Change in the contemporary Rajputana 
  3. To analyze the British policies of Salt and Opium Monopoly and agrarian unrest in Rajputana.
  4. To gain knowledge about Administrative and Judicial Changes after 1818, freedom Struggle in Rajasthan and Process of Integration of the states of Rajasthan

Course Outcomes:

Course

Outcome (at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Paper Code

Paper Title

HIS 223

History and Culture of Modern Rajasthan (1761-1949 A.D)

The students will be able -

CO43-To understand the Maratha politics in Rajasthan and British Treaties signed with the Princely States of Rajasthan in the early nineteenth  century.

CO44- Gain knowledge of social and Cultural Awakening in Rajasthan and the role of Walter Sabha, Desh Hiteshini and Arya Samaj/Social Legislation and Change in Rajasthan.

CO45-Learn monopoly of Salt and Opium Trade in Rajasthan and Tribal and Peasant Movements special focus on  Bhil, Bhagat and Bijolia Movements.

CO46-Comprehend growth of Modern Education and administrative and Judicial Changes after 1818.

CO47- Understand the Freedom Struggle in Rajasthan with special reference to PrajaMandal and Revolutionary Movements and also Learn the Process of Integration of the states of Rajasthan. 

 

  • Interactive Lectures
  • Group Discussions
  • Tutorials
  • Documentary Screening
  • Power Point Presentation
  • Reading Assignments.

 

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

 

10.00

Maratha Interference in Rajasthan.

British Treaties with the Princely States of Rajasthan (1817-18) and its Consequences.

A.G.G. and Residency System

 

12.00

Social and Cultural Awakening- Walter Sabha, Desh Hiteshini and Arya Samaj

Social Legislation and Change 

 

14.00

Monopoly of Salt and Opium Trade.

Agrarian Unrest : Tribal and Peasant Movements- Bhil, Bhagat and Bijolia Movements.

 

Growth of Modern Education

Administrative and Judicial Changes after 1818

 

12.00

Uprising of 1857, Praja Mandal and Revolutionary Movements in Rajasthan .

Process of Integration of the states of Rajasthan. 

 

Essential Readings: 

Recommended Readings

  • G.H. Ojha                     : History of Mewar, Jodhpur, Bikaner and Dungarpur (relevant portions)
  • Shyamal Das                 : Vir Vinod  (relevant portions)
  • M.S.Mehta                    : Lord Hastings and the Indian States
  • A.C. Banerjee                : Rajput States and the East India Company
  • N.R. Khadgawat : Rajasthan’s Role in the Struggle of 1857
  • V.P. Menon                   : Story of the Integration of the Indian States
  • Laxman Singh   : Political and Constitutional Development in the Princely State of Rajasthan (1920-1949)
  • K.S. Saxena                  : The Political Movements and Awakening in Rajasthan (1857-1947)
  • S.S.Saxena & Padmaja: Bijolia Kisan Andolan Ka Itihas (in Hindi)
  • K S Gupta                     : Mewar and the Maratha
  • M.S. Jain                      : A Concise History of Modern Rajasthan
  • Karni Singh                   : The Relations of the House of Bikaner with the Central Powers.
  • M.S. Jain (ed.)              : Rajasthan Through the Ages, Vol. III
  • S.C.Mishra                    : National Movement in a Princely State (Bharatpur)

 

References: 

E-Resources

Maratha Interference in Rajasthan

British Treaties with the Princely States of Rajasthan (1817-18) and its Consequences

Desh Hiteshini Sabha and Walterkrit Rajputra Hitkarini Sabha

Arya Samaj in Rajasthan

Social Legislation and Change 

Monopoly of Salt and Opium Trade

Agrarian Unrest : Tribal and Peasant Movements- Bhil, Bhagat

Peasant Movements-Bijolian

Growth of Modern Education

Administrative and Judicial Changes after 1818.

Uprising of 1857

Formation of Prajamandals in different areas & their activities

Process of Integration of Rajasthan states

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