Course-I Block 1 Unit 1 Geographical factors and South Indian History Unit 2 Sources : Archaelogical Unit 3 Sources – Literary Unit 4 Pre-historic culture : Deccan and South India Unit 1 Geographical factors and South Indian History Structure 1.0 Objectives 1.1 Introduction 1.2 Background 1.3 Influence of Seas and Maritime activities 1.4 Deccan Plateau 1.5 Coramandala Coast Plain 1.6 The Mysore Plateau 1.7 West Coast 1.8 River Basins 1.9 Climate and Crops 1.10 Let us Sum Up 1.11 Questions for self Study 1.12 Books for further study Unit 2 Sources : Archaelogical Structure 2.0 Objectives 2.1 Introduction 2.2 Background 2.3 Archaelogical Sources 2.3.1 Excavations 2.3.2 Epigrapgy 2.3.3 Monuments 2.3.4 Numismatic 2.4 Let us Sum Up 2.5 Questions for self Study 2.6 Books for further study 2.0 Objectives Unit 3 Sources – Literary Structure 3.0 Objectives 3.1 Introduction 3.2 Indigenous literary sources 3.3 Foreign literature sources 3.4 Oral tradition and legends 3.5 Let us Sum Up 3.6 Questions for self Study 3.7 Books for further study Unit 4 Pre-historic culture : Deccan and South India Structure 4.0 Objectives 4.1 Introduction 4.2 Early man in south India 4.2.1 Pre-historic or Stone Age 4.3 Paleolithic Age 4.4 The Neolithic Age 4.5 Pre-historic sites in Karnataka 4.6 Let us Sum Up 4.7 Questions for self Study 4.8 Books for further study Block 2 Unit 5 Mauryas and Satavahanas Unit 6 Kadambas : Polity and Culture Unit 7 Sangam Age UNIT 5 MAURYAS AND SATAVAHANAS Structure 5.0 Objectives 5.1 Introduction 5.2 Mauryan rule over the south and its influence 5.2.1 Jaina Tradition Badrabahu and Chandra Gupta episode and its influence 5.2.2 Bindusara rule and its influence 5.2.3 Ashoka’s edicts – their message and influence 5.3 Satavahanas 5.4 Politicial history 5.5 Cultural contribution of the Satavahanas 5.5.1 Vedic religion 5.5.2 Buddhism 5.5.3 Jainism 5.5.4 Art 5.6 Socio-Economic condition under the Satavahi was 5.7 To Sum Up 5.8 Questions for self Study 5.9 Books for further study UNIT 6 KADAMBAS : POLITY AND CULTURE Structure 6.0 Objectives 6.1 Introduction 6.2 Background 6.3 Origin of the Kadambas 6.4 Political History 6.5 Development of culture under the Kadambas 6.5.1 Vedic Religion 6.5.2 Jainism and Budhism 6.5.3 Literature and art 6.6 Socio-economic conditions under the Kadambas 6.6.1 Social conditions 6.6.2 Economic Conditions 6.7 To Sum Up 6.8 Questions for self Study 6.9 Books for further study UNIT 7 SANGAM AGE Structure 7.0 Objectives 7.1 Introduction 7.2 Background – Historicity of Sangam Age 7.3 Political conditions and practices under the Sangam period 7.4 Sangam literature 7.5 Society during the sangam Age 7.6 Economic activities of the people 7.7 Religious life during the Sangam Age 7.8 To Sum Up 7.9 Questions for self Study 7.10 Books for further study Block 3 Unit 8 Gangas of Talakad – Political history Unit 9 Gangas of Talakad – Society and Cultural Conditions Unit 10 CHalukyas of Badami – Political History Unit 11 Chalukyas Of Badmi – Society and Culture UNIT 8 GANGAS OF TALAKAD – POLITICAL HISTORY Structure 8.0 Objectives 8.1 Introduction 8.2 Background – Origin 8.3 Political history of the Gangas – Early rulers 8.4 Ganga Rulers from Darvinita to Sripurusha 8.5 The later Gangas 8.6 Let Us Sum Up 8.7 Questions for self Study 8.8 Books for further study UNIT 9 GANGAS OF TALAKAD – SOCIETY AND CULTURAL CONDITIONS Structure 9.0 Objectives 9.1 Introduction 9.2 Social conditions 9.2.1 Caste System 9.2.2 Family 9.2.3 Position of women 9.2.4 Marriage – food, dress & amusements 9.3 Cultural life 9.3.1 Religious condition – Jainisim, Buddhisim and Vedic religion 9.4 Literature 9.5 Art and Architecture 9.6 To Sum Up 9.7 Questions for self Study 9.8 Books for further study 9.0 Objectives UNIT 10 CHALUKYAS OF BADAMI – POLITICAL HISTORY Structure 10.0 Objectives 10.1 Introduction 10.2 Background origin 10.3 Political History : Early rulers from Jayasimha to Mangalesa 10.4 Pulikesi II 10.4.1 His early problems 10.4.2 His career of conquests 10.4.3 Consolidation and the end of his rule 10.5 Political History from Vikramadiyta to Kirtiverme II 10.6 To Sum Up 10.7 Questions for self Study 10.8 Books for further study UNIT 11 CHALUKYAS OF BADMI – SOCIETY AND CULTURE Structure 11.0 Objectives 11.1 Introduction 11.2 Social Life 11.3 Corporate activities 11.4 Status of women 11.5 Cultural conditions 11.5.1 Vedic Religion 11.5.2 Jainism 11.6 Literature 11.7 Art and Architecture 11.8 To Sum Up 11.9 Questions for self Study 11.10 Books for further study Block 4 Unit 12 Pallavas of Kanchi – Political History Unit 13 Pallava contributions to society , religions and literature Unit 14 Contributions of the pallavas of Kanchi – Administration, Economics, Art and Architecture UNIT 12 PALLAVAS OF KANCHI – POLITICAL HISTORY Structure 12.0 Objectives 12.1 Introduction 12.2 Origins of the Pallavas 12.3 Early Pallava Rulers 12.4 Imperial Pallava rulers 12.4.1 Mahendra Verman I 12.4.2 Narsimha Verman I 12.4.3 Narsimha Verman II 12.4.4 Nanadi Verman II 12.5 Later Pallavas 12.6 The Declines 12.7 Let us Sum Up 12.8 Check your progress 12.9 Glossary 12.10 Pallava Genealogy 12.11 References works For your convenience this unit has been structured as above UNIT 13 PALLAVA CONTRIBUTIONS TO SOCIETY , RELIGIONS AND LITERATURE 13.0 Objectives 13.1 Introduction 13.2 Society 13.2.1 Composition 13.2.2 The Brahman dominance 13.2.3 Status of women 13.2.4 Food habits 13.2.5 Ornaments and dress 13.2.6 Beliefs and religious practices 13.3 Religion 13.3.1 Hinduism 13.3.2 Other Religion 13.4 Literature 13.4.1 Learning 13.5 Let us Sum Up 13.6 Check your progress 13.7 Glossary 13.8 References works For your ease of studying and comprehending the subject matter this unit has been structured as above UNIT 14 CONTRIBUTIONS OF THE PALLAVAS OF KANCHI – ADMINISTRATION, ECONOMICS, ART AND ARCHITECTURE UNIT 13 PALLAVA CONTRIBUTIONS TO SOCIETY , RELIGIONS AND LITERATURE 14.0 Objectives 14.1 Introduction 14.2 Administration 14.2.1 King 14.2.2 Council of ministers 14.2.3 Maharaja 14.2.4 Provincial and local administration 14.2.5 Military administration 14.3 Economic conditions 14.3.1 Agriculture and industries 14.3.2 Trade 14.3.3 Sources of State revenue 14.4 Art Architecture 14.4.1 Fine Arts 14.4.2 Mahendraverman style 14.4.3 Mamallar style 14.4.4 Rajasthan style 14.4.5 Aparajita style 14.5 Let us Sum Up 14.6 Check your progress 14.7 Glossary 14.8 Books for further This unit has been structured as above for your easy study and understanding. For your ease of studying and comprehending the subject matter this unit has been structured as above Block 5 Unit 15 Rashtrakuta Polity, Administration and Economy Unit 16 Cultural development under the Rashtrakutas Unit 17 Chalukyas of Kalyana and the Kalachuris – Polity and Culture UNIT 15 RASHTRAKUTA POLITY, ADMINISTRATION AND ECONOMY Structure 15.0 Objectives 15.1 Introduction 15.2 Durga 15.3 Krishna I and Govinda II 15.4 Dhruva (C 780 – 793 A.D.) 15.4.1 Invasion of Gangavadi 15.4.2 Subjugation of the Chatukyas of Vengi and the Pallavas of Kanchi 15.4.3 North Indian expedition 15.5 Govinda III (793-814 A.D) 15.5.1 Revolt of Sambha 15.5.2 Attack on Pallavas and the Chalukyas of vengi 15.5.3 North Indian expedition 15.5.4 Confederacy of South Indian rulers against Govinda III. 15.5.5 An estimate of Govinda III 15.6 Amoghavarsha I (814 – 878 A.D.) 15.6.1 War against Vengi ruler 15.6.2 Relations with the Gangas of Talakad and the Pallavas of Kanchi 15.6.3 The Revolt of the Rashtrakutas of Gujarat and the revolt of Krishna II 15.6.4 Amoghaversha’s contribution to religion and literature 15.7 Krishna II (878-914 A.D.) 15.8 Indra III, Amoghavarsha II and Govinda IV 15.9 Amogahavarsha III and Krishna II and III 15.9.1 Krishna III and Butuga III 15.9.2 Krishna III and Marasimha III 15.9.3 An estimate of Krishna III 15.10 The fall of e Rashtrakuta dynasty 15.11 Administration 15.11.1King and the Royal Court 15.11.2Yuvaraja 15.11.3Council of Ministers 15.11.4Central Secretarist 15.11.5Feudatories 15.11.6Directly administration areas 15.11.7Local self Government 15.11.8Military Administration 15.12 Economy 15.12.1Agriculture 15.12.2Industry 15.12.3Trade and Commerce 15.12.4Guilds 15.13 Let us Sum Up 15.14 Models Questions 15.15 Books for study UNIT 16 CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT UNDER THE RASHTRAKUTAS Structure 16.0 Objectives 16.1 Introduction 16.2 Society 16.3 Education 16.3.1 Agraharas and Brahamapuris 16.3.2 Mathas and Temples 16.3.3 Ghatikas 16.4 Literature 16.4.1 Sanskrit literature 16.4.2 Kannada literature 16.5 Religion 16.5.1 Buddhism 16.5.2 Jainism 16.5.3 Hinduism 16.5.4 Islam 16.6 Art and Architecture 16.6.1 Rock cut Architecture 16.6.2 Structural Temples 16.7 Let us Sum Up 16.8 Models Questions 16.9 Books for study UNIT 17 CHALUKYAS OF KALYANA AND THE KALACHURIS – POLITY AND CULTURE Structure 17.0 Objectives 17.1 Introduction 17.2 Tailu II (A.D.