Indian Archaeology -I

Paper Code: 
25HIS 325 (A)
Credits: 
04
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This course empowers students to explore archaeology, delving into the theories, methods, and techniques employed by archaeologists for investigating, reconstructing, and preserving the past. They assess the evolution of archaeology, including the rise of antiquarianism and its emergence as a distinct discipline. Additionally, students critically evaluate fundamental theories and methods within archaeology, enhancing their understanding of this interdisciplinary field.

Course Outcomes: 

Course

Outcome (at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Course Code

Course Title

25 HIS 325 (A)

Indian Archeology –I

(Theory)

 

CO107-Examine the Meaning, Objective and Scope of Archaeology and Archaeology as a source of History.

CO108-Compare and Contrast Archaeology with other sciences such as Social, Natural and Pure Sciences.

CO109- Assess relative/absolute dating, chemical ltreatment/preservation of archaeological finds, and excavation/stratigraphy/dating methods

CO110-Examine Stone Age Cultures of India: Paleolithic, Mesolithic and Neolithic Cultures.

CO111- Critically assess Harappan culture: origin, extent, chronology, urbanization factors, trade, script, religion, arts, crafts, and decline causes.

CO112-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

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

 

12.00
Unit I: 
Archaeology

Meaning, Objective and Scope of Archaeology

Archaeology as a source of History.

12.00
Unit II: 
Interdisciplinary approach in Archaeology

Archaeology in relation with other sciences- Social, Natural and Pure Sciences.

12.00
Unit III: 
Field Archaeology

Theories and methods of field Archaeology: Excavation, Stratigraphy and Dating

12.00
Unit IV: 
Stone Age Cultures

A brief survey of Stone Age Cultures of India:Paleolithic, Mesolithic and Neolithic Cultures.

12.00
Unit V: 
Pre-Harrapan Cultures

Pre and Early Harappan Cultures : Baluchistan, Sindh and Rajasthan.

 

Essential Readings: 
  • H.D. Sankalia : Prehistory and Protohistory of India and Pakistan
  • H.D. Sankalia : Stone Age Tools – Their Techniques Names and Probable Functions
  • D.P. Agarwal : Archaeology of India 
References: 
  • G. Daniel : The Origin and Growth of Archaeology
  • R.J. Atkinson : Field Archaeology.    
  • O.G.S. : Archaeology in the Field
  • R.E.M. Wheeler : Archaeology from the earth (Also in Hindi)
  • D.P. Agarwal and D.K. Chakrabarti (ed) : Essays in  Indian Protohistory
  • B.B. Lal and S.P. Gupta (eds) : Frontiers of Indus Civilization.
  • Gregory Possehl (ed) : Harappan Civilization
  • Gregory Possehl, B. Allchin and F.R. Allchin : The Rise of Civilization in India and Pakistan
  • Sashi Asthana : Pre Harappan cultures of India and the Borderlands
  • D.K. Chakrabarti : Early use of Iron in India.
  • Vibha Tripathi : The Painted Grey Ware and Iron Age Culture of Northern India  
  • R.C. Gaur (ed.) : Painted Grey Ware
  • B.P. Sinha (ed.) : Potteries in Ancient India 
  • H.D. Sankalia : New Archaeology – Its Scope and Application to India.

E-Resources

 

Academic Year: 
2025-26
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