Rajasthan through the ages till 18th century

Paper Code:

25DHIS 501(B)

Credits:

Contact Hours:

90.00

Max. Marks:

100.00

Objective:

This course offers students an in-depth exploration of Rajputana's regional history from ancient to medieval times. It aims to foster their ability to analyze, comprehend, and interpret the origins of civilizations in this region. Additionally, the course emphasizes the development of political institutions and ideas in Rajasthan, with equal emphasis to socio-cultural aspects

Course Outcomes:

Course

Learning outcomes (at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Course Code

Course Title

25DHIS 501 (B)

Rajasthan through the ages till 18^th century

(Theory)

CO31- Examine and classify the sources for studying Rajasthan's history and culture.

CO32-Critically assess the theories of Origin of the Rajputs and their different clans.

CO33- Evaluate the history of Mewar with focus on important rulers.

CO34- Examine Rajput polity and Clan, Mughal-Rajput relations and its implications.

CO35- Assess the Maratha incursions in Rajputana and the Maratha-Rajput relations.

CO36-Contribute effectively in course-specific interaction

Approach in teaching

Lecture, Power point presentations, Classroom discussions.

Lecture and Feedback through class discussions

Interactive sessions using various online resources

Class discussions through presentations, case studies, online resources.

Class test, Semester end examinations, Quiz, Solving problems in tutorials, Assignments, Presentation, Individual and group projects

18.00

Unit I:

Sources of Rajasthan History and Proto-Historic culture

Sources of the History of Rajasthan-Literary, Archaeological, Archival, Numismatic and Modern writers.

Proto-historic culture-Kalibanga & Ahar

18.00

Unit II:

The Period of Rajputs

Origin of the Rajputs

Achievements of the Gurjar Pratihara rulers of Rajasthan

Penetration of Delhi Sultanate in Rajasthan with particular reference to Ranthambore, Chittor & Jalore.

18.00

Unit III:

Rise of Mewar

Maharana Kumbha- Political & Cultural Achievements

Rise of Mewar under Maharana Sanga and his conflict with Babur.

Battle of Khanwa

18.00

Unit IV:

Rajput Polity and Clan Structure

Rajput Polity and Clan Structure – Bhai bandh, Thikana, Jagirs.

The Mughal empire and the Rajput clan states – Policy of collaboration and resistance with the central power. Maharana Pratap, Chandrasen

Implications of political incorporation of Rajasthan in the Mughal Empire.

18.00

Unit V:

Maratha Incursions in Rajputana

Achievements of Sawai Jai Singh.

Maratha Rajput Relations

Causes and results of Maratha incursions

Essential Readings:

· Ratnawat, Shyam Singh; Sharma, Krishna Gopal,History and Culture of Rajasthan, Jaipur (from earliest times upto 1956 A.D.): Centre for Rajasthan Studies, UOR, 1999.

· Bhargava, V.S., History of Rajasthan, Jaipur: Nakoda Publishing House, 1999.

· Sharma & Vyas, Rajasthan Ka Itihas, Panchsheel Prakash, Jaipur.

References:

D.C. Shukla: Early history of Rajasthan.

Dr. G.N. Sharma, Rajasthan Through the ages, Vol. I, RajasthanState archives, Bikaner, 1990.

Gopinath Sharma, Rajasthan ka Itihas.

R.P. Vyas, Rajasthan ka Vrihat Itihas, Part I & II, RajasthanHindiGranthAcademy, Jaipur

Tod; Crooke, Annals and Antiquities of Rajasthan Vol. I, II & III, Low Price Publications, 1997.

Sharma, G.N. and Dr. V.S. Bhatnagar, The Historians & Sources of the History of Rajasthan, Jaipur: Centre for Rajasthan Studies, UOR, 1992.

Somani V.S., History of Rajasthan, Jaipur: Jain Pustak Mandir.

Sharma, Kaluram, Madhyakaleen Rajasthan Ka Itihas (Hindi), Jaipur: Panchsheel Prakashan, 2001.

Somani V.S., Maharana Kumbha and His Times, Jaipur Publishing House, 1995.