Indian Archaeology -II

Paper Code: 
25 HIS 424 (A)
Credits: 
04
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This course equips students to explore the rich cultural heritage and evolutionary patterns, with a particular emphasis on the architecture and culture of proto-historic civilizations. It facilitates comparison and contrast of Chalcolithic cultures in Rajasthan, highlighting key sites like Ahar, Gilund, Balathal, and Ganeshwara. Additionally, students will familiarize themselves with emerging concepts in archaeology and its applications in India, including marine archaeology

 

Course Outcomes: 

Course

Outcome (at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Course Code

Course Title

25 HIS 424 (A)

 

Indian Archaeology –II (Theory)

 

CO172- Estimate the origin, extent, sites, chronology, characteristics, survival, and continuity of the Indus-Saraswati Civilization.

CO173-Examine the Chalcolithic cultures of Rajasthan.

CO174-Compare and contrast Painted Grey Ware cultures with Northern Black Polished Ware Cultures.

CO175-Assess Megalith types and related material culture.

CO176- Critically examine Marine Archaeology

CO177- 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 Assignment, Presentation, Individual and group projects,Class test, Semester End Examinations, Quiz, Solving problems in tutorials,

 

12.00
Unit I: 
Indus Sarswati Civilization

Origin, extent, important sites, chronology, main characteristics, survival and continuity.

General features of Harappan Sites – City Planning, Religion, Art, Trade and Commerce of Harappa, Mohenjodaro, Rupar, Kalibangan, Lothal and Dholaveer.

 

12.00
Unit II: 
Chalcolithic Cultures of Rajasthan

A survey of the Chalcolithic cultures of Rajasthan – Ahar, Guilund, Balathal, Ganeshwara.

12.00
Unit III: 
PGW and NBP Cultures

A study of Painted Grey Ware cultures; Northern Black Polished Ware Cultures.

Taxila, Kaushambi, Hastinapur, Ahichhatra and Brahamgiri

 

12.00
Unit IV: 
Megaliths and New Archaeology

Study of Megalith types and related material culture.

Concept of New Archaeology and its application in India.

 

12.00
Unit V: 
Marine Archaeology

Marine Archaeology an outline.

Essential Readings: 
  • G. Daniel : The Origin and Growth of Archaeology
  • H.D. Sankalia : New Archaeology – Its Scope and Application to India.
  • H.D. Sankalia : Prehistory and Protohistory of India and Pakistan
References: 
Academic Year: 
2025-26
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