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

Paper Code: 
HIS 323 (B)
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

Course Objectives:

This course will enable the students –

  1. To introduce the students with the sources of study of the Mughal period.    
  2. To study the rise of Mughal Empire and political achievements.
  3. To get acquainted with the rise of Afghan rule under Sher Shah and his administration system.
  4. To deepen understanding  about the expansion of Mughal dynasty under Akbar and his religious policy

Course

Outcome (at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Paper Code

Paper Title

HIS 323(B)

 

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

The students will be able –

CO90- Students will be made familiar with the different kinds of sources available for writing history of Medieval India and Political Condition of India in 1526.

CO91-Students will understand the foundation of Mughal Empire and political achievements of  Babur.

CO92-Students will learn about Humayun and his political achievements and Humayun’s relations with Bahadur Shah and Sher Shah..

CO 93-Students will gain knowledge about the rise of Afghan rule under Sher Shah and administrative system during his times.

CO94-Students will understand the expansion of Mughal Empire under Akbar and Akbar’s relations with Rajputs, Evolution of Akbar’s religious policy. Akbar’s north-west frontier and Deccan policies.
  • Reading Assignments
  • Asking Effective questions
  • Documentary Screening
  • Power Point Presentation
  • Interactive Lectures
  • Class Discussions
  • Tutorials,

 

 

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

 

10.00

Sources of the Period of study 

Political Condition of India in 1526.

 

12.00

Foundation of Mughal Empire and its political consequences.

Babur’s Afghan and Rajput Polices and his administrative arrangements

 

14.00

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.

 

Consolidation of Afghan rule under Sher Shah.

Sher Shah’s administration.

 

10.00

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: 

Recommended Readings :

  • 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
  • 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
  • H.S. Srivastava : Humayun Badshah
  • R.P. Tripathi : Rise and Fall of the Mughal Empire
  • Rushbrook Williams : An Empire Builder of the 16th Century
  • Satish Chandra : Parties and Politics at the Mughal Court

 

 

Academic Year: 
2022-23
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