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Rajasthan in the 19th-20th Century [1]

Paper Code: 
DHIS 601 (B)
Credits: 
6
Contact Hours: 
90.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

Course Objectives

This course will enable the students -

  1. To deepen understanding about the Maratha Interference in Rajasthan and conclusion of British treaties of 1818.
  2. To get acquainted with the Social and Cultural Awakening, Legislation and Change in the contemporary Rajputana 
  3. To analyze the British policies of Salt and Opium Monopoly and agrarian unrest in Rajputana.
  4. To gain knowledge about Administrative and Judicial Changes after 1818, freedom Struggle in Rajasthan and Process of Integration of the states of Rajasthan

Course Outcomes (CO)

Course

Learning outcomes (at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Course Code

Course Title

DHIS 601

(B)

Rajasthan in the 19th-20th Century

The students will be able to–

CO36- Understand the Maratha politics in Rajasthan and British Treaties signed with the Princely States of Rajasthan in the early nineteenth century.

CO37- Critically assess the social and Cultural Awakening in Rajasthan and the role of Walter Sabha, Desh Hiteshini and Arya Samaj/Social Legislation and Change in Rajasthan. Learned monopoly of Salt and Opium Trade in Rajasthan

CO38- Develop an understanding the Growth of Modern Education and Administrative and Judicial Changes after 1818

CO39- Assess the formation of Prajamandal in different areas and development of tribal and Peasant Movements special focus on Bhil, Bhagat and Bijolia Movements

CO40- Discuss the Freedom Struggle in Rajasthan and also Learn the Process of Integration of the states of Rajasthan

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

 

18.00

Maratha Interference in Rajasthan.

British Treaties with the Princely States of Rajasthan (1817-18) and its Consequences.

A.G.G. and Residency System 

18.00

Socio economic reforms – Desh Hiteshini Sabha and Walterkrit Rajputra Hitkarini Sabha,

Arya Samaj

Establishment of British monopoly over salt and opium trade, salt treaties.

Development of Railways

 

18.00

Growth of Modern Education

Administrative and Judicial Changes after 1818.

 

18.00

Causes of the political awakening in Rajasthan.

Formation of Prajamandals in different areas & their activities.

Peasant Movements-Bijolian and Begu.

 

18.00

Role of Rajasthan in the National Movement.

Process of Integration of Rajasthan states

 

Essential Readings: 

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.

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: 

E-Resources:

Maratha Interference in Rajasthan

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

Social Legislation and Change 

Monopoly of Salt and Opium Trade

Agrarian Unrest : Tribal and Peasant Movements- Bhil, Bhagat

Peasant Movements-Bijolian

Growth of Modern Education

Administrative and Judicial Changes after 1818.

Uprising of 1857

Formation of Prajamandals in different areas & their activities

Process of Integration of Rajasthan states

 

Academic Year: 
2023-24 [27]

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[27] https://history.iisuniv.ac.in/academic-year/2023-24