A W E B L E C T U R E S E R I E S Studying History

O R G A N I S E D B Y D E P A R T M E N T O F H I S T O R Y R A G H U N A T H P U R C O L L E G E Raghunathpur, -723133, 25th August to 31st August 2020 11:00 am to 1:00 pm On Google Meet

For more information, please contact programme coordinators Sohini Sinha (7044931430) Swadhin Sarkar (9875444304)

"Studying History" is a seven days' lecture series primarily, designed for the under graduate and post graduate students of history. The intention behind this Programme is to arrange a platform for a lively exchange of ideas and initiate thought provoking discussions on diverse range of topics. These series will allow students to communicate with guest speakers and also provide them with the much needed exposure during this time of social distancing. A W E B L E C T U R E S E R I E S Studying DAY 1 (25.8.20 Tuesday) History

O R G A N I S E D B Y D E P A R T M E N T O F H I S T O R Y R A G H U N A T H P U R C O L L E G E INAUGURAL SESSION Raghunathpur, Purulia-723133, West Bengal (10:30AM - 11:00 AM) Welcome Address

Dr.Phalguni Mukhopadhyay (Principal, & Chief patron of lecture series program.) Inaugural Address

Dr. S. C. Dey (Controller of Examination, Sidho-Kanho-Birsha University, Purulia, WB.) and Chief guest of Lecture session. TECHNICAL SESSION Understanding Conservation: Reclaiming the past. Lecture 1 (11.00-12.00) Dr, Dipsikha Acharya, Assistant Professor, Departmentt of History, University of North Bengal, Darjeeling, West Bengal. Area of Discussion: "Archeology, Museum, Conservation: Pillars of preserving cultural heritage." Lecture 2 (12.00-1.00) Dr Sujan Sinha, Assistant Professor, Department of History, Vidyasagar College for women, Kolkata, West Bengal. Area of Discussion: "History of Archives : With special reference to India." A W E B L E C T U R E S E R I E S Studying DAY 2 (26.8.20 Wednesday) History

O R G A N I S E D B Y D E P A R T M E N T O F H I S T O R Y R A G H U N A T H P U R C O L L E G E TECHNICAL SESSION Raghunathpur, Purulia-723133, West Bengal Communalism in India : Past and Present

Lecture 1 (11.00-12.00)

Krishna Banerjee, Associate Professor, Departmentt of History, Narasinha Dutta College, Hawrah, W.B.

Area of Discussion: "Origin and Growth of Communalism: India Divided." Lecture 2 (12.00-1.00)

Damrupani Bhattacharyya, Assistant Professor, Department of History, Triveni Devi Bhalotia College, Raniganj, W.B.

Area of Discussion: "Nationalism, Communalism and Tagore's thought." A W E B L E C T U R E S E R I E S Studying DAY 3 (27.8.20 Thursday) History

O R G A N I S E D B Y D E P A R T M E N T O F H I S T O R Y R A G H U N A T H P U R C O L L E G E TECHNICAL SESSION Raghunathpur, Purulia-723133, West Bengal

18th Century Debate: Revisited.

Lecture 1 (11.00-12.00)

Jaya Biswas, Assistant Professor, Department of History, Panchokot Mahavidyalaya, Neturia, Purulia, West Bengal.

Area of Discussion: "18th Century crisis: From Revisionist point of view."

Lecture 2 (12.00-1.00)

Sanchari Ray, Assistant Professor, Department of History, Gurudas college, Kolkata, West Bengal.

Area of Discussion: "18th Century: The crucial period of Indian History." A W E B L E C T U R E S E R I E S Studying DAY 4(28.8.20 Friday) History

O R G A N I S E D B Y D E P A R T M E N T O F H I S T O R Y R A G H U N A T H P U R C O L L E G E TECHNICAL SESSION Raghunathpur, Purulia-723133, West Bengal

Art and Architecture of Early Medieval and Medieval India: A Review.

Lecture 1 (11.00-12.00)

Dr. Shinjini Gan Choudhury, Assistant Professor, Department of History, Vidyasagar College for women, Kolkata, West Bengal.

Area of Discussion: "Temples of india: Symbol of Spiritual Eminence and Beyond." Lecture 2 (12.00-1.00)

Dr. Keya Dutta, Assistant Professor, Department of History, Rani Birla Girls' College, Kolkata, West Bengal.

Area of Discussion: "Mughal Art and Architecture In the time of Saha Jahan." A W E B L E C T U R E S E R I E S Studying DAY 5 (29.8.20 Saturday) History

O R G A N I S E D B Y D E P A R T M E N T O F H I S T O R Y R A G H U N A T H P U R C O L L E G E TECHNICAL SESSION Raghunathpur, Purulia-723133, West Bengal

Trade and Urbanization: Throughout Medieval India

Lecture 1 (11.00-12.00)

Dr. Balaram Das, Assistant Professor, Department of History, Barasat Government College, Barasat, West Bengal.

Area of Discussion: "Trade / Commerce and Medium of Exchange in Early Medieval India." Lecture 2 (12.00-1.00)

Prasanta Kumar Pal, Assistant Professor, Department of History, Gokhale Memorial Girls' College, Kolkata, West Bengal.

Area of Discussion: "Glimpses on Urbanization in Medieval India." A W E B L E C T U R E S E R I E S Studying DAY 6 (30.8.20 Sunday) History

O R G A N I S E D B Y D E P A R T M E N T O F H I S T O R Y R A G H U N A T H P U R C O L L E G E TECHNICAL SESSION Raghunathpur, Purulia-723133, West Bengal

Akbar and his times: A Overview

Lecture 1 (11.00-12.00)

Dr. Dipa De (Chattopadhayay), Associate Professor, Department of History, J.K. College, Purulia, West Bengal.

Area of Discussion: "Transition of Religious Policy in the Time of Akbar."

Lecture 2 (12.00-1.00)

Dr. Pradip Kumar Mandal, Associate Professor, Department of History, , Manbazar, Purulia, West Bengal.

Area of Discussion: "Akbar: A brief discussion from historical perspective." A W E B L E C T U R E S E R I E S Studying DAY 7 (31.8.20 Monday) History

O R G A N I S E D B Y D E P A R T M E N T O F H I S T O R Y R A G H U N A T H P U R C O L L E G E TECHNICAL SESSION Raghunathpur, Purulia-723133, West Bengal

Reconsidering Transformation Debate: Medieval Europe.

Lecture 1 (11.00-12.00)

Dr. Sanjay Dhali, Assistant Professor, Department of History, Panchla Mahavidyalaya, Panchla, Howrah, West Bengal.

Area of Discussion: "Dobb, Sweezy and the transition from Feudalism to Capitalism." Lecture 2 (12.00-1.00)

Bibek Das, Assistant Professor, Department of History, Balurghat College, Balurghat, South Dinajpur, West Bengal.

Area of Discussion: "Transformation Debate of Medieval Europe."

Concluding Remarks Vote of Thanks