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History of Medieval India (1526-1605 A.D)
The objective of the course is to introduce students with the sources of study of the Mughal period.
It introduces students to rise of Mughal Empire and their political achievements.
To get acquainted with the rise of Afghan rule under Sher Shah and his administration system.
To deepen understanding of expansion of Mughal dynasty under Akbar and his religious policy.
Sources of the Period of study
Political Condition of India in 1526.
Foundation of Mughal Empire and its political consequences.
Baburs Afghan and Rajput Polices and his administrative arrangements
Humayuns Early Difficulties, the role of his brothers.
Humayuns relations with Bahadur Shah and Sher Shah.
Circumstances of Humayuns expulsion and restoration.
Consolidation of Afghan rule under Sher Shah.
Sher Shahs administration.
Expansion of Mughal Empire under Akbar.
Akbars relations with Rajputs, Evolution of Akbars religious policy
Akbars north-west frontier and Deccan policies
1. Elliot , Dowson, History of India as told by its own Historions, Vol. I-VIII (Relevant portions), Cambriage University Press, New York, 2013.
2. Habib, Irfan, Agrarian System of the Mughals, OUP India, 2013.
3. Prasad, Ishwari., Life and Times of Humayun, Central Book Depot, 1976.
4. Kanungo, K.R., Sher Shah and His Times, Orient Longmans, 1965.
5. Majumdar, R.C. (ed)., The History and Culture of Indian People, The Mughal Empire, Vol.VII, 1974.
6. Srivastava, A.L., Akbar the Great Vol. I-III, Agra, 1962.
7. Srivastava, H.S., Humayun Badshah, Vāṇī Prakāśana, 2004.
8. Tripathi, R.P, Rise and Fall of the Mughal Empire, Allahabad, 1976.
9. Williams. Rushbrook, An Empire Builder of the 16th Century, University Press India, 1918.
10. Chandra, Satish, Parties and Politics at the Mughal Court, Oxford University Press, 2004.
