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History and Culture of Modern Rajasthan (1761-1949 A.D)
Course Objectives
This course empowers students to delve into the historical complexities surrounding the Maratha Interference in Rajasthan and the subsequent conclusion of British treaties in 1818. They will gain insight into the Social and Cultural Awakening, as well as the Administrative and Judicial Changes that occurred post-1818, along with the consequential legislation and changes in the contemporary period. Moreover, students will critically analyze the British economic policies and their impact on agrarian unrest, as well as the intricacies of the freedom struggle and the integration of Rajasthan's states. Through this multifaceted exploration, students will develop a comprehensive understanding of the significant historical events and transformations in Rajasthan's history.
Course Outcomes (CO)
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History and Culture of Modern Rajasthan (1761-1949 A.D) |
CO54-Explain the Maratha politics in Rajasthan and British Treaties with the Princely States of Rajasthan. CO55- Critically evaluate social and Cultural Awakening in Rajasthan and the consequent changes in Rajasthan. CO56-Examine the monopoly of Salt and Opium Trade in Rajasthan and Tribal and Peasant Movements with focus on Bhil, Bhagat and Bijolia Movements. CO57-Assess the growth of Modern Education and administrative and Judicial Changes after 1818. CO58- Evaluate the Freedom Struggle in Rajasthan with focus on PrajaMandal,Revolutionary Movements and Process of Integration in Rajasthan. CO59- Contribute effectively in course-specific interaction
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Quiz and interaction, Solving problems in tutorials, Class Assignment, Class test, Semester End ExaminationsClass test, Semester End Examinations Presentation, Individual and group projects |
Maratha Interference in Rajasthan.
British Treaties with the Princely States of Rajasthan (1817-18) and its Consequences.
A.G.G. and Residency System
Social and Cultural Awakening- Walter Sabha, Desh Hiteshini and Arya Samaj
Social Legislation and Change
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.
Uprising of 1857, Praja Mandal and Revolutionary Movements in Rajasthan .
Process of Integration of the states of Rajasthan.
Essential Readings
• M.S. Jain : A Concise History of Modern Rajasthan
- M.S. Jain (ed.) : Rajasthan Through the Ages, Vol. III
- K.S. Saxena : The Political Movements and Awakening in Rajasthan (1857-1947)
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)
- S.S.Saxena & Padmaja: Bijolia Kisan Andolan Ka Itihas (in Hindi)
- K S Gupta : Mewar and the Maratha
- Karni Singh : The Relations of the House of Bikaner with the Central Powers.
- S.C.Mishra : National Movement in a Princely State (Bharatpur)
E-Resources
Maratha Interference in Rajasthan
- https://archive.org/stream/in.ernet.dli.2015.119569/2015.119569.Maratha-...
- https://vskadamhistorytips.com/Notes/Maratha%20Polity/Rise%20of%20maratha.pdf
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
- https://www.rajasthanstudy.co.in/2013/11/blog-post.html
- https://www.researchgate.net/publication/339595699_SIGNIFICANCE_OF_ARYA_SAMAJ_IN_ERADICATING_SUPERSTITIONS_AND_THUS_SAFEGUARDING_THE_NATION
- https://journals.indexcopernicus.com/api/file/viewByFileId/1030160.pdf
Social Legislation and Change
- https://www.jagranjosh.com/general-knowledge/social-policies-and-legislation-of-british-government-in-india-1529578995-1
- https://www.journals.uchicago.edu/doi/abs/10.1086/239854?journalCode=jmh
Monopoly of Salt and Opium Trade
- http://indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/files/An%20Historical%20Overview%20of%20Opium%20Cultivation.pdf
- https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/0306197320907446
Agrarian Unrest : Tribal and Peasant Movements- Bhil, Bhagat
- https://uploads.iasscore.in/test-series/PEASANTS,_TRIBAL_AND_CASTE_MOVEM...
- https://www.slideshare.net/kmmohineeyadav/tribal-movement-in-rajasthan
Peasant Movements-Bijolian
- https://thewire.in/history/bijolia-peasants-movement-vijay-singh-pathik
- https://www.rasjunction.com/2018/04/Bijoliya-peasant-movement-of-rajasthan.html
Growth of Modern Education
- https://books.google.co.in/books/about/Modern_Education_Its_Growth_and_D...
- https://www.jagranjosh.com/general-knowledge/summary-on-the-history-of-modern-education-during-british-india-1494333589-1
Administrative and Judicial Changes after 1818.
Uprising of 1857
- https://aswathinstitue.com/revolt-of-1857-in-rajasthan/
- https://www.worldcat.org/title/rajasthans-role-in-the-struggle-of-1857/o...
Formation of Prajamandals in different areas & their activities
- https://archive.org/stream/in.ernet.dli.2015.117875/2015.117875.Prajamandal-Movement-In-Rajasthan_djvu.txt
- https://www.sarthaks.com/729780/explain-in-brief-the-activities-of-praja...
Process of Integration of Rajasthan states
- https://www.jagranjosh.com/general-knowledge/history-of-formation-of-rajasthanhttps://www.drishtiias.com/to-the-points/paper1/integration-of-princely-...
