Modern Indian History (1757-1856 A.D)

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

Course Objectives

This course will enable the students -

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

Course Outcomes  :

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

Peasant and Tribal Resistance.

 

12.00

Out break of 1857 –Causes and  Nature

Important leaders of the Uprising and British repression.

 

Essential Readings: 

Recommended Readings

  • R.C.Majumdar (ed.):  British Paramountcy and Indian Renaissance.
  • B.Prasad : Bondage and Freedom, Vol. I ,1757-1858
  • G.S. Sardesai : Main Currents of Maratha History
  • N.K.Sinha : Ranjit Singh
  • S.B.Chaudhary :Theories of the Indian Mutiny
  • Civil Rebellion in the Indian Mutinies 1857-59
  • S.N. Prasad : Paramountcy under Dalhousie

 

 

 

References: 

E- Resources

Interpretations : Imperialist, Nationalist and Marxist

Battle of Plassey and Buxar

Nana Phadnavis

Anglo-Mysore War

Out break of 1857 –Causes and  Nature

Academic Year: 
2023-24
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