History of Rajasthan – II

Paper Code: 
HIS 202
Credits: 
3
Contact Hours: 
45.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

Course Objectives:

This course will enable the students -

  1. To understand the various development in Rajasthan with emphasis on socio-culture and religious aspects.
  2. To acquaint the students with the forces and circumstances that lead to political changes in medieval Rajasthan leading to a modern era.
  3. To understand the relationship of the Rajput Kings with the Britishers and the consequent changes after 1818.
  4. To understand the development of nationalism, the ensuing peasant movements and the eventual emergence of a united Rajasthan.

Course

Learning outcome (at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

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HIS 202

 

 

 

 

 

History of Rajasthan II

The students will be able –

CO18-To comprehend the religious and cultural developments in Medieval Rajasthan.

CO19-To acquaint the students with the forces and circumstances that lead to political changes and the Treaties concluded between the British and the Rajput states.

CO20-To understand the socio-economic reforms made by the British in the Rajput states.

CO21-To develop an understanding of political awakening in Rajasthan with a focus on Prajamandal and Peasant Movements.

CO22-To comprehend the process of Integration of Rajasthan states
  • Tutorials
  • Reading Assignments
  • Documentary Screening
  • Effective questions
  • Power Point Presentation
  • Class Lectures
  • Interactive Lectures

 

Class test, Semester end examinations, Quiz, Solving problems in tutorials, Assignments, Presentation, Individual and group projects

 

9.00

Religious Movements in Rajasthan with special reference to Meera and Dadu.

Development of painting schools in Rajasthan.

Development of  fort and temple architecture  in Rajasthan.

 

8.00

Circumstances and consequences of the treaties of 1818 between Rajput states and the Britishers.

 

 

12.00

Socio economic reforms – Desh Hiteshini Sabha and Walterkrit Rajputra Hitkarini Sabha

Establishment of British monopoly over salt and opium trade, salt treaties.

Development of Railways 

9.00

Causes of the political awakening in Rajasthan.

Formation of Prajamandals in different areas & their activities.

Peasant Movements-Bijolian and Begu.

 

 

7.00

Role of Rajasthan in the National Movement.

Process of Integration of Rajasthan states.

 

Essential Readings: 

Essential Reading:

  • M.S. Jain, Concise History of Modern Rajasthan, New Delhi: Wishwa Prakashan, 1993.
  • Ratnawat, Shyam Singh; Sharma, Krishna Gopal, 1999, History and culture of Rajasthan, Jaipur: Centre of Rajasthan Studies.

 

References: 

References:

  • S.S. Saxena and Padamaja Sharma: Bijolia Kisan Andolan ka Itihas, Rajasthan archieves Bikaner, 1972.
  • V.P. Menon: Integration of Indian states.
  • R.P. Vyas, Rajasthan ka Vrihat Itihas, Part I & II, RajasthanHindiGranthAcademy, Jaipur.
  • K.M. Saxena, Rajasthan me Rajnithik Janjagaran, RajasthanHindiGranthAcademy, Jaipur.
  • Pande, Agrarian Movement in Rajasthan, Jaippur: Shodhak
  • Vyas, 1997, Complete History of Modern Rajasthan; Vol II, RajasthanHindiGranthAcademy.
  • Dr. G.N. Sharma and Dr. V.S. Bhatnagar, The Peasantry Through the Ages in Western India (with special reference to Rajasthan), Jaipur, Centre for Rajasthan Studies, UOR, 1993.
  • F.K. Kapil, Rajputana States (1817 – 1950 A.D.), Jodhpur, Book Treasure 1999.
  • T.K. Mathur, Feudal Polity in Marwar (1750 – 1850), Jaipur, Publication Scheme, 1987.
  • Dr. Ram Prasad Vyas, Swatantrata Sangram me Rajasthan ka Yogdan, Jodhpur, Rajasthani Granthagar, 2004.
  • Bhargava, V.S., 1999, History of Rajasthan, Jaipur: Nakoda Publishing House.
  • Sharma, Kaluram, 2001, Madhyakaleen Rajasthan Ka Itihas (Hindi), Jaipur: Panchsheel Prakashan.
  • B.L. Pangariya and N.C. Pahariya, Political Socio-economic and Cultural History of Rajasthan, Jaipur, Panchsheel Prakashan, 1993.
  • Ram Pandey, People’s Movement in Rajasthan, Vol. I – IV, Jaipur, Shodhak, 1994.

 

Academic Year: 
2021-22
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