History and Culture of Rajasthan (Generic Elective)

Paper Code:

25GHIS 301

Credits:

04

Contact Hours:

60.00

Max. Marks:

100.00

Objective:

This course immerses students in the history and vibrant cultural heritage of Rajasthan. They will develop a deep understanding of the dynasties and clans that shaped the region, fostering security and cultural prosperity through their patronage. Students will also delve into the religious beliefs, folk culture, art, paintings, handicrafts, and costumes of Rajputana during both Ancient and Medieval times, providing a comprehensive insight into the richness of Rajasthan's cultural tapestry.

Course Outcomes:

Course

Learning outcomes (at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Course Code

Course Title

25GHIS301

History and Culture Of Rajasthan

(Theory)

CO1: Examine the ancient civilization of Rajasthan and its historical sources.

CO2: Evaluate Rajasthan's political history, dynasties, rulers, cultural achievements, and their resistance to Muslim power.

CO3: Compare and contrast the beliefs, practices and social context of the folk gods, Bhakti and Sufi movement.

CO4: Analyse the significance of the Revolt of 1857, Peasant, Tribal and Prajamandal Movements

CO5: Examine the folk Culture, Costumes and Handicrafts of the state.

CO6: 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, Giving tasks.

Class test, Semester end examinations, Quiz, Solving problems in tutorials, Assignments, Presentation, Individual and group projects

12.00

Unit I:

Proto-History and the Sources of Study

Ancient Civilizations of Rajasthan and major sites.

Sources of History of Rajasthan-Inscriptions and Literary sources

12.00

Unit II:

Important Dynasties of Rajasthan

Major dynasties of Rajasthan, rulers and their cultural achievements (1000-1800 A.D.).

Political resistance of Rajput rulers against Muslim Power.

12.00

Unit III:

Religion and Faiths

Bhakti Movement and Sufism in Medieval Rajasthan, Saints and Sects.

Folk gods and goddesses

Unit IV:

Growth of Nationalism

Freedom Movement in Rajasthan:1857,

Peasant and Tribal Movements

Prajamandal Movements

Unit V:

Folk Culture

Fairs and Festivals, Folk Tales and Gathas, Folk Songs, Folk Dances, Folk Music, Instruments, Dress , Ornaments and Handicrafts

Essential Readings:

· Sharma, Krishna Gopal, 1999, History and Culture of Rajasthan, Centre of Rajasthan Studies, Jaipur

· M.S. Jain, 1993, Concise History of Modern Rajasthan, New Delhi: Wishwa Prakashan

· S L Nagori, Kanta Nagori Rajasthan ka Sanskiritic Itihas

· Jai Singh Neeraj and Sharma, Rajasthan ki Sanskritic Parampara, Rajasthan Hindi Granth Academy

References:

· S.S. Saxena and Padamaja Sharma: Bijolia Kisan Andolan ka Itihas, Rajasthan archieves Bikaner, 1972.

· V.P. Menon: Integration of Indian states.

· R.P. Vyas, Rajasthan ka Vrihat Itihas, Part I & II, RajasthanHindiGranthAcademy, Jaipur.

· K.M. Saxena, Rajasthan me Rajnithik Janjagaran, RajasthanHindiGranthAcademy, Jaipur.

· Pande, Agrarian Movement in Rajasthan, Jaippur: Shodhak

· Vyas, 1997, Complete History of Modern Rajasthan; Vol II, RajasthanHindiGranthAcademy.

· Dr. G.N. Sharma and Dr. V.S. Bhatnagar, The Peasantry Through the Ages in Western India (with special reference to Rajasthan), Jaipur, Centre for Rajasthan Studies, UOR, 1993.

· F.K. Kapil, Rajputana States (1817 – 1950 A.D.), Jodhpur, Book Treasure 1999.

· T.K. Mathur, Feudal Polity in Marwar (1750 – 1850), Jaipur, Publication Scheme, 1987.

· Dr. Ram Prasad Vyas, Swatantrata Sangram me Rajasthan ka Yogdan, Jodhpur, Rajasthani Granthagar, 2004.

· Bhargava, V.S., 1999, History of Rajasthan, Jaipur: Nakoda Publishing House.

· Sharma, Kaluram, 2001, Madhyakaleen Rajasthan Ka Itihas (Hindi), Jaipur: Panchsheel Prakashan.

· B.L. Pangariya and N.C. Pahariya, Political Socio-economic and Cultural History of Rajasthan, Jaipur, Panchsheel Prakashan, 1993.

· Ram Pandey, People’s Movement in Rajasthan, Vol. I – IV, Jaipur, Shodhak, 1994.

E-Resources

Proto-History and the Sources of Study.

Numismatic and Modern writers

· https://www.indovacations.net/Rajasthan-Tour-Package/SourcesofHistoryandCultureRajasthan.htm

· https://www.researchgate.net/publication/291420794_Importance_of_Inscriptions_in_Historiography_o_Rajasthan/link/56a2ed9c08aef91c8c0f210c/download