PG
Programme Level
2 Years
Duration
VBSPU
Affiliating University
About the Programme
Explores major historical developments, cultures, societies and institutions while developing critical interpretation, source analysis, research and contextual understanding.
Learning Objectives
Philosophy of History
Understand the definition of history, historical facts, bias and causality, and compare the approaches of major Indian and world historians.
Historical Research Methodology
Understand the nature and scope of the historical discipline, types of historical sources, research design and report writing.
Indian & World History Mastery
After completing the two-year P.G. course, understand the basic concepts and philosophy of History, Indian History and World History.
Unbiased Historical Analysis
Present the history of India without partiality and understand the role and sacrifices of the freedom fighters in nation-building.
Learning Outcomes
Medieval & Modern Indian Polity
Understand the political and constitutional history of medieval and modern India, including the Mughal period.
Gender & Society in History
Understand the condition of women in medieval and modern Indian society through dedicated elective study.
European & World Affairs
Critically evaluate contemporary world problems and understand the international conflicts, authoritarian ideologies and events that shaped 20th-century Europe.
Economic History
Understand the economy of the Sultanate and Mughal periods and how economic conditions shaped historical consciousness.
Architecture, Art & Culture
Understand the development of architecture, painting and cinema across medieval and modern India.
Professional & Research Skills
Gain applied research experience via the dissertation and comprehensive viva-voce, improving interview skills, articulation and overall personality.
Credit-Wise Distribution
Semester-wise paper titles and credits as per the V.B.S. Purvanchal University P.G. Syllabus (NEP 2020)
Semester VII
20 Credits- Indian Historiography5
- Indian National Movement (1857 to 1947 AD)5
- Social and Cultural History of India (1200-1900 AD)5
- History of Europe (1789 to 1848 AD)5
- Minor Paper (From Other Faculty)4/5/6
Semester VIII
28 Credits- Research Methodology4
- Optional Paper II (choose 1 of 4)*4
- Optional Paper III (choose 1 of 2)*4
- Optional Paper IV (choose 1 of 3)*4
- Comprehensive Viva4
- Research Project cum Dissertation8
*Optional Paper II: A-History of Maratha (1620-1761 AD), B-History of Awadh (1722-1858 AD), C-History of Sharqi Dynasty (1390-1526 AD), D-History of Rajasthan (1400-1707 AD). Optional Paper III: A-Political History of Medieval India (1206-1526 AD), B-Political History of Modern India (1740-1857 AD). Optional Paper IV: A-History of Europe (1848-1919 AD), B-History of Britain (1714-1918 AD), C-History of U.S.A. (1776-1945 AD).
Semester IX
20 Credits- Optional Paper I (choose 1 of 2)*5
- Optional Paper II (choose 1 of 2)*5
- Optional Paper III (choose 1 of 2)*5
- Optional Paper IV (choose 1 of 3)*5
*Optional Paper I: A-History of Architecture of Medieval India (1206-1739 AD), B-Constitutional History of Modern India (1773-1950 AD). Optional Paper II: A-Women in Medieval Indian Society (1206-1739 AD), B-Women in Modern Indian Society (1740-1964 AD). Optional Paper III: A-Political History of Medieval India (1526-1739 AD), B-Political History of Modern India (1858-1964 AD). Optional Paper IV: A-History of Europe (1919-1945 AD), B-History of West Asia (1839-1960 AD), C-History of Nepal (1746-1846 AD).
Semester X
28 Credits- Contemporary World (1945 to 2000 AD)4
- Optional Paper II (choose 1 of 2)*4
- Optional Paper III (choose 1 of 2)*4
- Optional Paper IV (choose 1 of 3)*4
- Comprehensive Viva4
- Research Project cum Dissertation8
*Optional Paper II: A-Economic History of Medieval India (1206-1739 AD), B-Economic History of Modern India (1740-1964 AD). Optional Paper III: A-Development of Education & Literature in Medieval India (1206-1739 AD), B-Development of Education & Press in Modern India (1740-1964 AD). Optional Paper IV: A-Development of Mughal and Rajpoot Painting, B-Development of Art and Cinema in Modern India (1740-1964 AD), C-Historical Essay.
Scholars choose either the Medieval India (Group A) or Modern India (Group B) specialisation track; the corresponding Optional Papers in Semesters VIII–X are selected accordingly as per the University syllabus.
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Eligibility
Candidates should have completed the qualifying examination prescribed by the University for admission to this programme, with the minimum marks specified in the current year's admission guidelines.