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Rajasthan in the 19th-20th Century
Course Objectives -
This course aims to equip students with a thorough understanding of key historical events in Rajasthan. It delves into the circumstances leading to Maratha interference and the subsequent British treaties of 1818. Additionally, students will gain insight into the social and cultural awakening, administrative and judicial changes post-1818, along with relevant legislation and contemporary developments. The course also involves a critical analysis of British economic policies, agrarian unrest, the freedom struggle, and the integration of Rajasthan states.
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Rajasthan in the 19th-20th Century |
CO43- Critically examine Maratha politics in Rajasthan and British treaties with princely states in the early nineteenth century. CO44- Evaluate the social and cultural awakening in Rajasthan, including the roles of Walter Sabha, Desh Hiteshini, Arya Samaj, and social legislation. Also, analyze the monopolies on salt and opium trade in the region. CO45- Write an estimate on the Growth of Modern Education and Administrative and Judicial Changes after 1818 CO46- Explore the formation of Prajamandal in various regions and the evolution of tribal and peasant movements, particularly the Bhil, Bhagat, and Bijolia movements. CO47- Evaluate the Freedom Struggle in Rajasthan and also Learn the Process of Integration of the states of Rajasthan CO48-Contribute effectively in course-specific interaction |
Approach in teaching: Interactive Lectures, Discussion, Tutorials, Reading assignments, Power Point Presentation
Learning activities for the students: Self-learning assignments, Effective questions, Seminar presentation, Giving tasks. |
Class test, Semester end examinations, Quiz, Solving problems in tutorials, Assignments, Presentation, Individual and group projects |
British Treaties with the Princely States of Rajasthan (1817-18) and its Consequences.
A.G.G. and Residency System
Desh Hiteshini Sabha and Walterkrit Rajputra Hitkarini Sabha,
Arya Samaj
Establishment of British monopoly over salt and opium trade, salt treaties.
Development of Railways
Growth of Modern Education
Administrative and Judicial Changes after 1818.
Causes of the political awakening in Rajasthan.
Formation of Prajamandals in different areas & their activities.
Peasant Movements-Bijolian and Begu.
Role of Rajasthan in the National Movement.
Process of Integration of Rajasthan states
Essential Reading:
- M.S. Jain, Concise History of Modern Rajasthan, New Delhi: Wishwa Prakashan, 1993.
- Sharma, Krishna Gopal, , History and culture of Rajasthan, Jaipur: Centre of Rajasthan Studies.
References:
- S.S. Saxena and Padamaja Sharma: Bijolia Kisan Andolan ka Itihas, Rajasthan archieves Bikaner, 1972.
- V.P. Menon: Integration of Indian states.
- R.P. Vyas, Rajasthan ka Vrihat Itihas, Part I & II, RajasthanHindiGranthAcademy, Jaipur.
- K.M. Saxena, Rajasthan me Rajnithik Janjagaran, RajasthanHindiGranthAcademy, Jaipur.
- Pande, Agrarian Movement in Rajasthan, Jaippur: Shodhak
- Vyas, 1997, Complete History of Modern Rajasthan; Vol II, RajasthanHindiGranthAcademy.
- Dr. G.N. Sharma and Dr. V.S. Bhatnagar, The Peasantry Through the Ages in Western India (with special reference to Rajasthan), Jaipur, Centre for Rajasthan Studies, UOR, 1993.
- F.K. Kapil, Rajputana States (1817 – 1950 A.D.), Jodhpur, Book Treasure 1999.
- T.K. Mathur, Feudal Polity in Marwar (1750 – 1850), Jaipur, Publication Scheme, 1987.
- Dr. Ram Prasad Vyas, Swatantrata Sangram me Rajasthan ka Yogdan, Jodhpur, Rajasthani Granthagar, 2004.
- Bhargava, V.S., 1999, History of Rajasthan, Jaipur: Nakoda Publishing House.
- Sharma, Kaluram, 2001, Madhyakaleen Rajasthan Ka Itihas (Hindi), Jaipur: Panchsheel Prakashan.
- B.L. Pangariya and N.C. Pahariya, Political Socio-economic and Cultural History of Rajasthan, Jaipur, Panchsheel Prakashan, 1993.
- Ram Pandey, People’s Movement in Rajasthan, Vol. I – IV, Jaipur, Shodhak, 1994.
E-Resources:
Maratha Interference in Rajasthan
- https://archive.org/stream/in.ernet.dli.2015.119569/2015.119569.Maratha-...
- https://vskadamhistorytips.com/Notes/Maratha%20Polity/Rise%20of%20maratha.pdf
British Treaties with the Princely States of Rajasthan (1817-18) and its Consequences
Desh Hiteshini Sabha and Walterkrit Rajputra Hitkarini Sabha
Arya Samaj in Rajasthan
- https://www.rajasthanstudy.co.in/2013/11/blog-post.html
- https://www.researchgate.net/publication/339595699_SIGNIFICANCE_OF_ARYA_SAMAJ_IN_ERADICATING_SUPERSTITIONS_AND_THUS_SAFEGUARDING_THE_NATION
- https://journals.indexcopernicus.com/api/file/viewByFileId/1030160.pdf
Social Legislation and Change
- https://www.jagranjosh.com/general-knowledge/social-policies-and-legislation-of-british-government-in-india-1529578995-1
- https://www.journals.uchicago.edu/doi/abs/10.1086/239854?journalCode=jmh
Monopoly of Salt and Opium Trade
- http://indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/files/An%20Historical%20Overview%20of%20Opium%20Cultivation.pdf
- https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/0306197320907446
Agrarian Unrest : Tribal and Peasant Movements- Bhil, Bhagat
- https://uploads.iasscore.in/test-series/PEASANTS,_TRIBAL_AND_CASTE_MOVEM...
- https://www.slideshare.net/kmmohineeyadav/tribal-movement-in-rajasthan
Peasant Movements-Bijolian
- https://thewire.in/history/bijolia-peasants-movement-vijay-singh-pathik
- https://www.rasjunction.com/2018/04/Bijoliya-peasant-movement-of-rajasthan.html
Growth of Modern Education
- https://books.google.co.in/books/about/Modern_Education_Its_Growth_and_D...
- https://www.jagranjosh.com/general-knowledge/summary-on-the-history-of-modern-education-during-british-india-1494333589-1
Administrative and Judicial Changes after 1818.
Uprising of 1857
- https://aswathinstitue.com/revolt-of-1857-in-rajasthan/
- https://www.worldcat.org/title/rajasthans-role-in-the-struggle-of-1857/o...
Formation of Prajamandals in different areas & their activities
- https://archive.org/stream/in.ernet.dli.2015.117875/2015.117875.Prajamandal-Movement-In-Rajasthan_djvu.txt
- https://www.sarthaks.com/729780/explain-in-brief-the-activities-of-praja...
Process of Integration of Rajasthan states
- https://www.jagranjosh.com/general-knowledge/history-of-formation-of-rajasthanhttps://www.drishtiias.com/to-the-points/paper1/integration-of-princely-...
