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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25DHIS 601 (B) |
Rajasthan in the 19th-20th Century (Theory)
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CO43-Critically examine Maratha politics in Rajasthan and the consequent British treaties with the princely states. CO44- Evaluate the social and cultural awakening in Rajasthan and analyze the monopoly 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 Prajamandals and the evolution of tribal and peasant movements. CO47- Evaluate the Freedom Struggle in Rajasthan and 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
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
Links:
[1] https://history.iisuniv.ac.in/courses/subjects/rajasthan-19th-20th-century-1
[2] https://archive.org/stream/in.ernet.dli.2015.119569/2015.119569.Maratha-Penetration-Into-Rajasthan_djvu.txt
[3] https://vskadamhistorytips.com/Notes/Maratha%20Polity/Rise%20of%20maratha.pdf
[4] http://www.rajras.in/british-treaty-rajputana-states/
[5] https://core.ac.uk/download/pdf/334948081.pdf
[6] https://www.sarthaks.com/787310/were-hiteshini-sabha-walter-hitkarini-sabha-established-were-they-successful-their-aims
[7] https://www.rajasthanstudy.co.in/2013/11/blog-post.html
[8] https://www.researchgate.net/publication/339595699_SIGNIFICANCE_OF_ARYA_SAMAJ_IN_ERADICATING_SUPERSTITIONS_AND_THUS_SAFEGUARDING_THE_NATION
[9] https://journals.indexcopernicus.com/api/file/viewByFileId/1030160.pdf
[10] https://www.jagranjosh.com/general-knowledge/social-policies-and-legislation-of-british-government-in-india-1529578995-1
[11] https://www.journals.uchicago.edu/doi/abs/10.1086/239854?journalCode=jmh
[12] http://indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/files/An%20Historical%20Overview%20of%20Opium%20Cultivation.pdf
[13] https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/0306197320907446
[14] https://uploads.iasscore.in/test-series/PEASANTS,_TRIBAL_AND_CASTE_MOVEMENTS.pdf
[15] https://www.slideshare.net/kmmohineeyadav/tribal-movement-in-rajasthan
[16] https://thewire.in/history/bijolia-peasants-movement-vijay-singh-pathik
[17] https://www.rasjunction.com/2018/04/Bijoliya-peasant-movement-of-rajasthan.html
[18] https://books.google.co.in/books/about/Modern_Education_Its_Growth_and_Developm.html?id=vEw6AAAAMAAJ&redir_esc=y
[19] https://www.jagranjosh.com/general-knowledge/summary-on-the-history-of-modern-education-during-british-india-1494333589-1
[20] https://www.rajras.in/administration-rajasthan-british-rule/
[21] https://aswathinstitue.com/revolt-of-1857-in-rajasthan/
[22] https://www.worldcat.org/title/rajasthans-role-in-the-struggle-of-1857/oclc/3104420
[23] https://archive.org/stream/in.ernet.dli.2015.117875/2015.117875.Prajamandal-Movement-In-Rajasthan_djvu.txt
[24] https://www.sarthaks.com/729780/explain-in-brief-the-activities-of-praja-mandal-in-mewar-marwad-and-bikaner
[25] https://www.jagranjosh.com/general-knowledge/history-of-formation-of-rajasthanhttps://www.drishtiias.com/to-the-points/paper1/integration-of-princely-states-after-independence
[26] https://history.iisuniv.ac.in/academic-year/2025-26