Political and Administrative Institutions of Medieval India – I

Paper Code: 
24 HIS 324 (B)
Credits: 
04
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

Course Objectives:

This course empowers students to critically assess the political developments of the Indian subcontinent under the Delhi Sultanate and Mughal rule. They trace the evolution of these empires into centralized states, exploring the administrative mechanisms behind their consolidation. Additionally, students familiarize themselves with the judicial administration of Medieval India, gaining insights into the legal systems of the time. Through this comprehensive study, students gain a deeper understanding of medieval Indian governance and society.

 

Course Outcomes: 

Course Outcomes (CO)

Course

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Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Course Code

Course Title

24HIS 324 (B)

Political and Administrative Institutions of Medieval India – I

The students will be able  to–

CO119- Critically assess the nature and Character of Delhi Sultanate. Turko-Mongol theory of Sovereignty.

CO120- Evaluate the Afghan experiment, Mughal theory of Kingship.

CO121-Delineate the Central, Provincial and local administration of the Delhi Sultans.

CO122- Examine the Central, Provincial and local administration of the Mughals

CO123-Make an assessment of Judicial Administration in Medieval India.

CO124-Contribute effectively in course-specific interaction
  • Interactive Lectures
  • Group Discussion
  • Tutorials
  • Reading Assignments
  • Documentary Screening
  • Power Point Presentation

 

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

 

12.00

Nature and Character of Delhi Sultanate.

Turko-Mongol theory of Sovereignty.

 

12.00

The Afghan experiment

Mughal theory of Kingship

 

 

12.00

Central, Provincial and local administration of the Delhi Sultans.

Nature of Mughal State

 

12.00

Central, Provincial and local administration of the Mughals

 

 

12.00

Judicial Administration in Medieval India

 

Essential Readings: 

Recommended Readings :

  • I.H. Qureshi : The Administration of the Sultanate of Delhi
    • The Administration of the Mughal Empire
  • R.P. Tripathi : Some Aspects of Mughal Administration
  • S.R. Sharma : Mughal Government and  Administration
  • Ibn Hassan : The Central Structure of the Mughal Empire
  • P.Saran : Islamic Polity
    • The Provincial Government of the Mughals
  • U.N. Day : Administrative System of the Delhi Sultanate 
  • Wahid Hussain : The Administration of Justice in Muslim India

 

Academic Year: 
2024-25
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