History of Medieval India (1526-1605 A.D)

Paper Code: 
25 HIS 323 (B)
Credits: 
04
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This course empowers students to explore diverse historiographical sources on Mughal India. They familiarize themselves with the challenges encountered by the Mughal Empire during territorial expansion and regional contests. Additionally, students examine Akbar's religious policy and its impact on the consolidation of the empire, particularly in relation to the Rajput community. Through this study, students gain insight into the complexities of Mughal history and governance.

Course Outcomes: 

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Outcome (at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Course Code

Course Title

25HIS 323 (B)

 

History of Medieval India (1526-1605 A.D)

(Theory)

CO113- Examine the sources of Medieval India and Political Condition of India in 1526 AD.

CO114-Critically analyse the foundation of Mughal Empire and political achievements of  Babur.

CO115-Make an assessment of Humayun and his relations with Bahadur Shah and Sher Shah.

CO116-Evaluate the rise of Afghan rule under Sher Shah and his administrative system.

CO117-Delineate the expansion of Mughal Empire under Akbar, his relations with Rajputs, his religious North-West Frontier and Deccan policies.

CO118-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

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

 

12.00
Unit I: 
Sources of Study

Sources of the Period of study 

Political Condition of India in 1526.

 

12.00
Unit II: 
The Mughal Empire

Foundation of Mughal Empire and its political consequences.

Babur’s Afghan and Rajput Polices and his administrative arrangements

12.00
Unit III: 
Humayun’s Reign

Humayun’s Early Difficulties, the role of his brothers.

Humayun’s relations with Bahadur Shah and Sher Shah.

Circumstances of Humayun’s expulsion and restoration.

 

12.00
Unit IV: 
The Suri Dynasty

Consolidation of Afghan rule under Sher Shah.

Sher Shah’s administration.

 

12.00
Unit V: 
Akbar and His Policies

Expansion of Mughal Empire under Akbar

Akbar’s relations with Rajputs, Evolution of Akbar’s religious policy

Akbar’s north-west frontier and Deccan policies 

Essential Readings: 
  • Chandra, S. History of Medieval India (800-1700).Delhi: Orient Longmam, 2007
  • Sarkar Jadunath, Mughal Administration, Published by Patna University, 1920.
  • Singh Upinder, A History of Ancient and Early Medieval India: From the Stone Age to the 12 th Century, Pearson Longman, New Delhi, 2009
  • Banerjee A. C. New History of Medieval India, S. Chand & Company, New Delhi, 1990
  • R.C. Majumdar (ed) : The History and Culture of Indian People, The Mughal Empire, Vol.VII
  • A.L. Srivastava : Akbar the Great Vol. I-III
  • Satish Chandra : Parties and Politics at the Mughal Court 
References: 
  • Elliot and Dowson : History of India as told by its own Historions, Vol. I-VIII (Relevant portions)
  • Irfan Habib : Agrarian System of  the Mughal’s
  • Ishwari Prasad : Life and Times of Humayun
  • K.R. Kanungo : Sher Shah and His Times
  • H.S. Srivastava : Humayun Badshah
  • R.P. Tripathi : Rise and Fall of the Mughal Empire
  • Rushbrook Williams : An Empire Builder of the 16th Century

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Academic Year: 
2025-26
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