Medieval Indian History (1000-1320 A.D)

Paper Code: 
HIS (B) 124
Credits: 
5
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

Course Objectives

This course will enable the students -

1.    To gain knowledge about the Sources of History of Medieval India

2.    To deepen understanding of the establishment and consolidation of the Delhi Sultanate

3. To acquaint the students with Ala-ud-din Khilji, his reforms and achievements 

Course

Outcome (at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Paper Code

Paper Title

HIS 124

(B)

Medieval Indian History  (1000-1320 A.D)

 

The students will be able -

CO 21- Students will understand and know about the Sources of the  History of  Medieval India

CO22- Students will learn Ghazanavid and Ghorid Invasions-Nature and Impact.

CO23-Students will develop an understanding of the establishment and consolidation of the Delhi Sultanate.

CO24-Students will understand the consolidation of Sultanate under Balban, Theory of Kingship and Khalji Revolution. Khalji Imperialism and its resistance

CO25-Students will understand about Ala-ud-din Khilji : Market Control, land reforms and Military reforms

 
  • Tutorials
  • Reading Assignments
  • Documentary Screening
  • Effective questions
  • Power Point Presentation
  • Class Lectures
  • Interactive Lectures

 

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

 

Sources of the  History of  Medieval India

Historians and their writings-Minhas –us-Siraj, Amir Khusroe, Zia-ud-din Barani,Ibn Batuta and Isami

 

Ghazanavid and Ghorid Invasions-Nature and Impact.

Turkish Conquest of Northern India

Establishment and consolidation of the Delhi Sultanate.

Achievements of Iltutmish .

 

Consolidation  of Sultanate under Balban, Theory of Kingship

The Khalji Revolution. Khalji Imperialism and its resistance.

 

 

Ala-ud-din Khilji : Market Control, land reforms and Military reforms

 

Essential Readings: 

Books Recommended:

  • Md. Habib and K.A. Nizami (ed): A Comprehensive history of India Vol. VThe Delhi Sultanate
  • A.B.M. Habibullah : The Foundation of Muslim Rule in India
  • K.S. Lal : History of the Khaljis
  • R.C. Majumdar (ed.) : The History and Culture of the Indian People, Vol VI, Delhi Sultanate
  • R.P. Tripathi : Some Aspects of Muslim Administration

 

Academic Year: 
2022-23
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