A History of Modern India (1907-1964)

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

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

Outcome (at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Course Code

Course Title

25 HIS 323 (C)

A History of Modern India (1907-1964)

(Theory)

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

 

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: 
Moderates and Extremists

Moderates and Extremists with Special Reference to Tilak and Gokhele

Surat Split, Lucknow Pact and Home Rule League Movement

12.00
Unit II: 
Revolutionary Movements and Communal Separatism

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
Unit III: 
The Gandhian Era

The Swarajists and the Liberals.

Nationalism under Gandhiji, The Non Cooperation Movement.

Civil Disobedience Movement and Quit India Movement

12.00
Unit IV: 
Socialists, Communalism and Independence

The Socialist and Their Role

Subhas Chandra Bose and Indian National Army

Communal Politics and Partition.

Indian Independence.

 

12.00
Unit V: 
Post-Independence India

Integration of the Princely States                                                                                 

Idea of Economic Planning and Five Year Plans

Panchsheel and Non Aligned Movement.

Essential Readings: 
  • 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
  • B.L. Grover: British Policy towards Indian Nationalism
  • Vol.XI- Struggle for Freedom
  • Bipin Chandra : Nationalism and Colonialism in Modern India
References: 
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 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

E- Resources-

 

Academic Year: 
2025-26
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