History

The Department of History started in 1948 after partition, when professors from D.J. Sind College came to Bombay. Professor C.L. Mariwalla single handedly started the Department and was soon assisted by Professor Kulkarni. In 1956, Mrs. Nirmala Gupta joined the Department followed by Mrs. L.R. Mansharamani. The Department taught full major history at the B.A. level. However in 1962, this permission lapsed due to some difficulty and History of Ancient India and Medieval India was taught upto inter-arts level.

In 1978, Mrs. Nirmala Gupta became Head of Department and in a short time History was started at the T.Y.B.A level. Later Foundation Course I was also handled by the Department. In 1993, Mrs. M.C. Dias became the Head of Department and part major history continued and the department also acquired the applied component Travel and Tourism and Foundation Course II. In August 2005, Principal Dr. Narain joined the history department. In 2010-11, History was restored to its former status with full majors being taught at T.Y.B.A level.      

Information

The Department of History was introduced when Jai Hind College was established in 1948. In the Third Year, History is offered as a Major and Part Major. The Faculty of the Department also handles the teaching of Foundation Course in all three faculties – Arts, Science and Commerce as well as the Applied Component Paper on Travel and Tourism.  The department launched the History Association in 1999 and undertakes various activities through this forum. A module for the study of International Relations has been developed that caters to the needs of the BMS students in order to make them aware about Contemporary Issues.

Methodology

The Secondary Education Commission states:
“ Even the best curriculum and the most perfect syllabus remain dead unless quickened into life by the right methods of teaching and the right kind of teachers”.

All decisions regarding teaching procedure and methodology however need to be governed by the objectives of teaching History as a subject. At Jai Hind College we strive to achieve various ideals and objectives not only through the syllabus but also through the activities of the History Association.

The Department aims to enable the pupils to assess the values and achievements of the events in the past and those happening in the current scenario. We aim to promote tolerance, impart mental training by developing an accurate comprehension and expression of National and World issues. Another major aim of the department is to provide training to students on how to deal with controversial issues with a view to search for the truth and formation of ideas and opinions. An even important objective is to promote an understanding of not only the local and national socio-political environment but also to promote international understanding.  The department also endeavors to develop technical and presentation skills amongst the students and at the same time helps to promote research skills as well.

In keeping with the above mentioned aims and objectives the methodology used by the teachers of the history department involves the lecture method with the help of Power Point presentations, Discussions, Assignments and Projects.  One of the major aims of history is to make students aware of their society and stimulate in them a sense of social responsibility.  Socialized Recitation Method is an attempt in this direction.  It aims at creating a simulated environment in which the students participate and thereby become aware about the working of organizations and other important bodies. The Mock UN sessions are an example of such an activity, even presentation of papers at the annual History Association Seminar comes under the purview of this method.  Source or Historical method is also an integral part of the teaching methodology used by the department. Besides this the department organizes field-trips annually and organizes seminars and talks where eminent personalities are invited and the students get an opportunity to hear their views and interact with them.

Activities of the Department

The Department over the years has held various activities to promote a better understanding of History as a subject and not relegate it just to an exercise in giving factual information to the students. Workshops on numismatics have been organised and a few students are sent to the Heras Institute to help them develop Research Skills pertaining to the use of primary and secondary sources.

The History Department believes in taking teaching beyond the classroom and therefore organizes annual field trips to places of historical importance related to the syllabus thereby giving the students an opportunity to visit temples and architectural structures related by bygone eras and thus making history come alive. The Department receives invitations to events and workshops organized in the city by the Mumbai University Private organizations like the Cama Institute and the Nehru Centre and other city colleges. The Department tries to send faculty and students to such programs to enhance their knowledge and understanding of the subject.

Eminent personalities like Shirin Ratnakar, Nandini Sardesai, Anand Patwardhan and Vikas Dilaware have visited the College and interacted with students where they shared their expertise with them. The History department organizes seminars annually where many such experts deliver lectures in their area of specialization. 

The Department prepares students to make presentations on topics associated with the syllabus by conducting research and an in depth study so that the students may develop an interest in the subject and thereby not be just passive listeners.

The department is also involved in CSR [Corporate Social Responsibility] activities where the students and the staff visit an NGO- Navjeevan Centre to assist them in providing better basic facilities for the children of the sex workers.

USP

To teach History objectively so as to understand the past to enrich our present and future.

Email : kirti.narian@gmail.com

Faculty Profile – Dept of English Senior College

• Ms. Mohini C Dias - Associate Professor, Head of the Department
  MA, MPhil
  Modern India, World History
  
  
• Dr. Kirti A Narain - Professor
  PhD
  Modern India, World History
  
  
• Ms. Nandini Pradhan - Assistant Professor
  M.A
  Ancient India, Medieval India, Modern India
  
  
• Ms. Safina Rakhangi - Assistant Professor
  M.A, B.Ed, Dip. Human Rights
  Medieval India, Modern India
  
  
• Ms. Hawabibi Choonawala - Lecturer
  MA, M.Ed
  Modern India, World History

FYBA (History of Bombay)-Paper I:

Topics	Subtopics	Number of lectures
1. Geographical Factors	India’s window to the West-Ports, Sea Routes, Suez Canal, Railways, Telegraphs	10
2. Emergence as a Trade Centre	A. Cotton and Opium Trade B. Mumbai’s entrepreneurs C. Impact of American Civil War on Mumbai	10
3. Mumbai Dreams	A. Contribution of various communities B. Makers of Mumbai	10
4. Municipal Government	A. City Improvement Trust B. Impact of World Wars	10
5. Mumbai and Indian National Movement	A. Political Associations B. 1857 in Mumbai C. Founding of Indian National Congress D. Non-Cooperation and Quit India Movement	10
6. Impact of Partition	A. Urban explosion B. Housing	10
7. Mumbai-The Financial Capital	A. Textile Mills B. Stock Market and Banking	10
8. Mumbai Culture	A. Higher Education B. Women’s movement C. Media D. Art and Architecture E. Bollywood F. Fairs and Festivals	10

SYBA (History of Asia)-Paper II

Topics	Subtopics	Number of lectures
1. Chinese Revolution	A. Western Impact on China B. Chinese Nationalism	8
2. Peoples’ Republic of China	A. Dr Sun Yet-sen B. Nationalist Government C. Chinese Communism D. CCP-KMT conflict E. Socialist experiment in China	8
3. Japan as a World Power	A. Rise of Militarism B. Japan in World War I	8
4. Japan after World War II	A. SCAP Administration in Japan B. Economic Miracle C. Society, Culture and Literature	4
5. Post World War I- West Asia	A. Turkey B. Iran C. Oil Politics	4
6. Israel	A. Zionism and Birth of Israel B. Economy, Polity and Society in modern Israel	3
7. Arab Nationalism	A. Emergence of Arab Nationalism B. Nasser, Kasim and Faisal of Saudi Arabia	4
8. Post World War II-South and South East Asia	A. Pakistan and Sri Lanka B. Military Dictatorship in Burma C. Indonesia under Sukarno D. Vietnam and Cold War	4

SYBA (History of Ancient India)-Paper III

Topics	Subtopics	Number of lectures
1. Sources	A. Archaeological and Literary	3
2. Indus Valley Civilization	A. Discovery and Extent B. Society and Religion C. Art and Architecture D. Decline	5
3.Vedic Age	A. Socio-economic and Political life B. Religion and Education	8
4. India in the 6th century	A. Age of Janapadas B. Jainism and Buddhism C. Persian and Greek Invasion	7
5. Emergence of Empires	A. Chandragupta Maurya B. Ashoka C. Administration	8
6. Post-Mauryan Period	A. Shungas B. Kushanas C. Shatavahanas	5
7. Gupta Age	A. Imperial Expansion B. Administration C. Golden Age	8
8. Post-Gupta Age	A. Harshavardhana B. Gurjara-Pratihara C. Arab Invasion	6
9. Deccan and South India	A. Rashtrakutas B. Pallavas C. Chalukyas D. Cholas	6
10. Spread of Indian Culture	A. Burma B. Cambodia C. Java D. Sumatra E. Bali	5

SYBA (Travel & Tourism) - Applied Component

Topics	Subtopics	Number of lectures
1. Tourism	A. Meaning and Scope	3
2. Framework of Tourism	A. Natural, Socio-economic and Political factors affecting Tourism B. National and International factors C. Impact of Tourism Industry on economy and environment	5
3. Tourist Resources in India	A. Tourist Sites and Places of Historical Importance B. Shopping and Sports Attraction	10
4. Types of Tours	A. Indian Tour Packages	10
5. Organization of Tourism	A. Need for Organization B. Indian Tourist Organzation	6
6. Planning for Tourism	A. Need for Planning B. Assessment of Demand Supply C. Publicity and Promotion	5
7. Accommodation Facilities	A. Hotel Industry B. Supplementary Accomodation	4
8. Transport and Modes of Travel	A. Role of different modes of transport B. Regulation relating to Travel	5
9. Travel Agency	A. Functions of TA and Tour Operator B. Setting up a Travel Agency	4
10. Ticketing and Documentation	A. Reserve Bank of India B. Passport C. Visa formalities D. Immigration and Emigration rules	5

 

Paper	Units	Term I	Term II
1. Travel and Tourism	10	1 to 5	6 to 10

TYBA (History of Medieval India)-Paper IV

Topics	Subtopics	Number of lectures
1. India on the eve of Turkish Invasion	A. Mahmud Ghazni B. Mohammed Ghori C. The Rajputs	5
2. Delhi Sultanate	A. Foundation and Consolidation B. Expansion and Decline	12
3. Administrative System of the Delhi Sultanate	A. Alaudin Khilji B. Firoz Shah Tughlaq C. Central Government and Iqta System	10
4. Vijaynagar and Bahamani Kingdoms	A. Rise, growth and decline B. Administration C. Society and Culture	10
5. Mughal Empire	A. Babur B. Humayun C. Sher Shah	5
6. Mughal Empire	A. Akbar B. Jehangir and Shahajahan C. Aurangzeb	5
7. Administration of Mughals	A. Central and Provincial B. Mansabdari System C. Revenue	3
8. Rise of the Maratha Power	A. Shivaji and Swaraj B. Administration C. Sambhaji, Rajaram and Tarabai	10
9. Economic and Social Conditions under Delhi Sultanate and Mughals	A. Agriculture, Industry, Trade, Commerce and Currency B. Caste System, Position of women and slavery C. Education and literature	4
10. Religion and Culture under the Sultanate and Mughals	A. Religious trends B. Art C. Architecture	4

TYBA (History of Modern India)-Paper V

Topics	Subtopics	Number of lectures
1. Revolt of 1857	A. Causes, Nature and Consequences	8
2. Emergence of Indian Nationalism	A. Trends in Socio-Religious Reform Movements B. Economic Nationalism C. Growth of Political Associations D. Birth of Indian National Congress	5
3. The National Movement	A. INC (1885-1920) B. Gandhian Era C. Revolutionary Nationalism D. Independence and Partition	15
4. The Nehru Era (1947-1964)	A. Indian Constitution B. Integration and Reorganization of Indian States C. Socio-economic reforms	10
5. India after Nehru	A. Domestic Developments B. Emergency	6
6. Post-Emergency Political Developments	A. Janata Government B. Return of the Congress (1980) C. Operation Bluestar	10
7. Foreign Policy of Independent India (1947-1984)	A. Foreign Policy B. Relations with neighbouring countries C. Relations with USA, USSR	5
8. Major Trends	A. Growth of Communalism and Separatist Movement B. Empowerment of Women C. Policy of Reservation D. Growth of Science and Technology	10

TYBA (History of Marathas)-Paper VII

Topics	Subtopics	Number of lectures
1. Main Literary Sources	A. Marathi B. Persian C. European	9
2. Deccan in the early 17th Century	A. Geo-political B. Social, Economic and Cultural conditions	5
3. Rise of the Maratha Power under Shivaji	A. Struggle with Bijapur and Mughals B. Shivaji’s Karnataka Expedition C. Shivaji’s relations with European Powers	10
4. Swarajya under Shivaji	A. Maharashtra Dharma B. Coronation	7
5. Period of Crisis (1680-1707)	A. Mughal-Maratha Conflict B. Civil War	9
6. Expansion and Consolidation of the Maratha Power (1708-1761)	A. Maratha Confederacy B. Battle of Panipat	8
7. Post-Panipat Era	A. Peshwa Madhav Rao I B. Barbhai Council C. Role of Shinde, Holkar and Nana Phadnis D. Downfall of the Maratha Power	12
8. Maratha Administration	Civil, Revenue, Judicial and Military	10
9. Socio-economic and Cultural Developments	A. Society B. Religion C. Economy D. Cultural Developments	8

TYBA (Contemporary World)-Paper VIII

Topics	Subtopics	Number of lectures
1. Europe between 1945 -1962	A. Origin and manifestation of Cold War B. Reconstruction of Europe, USSR	10
2. Decolonization and Afro-Asian movements (1945-1962)	A. Freedom movements in Asia and Africa B. Non-alignment movement and the Third World	10
3. Cold War (1962-1989)	A. Arms Race and Space Race B. Vietnam	10
4. West Asia	A. Arab-Israeli Conflict B. Iran-Iraq Conflict	10
5. Collapse of Communism and aftermath	A. Eastern European countries B. USA as a Unipolar Power	8
6. Economic Transformation in Asia	A. Economic Miracle in Japan B. ASEAN	8
7. Developments in Africa and Latin America	A. End of Apartheid B. Organization of American Status	8
8. UNO and its functioning	A. Organs and Agenices B. Human Rights and Civil Rights Movement	8
9. Globalization and Problems of the World	A. Globalization B. Population, Poverty, Development and Environment C. Women’s liberation movement	8

 

Paper	Units	Term I	Term II
1. History-I	10	1 to 5	6 to 10
2. History-II	8	1 to 4	5 to 8
3. History-III	10	1 to 5	6 to 10
4. History-IV	10	1 to 4, 9 (only Sultanate)	5 to 10
5. History-V	8	1 to 4	5 to 8
6. History-VI	3	1 to 2 (A to C)	2 (D, E), 3
7. History-VII	9	1 to 5	6 to 9
8. History-VIII	9	1 to 5	6 to 9
9. History-IX	2	General Knowledge, Current Affairs and 5 concepts	General Knowledge, Current Affairs and 5 concepts

Foundation Course-Social Awareness and Personality Development (Paper I-FYBA/Bcom/BSc)

Topics	Subtopics	Number of lectures
1. Analysis of Indian Society	A. Indian Society as Pluralistic	05
2. Concept of Diversity and Disparity and related social issues	A. Inter-group Conflicts B. Patriarchy and Gender Disparity C. Disparities arising due to disability	12
3. Unifying factors in Indian society	A. The Indian Constitution B. Promotion of National Integration and Tolerance	08
4. Growing social problems and role of NGOs	A. Substance Abuse B. HIV/AIDS C. Problems of the elderly D. Problem of Child Labour	15
5. Globalization and Indian Society	A. Concept of liberalization, privatization and globalization B. Economic and Socio-cultural impact of globalization	25
6. Self and Society	A. Role of Heredity and Environment in individual development B. Management of Conflicts and Stress C. Career Planning	15
7. Project Work carrying 20 marks	Related to any current topic	Under the guidance of the faculty

Foundation Course-Human Rights, Science, Technological Development (Paper II-SYBA/Bcom)

Topics	Subtopics	Number of lectures
1. Human Rights	A. Human Rights Constituents B.  Laws related to Human Rights C. Mechanisms to protect and promote Human Rights in India D. Role of NGOs and movements in protecting Human Rights	24
2. Nature and Development of Science	A. Introduction to Science B. Theories, discoveries and inventions of renowned scientist towards growth of Science	16
3. Ecology	A. Nature of ecology B. Environment and Health C. Environmental Protection	24
4. Technological Advancement and its application	A. Various forms of recent technological advancement B. Misuse of Science and Technology	16
5. Project Work carrying 20 marks	Related to any current topic	Under the guidance of the faculty

Foundation Course (Paper II-SYBSc)

Topics	Subtopics	Number of lectures
1. Origin, Evolution and Development of Human Rights	A. Sources B. American Declaration of Independence C. French Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizens D. UDHR	7
2. Constituents of Human Rights	A. 3 Generations of Human Rights B. Types of Human Rights	2
3. Enforceability of Human Rights in the International Context	A. ICCPR B. CEDWA C. UN Declarations on children D. Right to Development	8
4. Enforceability of Human Rights in the International Context	A. International Court of Justice B. UN High Commission on Human Rights	4
5, Fundamental Duties	As enshrined in the Indian Constitution in the social and political context	3
6. Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles	As enshrined in the Indian Constitution	7
7, Civil Liberties in India	A. Freedom of Speech and Expression with special reference to Free Press B. Repressive laws	10
8. Rights of Disadvantaged Groups	A. Women and Children B. SCs and minorities	8
9. National Human Rights Commission	A. Nature and functioning of NHRC B. Achievements	3
10. Role of NGOs and movements in protection and promotion of Human Rights	Citizen’s efforts at securing Human Rights	5

 

Paper	Units	Term I	Term II
1. Foundation Course-I (FYBA/Bcom/BSc)	6	1 to 4	5, 6
2. Foundation Course-II (SYBA/BCom)	4	1, 2	3, 4
3. Foundation Course-II (SYBSc)	10	1 to 5	6 to 10

SYBA (Travel & Tourism)-Applied Component

TYBA (Archaeology, Musueology and Library Science)-Paper VI

Topics	Subtopics	Number of Lectures
1. Archaeology	A. Methods of Excavation and Allied Sciences B. Field Archaeology C. Epigraphy D. Numismatics	30
2 Musueology	A. Museum Movement B. Role of Curator C. Types of Museum D. Collection and Care E. Changing Role of Museums	28
3 Library Science	A. Library Organization B. Library Management and Services	20
4. Project Work carrying 20 marks	Topics related to the subject	Under the guidance of the faculty

TYBA (General Knowledge and Current Affairs)-Paper IX

Topics	Subtopics	Number of Lectures
1. General Knowledge lectures	A. Ancient-Medieval-Modern India B. World History C. Indian Geography and Agriculture D. Sports and Awards E. Life Science	Done throughout the year (3 lectures per week)
2. Current Affairs	A. Events relating to the calendar year of the study B. Concepts: liberalism, secularism, post-modernism, multiculturalism	Done throughout the year (3 lectures per week)
3. Project Work	Related to any current topic	Under the guidance of the faculty