History of Rajasthan II

Paper Code: 
HIS 202
Credits: 
03
Contact Hours: 
45.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This paper will enable the students to comprehend and interpret the developments of Political Institutions and ideas in Rajasthan with an equal emphasis on socio culture aspects. The objective of this paper is also to acquaint the students with the forces and circumstances that lead to political changes in medieval Rajasthan leading to a modern era. The relationship of the Rajput Kings with the Britishers and the consequent changes shall be studied. This paper also focuses on the development of nationalism, various activities and the ensuing popular movements and the eventual emergence of a united Rajasthan.

 

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: 
  • 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: 
  • 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, Rajasthan Hindi Granth Academy, Jaipur.
  • K.M. Saxena, Rajasthan me Rajnithik Janjagaran, Rajasthan Hindi Granth Academy, Jaipur.
  • Pande, Agrarian Movement in Rajasthan, Jaippur: Shodhak
  • Vyas, 1997, Complete History of Modern Rajasthan; Vol II, Rajasthan Hindi Granth Academy.
  • 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: 
2014-15
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