M.A
History
Note: The syllabus
prescribed for the entrance test has been divided into fifteen units. Each unit
carries a weightage of four marks. Paper setters are required to set four multiple
choice type questions with only one correct or most appropriate answer separately
for each unit, giving uniform representation to the whole syllabus contained therein.
History of
Kashmir
Unit-1
A. Prehistoric Kashmir; Origin of
Kashmir. Paleolithic and Neolithic Cultures. Early History
up-to 620 A.D. with special
reference to the contacts with the neighboring territories.
B. Karkota Empire—Extent of the
Empire, Administration, Art and Architecture with special reference to
Lalitaditya.
C. Utpalas—Economic Development,
Art and Architecture with special reference to
Avantivarman.
Unit-II
A. Loharas: Foundation of Lohara
Dynasty—Role of Didda.
B. Harsha’s Administration and
Policy; Kota Rani—Role; Damaras and the Decline of Lohara Dynasty.
C. Religious Developments; Naga
Worship; Buddhism;Tantricism, Kashmiri Saivism.
Unit-III
A. Foundation of the
Sultanate-Causes, Contribution of Shah Mir and Sultan Shihab’ud-Din.
B. Sultanate at Zenith;
Achievements of Zain-ul Abidin.
C. Spread of Islam; Contribution
of Sufis.
D. Rise and fall of Chaks.
Unit-IV
A. Mughal Conquest of Kashmir.
B. Kashmir under Mughals.
C. Kashmir under Afghans.
D. Kashmir under Sikhs
Unit-V
A. Foundation of Jammu and
Kashmir State. Treaty of Amritsar.
B. British Policy towards
Kashmir.
C. Nature of Dogra State-Polity,
Economy.
D. European Impact: Education,
Technology, Land Reforms
UNIT-VI
A. Emergence of Political
Consciousness: Causes, 1931 Event, Formation of Muslim Conference, Glancy
Commission.
B. Role of Muslim Conference and
National Conference.
C. Partition and Kashmir:
Ideological scenario of Kashmir on the eve of Partition; Kashmir
Question.
D. Kashmir between 1947-1953;
Political and Economic Developments.
History of India
Unit-VII
A. Pre-History; Paleolithic,
Mesolithic and Neolithic Cultures.
B. Harappan Civilization; Origin,
Features and Decline;
C. Vedic Culture; Sources;
Polity, Society and Religion of Early and Later Vedic Period
D. Religious Movements; Sources,
Emergence, Expansion, Significance and Decline of Buddhism and Jainsim.
E. Janapadas and Mahajanapadas-
Rise of Maghdha
Unit-VIII
A. The Mauryan Empire:
Sources-Literary and Archaeological; Polity, Economy, Art And Architecture,
B. Ashoka’s Dhamma.
C. Downfall of the Empire.
D. India between 200 B.C.---300
A.D. (Sungas, Indo Greeks, Scythians and Khushans) Sources, Religion, Art and
Trade.
Unit-IX
A. The Gupta Empire: Sources,
Polity, Economy, Society, Religion, Art and Architecture; Decline of the Empire
B. Post –Gupta Period-Harshvardhana-
Sources, Administration, State of Buddhism.
C. Arab Conquest of Sind and its
Impact.
D. India on the eve of Turkish
Conquest. (Invasions, Causes of Turkish Success)
Unit-X
A. Foundation of the Sultanate;
Ghaznavid and Ghurid; Significance of the Turkish Conquest.
B. Expansion of the Sultanate
under Khaljis and Tughluqs.
C. Challenge and Response;
Internal and External problems and the Response of the State; (Iltumish, Razia,
Balban, Alau’d-Din Khalji Muhammad Tughluq and Feroz Tughluq.)
D. Administrative Institutions;
Kingship, Nobility and Iqta.
E. Sufism; Bhakti Movement—Emergence
and Role
Unit-XI
A. Foundation of the Mughal
Empire-Babur, Himayun; The Second Afghan Empire;
Contribution of Sher Shah
B. Consolidation of Mughal
Empire-Political, Administrative and Religious Measures Of Akbar.
C. Jahangir and Shah
Jahan-Political and Administrative Developments.
D. Administrative Institutions:
Kingship, Jagir and Manasabdari system.
E. Aurangzeb-Deccan Policy,
Internal Revolts.
F. Downfall of the Mughal
Empire-Debate
Unit-XII
A. Expansion and consolidation of
British Empire; Ideologies and Tools of Expansion.
B. Economic changes: Land Revenue
Settlements; Commercialization of Agriculture,
Decline of Cottage Industries.
C. Drain of wealth.
D. Rise of Modern Industries.
E. Social changes-Spread of
Western Education, Growth of Press; Socio-Religious Movements.
Unit-XIII
A. Resistance to Company’s Rule
with Special Reference to the Revolt of 1857.
B. National Movement-Indian
National Congress;
C. Moderates, Extremists.
D. Foundation of Muslim
League-Causes
Unit-XIV
A. Constitutional Development:
With special reference to 1909 and 1919.
B. Rise of Gandhi and the Nature
of Gandhian Movements.
C. Act of 1935.
D. Indian Polity (1939-1947).
Unit-XV
A. Impact of the Second World
War;
B. Quit India Movement,
C. Cabinet Mission, Mountbatten
Plan.
D. Independence and Partition.
