RSS Trust NMKRV COLLEGE FOR WOMEN Autonomous Institution JAYANAgAR,BANGAlore - 11
B.A DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY
SylLAbus for ACADEMic YEArs 2015-17 SEMESTER PAPER I – HISTORY OF INDIA FROM EARLIEST TIMES TO 1206 A.D
Total : 70 Hours
UNIT I - Introduction – Geographical Features & its impact - Survey of Sources – Modern Writings on Ancient India – William Jones – Max Muller – James Mill – K.P Jayaswal – D.D. Kosambi – R.S. Sharma – Romila Thapar – Kum Kum Roy 12 Hours
UNIT II - A. Indus Valley Civilization – Town Planning – Society & Religion – Trade – Seals – Art – Causes for its decline – Recent excavations. B. Vedic age – Early Vedic Period – Society, Economy, Polity Kingship & Religion,– Eastward Movement – Later Vedic – Society – Economy – Kingship & Paramouncy – Religion – Literature. 16 Hours
UNIT III - Rise of Heterodox Religions in 6th Century B.C – Jainism – Varadhamana Mahaveera – Buddhism – Gautama Buddha –Buddhism & its decline – Mauryan Empire – Chandra Gupta Maurya- Ashoka – Kalinga War – Ashoka’s Dhamma – Ashokan Edicts & their historical importance – Mauryan Art & Architecture. 12 Hours
UNIT IV - Kushans – Kanishka – Life & Achievements – Gandhara & Mathura Art – Guptas – Samudragupta – Chandragupta II – Feudalism – Literature – Art & Architecture – Science & Technology–Harshavardhana–Achievements 10 Hours
UNIT V - South India – Sangam Age – Society & Culture – Pallavas – Art & Architecture – Cholas – Polity – Cultural Contributions. 10 Hours MAPS : EXTENT OF : 1. Harappan Sites 2. Centers of Jainism & Buddhism 3. Extent of Mauryan Empire 4. Extent of Samudra Gupta’s Empire
PLACES OF HISTORICAL IMPORTANCE : 1. Bodhagaya 2. Harappa 3. Kapilavastu 4. Kanchi 5. Lothal 6. Mohenjodaro 7. Mahabalipuram 8. Maski 9. Nalanda 10. Pataliputra 11. Kanauj 12.Saranath 13. Sannathi 14. Tanjore 15. Taxila 10 Hours BOOKS FOR REFERENCE : 1. R.C. Majumdar & others : Advanced History of India 2. D.D. Kosambi : An Introduction to Indian History 3. Romila Thapar : Ancient India 4. R.S. Sharma : Indian Feudalism 5. A.S. Altekar : State & Government in Ancient India 6. K.P. Jayaswal : Hindu Polity 7. Ray Chaudari : Political History of Ancient India 8. K.A. Neelakanta Shastry : History of South India 9. Kumkum Roy : Status and position of women in ancient India HIS1.1 History of India from Earliest Times to 1206 AD
LEARNING OUTCOME At the end of the course the students will be able to: • Explains the primitive life and cultural status of the people of ancient India. • Understand the society, culture, religion and political history of ancient India. II SEMESTER PAPER II – HISTORY OF INDIA FROM 1206 TO 1761 A.D Total : 70 Hours
UNIT I - Introduction – Survey of Sources with reference to the period of study – Delhi Sultanate – Slave Dynasty – Illtumish – Razia Sultana – Balban – Polity & Administration – Turkish Nobility & the Ulemas. 12 Hours
UNIT II - The Khilji’s – Allauddin Khilji – Conquests – Administration – Economic Reforms – Tughluqs – Mohammad Bin Tughluq – Political & Economic Experiments – Feroz Shah Tughluq – Art & Architecture. 10 Hours
UNIT III - The Mughals – Babur – Sher Shah Suri – Akbar – Rajput Policy – Mansabdari System – Din – I –llahi – Revenue reforms – Aurangzeb – Religious Policy – Deccan Policy – Cultural Contributions – Decline of Mughals. 16 Hours
UNIT IV - Bhakti Movement – Ramanand - Kabir - Gurunanak - Meera Bai – Chaitanya - Jaidev
12 Hours
UNIT V - Rise of Marathas – Shivaji – Polity & Economy – Peshwas – Administration – Third Battle of Panipat 10 Hours MAPS : EXTENT OF : 1. Allauddin Khilji 2. Akbar 3. Shivaji PLACES OF HISTORICAL IMPORTANCE : 10 Hours
1. Agra 2. Amritsar 3. Chittur 4. Delhi 5. Devagiri 6. Dwarasamudra 7. Fatepur Sikri 8. Madurai 9. Panipat 10. Poona 11. Raighad 12. Ranatambhur 13. Shivaneri 14. Surat 15. Warangal
BOOKS FOR REFERENCE : 1. Dr. Eshwari Prasad : Medieval India 2. Mohammad Habib & K.A. Nazani : Comprehensive History of India Vol. V & VI 3. R.C. Majumdhar : The Mughal Age 4. R.S. Tripathi : Decline & Fall of Mughal Empire 5. J.N. Sarkar : Mughal Administration 6. Irfan Habib : Agrarian System in Mughal India 7. Sadashiva : Jahangir Nama 8. V D Mahajan : Jahangir Nama LEARNING OUTCOME At the end of the course the students will be able to:
HIS2.1 • Describe the evolution of the political structures of Medieval History of India. India from • Explains how the establishment, expansion and 1206-1761 AD consolidation of the Delhi Sultanate, Mughals and Marathas were laid. III SEMESTER PAPER – III : KARNATAKA – POLITY, SOCIETY; ECONOMY & CULTURE
Total – 70 Hours
OBJECTIVE : This paper enables the students to become teachers, guides, curators, researchers.
UNIT I - Introduction – Sources – The Shatavahanas – The formation of the state – Kadambas – Chalukyas contribution to governance , Economy & Education – Guild System ( Aihole 500 )
12 Hours
UNIT II - Bhakti Movement in South India – Impact of Jainism –Buddhism- Philosophies of Shankaracharya , Ramanujacharya , Madhwacharya & Basaveshwara – Sufism – Dasa Movement.
12 Hours
UNIT III - Hoysala Contribution to Religion & Society – Vijayanagar – Society – ( Caste System & Status of Women ) Economy - State Income – Trade Contacts – Accounts of foreign travelers - Keladi – Revenue System – Tippu Sultan ‘s Economic Innovations.
12 Hours
UNIT IV - Literature & Architecture – Evolution of Kannada Literature – Pampa , Ranna , Ponna - Vachana Literature – Allamaprabhu, Basaveshwara & Akkamahadevi – Dasa Sahitya (Works of Kanakadasa & Purandaradasa) - Renaissance in Kannada Literature – ( Kuvempu & Bendre )
Architecture – Chalukyas of Badami , Hoysalas , Vijayanagara & Adil Shahis of Bijapur.
12 Hours
UNIT V - Impact of the West – Role of Christian Missionaries – English Education – Commissioner’s rule – Mark Cubbon – Lewing Bentham Bowring - Mysore under the Divans – Rangacharlu – Sheshadri Iyer - Sir M Visveswaraiah & Sir Mirza Ismail – Freedom Movement – Unification Movement.
12 Hours MAPS : EXTENT OF: 1. Sites of Kadamba Inscriptions & Monuments. 2. Temple monuments of Chalukyas. 3. Monuments of Vijaynagara & Adil shahis. 4. Christian Missionaries centers of Education in Karnataka. PLACES OF HISTORICAL IMPORTANCE : 10 Hours
1. Aihole 2. Banavasi 3. Badami 4. Belur 5. Bijapur 6. Basava Kalyana 7. Bangalore 8. Gulbarga 9. Halebidu 10. Hampi 11. Mysore 12. Melkote 13. Pattadakal 14. Pratisthana 15. Udupi BOOKS FOR STUDY & REFERENCE : 1. R.R.Diwakar (ED) : Karnataka through the ages 2. G.M Moraes : Kadamba Kula 3. S.Rajashekara : Karnataka Art & Architecture 4. K.Basavaraja : History & Culture of Karnataka 5. Suryanath U.Kamath : Karnataka Sanskshipta Itihasa 6. S.Chandrashekar : Sahitya Matthu Charitre ( Kannada) 7. H.V.Sreenivasa Murthy & Ramakrishnan : History of Karnataka 8. S. Chandrashekar & B.Surendra Rao : Karnataka Samajika Mathu Arthika Charitre Kelavu Salugalu-12 Volumes, Kuvempu Basha Bharathi Pradhikara 2016 9. Charitreya Adhyana : Malki- Volume 1 related to Karnataka 10. Hosakannada Arunodhaya : Srinivasa Havanur
LEARNING OUTCOME At the end of the course the students will be able to:
HIS3.1 • Understand the major dynasties, art, architecture and Karnataka- literature of Karnataka. Polity; Society, Economy and Culture SEMESTER IV PAPER IV : HISTORY & TOURISM IN INDIA Total – 70 Hours
OBJECTIVE : This paper enables the students to understand the operations of tourism organization, functions of travel agencies, creates employment in travel agencies & airlines & also to become self employed.
LEARNING OUTCOME At the end of the course the students will be able to: HIS4.1 • Describe the importance of the travel and tourism industry – to host destinations ,to communities , to the economy (globally, nationally and locally) • Recognise the importance of the customer in the travel and tourism industry.
Explain how the travel and tourism industry responds to change, including technological advances, their own values and attitudes in relation to travel and tourism, problem solving, decision making and communication skills and to promote international understanding and cooperation.
UNIT I - Introduction – Meaning & Nature of Tourism – Types of Tourism – History of Travel – Ancient, Medieval & Modern times – Reasons for Travel – Benefits & Limitations of tourism
15 Hours
UNIT II - Tourism Development – Basic infrastructure – Supportive Services – Tourism Planning & Policy – Tourism & Environment – Towards Sustainable Tourism – Conservation of Cultural Heritage & Resources – Archaeological Survey of India - Protection of Ancient Monuments Acts
15 Hours
UNIT III - Tourism Organization – International, National & Regional – IUOTO, WTO & PATA, Strengthening Indian Tourism Industry – Sargent committee – Impact of Tourism – ITDC, KSTDC – Role of Travel Agencies – Tourism Marketing & Management – Training personnel for Tourism
15 Hours
UNIT IV - Tourism & Karnataka – Historical Sites, World Heritage Centers – Hampi & Pattadakal ; Festivals in Karnataka ; Handicrafts & Textiles of Karnataka – Wild Life Sanctuaries, Beach Resorts & Adventure Tourism in Karnataka
15 Hours MAPS : EXTENT OF : 1. Heritage sites in India. 2. Wild Life Sanctuaries. 3. Tourist circuits in Karnataka.
PLACES OF HISTORICAL IMPORTANCE : 10 Hours
1. Allahabad 2. Agra 3. Ajanta 4. Bandipura 5. Delhi 6. Darjeeling 7. Ellora 8. Hampi 9. Jaipur 10. Konark 11. Khajraho 12. Kasi 13. Mount Abu 14. Panaji 15. Simla BOOKS FOR REFERENCE : 1. G.S.Batra : Tourism in the 21st century. 2. G.S.Batra & Dangwal R.C : Tourism Promotion & Development. 3. Deams Foster : An introduction to Travels & Tourism. 4. Jagamohan Negi : Tourism & Travel Principles & Concepts. 5. Ratan Deep Negi : Tourism today – Volume I, II & III. 6. S.K.Jha : Tourism Marketing. 7. Vijaylakshmi.S : History & Tourism. 8. Dr. B.R.Parineetha : History & Tourism in India. SEMESTER V
COMPULSORY PAPER PAPER V : HISTORY OF MODERN INDIA 1498 – 1947 Total : 56 Hours
OBJECTIVE : This paper enables the students to prepare for competitive Examination. LEARNING OUTCOME At the end of the course the students will be able to: • Explains how the Company’s Rule in India was established after the battle of Plessey and Legitimized the regulating Act, Socio-religious reform Movements, Judiciary and Educational Reforms. • Describe the land revenue systems under the company’s rule in India.
Explain Indian Nationalism and the freedom struggle
UNIT I - Introduction - Advent of European Companies - The Portuguese , the Dutch & the French - Rise & Consolidation of the British Power - Battle of Plassey, Buxar, Carnatic Wars - Regulating act of 1773 – 1857 Revolt & its impact
12 Hours
UNIT II - British Land Revenue Policy – Permanent Settlement – Ryotwari & Mahalwari systems -Commercialization of agriculture - Growth of Education & Judiciary in the 19th century
12 Hours
UNIT III - Queen’s Proclamation – Socio-Religious Reform Movements - Raja Ram Mohan Roy - Brahma Samaj -Dayananda Saraswathi - Arya Samaj - Swami Vivekananda - Rama Krishna Mission- Theosophical Society – Annie Besant - Rise & Growth of Nationalism – Indian National Congress - Early Phase - Economic Nationalism & Drain theory – Gokhale & Tilak - 1909 & 1919 Acts
12 Hours
UNIT IV - Gandhian Era - Non Co-operation Movement - Civil Disobedience Movement - Round Table Conferences - The Government of India act of 1935 - Quit India Movement - Partition & Independence
10 Hours MAPS : EXTENT OF : 1. Early European Settlements. 2. Places connected with 1857 Revolt. 3. Places connected with Indian Freedom Struggle
PLACES OF HISTORICAL IMPORTANCE: 1. Amritsar 2. Belgaum 3. Bombay 4. Buxar 5. Calcutta 6. Calicut 7. Dandi 8. Goa 9. Jhansi 10. Madras 11. Naokhali 12. Plassey 13. Pondicherry 14. Poona 15. Surat
10 Hours BOOKS FOR STUDY & REFERENCE : 1. Summit Sarkar : Modern India 2. C.G.Chintamani : Indian Politics Since the Mutiny 3. R.C.Majumdar : History of Political thought from Raja Ram Mohan Roy to Dayanand 4. Jawaharlal Nehru : Discovery of India 5. Ravindra Kumar : Essays on the Social History of Modern India 6. Dadabhai Navroji : Poverty & UnBritish rule in India 7. Bipin Chandra & Others : India’s struggle for Independence V SEMESTER OPTIONAL PAPER PAPER VI ( A ) : HISTORY OF MODERN EUROPE 1789 – 1945
Total : 56 Hours
OBJECTIVE : This paper enables the students to prepare for competitive Examination.
LEARNING OUTCOME At the end of the course the students will be able to:
Explains the rise of dictatorship in Europe,Constitutional Monarchy, Liberation
and Unification Movement in Italy and Germany, the impact of French
Revolution and its ideals, and the World wars.
UNIT I - French Revolution – Crisis of the Old Regime – Causes & Results of the Revolution – Napoleon Bonaparte – Consulate Government – Reforms – Continental System – Decline – Congress of Vienna 1815
12 Hours
UNIT II - Nationalism & Movements for Unification – Italy & Germany – Bismarck – Diplomacy & System of Alliances – Eastern Question – Greek War of Independence – The Crimean War – Congress of Berlin
12 Hours
UNIT III - The Russian Revolution –World War I – Cause & Results - Peace Settlements – Versailles Treaty – League of Nations – Objectives & Achievements
12 Hours
UNIT IV - Rise of Dictatorship – Fascism in Italy – Benito Mussolini – Nazism in Germany – Adolph Hitler – Domestic & Foreign Policies – Causes & Effects of the World War II – UNO – Objectives & Achievements
10 Hours MAPS : EXTENT OF : 1. Centers of French Revolution & Napoleonic Wars 2. Centers of Unification Movements – Italy & Germany 3. Centers of the Treaties of World War I & II
PLACES OF HISTORICAL IMPORTANCE: 1. Berlin 2. Frankfurt 3. Leningrad 3. London 4. Milan 5. Moscow 6. Munich 7. Naples 8. Paris 9. Potsdam 10. Rome 11. Vienna 12. Versailles 13. Waterloo 14. Yalta
10 Hours
BOOKS FOR STUDY & REFERENCE: 1. J.A.R. Marriot : A History of Europe. 2. J.M. Thompson : The French Revolution. 3. A. Dayal : A Text book of Modern Europe. 4. D. Thomson : Europe Since Napoleon V SEMESTER OPTIONAL PAPER PAPER VI (B ) : HISTORY OF CHINA & JAPAN SINCE 1900 A.D Total : 56 Hours OBJECTIVE : This paper enables the students to prepare for competitive Examination. LEARNING OUTCOME At the end of the course the students will be able to: • Explains the Emergence of the Communist party of China and how it has affected. Describes how the Chinese Republic came out from colonial pressure and bondage. • • Explains the rise of Japan as World power and World Wars.
UNIT I - Introduction – Transition to Modernity – European Intervention in China & Japan – Open Door Policy - Sino Japanese War of 1894 – 95 – Rise of Nationalism – Taiping Rebellion – Hundred Days Reform – Boxer Rebellion - Constitutional Reforms of 1904 – Revolution of 1911 – Causes and Consequences 12 Hours
UNIT II - Rise of Kuomintang Party – Dr. Sun – Yat – Sen & the three Principles – Chiang kai sheik & Nationalist China – Origin & Growth of Communist Party – Mao-Tse-Tung - Civil War in China – People’s Republic of China – Cultural Revolution of 1966
12 Hours
UNIT III - Rise of Nationalism in Japan – Meiji Restoration – Emergence of Japan as a World Power – Anglo – Japanese Alliance 1902 – Russo Japanese War - Treaty of Portsmouth
12 Hours
UNIT IV - Japanese Imperialism & the World War I – Washington Conference – Militant Nationalism in Japan – The Manchurian Crisis - Japan & the World War II – Allied Occupation of Japan – Post War Japan – Treaty of San Francisco. 10 Hours MAPS : EXTENT OF : 1. Centers of Western Influence in china. 2. Chinese territories under Japanese Occupation in World War I. 3. Japanese conquests in Asia during World War II.
PLACES OF HISTORICAL IMPORTANCE : 1. Canton 2. Formosa 3. Hongkong 4. Hiroshima 5. Manchuria 6. Mukden 7. Macao 8. Nanking 9. Nagasaki 10. Peking 11. Port Arthur 12. Shensi 13. Shantung 14. Shanghai 15.Tokyo 10 Hours
BOOKS FOR STUDY & REFERENCE : 1. Arthur Tiedmann : Modern Japan 2. Shivakumar & S. Jain : History of Far East in Modern Times 3.M.D.David : Rise & Growth of Modern Japan 4.M.D.David : Rise & Growth of Modern China 5.A.K.Mukherje : History of Japan 6. B.V. Rao : History of Asia SEMESTER VI COMPULSORY PAPER PAPER VII : INDIA SINCE INDEPENDENCE Total : 56 Hours
OBJECTIVE : This paper enables the students to prepare for competitive Examination. LEARNING OUTCOME At the end of the course the students will be able to: • Describe the partition of India and its aftermath. • Analyse the significant developments in the process of nation building. • Interpret social and political issues in one’s own region with reference to the Constitution of India. • Explain the Fundamental Rights and the Fundamental Duties with appropriate examples. • Apply the knowledge of the Fundamental Rights to find out about their violation, protection and promotion in a given situation.
UNIT I - Introduction – Partition & Emergence of two Dominions – Integration of Princely States – Sardar Vallabhai Patel – Kashmir Issue – Hyderabad Problem – Reorganization of States 12 Hours
UNIT II - Nehruvian Era - Foreign Policy – Indo – Pak Relations – The Emergence of Bangladesh – Indo – China Relations – Non –Alignment – India’s role in Korean & Vietnam Wars – Suez Crisis - India & the UNO 12 Hours
UNIT III - The Constitution of India – Salient Features – Fundamental Rights – Directive Principles of States Policy - 42nd & 44th Amendments – Constitutional safeguards - Centre - State Relations
Economic Policies & Progress – Five year Plans – Agricultural & Industrial Developments –Land Reforms 12 Hours
UNIT IV - General Elections & Hegemony of the Congress Party – Emergency – Jaya Prakash Narayan & Total Revolution - Janatha Experiment – India’s Nuclear Policy - Educational & Cultural bodies (UGC , ICHR , ICCR) - Backward Class Commission - Concept of Social Justice – Ambedkarism & Dalit Movement - Communalism 10 Hours MAPS: EXTENT OF : 1. Union territories & State capitals of India 2. Integration of princely states 3. Formation of Linguistic states
PLACES OF HISTORICAL IMPORTANCE: 1. Amritsar 2. Ayodhya 3. Bangalore 4. Bombay 5. Biloy 6. Godra 7. Hyderabad 8. Junagad 9. Kargil 10. Mysore 11. Pokran 12. Rourkela 13. Srinagar 14. Sriperambudur 15. Simla 10 Hours
BOOKS FOR STUDY REFERENCE : 1. Baldev Raj Nayar : Globalization & Nationalism – The changing balance in India’s Economic Policy 1950 -2000 2. Narendra pani : Inclusive Economics – Gandhian Method & Contemporary Policy 3. Sangeetha Purushotham : Grassroots women’s networks & the state 4. Ajay K Mehra & et.al. (Ed) : Political Parties & Party Systems 5. Peter Ronald de souza : Contemporary India – Transactions 6. Zoya Hasan (Ed) : Politics & the State in India 7. J.N. Dixit : Indian Foreign Policy 1947 – 2003 8. Puniyani : Communal politics – Facts & Myths 9. Sumantra Bose : The challenge of Kashmir 10. Bipan Chandra : Ideology & Politics in Modern India 11. Bipan Chandra et.al.: India after Independence 12. R.P.Bhalla : Elections in India – Legacy & Vision 13. Paul R Brass : Politics of India Since Independence 14. K K Ghai : Constitution of India 15. B D Basu: Constitution of India 16. Poornima : Bharatha Samvidhana 17. Kupaswamy : Backward class VI SEMESTER OPTIONAL PAPER PAPER VIII (A) : HISTORY OF CONTEMPORARY WORLD
Total : 56 Hours
OBJECTIVE : This paper enables the students to prepare for competitive Examination.
LEARNING OUTCOME At the end of the course the students will be able to:
• Understand Post-war developments of Social, Political and Economic scenarios of the World, Decolonization and the emergence of the Third world. • Describe the origin of the Cold War and Changing World Political
Scenarios and emerging trends in Culture, Media and Revolution among
the World countries.
UNIT I - Post Second World War – UNO – Challenges before UN - Accomplishments & failures - Bi Polar World – Cold War ( NATO , Warsaw & Regional Alliances ) Cuban Missile Crisis 12 Hours
UNIT II - Non Alignment – The Third world – National Liberation Movement – South Africa – Crisis in the Middle East - Arab - Israeli Conflict – SAARC - North – South Divide & Dialogue – NIEO - Brandt Commission Reports 1980 – 1983 - Cancun Summit 1981,2003 – South-South Co-operation 1985 &1988 12 Hours
UNIT III - Disarmament Efforts (NPT, CTBT, SALT I & II, START , WMD) – Disintegration of Soviet Union – End of Cold War – Uni Polar World – New Global Economic Scenario (WTO, GATT, IMF, WORLD BANK) Gulf Crisis – Afghan Civil War –Terrorism 12 Hours
UNIT IV - New trends – Globalization – Liberalization - Ecology & Environment – The Earth Summit at Rio – Gender Issues & Global Concerns – Human Rights 10 Hours MAPS : EXTENT OF : 1. NATO Countries. 2. Communist Bloc. 3. Non Aligned Countries.
PLACES OF HISTORICAL IMPORTANCE: 1. Bandung 2. Baghdad 3. Beirut 4. Berlin 5. Belgrade 6. Colombo 7. Delhi 8. Helsinki 9. Kabul 10. Moscow 11. Paris 12. Rio 13. Tehran 14.Tel Aviv 15. Warsaw 10 Hours BOOKS FOR STUDY REFERENCE : 1. Agosin M.( ED): Women, Gender & Human Rights : A Global Perspective 2. Symonides. J : New Dimensions & Challenges to Human Rights 3. Lobo Nancy : Globalization, Hindu Nationalism & Christians in India 4. Went R : Globalization 5. Evans T ( ED) : Politics of Human Rights 6. Vyas V.S ( ED) : Poverty Reduction in Developing countries 7. Jogdand & Michael :Globalization & Social Movements 8. Cohen R : Global Social Movements 9. Jain & Hexamer : Nuclearization in South Asia 10. S.K. Ray : Refugees & Human Rights 11. A.C. Roy : International Affairs Since 1919 12. A.K. Sen : International Relations Since 1919 13. Kathleen C Bailey ( ED) : Weapons of Mass Destruction 14. Partha S Ghosh : Co operation & Conflict in South Asia VI SEMESTER OPTIONAL PAPER PAPER VIII (B) : HISTORY OF WEST ASIA SINCE 1900 A.D Total : 56 Hours
OBJECTIVE : This paper enables the students to prepare for competitive Exams.
LEARNING OUTCOME At the end of the course the students will be able to:
• Understand the major social, religious, political, economic conditions since 1900 AD. • Recognise the historical developments of West Asian
Countries.
UNIT I - Introduction – European Interest in West Asia –World War I – Peace Settlement
08 Hours UNIT II - Turkey – Young Turk Movement – Mustafa Kemal Pasha – The Modernization of Turkey – Post War Turkey
08 Hours UNIT III - Iraq – Rise of Nationalism – Anglo Iraq treaty 1930 – Kuwait War & United States of America
08 Hours UNIT IV - Iran – Conditions of Iran – Reza Khan – Reza Shah Pahlavi – Economic Reforms – Post War Politics – The Oil Crisis – Pan - Islamism
08 Hours UNIT V - Arab Nationalism – World War I & Arab Nations – Mandate System – Saudi Arabia & the Arab League
08 Hours UNIT VI - Zionist Movement – Balfour Declaration - Jews & the World War II – Birth of Israel – Arab – Israeli Conflict
08 Hours MAPS : EXTENT OF : 1. Turkey after 1919 2. Mandates in West Asia after World War I 3. Areas of dispute between Palestine & Israel
PLACES OF HISTORICAL IMPORTANCE: 1. Ankara 2. Damascus 3. Mosul 4. Constantinople 5. Beirut 6. Riyadh 7. Jeddah 8. Tel Aviv 9. Palestine 10. Baghdad 11. Jerusalem 12. Suez canal 13.Tehran 14. Kabul 15. Cairo
08 Hours BOOKS FOR STUDY REFERENCE : 1. History of Asia : B.V Rao 2. History of the Far East in Modern Times : Vinacke Harold M 3. The Emergence of Modern Turkey : Louis Bernard 4. The Middle East & the West : Louis Bernard 5. A short History of the Middle East : G.E.Kirk 6. The Super Powers & the Middle East : T.C.Bose 7. History of the Middle East : R.K.Manjumdar 8. History of Middle East : R.S.Chaurasia