Medieval Indian History -II (1320-1526 A.D)

Paper Code: 
HIS 224 (B)
Credits: 
5
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

Couse objectives

This course will enable the students -

  1. To engage students into a critical discussion of political, institutional and cultural processes before the establishment of the Mughal rule in India from 14th-16th century.
  2. To provides a basic understanding of the administrative structure of the Delhi Sultans and major developments that were an outcome of the deteriorating Delhi Sultanate
  3. To acquaint the students with the growth of the Afghan Power.
  4. To familiarize the students with the development of Art, Architecture and literature and Religious Movements.

Course

Outcome (at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Paper Code

Paper Title

HIS 224 (B)

Medieval Indian History -II (1320-1526 A.D)

The students will be able -

CO.53-Students will get familiar with the different kinds of sources available for writing history of Medieval India (13 – 16th centuries)

 CO54- Students will understand the disintegration of the central authority

CO55-Students will understand the growth of the Afghan Power, Sikandar Lodi, Theory of Afghan Sovereignty, North Western Frontier Problem during the Delhi Sultanate

CO56-Students will get acquainted with nature of the State , Theory of Kinship and administration of the Delhi Sultans-Central and Provincial Administration

CO57- Students will comprehend the development of art, architecture and literature and Bhakti and Sufi Movements

  • Group Discussions
  • Tutorials
  • Reading Assignments,
  • Class lectures
  • Documentary Screening
  • Interactive Lectures

 

 Quiz, Solving problems in tutorials, Class Assignment, Students will be asked to make a brief class presentation, Classroom interaction, Multiple choice question –Written or Oral test

 

12.00

Sources of the History of Medieval India.

 

12.00

The disintegration of the central authority

The rise of the provincial kingdoms-  Bahamani and Vijaynagar Kingdoms

 

12.00

Growth of the Afghan Power, Sikandar Lodi, Theory of Afghan Sovereignity

North Western Frontier Problem during the Delhi Sultanate

 

12.00

Nature of the State and Theoy of Kinship

Administration of the Delhi Sultans-Central and Provincial Administration

 

12.00

Development of Art and architecture and literature.

Bhakti and Sufi Movements.

 

Essential Readings: 

Recommended Readings:

  • Mahdi Hussain : History of the Tughlaq Dynasty
  • Mohammad Habib and K.A. Nizami (ed.): A Comprehensive History of India, Vol V, The 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, Volume VI,Delhi Sultanate.
  • R.P.Tripathi : Some Aspects of Muslim Administration
  • B.N. Puri :History of the Gurjar Pratiharas
  • Vishuddhanand Pathak: Uttar Bharat Ka Rajnitik Itihaas (in Hindi)

 

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