Modern Indian History (1757-1856 A.D)

Paper Code:

HIS (C) 124

Credits:

Contact Hours:

60.00

Max. Marks:

100.00

Objective:

Course Objectives

This course will enable the students -

To understand sources of the History of Modern India
To comprehend the Third Battle of Panipat, and the nature of Maratha polity with focus on Mahadji and Nana Phadnavis in Maratha politics.
To develop a deeper understanding about the revolt of 1857 and theories associated with it.

Course

Outcome (at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Paper Code

Paper Title

HIS 124

(C)

Modern Indian History I (1757-1856 A.D)

The students will be able -

CO26-Understanding Modern Indian history and various important sources such as Archival Sources and News Papers.

CO27- Develop comprehension about the III Battle of Panipat, and get knowledge about the nature of Maratha polity

CO28-Deepen understanding about the Anglo – Mysore and Anglo Sikh wars.

CO29- Gain Knowledge about the growth of British Paramountcy and Peasant and Tribal Resistance.

CO30- Understand the nature and causes of 1857 revolt .

Reading Assignments
Interactive Lectures
Group Discussion
Class Lecture
Documentary Screening
Power Point Presentation along with Class lecture

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

12.00

Understanding Modern India –Archival Sources and News Papers.

Interpretations : Imperialist, Nationalist and Marxist.

Establishment of British Rule – Bengal 1757 – 1772

12.00

III Battle of Panipat, Anglo Maratha Relations and the role of Mahadji and Nana Phadnavis. Failure of the Marathas.

12.00

Anglo – Mysore relations – Hyder Ali and Tipu.

Rise of Sikhs in Punjab, Ranjit Singh, Sikh Wars and Annexation of Punjab and Awadh.

12.00

Growth of Paramountcy.

Resistance to colonial rule: Pre 1857