A History of Modern India (1907-1964)

Paper Code:

24 HIS 323 (C)

Credits:

04

Contact Hours:

60.00

Max. Marks:

100.00

Objective:

Course Objectives:

This course equips students with an understanding of socio-economic and political trends in colonial India from the latter 19th century. They critically analyze pivotal events in the national movement and the Gandhian era, foundational for the modern Indian state. Additionally, students examine the intricate developments culminating in partition and independence. Through this study, students gain insight into the multifaceted processes that shaped India's journey towards nationhood.

Course Outcomes:

Course Outcomes (CO)

Course

Outcome (at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Course Code

Course Title

24 HIS 323 (C)

A History of Modern India (1907-1964)

CO131- Compare and contrast the ideologies and the leaders of Moderates and Extremists.

CO132- Analyse the process of rise of Revolutionary Movements and communalism in India.

CO133- Delineate the growth of nationalism under Gandhi and the mass Movements.

CO134-Critically examine the the development of National Movement-Socialists, S C Bose, communalism, Partition till the attainment of Independence.

CO135-Evaluate the process of Integration and Post independent developments in India

CO136-Contribute effectively in course-specific interaction

Interactive Lectures
Group Discussions
Tutorials
Reading Assignments
Documentary Screening
Power Point Presentation

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

12.00

Moderates and Extremists with Special Reference to Tilak and Gokhele

Surat Split, Lucknow Pact and Home Rule League Movement

12.00

A Brief Survey of Revolutionary Movements with Special Reference to Chandra Shekhar and Bhagat Singh.

Growth of the Ideology of Separatism

Muslim League under Mohammad Ali Jinnah.

12.00

The Swarajists and the Liberals.

Nationalism under Gandhiji, The Non Cooperation Movement.

Civil Disobedience Movement and Quit India Movement.

12.00

The Socialist and Their Role

Subhas Chandra Bose and Indian National Army.

Communal Politics and Partition.

Indian Independence.

12.00

Integration of the Princely States

Idea of Economic Planning and Five Year Plans

Panchsheel and Non Aligned Movement.

Essential Readings:

Books Recommended:

R.C. Majumdar (ed.) : The History and Culture of the Indian People
- Vol. IX- British Paramountcy and Indian Renaissance, Part-I
- Vol. X- British Paramountcy and Indian Renaissance, Part-II
- Vol.XI- Struggle for Freedom
Anil Seal : Emergence of Indian Nationalism
A.R. Desai : Social Background of Indian Nationalism
S.R. Malhotra : Emergence of Indian National Congress

Andrews & Mukerjee : The Rise and Growth of the Congress
B.L. Grover : British Policy towards Indian Nationalism
Amalesh Tripathi : The Extremist Challenge
Wolpert : Tilak and Gokhele
M.S. Jain : Aligarh Movement
Lal Bahadur : The Muslim League
B.R. Nanda : Gandhi – A Biography
V.P. Menon : The Transfer of Power in India
Tarachand : History of the Freedom Movement- III Vol.
M.R. Pandey : Source Material for History of the Freedom Movement in India 2 Vol.
Bipin Chandra : Nationalism and Colonialism in Modern India
Judith Brown : Gandhi’s Rise to Power 1915-22
John and Mclane : Indian Nationalism and the Early Congress
B.R. Nanda : Jawahar lal Nehru
Bhagat Singh : Why Am I An Athiest