B.A. program in History
The Bachelor of Arts in History program at Jai Hind College, established since 1948, offers a deep exploration into humanity’s past and its relevance today. We focus on critical thinking, analytical skills, and effective communication through interactive seminars, workshops, and guest lectures by renowned scholars. Our graduates pursue careers in civil services, academia, law, and research, benefiting from a curriculum that integrates global perspectives and contemporary issues. We emphasize research abilities, digital literacy, and a strong awareness of cultural heritage and societal concerns, preparing students for impactful roles in a complex world.
Program Objectives
- Graduates will interpret historical events critically
- Graduates will understand historical ethics and implications.
- Graduates will gain a global historical perspective.
- Graduates will master research skills and digital tools.
Course Curriculum framework under Autonomy
Program: BA
Department: History
| Semester I | ||
| Course code | Course Title | Credits |
| AHIS101 | History of Early Modern India (1757-1857)
British Colonial Policies Impact of the British Rule on the Indian Economy Impact of the British Rule on the Indian Society The Revolt of 1857 |
4 |
| Semester II | ||
| Course code | Course Title | Credits |
| AHIS201 | History of Modern India (1858-1947)
Understanding Indian Nationalism Gandhian era Negotiating representation and Independence (1885-1947) Role of the Subaltern in the Freedom struggle
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4 |
| Semester III | ||
| Course code | Course Title | Credits |
| AHIS301 | Landmarks in World History (1453-1919)
The Modern Ages Age of Revolutions Nationalism and Imperialism World in Transition |
3.5 |
| AHIS301 | Early Indian History (Stone Age to c. 326 BCE)
Approaches to Early Indian History Sources and growth of Historical Sense State formation and emergence of economic Institutions Shaping of Society, Culture and Heritage in Early India
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3.5 |
| AHIS3AC1 | Introduction to Travel and Tourism
Introduction to Tourism Factors Influencing Tourism Infrastructure for Tourism Impact of Tourism
|
3 |
| Semester IV | ||
| Course code | Course Title | Credits |
| AHIS401 | Landmarks in World History (1920-1950)
Inter War Period Rise of Dictatorships World War II and Efforts for Peace Nationalist Movements in Asia
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3.5 |
| AHIS402 | Early Indian History (326 BCE to 1000 CE)
Empires and Cross-Cultural Contacts Gupta Era and Post Gupta Era Developments State and Policies in the Deccan and the South Society, Art and Architecture
|
3.5 |
| AHIS4AC1 | Introduction to Travel and Tourism
Planning & Marketing of Tourism Travel Agencies Tourism Organisations Tourism Policy
|
3 |
| Semester V | ||
| Course code | Course Title | Credits |
| AHIS501 | History of Early Medieval India (1000 – 1526)
Foundation, Expansion and Decline of Delhi Sultanate Administrative Structure of the Delhi Sultanate Vijaynagar and Bahamani Kingdom Society, Economy, Religion and Culture of Delhi Sultanate |
5 |
| AHIS502 | History of Contemporary India (1947-2000)
India after independence (1947-64) Political and Economic Developments (1964-1984) Political and Economic developments (1984-2000) Social dynamics and Challenges in Contemporary India
|
5 |
| AHIS503 | Introduction to Indian Archaeology
Archaeology Pre-historic, Proto-historic and Early historic periods |
4.5 |
| Epigraphy Numismatics | ||
| AHIS504 | History of The Marathas-Royal Period (1630 -1707)
Introduction to Maratha History Foundation of Swarajya Period of Consolidation and Crisis Administration
|
5 |
| AHIS505 | History of Contemporary World (1945-2000)
Cold War-(1945-1985) Europe, USA & USSR (1985-2000) Struggle for Human Rights (1945-2000) Global Transformations
|
5 |
| AHIS506 | Research Methodology and Approaches to History I
Nature and Scope of Research in Social Sciences and History Introduction to Research Methodology Trends in Historical Thought and History writing Trends in Historical Thought and History writing
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4.5 |
| Semester VI | ||
| Course code | Course Title | Credits |
| AHIS601 | History of Later Medieval India (1526– 1707)
Foundation and Expansion of the Mughal Rule Expansion and decline of the Mughal Rule and rise of the Marathas Administrative Structure and Economy Society, Religion and Culture during the Mughal Rule
|
5 |
| AHIS602 | India’s Foreign Policy (1947-2000)
Making of India’s Foreign Policy India and her Neighbours India’s Relations with the World India’s Trade and Cultural Relations
|
5 |
| AHIS603 | Introduction to Museology and Archival Science
Museology Museums Archival Science |
4.5 |
| Organisation of Records
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| AHIS604 | History of the Marathas (1707 – 1818)
Expansion of the Maratha Power Consolidation of the Maratha Power Post Panipat Development Administrative and Socio-Cultural Developments
|
5 |
| AHIS605 | History of Asia (1945– 2000)
People’s Republic of China Post -War Japan South East Asia West Asia
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5 |
| AHIS606 | Research Methodology and Approaches to History II
Hypothesis and Data Collection Data Analysis, Representation and Ethics Approaches to Historiography New Trends in Historiography
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4.5 |
The minor electives will be offered from the following domains: – Marketing, Management, Data Science, Web Designing, Cybersecurity, Accounting, Taxation, Finance, Financial Markets, Investment Banking, Commercial Data Science, Banking, Biotechnology, Mass communication, Embedded Systems and IoT.