Dr. Mrs. Smita P. Surebankar Ph.D

Dr. Mrs. Smita P. Surebankar Ph.D.

Associate Prof. & Head Dept. of History Rani Parvati Devi College Belgaum – Karnataka – India

Educational Qualification  Graduated from Karnatak College, Dharwad with First Class  Post-graduation in History & Archaeology, Karnatak University, Dharwad, with First Class.  Ph. D. on Regional History entitled Halasi – 12000 – A Study from Karnatak University, Dharwad in 2003.  PG Diploma in Gandhian Studies in First Class

Research  Research Project on Memorial Monuments of Belgaum Region – An Analytical Study funded by University Grants Commission, New Delhi.

 Research Project on Architectural Heritage of Belgaum District on the Border of Karnataka, Maharashtra and Goa – An Analytical Survey, funded by University Grants Commission, New Delhi.

 Mega project of documentation of archaeological and historical antiquities of Belgaum district –as part of the mega project National Mission for Monuments and Antiquities Documentation (NMMAD), Ministry of Culture, New Delhi.

 Research Guide since 2008: Ph.D. and M.Phil. Guideship from Hampi University, Karnataka. Successfully Guided eight M.Phil students and two Ph. D. students (Pursuing)

 Guided following students’ Projects on varied subjects like archaeology, heritage, architecture, Tourism and freedom movement like 1. Antiquities of Hukkeri Taluk 2. Archaeology of Gokak Taluk 3. Fairs and Festivals of Belgaum Region, 4. Less known Freedom Fighters of Belgaum 5. Belgaum Congress Session of 1924 6. Medical Tourism in Belgaum 7. Sports Tourism-London Olympics 8. Western Ghats as World Heritage Site

Field Survey Oriented Research  Conducted extensive village to village field survey of about 156 villages in Belgaum district.

 Actively involved in field survey oriented historical research and explored archaeological sites including Megalithic site at Halasi in Karnataka in 2000.

 Explored Shiva temple and sculptures at Chapgaon in Khanapur taluk.

 Brought to light several temples, Shaiva, Shakta, Vaishnava and Jaina sculptures by field survey explorations.

 Unearthed, discovered and deciphered over 500 memorial sculptures like satigals, Veeragals, Nishidhigals and war memorials in different parts of Belgaum district.

 Unearthed 23 memorial sculptures at Uchagaon in Belgaum district.

 Published over 50 research papers in national and international journals.  Presented 65 research papers in national and international seminars, workshops, symposiums and conferences.  Framed BA Vth and VIth Semester History Syllabus on Tourism Studies and European History, UG course of Rani Chennamma University, Belgaum.  Conducted Certificate courses on Archaeology, Ancient Indian Culture and Tourism.  Organised study tours to world heritage sites of India like Delhi, Agra, Fatehpur Sikri, Rajasthan, Coorg, Kanyakumari, Mysore, Mahabalipuram, Pondicheri, Ajanta, Ellora and Elephanta for Tourism students every year.

Membership of Academic Bodies  Rural South Asia Studies Network Coordinator for South India.  Life member of several academic bodies like Indian History Congress, South Indian History Congress, Karnataka History Congress, Indian Society for Prehistoric and Quaternary Studies, Rock Art Society of India, Place Name Society of India and others.  Life member, Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH).  Executive committee member, Karnataka Itihas Academy, Bangalore and Karnatak Heritage Academy, Dharwad.  President, Belgaum Unit of Karnataka Itihas Academy.  Member, Advisory Committee of Belgaum Chapter of Kannada Sahitya Parishat.  Executive committee member, Rani Channamma University Colleges History Teachers’ Association.  Member, Kittur Heritage Development Board

 Chairperson of History and Heritage section, Belgaum Museum Committee, District administration  Member, Expert committee, Chachadi Samsthan Museum funded by Ministry of Culture.  Member, Advisory Committee on Historical project funded by dept. of Kannada and Culture under the aegis of Basavaraj Kattimani Pratisthana, Belagavi from Jan. 2015.

 on Kittur Samsthan Conferences Organised, Co-organized, Chaired and Coordinated sessions in Conferences and Seminars  Attended ICSSR sponsored Social Science Research Methodology Workshop organized by Karnatak University PG Centre, Belgaum, 1999.

 Co-organised Conference on History and Archaeology of Belgaum District organized by Directorate of Archaeology and Museums, Govt. of Karnataka and Virashaive Research Centre, Belgaum, 2010.  As resource person in UGC sponsored National Seminar delivered lecture on Kittur-30 – A Study at First Grade College, Kittur on 4 Oct.2010.  Presented research paper Heritage Tourism - Marketing Legacy of the Past in the state level seminar organized by First Grade College, Kittur on 6 Oct.2010.  Presented research paper on Jainism in Belgaum with Special Reference to Sculptures and Inscriptions in the International Seminar organized by Dept. of Archaeology and Museums, Govt. of Karnataka at Mysore from 8- 10 Oct. 2010.  Organised study tour to Kanyakumari for students of BA III Tourism Studies from 10-16 Oct. 2010.  As resource person delivered lecture on The Great Revolt of 1857 in the workshop for PU History Teachers conducted by PU Board held at RPD College, Belgaum on 27 Oct. 2010.

 Organising Secretary, State level conference on History and Culture of Karnataka organized by Belgaum Unit of Karnataka Itihas Academy in 2012.  Chaired the Technical Session and presented research paper on “Heritage Profile of a City: Belgaum” in the Plenary Session of the International Seminar Rural South Asia: Imaging Heritage and Progress held at Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathawada University, Aurangabad from 4-7 January 2013.

 Convener, UGC sponsored one day National seminar on “Heritage Monuments as Product of Tourism: A Marketing Legacy” in 2014.  Coordinator, Infosys Foundations’ GSE Students’ Training Program and trained four batches of students in Language Enhancement Skills leading to employability of students

 Chaired session and presented paper on Women in Political Life – A Case Study of Karnataka in the Indian Council of Historical Research sponsored National seminar on Women in History organized by Maharani Lakshmi Ammanni College, Bangalore from 24-25 Jan. 2011.

 As resource person delivered lecture on The Great Revolt of 1857 in the workshop for PU History Teachers conducted by PU Board held at RPD College, Belgaum on 27 Oct. 2010.

 Presided over a session and presented research paper on Chikkodi wade - An Architectural Splendour in Karnatak Itihas Academy Conference held at Adichunchanagiri from 13-15 Nov. 2010.

 Inaugurated Kittur Utsav and delivered inaugural address in the seminar on Rani Kittur Chennamma held at Kittur in Oct. 2011.

 Inaugurated Bhuvaneshwari Utsav – the cultural fest at Belgaum in Oct. 2011.

 Delivered special lecture and adjudged the audio-visual presentations and students’ projects at Herwadkar High School, Belgaum in Aug. 2011.

 As Resource Person delivered lecture on “Haider Ali and Tipu Sultan” in Belgaum District PU college History Teachers’ workshop held at Belgaum in Oct. 2011.

 Presided over the session on Architecture in the Karnatak Itihas Academy conference held at Bangalore in Sept. 2011.

 Chaired the Session on Sacred Architecture in the international conference on Art and Architecture in Indian Subcontinent held at Dayananda College, Sholapur - Maharashtra in Feb. 2012.

 As Resource Person gave audio-visual presentation on “Memorial Sculptures of Belgaum Region – An Analyses” at Vidyodaya College, T. Narasipura-Mysore in UGC sponsored seminar on Recent Sculptural Discoveries in Karnataka in Feb. 2012.

 Presentation on “Sculptures as Medium of Visual and Non-verbal Communication – A Case Study of Hoysala Sculptures” in the International conference organized by Ratnam College, Bombay

 As resource person gave audio-visual presentation on Preservation and Conservation of Built Heritage: Role of Youths at the workshop for teachers of engineering and architecture colleges organized under the joint auspices of INTACH and BLDE Deemed University, Bijapur, Oct. 2013.

 Gave special lecture on “Women in History: Issues and Challenges” in a panel discussion on Women in History at Maharani’s College, Bangalore, Jan. 2014.

 Presentation on “Corporate Life in Early Medieval Karnataka: Reflections in Epigraphs” in UGC National seminar held at Maharani’s College, Bangalore, Jan. 2014.

 Special address on “Halasi Through the Ages” in Halasi Utsav organized by the Dept. of Tourism, Govt. of Karnataka on 12-13 Feb. 2014.

 As Panelist gave presentation on Heritage Tourism in Karnataka in the Panel discussion in the UGC National seminar on Tourism in Karnataka: Historical Perspective held at National College, Bangalore on 22-23 Aug. 2014.

 In the plenary Session gave presentation on “Architectural Monuments and Community Interaction: Ramdurg Region” in the UGC National Conference on History and Archaeology of Ramdurg held at Ramdurg from 19-20 Sept. 2014.

Invited Talks

 Gave invited talk on “Teaching History: Issues and Challenges” in the Orientation Programme for new recruits for Govt. PU College teachers in Oct. 2009.

 Delivered lecture on Teaching History – Methods and Perspectives at M.V. Herwadkar High School, Belgaum on 26 Aug. 2010.

 Delivered invited lecture and audio-visual presentation on “Temple Architecture of Belgaum Region – An Explorative Analysis” in KLE Society’s Kankanawadi Ayurvedic College, Belgaum in Jan. 2012.

 Delivered special lecture on Women in History in Mugi Endowment Lecture and celebration of Kannada Rajyotsava organized by Kannada Sahitya Parishat, Belgaum in Dec. 2011.

 Delivered lecture on Role of Teachers in Saving Historical Heritage at KSR B.Ed. College, Belgaum.

 As Chairperson of History Session gave presentation on “Belgaum Through the Ages” in the Belgaum District Kannada Sahitya Sammelana in June 2013.

 Lecture on “Historical Importance of Belgaum” at Bhakti Co-operative Society on 21 July 2013.

PUBLISHED ARTICLES, BOOKS, MONOGRAPHS, REVIEWS, ETC.

A. IN PEER REVIEWED JOURNALS/CHAPTERS IN EDITED BOOKS/CONFERNCE PROCEEDINGS

 An article entitled “Taxation in Halasi-12000” published in the Proceedings of Indian History Congress, 62nd Session, Kolkata, 2001,

 An article entitled “Migrations in Medieval Karnataka; Gleanings from Contemporary Epigraphs” published in the Proceedings of Indian History Congress, Kolkata, 2004.

 An article entitled “Belgaum as an Urban Settlement – An Historical Analyses” published in the Proceedings of Indian History Congress,

Kolkata, 2009.

 Research paper on “Heritage Tourism-Need for Historians Participation” ( Joint Paper) in International Referred South Asian Journal of Heritage Tourism, VI Issue, Ajmer, July 2010. (with citation and Impact factor)

 Article published on, Architecture in Architecture Reflections in Karnataka Monuments in Proceedings of International Conference on Art And Architecture In The Indian Subcontinent, 17th to 19th February 2012, Organised By DBF Dayanand College of Arts and Science, Solapur.

 Article published on “Economics of Hero Memorials - A Case Study of Belgaum” in the ISBN Journal of South Indian History Congress, Madras, 2012.

 Article on “Vernacular Architecture in Karnataka - Reflections in Monuments” in Prachyanidhi, proceedings of Karnatak Itihas Academy Conference, Dharwad, 2012.

 Article on “Sculptures as Medium of Visual and Non-verbal Communication – A Case Study of Hoysala Sculptures” in ISSN referred Journal of Social Sciences, Bombay, 2013.

 Article on “Rhetoric of Recreation: Temple Architecture – A Case Study of Belgaum Region “in the ISBN Journal of South Indian History Congress, Madras, 2013.

 “Imaging Courtesans: Early Medieval Karnataka (9th – 13th Century AD)” published in the Proceedings of Indian History Congress, Delhi, 2013.

 “Heritage Streets and Lanes of Belgaum City” in ItihasDarshan, (ISBN) Bangalore, Sept. 2014.

 Contributed article on “Halasi – 12000, an administrative division in medieval Karnataka” in the Encyclopedia of History and Archaeology published by Mysore University, Mysore, Karnataka in 2010.

 Contributed article on “Places of Historical Importance in Belgaum District” for Karnataka State Gazetteer (Revised volume under print)

 Completed sixteen days Global Skills Enhancement Training program conducted by Infosys Company at Hyderabad.

 Trained four batch of students in Language Enhancement Skills leading to employability of students

Books Authored 1. Vijayanagara Glory, Laxmi Publishers, Belgaum, 2005. 2. Glimpses of Cultural Karnataka, Durga Publishers, Mysore, 2009. 3. Samskruti Samshodhane, Durga Publishers, Mysore, 2009. 4. Pravasodyama Adhyayana, (co-authored), Kumareshwar Publishers, Hanagal, 2009. 5. British Rule in India, (co-authored), Kumareshwar Publishers, Hanagal, 2009. 6. Belagavi Jilla Vastushilpa Nidhi (Kan.), Belgaum Unit of Kannada Sahitya Parishat, Belgaum, 2013. 7. Prachyanidhi (Co- Ed.), Proceedings of seminar of Karnatak Itihas Academy, Dharwad, 2012.

Career Development and Advancement Training and Workshops attended  Attended Orientation Course at UGC-Academic Staff College, University of Goa, 1997.  Attended Refresher Course at UGC-Academic Staff College , Central University, Hyderabad, 1997.  Attended Refresher Course at UGC-Academic Staff College , Karnatak University, Dharwad, 1999.

 Attended Refresher Course at Deccan College Deemed University, Pune, 2002.  Participated in Indian Council of Historical Research sponsored archaeological excavation workshop at Ummichipoil, Kannur in Kerala, March, 2002.  Participated in archaeological excavations at Halasi in Belgaum district in 2007.  Completed sixteen days Global Skills Enhancement Training program conducted by Infosys Company at Hyderabad and trained four batch of students in Language Enhancement Skills leading to employability of students  Attended Question paper setting workshop of KUD in 2008 at JSS College, Dharwad.  Attended Syllabus framing workshop held at BLDE College, Jamkhandi in Sept. 2012.

Presentation of Research Papers in Conferences and Seminars

 Presented research paper on “Chand Bibi – A Historical Analysis of the Crowning Glory of Uncrowned Woman of Substance” in the International Seminar organized by Women’s University, Bijapur on 8th March 2009.

 Presented research paper on “Boatmen of Anegundi Region – Glimpses from Inscriptions” in the state level seminar organized by Dept. of Archaeology and Museums, Govt. of Karnataka held at Koppal from 7-8 August 2010.

 Conducted awareness programme for Gram Panchayat members and students and delivered lecture on Save Historical Heritage at Huli in Belgaum district on 29 Sept. 2010.

 Presented research paper on “Jainism in Belgaum with Special Reference to Sculptures and Inscriptions” in the International Seminar organized by Dept. of Archaeology and Museums, Govt. of Karnataka at Mysore from 8- 10 Oct. 2010.

 Presented research paper on “Some Aspects of Taxation under the Chalukyas of Badami – Gleanings from Eigraphs” in the state level seminar organized by Dept. of Archaeology and Museums, Govt. of Karnataka held at Bagalkot from 9-10 Dec. 2010.

 Attended National Seminar on South Indian Historians of Yesteryears organised by Alur Venkatarao Pratisthana and Dept. of Ancient Indian History and Epigraphy, KUD at Dharwad from 27-30 Dec. 2010.

 Presented research paper on Economics of Hero Memorials – Karnataka in the South Indian History Congress held at Yogi Vemana University, Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh from 28-30 Jan. 2011.

 Presented research paper on “Charity Endowments and Public Interaction in Land Grants” the UGC sponsored National Seminar on Village Community and Shaivism in Medieval Karnataka organized by Dept. of History and Archaeology, Karnatak University, Dharwad from 17-18 March, 2011.

 Presented joint research paper on “Impact of Terrorism on Tourism – Issues and Challenges” in the International seminar on Restructuring Political Science in the Age of Globalisation organized by Dept. of Political Science, Karnatak University, Dharwad from 25-27 March, 2011.

 Inaugurated and delivered lecture on “Youth’s Role in the Preservation of Monuments” in the Citizenship Training Camp of Jaina Mahila Mandal B.Ed. College at Balekundri on 1 May 2011.

 A Research Paper entitled “Rhetoric of Recreation: Temple Architecture” presented in the conference of South Indian History Congress held at The University of Madras, Chennai from 3-5 Feb. 2012)

 “Heritage Streets and Lanes of Belgaum City” in the conference of Karnataka Itihas Academy, Bangalore, Sept. 2013.

 “Women Donors of Karnataka: Issues of Gender and Faith” in 74th Session of Indian History Congress held at Revanshaw University, Cuttack, Orissa from 28-30 Dec. 2013.

 “Corporate Life in Early Medieval Karnataka: Gleanings from Epigraphs” in the UGC sponsored national seminar on Karnataka in the Making held at Maharani’s College, Bangalore in Jan. 2014.

 Paper presented on “Imaging Heritage Tourism: Promotion Strategies:” in the UGC Sponsored National seminar on Karnataka as Tourist Destination in Historical Perspective held at National College, Bangalore from 22-23 Aug. 2014.

 As panelist and resource person gave audio-visual presentation on “Heritage Monument and Community Participation: A Case Study of Ramdurg Region” in the National conference on History and Archaeology of Ramadurg Taluk held on 19-20 Sept. 2014.

 As resource person and section president delivered lecture on “Recent Trends and Developments in Historical Research” in the International conference held at Govt. College, K.K.Koppa on 27th Sept. 2014.

 Presented research paper on “Women Historiography: Issues and Challenges” in the Platinum Jubilee session of the Indian History Congress held at Jawaharlal Nehru University, Delhi from 28-30 Dec. 2014.

Publications of Research Papers

 Research paper on “Educational Institutions of Belgaum” in Itihas Darshan, Bangalore 2011.

 Two research papers entitled “Heritage Structures of Belgaum” and “Halasi-12000 – An Analysis” in volume History and Archaeology of Belgaum District published by Dept. of Archaeology and Museums, Govt. of Karnataka, Bangalore, Oct. 2011.

 Research paper on “Mysore-Maratha Relations under Chikkadevaraya Wodeyar” in volume History and Archaeology of Mysore District published by Dept. of Archaeology and Museums, Govt. of Karnataka, Bangalore, Dec. 2011.  Presented research Paper entitled “Colonial Architecture in Belgaum – An Analysis” in the conference of Karnatak Itihas Academy at Bangalore in Sept. 2011 in the silver jubilee session of the Academy.

 Presented research Paper entitled “Rhetoric of Remaking: Temple Architecture – A Case Study of Belgaum” in the conference of South Indian History Congress Held at Madras University, Chennai in Feb. 2012.

 Presented research Paper on “Architecture in Architecture: Temple Architecture of Belgaum Region” in the international conference on Art and Architecture in Indian Subcontinent held in Dayananda College, Sholapur - Maharashtra in Feb. 2012.

 Research paper entitled “Chikkodiwade - The Architectural Splendour” in Itihas Darshan, (ISBN) Bangalore in Sept. 2011.

 Research Paper on “Economics of Hero Memorial” in the proceeding volume of South Indian History Congress (ISBN) Chennai, Feb.2011.

 Research Paper on “Memorial Sculptures of Belgaum Region – An Analysis” in the proceedings of UGC sponsored seminar on Recent Sculptural Discoveries in Karnataka, T. Narasipura-Mysore in Feb. 2012.

 “Visual Communication – A Case Study of Hoysala Sculptures” in Epignosis the Referred Journal of Social Science, vol. I, Issue 3, ISBN:978- 81-922163-3-1in published by Ratnam College, Bombay Jan. 2013.

 “Imaging Courtesans – Early Medieval Karnataka (9th -13th Century AD)” in the Referred Journal of Indian History Congress, Delhi, Dec. 2013.

 “Temple Architecture in Belgaum – An Analysis” in Itihas Darshan, a Journal of Karnataka Itihas Academy, (ISBN)Bangalore, Sept. 2013.

 “Glory of Kittur Samsthan” in the book entitled Kittur: Andu-Indu (Kan.), published by Belgaum district administration in Oct. 1013.

 Published two articles - “Vocabulary of Islamic Architecture” and “Muslim Monuments in Belgaum District” in New Indian Express, an English daily in Aug. 2013.

 “Heritage Streets and Lanes of Belgaum in Itihas Darshan, Bangalore, Sept. 2014.

 “Women Donors of Karnataka(9th-13th century)” : Issues of Gender and Faith” in the referred Journal of Indian History Congress, Delhi, Dec. 2014.

Others

 Worked as Examiner, KAS Examination of KPSC at Bangalore from 25 Feb. to 3 March 2011.  Examiner KAS Examination of KPSC at Bangalore from 8-18 Feb. 2013.

M.Phil and Ph.D. Guideship

 Guiding research scholars Mr. Madhusudan Bilgi and Mr .Basavaraj Elashetti for Ph.D.

 In 2013-14 successfully guided two M.Phil dissertations: Inscriptions and Memorial sculptures of Chikkodi Region – A Study (Shankar Mugali) and Sculptural Wealth of Hunagunda Region – A Study (Yallappa Chalawadi).

Extension Activities  Organized several conferences and seminars on History, heritage and Tourism.  Actively involved in creating heritage awareness among youths by organizing Save Historical Heritage Programs.  Delivered several heritage awareness lectures to youths and general public  Conducted awareness camps in Gram Panchayats in villages where monuments are housed.  Restored, cleaned and conserved many monuments at Halasi, Degaon, Degulahalli, Nesargi, Hangaraga, Konnur, Hukkeri and other places.

Responsibilities shared in the College  Member, College NAAC Core Committee  Member, IQAC  Coordinator, NAAC Reaccreditation process on the eve of Peer Committee visit, 2009.

 NSS Programme Officer for two years. At 10 days NSS special camps held at Uchagaon unearthed 23 memorial sculptures in Oct. 2007.  Chairperson, College Cultural Committee.