Medieval Indian History (1000-1320 A.D)

Paper Code: 
24HIS 124(B)
Credits: 
05
Contact Hours: 
75.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

Course Objectives

This course empowers students to explore diverse historical sources for understanding life during the eleventh to fourteenth centuries. They will discuss the array of available sources that shed light on various aspects of this era. Additionally, students will evaluate the process and consolidation of the Delhi Sultanate, analyzing its establishment and evolution. Furthermore, they will critically assess the reign of Ala-ud-din Khilji, examining his significant reforms in market control, land, and military spheres. Through this multifaceted examination, students gain insight into the complexities of medieval Indian history.

 

Course Outcomes: 

Course Outcomes (CO)

Course

Outcome (at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Course Code

Course Title

24HIS 124

(B)

Medieval Indian History  (1000-1320 A.D)

CO25- Critically examine Sources of the  History of  Medieval India

CO26- Compare and contrast  Ghazanavid and Ghorid Invasions-Nature and Impact.

CO27- Delineate the establishment and consolidation of the Delhi Sultanate.

CO28-Analyze the consolidation of Sultanate under Balban, Theory of Kingship and Khalji Revolution, Imperialism and its resistance

CO29-Critically evaluate Ala-ud-din Khilji : Market Control, land reforms and Military reforms

CO30-Contribute effectively in course-specific interaction

 
  • 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.

 

15.00

Sources of the History of Medieval India

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

 

15.00

Ghazanavid and Ghorid Invasions-Nature and Impact.

Turkish Conquest of Northern India.

 

 

15.00

Establishment and consolidation of the Delhi Sultanate.

Achievements of Iltutmish.

 

15.00

Consolidation of Sultanate under Balban, Theory of Kingship

The Khalji Revolution. Khalji Imperialism and its resistance.

 

15.00

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: 
2024-25
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