Social Life in Medieval India

Paper Code: 
24 HIS 325 (B)
Credits: 
04
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

Course objectives

This course enables students to understand the evolution of the caste system in medieval India. They critically evaluate social institutions such as the family, marriage system, women's status, slavery, and customary laws. Additionally, students assess the roles of the nobility, ulema, landed aristocracy, and the development of the feudal system. Through this analysis, students gain insight into the complex socio-political structures of medieval Indian society.

 

Course Outcomes: 

Course Outcomes (CO)

Course

Outcome (at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Course Code

Course Title

24HIS 325 (B)

 

Social Life in Medieval India

 

CO125-Examine caste structure and development of the caste system.

CO126-Assess the functioning of social institutions.

CO127-Critically explain Slavery, society and Social laws and customs.

CO128-Make an estimate of the  role of nobility,ulema and the Landed Aristocracy.

CO129- Analyse the development of Feudal System and  its features.

CO130- Contribute effectively in course specific interaction
  • Reading Assignments
  • Asking Effective questions
  • Documentary Screening
  • Interactive Lectures
  • Group Discussions
  • Tutorials
  • Power Point Presentation

 

Students will be required to write one paper (12-15 pages each), along with the presentations, Written test and Viva, Class Interaction, Group discussion and Semester End Exam

 

12.00

Caste structure and the development of the caste system

 

12.00

Functioning of social institutions – Family and Marriage

Position of Women

 

12.00

Slavery, life and conditions of the masses

Social laws and customs

12.00

Role of nobility and ulema – Landed Aristocracy

 

12.00

Development of Feudal System, its main features.

Essential Readings: 

Recommended Readings :

  • K.M. Ashraf : Life and conditions of the People of Hindustan
  • B.N.S. Yadav- Some Aspects of Society in Northern India in 12th century A.D
  • Yusuf  Hussain : Glimpses of Medieval Indian Culture
  • K.A. Nizami : Some Aspects of Religion and Politics in India during the 13th Century
  • R.B. Pandey : Hindu Samskaras  
  • P.H. Prabhu : Hindu Social Organization
  • R.S. Sharma : Indian Feudalism
  • A.L. Srivastava : Medieval Indian Culture
  • A.Yusuf Ali : Medieval India Social and Economic Conditions
  • P.N. Chopra : Some Aspects of Society and Culture during the Mughal Age  

 

 

 

 

 

Academic Year: 
2024-25
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