Medieval Indian History (1000-1320 A.D)

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

Course Objectives

This course will enable the students -

  1. To gain knowledge about the Sources of History of Medieval India
  2. To deepen understanding of the establishment and consolidation of the Delhi Sultanate.
  3. To acquaint the students with Ala-ud-din Khilji, his reforms and achievements

Course Outcomes

Course

Outcome (at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Paper Code

Paper Title

HIS 124

(B)

Medieval Indian History  (1000-1320 A.D)

The students will be able -

CO 21- Students will understand and know about the Sources of the  History of  Medieval India

CO22- Students will learn Ghazanavid and Ghorid Invasions-Nature and Impact.

CO23-Students will develop an understanding of the establishment and consolidation of the Delhi Sultanate.

CO24-Students will understand the consolidation of Sultanate under Balban, Theory of Kingship and Khalji Revolution. Khalji Imperialism and its resistance

CO25-Students will understand about Ala-ud-din Khilji : Market Control, land reforms and Military reforms

 
  • Tutorials
  • Reading Assignments
  • Documentary Screening
  • Effective questions
  • Power Point Presentation
  • Class Lectures
  • Interactive Lectures

 

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

 

12.00

Sources of the History of Medieval India

Historians and their writings-Minhas –us-Siraj, Amir Khusroe, Zia-ud-din Barani, Ibn Batuta and Isami

 

12.00

Ghazanavid and Ghorid Invasions-Nature and Impact.

Turkish Conquest of Northern India.

 

12.00

Establishment and consolidation of the Delhi Sultanate.

Achievements of Iltutmish.

 

12.00

Consolidation of Sultanate under Balban, Theory of Kingship

The Khalji Revolution. Khalji Imperialism and its resistance.

 

12.00

Ala-ud-din Khilji: Market Control, land reforms and Military reforms

Essential Readings: 

Books Recommended:

  • Md. Habib and K.A. Nizami (ed): A Comprehensive history of India Vol. VThe Delhi Sultanate
  • A.B.M. Habibullah : The Foundation of Muslim Rule in India
  • K.S. Lal : History of the Khaljis
  • R.C. Majumdar (ed.) : The History and Culture of the Indian People, Vol VI, Delhi Sultanate
  • R.P. Tripathi : Some Aspects of Muslim Administration

 

Academic Year: 
2023-24
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