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HISTORY AND CULTURE OF RAJASTHAN (Generic)
Course Objectives:
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 (CO)
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History And Culture Of Rajasthan |
CO7: Examine the ancient civilization of Rajasthan and its historical sources. CO8: Evaluate Rajasthan's political history, emphasizing dynasties, rulers, cultural achievements, and resistance to Muslim power. CO9: Compare and contrast thebeliefs, practices and social context of the folk gods, Bhakti and Sufi movement. CO10: Analyse the significance of the Revolt of 1857, Peasant and Tribal and Prajamandal Movements CO11: Examine the folk Culture, Costumes and Handicrafts of the state. CO12: 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 |
Ancient Civilizations of Rajasthan and major sites.
Sources of History of Rajasthan-Inscriptions and Literary sources
Major dynasties of Rajasthan, rulers and their cultural achievements (1000-1800 A.D.)
Political resistance of Rajput rulers against Muslim Power.
Bhakti Movement and Sufism in Medieval Rajasthan, Saints and Sects.
Folk gods and goddesses.
Freedom Movement in Rajasthan:1857,
Peasant and Tribal Movements
Prajamandal Movements
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
Books Recommended:
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.
