In this course, students will delve into the rich historical tapestry of Rajasthan, focusing on the Chalcolithic and Copper Age cultures spanning from 600 B.C. to 700 A.D. They will critically evaluate theories surrounding the origins of the Rajputs and assess the political and cultural accomplishments of notable dynasties such as the Pratiharas, Chauhans, and Mewar rulers. Furthermore, students will analyze the intricate dynamics of Mughal-Rajput relations, examining their interactions with key states of Rajputana. Through this exploration, students will gain a nuanced understanding of the historical complexities that shaped the region's cultural, political, and social landscape.
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History and Culture of Medieval Rajasthan-I (Earliest times – 1761 A.D)(Theory)
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CO13-Examine and corelate the Chalcolithic and Copper Age Culture in Rajasthan – particularly Ahar, Balathal, Ganeshwar. CO14- Critically assess the theories of the Origin of the Rajputs, State formation with a focus on Mewar. CO15- Evaluate the relationship between Rajputs and the Central Authority and the role collaborators and resistors of the mughals. CO16- Delineate various religious Movements of Rajasthan with focus on Meerabai and Dadu. CO17-Assess and trace the development of Fort and Temple Architecture and Rajput schools of Paintings. CO18Contribute 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 |
Class test, Semester End Examinations, Quiz, Solving problems in tutorials, Class Assignment, Group discussion and Oral presentation. |
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Chalcolithic and Copper Age Culture in Rajasthan – Ahar, Balathal, Ganeshwar.
A brief survey of historic Rajasthan from 600 B.C. – 700 A.D. Matsya Janpada, Republican Tribes
Origin of the Rajputs
State formation with particular reference to Mewar.
Political and Cultural Achievements of Pratiharas and Chauhans
Political and Cultural Achievements of Maharana Kumbha, Maldeo and Sanga.
Man Singh of Amber, Rai Singh of Bikaner, Jaswant Singh of Marwar, Maharana Pratap and Chandrasen
Meerabai and Dadu.
Fort and Temple Architecture.
Rajput schools of Paintings.
E-Resources
Links:
[1] https://history.iisuniv.ac.in/courses/subjects/history-and-culture-medieval-rajasthan-i-earliest-times-%E2%80%93-1761-ad-4
[2] https://www.researchgate.net/publication/302960135_Chalcolithic_Rajasthan
[3] https://www.jagranjosh.com/general-knowledge/the-chalcolithic-culture-1430564033-1
[4] https://www.lkouniv.ac.in/site/writereaddata/siteContent/202004021910157821anil_kumar_Chalcolithic_Cultures_of_India.pdf
[5] https://www.researchgate.net/publication/337339252_Settlement_Archaeology_of_Balathal_and_Gilund_with_Special_Reference_to_Architecture_and_Site_Planning
[6] https://www.academia.edu/40981320/Settlement_Archaeology_of_Balathal_and_Gilund_with_Special_Reference_to_Architecture_and_Site_Planning
[7] https://www.rajras.in/rajasthan/districts/udaipur/balathal/
[8] https://www.researchgate.net/publication/352798540_The_Chronology_of_the_Ganeshwar_Jodhpura_Culture_A_Reassessment_Based_on_Graffiti_and_Cross-Cultural_Comparisons
[9] https://shodhganga.inflibnet.ac.in/handle/10603/283654?mode=full
[10] https://www.researchgate.net/publication/236806084_Meerabai
[11] https://www.indovacations.net/Rajasthan-Tour-Package/Rajasthani-Paintings-Schools.htm
[12] https://www.google.com/search?q=Development+of+fort+and+temple+architecture+in+Rajasthan
[13] https://www.jagranjosh.com/general-knowledge/the-origin-of-rajputs-1440495498-1
[14] https://www.academia.edu/44754258/The_origins_of_Rajputs
[15] https://redox-college.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/kmc/2020/Mar/27/5E804Ghdsr4L3vcM5maj.pdf
[16] https://www.jagranjosh.com/general-knowledge/gurjar-pratiharas-6th-to-11th-century-a-1406708011-1
[17] https://ddceutkal.ac.in/Syllabus/MA_history/paper-12-N.pdf
[18] https://www.researchgate.net/publication/269532388_State_Formation_in_Rajasthan_Mewar_during_the_Seventh-Fifteenth_Centuries
[19] https://www.jagranjosh.com/general-knowledge/chahamans-or-chauhanas-of-shakambhari-1445230223-1
[20] https://archive.org/stream/in.ernet.dli.2015.131515/2015.131515.History-Of-The-Chahamanas_djvu.txt
[21] https://rajdhanicollege.ac.in/admin/ckeditor/ckfinder/userfiles/files/Origin%20of%20Rajputs%20BDC_compressed.pdf
[22] https://www.historydiscussion.net/history-of-india/achievements-of-rana-kumha-and-rana-sanga/2758
[23] https://www.sarthaks.com/725165/evaluate-the-political-and-cultural-achievements-of-maharana-kumbha
[24] https://hihindi.com/%E0%A4%B0%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%B5-%E0%A4%AE%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%B2%E0%A4%A6%E0%A5%87%E0%A4%B5-rao-maldeo-history-hindi/
[25] https://www.researchgate.net/publication/339442866_Babur_of_Fergana_against_Rana_Sanga_of_Mewar-Establishment_of_Moghul_Dynasty_A_possible_spread_of_Turan_and_allied_Huns_and_Mongols_during_ancient_period
[26] https://ia801709.us.archive.org/27/items/dli.ernet.1431/1431-Maharana%20Sanga%20The%20Hindupat%20%281918%29_text.pdf
[27] https://www.historydiscussion.net/history-of-india/battle-of-khanwa-causes-events-and-consequences/2764
[28] https://brill.com/view/journals/jesh/55/2-3/article-p287_4.xml
[29] https://egyankosh.ac.in/bitstream/123456789/82873/1/Unit-4.pdf
[30] https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q60475923
[31] https://archive.org/details/in.ernet.dli.2015.69200
[32] http://ignca.nic.in/Asi_data/44691.pdf
[33] http://library.bjp.org/jspui/bitstream/123456789/826/1/Maharana-Pratap%20-%20History.pdf
[34] https://www.scribd.com/document/246438922/Maharana-Pratap
[35] https://history.iisuniv.ac.in/academic-year/2025-26