m.a. Ancient Indian History, Culture & Archaeology(Semester System)[1]

1CHANDIGARHPANJAB UNIVERSITY, CHANDIGARH-160014 (INDIA) (Estd. under the Panjab University Act VII of 1947—enacted by the Govt. of India) FACULTY OF ARTS SYLLABI FOR M.A. ANCIENT INDIAN HISTORY, CULTURE & ARCHAEOLOGY(SEMESTER SYSTEM) EXAMINATIONS 2010-2011 --:o:-- \ © The Registrar, Panjab University, Chandigarh. All Rights Reserved. 2 APPLICABILITY OF REGULATIONS FOR THE TIME BEING IN FORCE Notwithstanding the integrated nature of a course spread over more than one academic year, the regulations in force at the time a student joins a course shall hold good only for the examinations held during or at the end of the academic year. Nothing in these regulations shall be deemed to debar the University from amending the regulations subsequently and the amended regulations, if any, shall apply to all students whether old or new. 3 GUIDELINES FOR CONTINUOUS INTERNAL ASSESSMENT (20%) FOR REGULAR STUDENTS OF POSTGRADUATE COURSES OF ANCIENT INDIAN HISTORY, CULTURE & ARCHAEOLOGY (SEMESTER SYSTEM) (Effective from the First Year Admissions for the Academic Session 2007-2008) 1. The Syndicate has approved the following guidelines, mode of testing and evaluation including Continuous Internal Assessment of students : (i) Terminal Evaluation : 80 % (ii) Continuous Assessment : 20 % (iii) Continuous Assessment may include written assignment, snap tests, participation in discussions in the class, term papers, attendance etc. (iv) In order to incorporate an element of Continuous Internal Assessment of students, the Colleges/Departments will conduct one written test as quantified below : (a) Written Test : 25 (reduced to 5) (b) Snap Test : 25 (reduced to 5) (c) Participation in Class discussion : 15 (reduced to 3) (d) Term Paper : 25 (reduced to 5) (e) Attendance : 10 (reduced to 02) Total : 100 reduced to 20 2. Weightage of 2 marks for attendance component out of 20 marks for Continuous Assessment shall be available only to those students who attend 75% and more of classroom lectures/seminars/workshops. The break–up of marks for attendance component for theory papers shall be as under : Attendance Component Mark/s for Theory Papers (a) 75 % and above upto 85 % : 1 (b) Above 85 % : 2 It shall not be compulsory to pass in Continuous Internal Assessment. Thus, whatever marks are secured by a student out of 20% marks, will be carried forward and added to his/her score out of 80 %, i.e. the remaining marks allocated to the particular subject and, thus, he/she shall have to secure pass marks both in the University examinations as well as total of Internal Continuous Assessment and University examinations. Continuous Internal Assessment awards from the affiliated Colleges/Departments must be sent to the Controller of Examinations, by name, two weeks before the commencement of the particular examination on the proforma obtainable from the Examination Branch. 3. 4. SPECIAL NOTE : (i) (ii) The theory question paper will be of 80 marks and 20 marks will be for internal assessment. For private candidates, who have not been assessed earlier for internal assessment, the marks secured by them in theory paper will proportionately be increased to maximum marks of the paper in lieu of internal assessment. The paper setter must put note (ii) in the question paper. In the case of Postgraduate Course in the Faculties of Arts, Science, Languages, Education, Design & Fine Arts, and Business-Management & Commerce (falling under the purview of Academic Council), where such a provision of Internal Assessment/Continuous Assessment already exists, the same will continue as before. The marks obtained by a candidate in Continuous Internal Assessment in Postgraduate Classes from the admissions of 2007 will be shown separately in the Detailed-Marks-Card (D.M.C). (iii) (iv) A. according to availability SEMESTER-I (For the examination of November/December.D. ANCIENT INDIAN HISTORY.D. 300 A.D.D. SYLLABI AND COURSES OF READING IN M. to 78 A.D. to 650 A. to 1207 A.D. CULTURE & ARCHAEOLOGY (SEMESTER SYSTEM) i. Political History of India from 78 A.D.XVI: Paper-XVII: History of India from C. 2011 Note: Students are required to opt for any four in each semester (Semester I & II) out of the following papers. Indian Architecture Sculptures Iconography Historical Geography of Ancient India SEMESTER-II (For the examination of April. South Indian History History of Indian Religion from the Earliest Times upto 1200 A. to 300 A. 2010) Paper-I: Paper-II: Paper-III: Paper-IV: Paper-V: Paper-VI: Paper-VII: Paper-VIII: Paper-IX: History of India from the Earliest Times to 8th Century B. to 1207 A.D.D.C.D South Indian History History of Indian Religions from the Earliest Times upto 1200 A.D. Political History of India from C.4 OUTLINES OF TEST.C. 8th Century B.May 2011) Paper-X: Paper-XI: Paper-XII: Paper-XIII: Paper-XIV: Paper-XV: Paper. Dynastic History of India from 650 A.e 1st AND 3rd SEMESTERS NOVEMBER/DECEMBER FOR THE EXAMINATION OF 2010 2nd and 4th SEMESTERS APRIL/MAY. Political History of India from 650 A. Indian Architecture Sculpture and Painting Iconography . Recording and Early Historic Archaeology Epigraphy and Numismatics Palaeography & Epigraphy Numismatics Greater India Central Asia and Tibet Champa and Cambodia Economic Life and Institutions in Ancient India Political Ideas and Institutions in Ancient India History of Literature Pali and Prakrit Literature History of Sanskrit Literature Ancient World Afro-Asian Civilization Roman Civilization . Thailand and Indonesia Group-F Paper-I: Paper-II: Ancient World Afro-Asian Civilization Greek Civilization SEMESTER-IV (For the examination of April/May 2011) Group-A Paper-III: Paper-IV: Group-B Paper-III: Paper-IV: Group-C Paper-III: Paper-IV: Group-D Paper-III: Paper-IV: Group-E Paper-III: Paper-IV: Group-F Paper-III: Paper-IV: Archaeology Protohistoric Archaeology Techniques of Archaeological Excavation. 2010) Group-A Paper-I: Paper-II: Group-B Paper-I: Paper-II: Group-C Paper-I: Paper-II: Group-D Paper-I: Paper-II: Group-E Paper-I: Paper-II: Social Life and Institutions in Ancient India Political Ideas and Institutions in Ancient India History of Literature Pali and Prakrit Literature History of Sanskrit Literature Archaeology Prehistoric Archaeology Archaeological Methods.5 SEMESTER-III (For the examination of November/December. Techniques and Early Historic Archaeology Epigraphy and Numismatics Palaeography & Epigraphy Numismatics Greater India Central Asia and China Burma. Frontiers of the Indus Civilization. locating the interconnection of social. Mumbai. economy.P.C. numismatics. The first question. H. Pedagogy of the course work: Students are expected to familiarize themselves with sources and with methods of reconstructing ancient political history. The Indus Civilization. The Culture and Civilization of Ancient India in Historical Outline. The candidates are required to answer any ten short questions i. religious beliefs and practices. Suggested Readings: Allchin. R.C. architecture and script. polity. R. B. 1956. New Delhi. shall be short answer type containing 15 short questions spread over the entire syllabus to be answered in 25 to 30 words each. 3.(ed) Wheeler. 1971. 1983 The Rise and Fall of Indian Civilization. Each unit shall have two questions and the candidate shall be given internal choice. Delhi.B. The Vedic Age. epigraphy. art. Essential Readings: Allchin. The Age of Imperial Unity. Introduction to the Study of Indian History.M. A. Raychaudhuri. Each question will carry 15 marks. as far as their sources permit.L. literature.B. The Wonder that was India. 1990. Note: 1. K. Sharma. the candidate shall attempt one question from each unit.e. Delhi.S.C. 1983. Delhi. Marks: 100 Theory: 80 Marks Internal assessment: 20 Marks Time: 3 Hours Objectives: This course studies intensively the history of India from the earliest times to 8th century B.and Shrimali. 1977. Bombay.D. 1984.P. UNIT-I: Survey of sources and approaches to ancient Indian history: archaeology. culture and religion (a) Rig Vedic Period (b) Later Vedic Period UNIT-IV: Harappan Civilization: Origin. The Political History of Ancient India. Gupta. UNIT-II: Prehistoric period (Palaeolithic.6 Semester-I Paper-I : History of India from Earliest times to 8th century B. Prachin Bharat Ka Ithihas. Kalibangan. R. 2. The Earliest Civilization of South Asia. Lal.B. S.. Jha. 1966. Bhartiya Vidya Bhavan. Lothal. an attempt is made to view the political events in their situational context. and Neolithic Cultures). distribution. Revised Ed. agrarian base. Max.D. M. Kosambi. Middlesex. i.e. Mumbai. of 2 marks each (2 X 10 = 20). Majumdar.R. Kosambi. 1968 . Further. The Paper-setter is required to set 9 questions in all and the candidates are required to attempt five questions in all. Origins of a Civilization.1971. 1996 Material Culture and Social Formation in Ancient India. Mumbai. 1968. D. 1997. UNIT-III: Vedic Civilization-society. The rest of the paper shall contain 4 units. morphology of major sites (Mohenjodaro. Dholavira). The Indus-Sarasvati Civilization. economic and political developments. craft production. Delhi. which is compulsory. and B. D. Cambridge.N. with specific reference to archaeological and literary sources. New Delhi.C. S. Lal. Rise of Civilization in India and Pakistan. Harappa. et al. The problem of urban decline and late Harappan Cultures. The entire syllabus has been divided into 4 units. Basham. Delhi. Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan. Mesolithic. and Gupta. Delhi. trade and commerce. London. B and F.D. R. (Chapters on the Kushanas) Suggested Readings: Mukherjee. The candidates are required to answer any ten short questions i. culture and archaeology. Delhi. H. Ashvini Basham. Calcutta. shall be short answer type containing 15 short questions spread over the entire syllabus to be answered in 25 to 30 words each. fieldwork. Vol.M. The political conditions of northern India in the third century A. 1968.e. The Age of Imperial Unity.L. B. 3. B. Vol. Motilala Banarasidass. 1967. Raychaudhuri.N. The Rise & Fall of the Kushana Empire. Problem of Soter Meagas. Leiden. Calcutta. the candidate shall attempt one question from each unit. comprising the history of the Kushanas and the pre-Gupta history of northern India. UNIT III: Kanishka group of kings: The date and achievements of Kanishka I: The successors of Kanishka I. The Paper-setter is required to set 9 questions in all and the candidates are required to attempt five questions in all. Calcutta. II. Berkeley. Max.D. UNIT I: The origin of the Kushanas and their early migrations. Vol. I. Considering the theoretical nature of the paper. Early History of North India.e. Puri. . Delhi.D. Rosenfield. Calcutta. 1967.N. 1957. Political History of Ancient India. Note: 1.C. Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan. II.N. to prepare them for the deeper and better understanding of ancient Indian history. Studies in Kushana Genealogy & Chronology. Nilakanta (ed) Rise & Fall of the Imperial Guptas. Bombay. Papers on the Date of Kanishka. Each unit shall have two questions and the candidate shall be given internal choice. Majumdar. 1980 (Chapters dealing with the Kushana history). Bombay. to 300 A.) Chattopadhyaya. 1976 History & Culture of Indian People.A.D.D. S. Seminars and tutorials should be a regular feature. UNIT II: Rise to power and early history – Kujula Kadphises and Wima Kadphises. The entire syllabus has been divided into 4 units. The Kushana Genealogy. workshop or project work are not required. B. of 2 marks each (2 X 10 = 20). which is compulsory.& Pusalkar. Each question will carry 15 marks. K. India under the Kushanas. 1954 Comprehensive History of India. Marks: 100 Theory: 80 Marks Internal assessment: 20 Marks Time: 3 Hours Objectives: The primary objective of this paper is to acquaint the students with the political history of this very significant period of the Indian history. 2.C. 1989. UNIT IV: Decline and downfall of the Kushanas. Pedagogy of the Course work: It is expected to cover the details of each topic with due stress on the study of the original sources and analytical review of the secondary writings and the latest researches. The Dynastic Arts of the Kushans. Sastri. 1988. A.A. The rest of the paper shall contain 4 units.) Mukherjee.(ed. i. Essential Readings: Agrawal. The first question.7 Paper II: Political History of India from 78 A. J. (Eds. 1934. Dacca. Tripathi.) Puri. V. 2 Vols. shall be short answer type containing 15 short questions spread over the entire syllabus to be answered in 25 to 30 words each. A.A. 3. 1955. The rest of the paper shall contain 4 units. Madras. Delhi.8 Paper-III : Political History of India from 650 A. 1955. (Relevant portions). Marks: 100 Theory: 80 Marks Internal assessment: 20 Marks Time: 3 Hours Objectives: The primary objective of this paper is to acquaint the students with the political history of the post-Harsha period. Calcutta. I.K. The candidates are required to answer any ten short questions i.) Majumdar.M. (Ed. H. The Paper-setter is required to set 9 questions in all and the candidates are required to attempt five questions in all. 1943. Majumdar. Seminars and tutorials should be a regular feature. 1931. Delhi. 1964. Majumdar. R. A History of South India. 2. Suggested Readings: Ray.S. The first question. 1981. popularly known as the period of the tripartite struggle. Bombay. Shastri.C.R. the candidate shall attempt one question from each unit. A.K. The entire syllabus has been divided into 4 units. (Ed. Vol. Workshops.& Dasgupta. Pt. to 1207 A. Bombay. 1986.R. Essential Readings: Altekar.N.) Majumdar. 1956 History of Bengal.D. Sastri K. Rashtrakutas & Their Times.N. IV.K. UNIT I: The Pratiharas UNIT II: The Palas UNIT III: The Chalukyas of Gujarat UNIT IV: The Tomaras Pedagogy of the course work: The central focus of the paper is to study the role played by the three powers in the struggle for supremacy in northern India. 1936.A. Vol. (Ed. III. Chalukyas of Gujarat. B. 1957. History of Kanauj. Early History of the Deccan.e.R. which is compulsory. The Struggle for Empire. fieldwork or projects are not required considering the theoretical nature of the paper. Vol. . Each unit shall have two questions and the candidate shall be given internal choice. 1987.C. Each question will carry 15 marks. Delhi. The History of the Gurjara-Pratiharas.(Relevant chapters). Vol. i. culture and archaeology. Max. Poona. Bombay. with additional topics on the Chalukyas of Gujarat and the Tomaras to prepare them for the deeper and better understanding of the early medieval period of ancient Indian History.C. Note: 1. (Relevant Chapters) Comprehensive History of India. Delhi. History & Culture of Indian People. Dynastic History of Northern India. of 2 marks each (2 X 10 = 20). The Age of Imperial Kanauj.D.S.(Relevant chapters).C. I.e. K. 1937. 1995. S. They are also to be made aware of the role of geographical factors in the establishment of capital cities and trade centres. 1987 The Satavahanas and the Western Kshatrapas. Ganguly. K. Note: 1. Bombay. 1960. 1988. 1941 Eastern Chalukyas. New. i. Shastri. The Chalukyas of Kalyani. The Age of the Vakatakas. Poona. The History of Eastern Chalukyas of Vengi. Krishna Rao. A. The History of Early Dynasties of Andhradesa. Sastri. Delhi. Early History of the Deccan. The entire syllabus has been divided into 4 units. which is compulsory.M. Different art styles and their regional variations are taken up for discussion. Burton The Vakataka-Gupta Age. Early History of the Deccan. Oxford. 1983 The Comprehensive History of India Vol. 1992. Delhi. II Calcutta.V. A History of South India.e.C & Altekar. 1968 South Indian History and Society. 1957. Tamil Heroic Poetry. Nagpur. 1967 The History and Inscriptions of the Satavahanas and the Western Kshtrapas. Delhi. 1981. Delhi. G Suggested Readings: Aiyanger. Each question will carry 15 marks.N.e.A. 2. Sangam Polity. The Paper-setter is required to set 9 questions in all and the candidates are required to attempt five questions in all. Sastri. Shastri. A. R. Each unit shall have two questions and the candidate shall be given internal choice. 1966. Marks: 100 Theory: 80 Marks Internal assessment: 20 Marks Time: 3 Hours Objectives: The course aims to acquaint the students with the political and cultural history of the south India. The candidates are required to answer any ten short questions i. 1981. shall be short answer type containing 15 short questions spread over the entire syllabus to be answered in 25 to 30 words each. Visuals are also used to acquaint the students with the extant archaeological material. Murari. Madras. Madras.9 Paper-IV: South Indian History Max. Madras. A. D.) Mirashi. B. B. V.A. The history of the peninsula is an integral part of the Indian history and thus comprehensive study in its entirety is a must.N. rpt. N Yazdani. The first question. K Rao. Clarendon Press.V. 1973. The Chalukyas of Kalyani. of 2 marks each (2 X 10 = 20).M. . 1955.M. The rest of the paper shall contain 4 units. Subrahmanian. (Ed.C. M. N. 1941. Delhi. Essays on South India.N Shastri. Kailasapathy. UNIT I: The Satavahanas UNIT II: The Vakatakas UNIT III: The Chalukyas of Vatapi and Vengi UNIT IV: Sangam Age Pedagogy of the course work: The students are to be made familiar with the sources for the reconstruction of South Indian history. Hyderabad. 3. Stein. Karashima. K. Banaras. Ancient India and South Indian History and Culture. 1977.V. A. Delhi.S.S. Essential Readings: Majumdar. the candidate shall attempt one question from each unit. while teaching the political history. Krishna Rao. 1925 . S. 2. class lectures are often aided by visuals. Jaina Religion and Literature. Each unit shall have two questions and the candidate shall be given internal choice. Cambridge. Stevenson. I. Keith. Vol.B..L. Lahore. and Pusalkar. ideology. A. The Indus Civilization: A Contemporary Perspective. the candidate shall attempt one question from each unit. The Rise of Civilization in India and Pakistan Ept.L.D. The Religion and Philosophy of the Vedas and Upanishads. Cambridge. London 1921. Bridget Basham A. Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan. Bombay.C. i. rituals and mythology. Possehl. New Delhi.e. Part I. 1962 Hinduism and Buddhism Vol. London 1954 Outline of Jainism. 1999 The Wonder that was India. The Vedic Age. The Doctrines of the Jainas.L. 1915. G. W. Kapadia.R.e. R. The entire syllabus has been divided into 4 units. The first question.10 Paper-V: History of Indian Religions from the earliest Times up to 1200 A. shall be short answer type containing 15 short questions spread over the entire syllabus to be answered in 25 to 30 words each. of 2 marks each (2 X 10 = 20). Delhi. J. H. A. which is compulsory. The Paper-setter is required to set 9 questions in all and the candidates are required to attempt five questions in all.C. Emphasis is placed on the historical contexts of the evolution of various religious traditions. The course is thematic and designed to advance enquiry into aspects which are intimately connected with facets of Indian history itself. Since religion has close association with image worship. 3. 2002 The Heart of Jainism. Note: 1. Essential Readings: Allchin R. Suggested Readings: Elliot.II and III. 1944 Majumdar. 1916. Schubring. ed. Marks: 100 Theory: 80 Marks Internal assessment: 20 Marks Time: 3 Hours Objectives: The course aims to help develop critical judgement in students and to make a historical study of religious cults and sects. The rest of the paper shall contain 4 units. Oxford. Each question will carry 15 marks. Max. UNIT I: Sources for the reconstruction of the Religious History of India UNIT II: Vedic Religion UNIT III: Harappan Religion UNIT IV: History of Jainism Pedagogy of the course work: Certain common themes run through the entire course – how processes of conflict and integration bring about change and modifications in a particular religious tradition. 1954. Jaini. The candidates are required to answer any ten short questions i. New Delhi. conflict and integration. I.D. 3. The Art of Indian Asia. historical as well as technical of ancient Indian architecture.K. 1978 Buddhist Monuments. Coomaraswami. The Paper-setter is required to set 9 questions in all and the candidates are required to attempt five questions in all. The Architecture of India. Calcutta. 1955. of 2 marks each (2 X 10 = 20). Buddhist Viharas and Chaityas 2. Delhi. Note: 1. Chapter: II Suggested Readings: Bajpai. Marshal. The candidates are required to answer any ten short questions i. Jodhpur. Each question will carry 15 marks. Essential Readings: Agrawala. London. Jain and Brahmanical Rock-cut Architecture UNIT IV: Stupa Architecture 1.(Sarnath).D. Sanchi stupa. Royal Architecture mentioned by Megasthenese 2. A. 1927. Dharmarajika(Taxila) Pedagogy of the course work: It is expected to cover each topic in detail with the help of visuals in order to acquaint students fully with the various aspects. 2. London. Hindu. Amravati. Buddhist & Hindu. Tokyo. R. the candidate shall attempt one question from each unit. i. Origin & Main Components of Stupa 2. 1200 A. The Art and Architecture of India. Taxila. Zimmer. The entire syllabus has been divided into 4 units. Dhameka. 1985. The first question. Each unit shall have two questions and the candidate shall be given internal choice.S. Vidya Huntington. Early Buddhist Rock Temples: A Chronological Study. Satish Rowland.e. . New York. 2 Vols.e. Marks: 100 Theory: 80 Marks Internal assessment: 20 Marks Time: 3 Hours Objectives: The objective of this paper is to acquaint students with the history of ancient Indian architecture from the earliest times to C. UNIT I: Proto-historic Architecture 1. Jain). The Art of Ancient India (Buddhist.D. S Brown. 1972. Percy Dehejia.. John Mitra. Bombay 1971. Mauryan Pillars and Caves UNIT III: Rock Cut Architecture 1. Vedic Architecture 2. Indian Architecture (Buddhist and Hindu Period). Grover. 1953. Vasudeva. The main aim is to familiarise students with the ancient monuments and architectural planning including the lay-out of cities and secular buildings as well as the religious monuments including the Buddhist stupas and rock-cut caves. The rest of the paper shall contain 4 units.. 1980. 1. shall be short answer type containing 15 short questions spread over the entire syllabus to be answered in 25 to 30 words each. 1980. There will be an educational field trip for on the spot study of the monuments. Varanasi. London. History of Indian and Indonesian Art. Vol. Debala Indian Art. 1991.H Five Phases of Indian Art. Bharhut. which is compulsory.11 Paper-VI : Indian Architecture Max. 1965. Harappan Architecture and town planning UNIT II: Mauryan Architecture 1. K. New Delhi. Sivaramamurti. London. in different materials and paintings is the aim of this paper.12 Paper-VII: Sculpture Max. A. J. This will help the students to learn about the rich heritage of our country. Indian Painting..C. 1974. 1975. Essential Readings: Agrawala. Note: 1.G. Bajpai. shall be short answer type containing 15 short questions spread over the entire syllabus to be answered in 25 to 30 words each. Delhi. the candidate shall attempt one question from each unit. 3. of 2 marks each (2 X 10 = 20). Maurya and Post-Maurya Art. Each unit shall have two questions and the candidate shall be given internal choice. Indian Art. Survey of Indian Sculpture. 1984 Gupta Sculpture. Percy Ghosh. i. Delhi. . Varanasi. The emphasis will be on the characteristics of Indian sculpture and paintings reflecting the social. conditions of our country representing various regions and periods. The candidates are required to answer any ten short questions i. New Delhi.S. Besides. 1993. 1933.e. K. The rest of the paper shall contain 4 units. visit to important museums should be made. The Paper-setter is required to set 9 questions in all and the candidates are required to attempt five questions in all. C. Bombay. Impact and assimilation of foreign art traditions on Indian art will also be studied. J. Lucknow. UNIT I: Proto-historic Sculpture UNIT II: Mauryan School UNIT III: Narrative Art Sunga & Satavahana UNIT IV: Gandhara School of Art Pedagogy of the course work: Screening of slides of sculptures and paintings should form an integral part for the teaching of this paper for better understanding. 1982. The entire syllabus has been divided into 4 units. Agrawala. Niharranjan Saraswati. Williams.e. Delhi. Marks: 100 Theory: 80 Marks Internal assessment: 20 Marks Time: 3 Hours Objectives: To acquaint the students with the beginning and development of sculpture. V. S. 1991 Indian Terracotta Art.S. The first question. Calcutta. Banerji. 2 Vols.D. 1957. Jodhpur. A. Kramrisch. Brown. New Delhi. economic religious. Handa. Each question will carry 15 marks. which is compulsory. Stella Ray. 1948. 1965 Gupta Art. New Delhi. India. The Art of India. The Art of Gupta.K. 1967 Osian. Devendra Harle. 1967 Ajanta Murals. 2. 1996 Indian Sculpture. Five Phases of Indian Art. V. P.C. Heritage of Indian Art. 1955. Varanasi. Moti. R. 1960. 1954. 1945 The Dynastic Art of the Kushanas.13 Suggested Readings: Acharya. Marshall. Delhi.PH. Paris. 1964 Maurya and Sunga Art.. Rosenfield. Indian Sculpture and Painting. 1964 South Indian Bronzes. Cambridge.B. Niharranjan. London. 1930.. New Delhi. The Vedic Age. The Age of Imperial Unity. 1951. Bombay. Agrawala. Vol. O. III.. Vol. Chandra. The Struggle for Empire. 1950 Vol.S. Indian Art. Calcutta. I. London. Bombay. Vol. J.K. Mookerjee. Bombay. Oxford University Press. IV.H. 1914. 1967. . Majumdar. 1957. 1964. La Sculpture de Mathura (Ars Asiatica. The Age of Imperial Kanauj. New York. The History and Culture of the Indian People Vol.(Ed) Mathura Railing Pillars. 1966. Bombay. Rowland. E. 1960.M. XV).C.K. V. Bombay. V. J. P. II. Gandhara Sculpture from Pakistan Museums. Havell. The Flowering of Indian Art. Benjamin Vogel. (Reprint) Agrawala. J.. Radhakamal Ray. Gangoly. Vol. The Classical Age. The Buddhist Art of Gandhara. 1928. Bombay. Calcutta. Berkeley. Indian Architecture according to Manasara. 3. 2nd ed. 1972 Myths and Symbols in Indian Art and Civilization. Coomaraswamy. 2. i.14 Paper-VIII: Iconography Max. Iconographical terminology: (a) Brahmanical (b) Buddhist & Jain UNIT III: Brahmanical Cult Deities 1.. Gopinath Development of Hindu Iconography. Delhi.. the candidate shall attempt one question from each unit. 1962 Elements of Hindu Iconography.B. 2. 2nd ed. Not only information on religious ideas and myths which guided the fashioning of icons is to be imparted. Calcutta. 1 and 2. The first question. Antiquity of Image Worship in India UNIT II: 1. shall be short answer type containing 15 short questions spread over the entire syllabus to be answered in 25 to 30 words each. 1956. The candidates are required to answer any ten short questions i. Vol. Brahma. Ganapati.C. Vishnu 2. Sakti and Karttikeya UNIT IV: 1. Buddhism and Jainism. The entire syllabus has been divided into 4 units. which is essential for a comprehensive understanding of religious and art traditions of ancient India. Marks: 100 Theory: 80 Marks Internal assessment: 20 Marks Time: 3 Hours Objectives: The course is aimed to acquaint the students with the iconographic features and their development through the ages in Brahmanism. The course is inter-disciplinary.e. Bhattacharya. Bhattacharya. Indian Buddhist Iconography. Jaina Iconography. which is compulsory.N. Harper. 2. Balarama. 1958.C. Siva. Indian Images. of 2 marks each (2 X 10 = 20). Lahore.K. Each question will carry 15 marks.B Bhattacharya.B. Iconography-Definition. UNIT I: 1. J. Surya Pedagogy of the course work: Class lectures are to be accompanied by visual aids like slides. Scope and Importance. Zimmer Rao. 1921 Elements of Buddhist Iconography. The Paper-setter is required to set 9 questions in all and the candidates are required to attempt five questions in all.A.e. Shimla. 1968 . Essential Reading Banerjea. Each unit shall have two questions and the candidate shall be given internal choice. Note: 1.2nd ed. New Delhi. The rest of the paper shall contain 4 units. 1939. Calcutta. Heinrich. students are to be familiarised with some aspects of architecture and Indian philosophy also. 1936 The Gods of Northern Buddhism. K. New Delhi. Bhattasali. Getty. 1972 . Bombay.K. N. Iconograpghy of Visnu.S. 1978 Iconography of the Hindus. Buddhists and Jains.15 Suggested Reading Desai. Alice Gupta R. 1973 Iconography of Buddhist and Brahmanical Sculpture in the British Museum. London. New Delhi. Marks: 100 Theory: 80 Marks Internal assessment: 20 Marks Time: 3 Hours Objectives: This course will acquaint the students with the sources of Historical Geography of Ancient India and its importance. 1904-05 . the people and the states. shall be short answer type containing 15 short questions spread over the entire syllabus to be answered in 25 to 30 words each. New Delhi. Gauhati. T India as known to Panini. Essential Readings: Agrawala. Bharadwaj. rivers. O. field trips. N. Calcutta. B. 1964. Studies in the Historical Geography of Ancient India.N. 1963 Geography of the Puranas. The candidates are required to answer any ten short questions i. topographical maps. This is essential for a proper comprehension of Indian history and culture. The first question. Ancient Geography of India. Note: 1. which is compulsory. the ancient kingdoms. P. Varanasi. names of mountains. 1967. II.M. Lucknow. 1977. D. Bajpai.L. Delhi. K. A Dey.L. Ali. 1990 Cosmography and Geography in Early Indian Literature. UNIT IV: a.L. Foundations of Indian Culture . Awasthy. Sircar. The cities and towns Pedagogy of the course work: The students are taught with the help of slides. 2. Lucknow. Calcutta.C Mc-Crindle. seminars. The Paper-setter is required to set 9 questions in all and the candidates are required to attempt five questions in all. political maps etc. UNIT I: Sources of ancient Indian historical geography and their importance. 1986 India in the Vedic Age. 1924 Geographical Dictionary of Ancient and Medieval India. S. V. London. Delhi.D.e. Each question will carry 15 marks.16 Paper IX : Historical Geography of Ancient India Max. 3.C. Vol. The geographical divisions.C Watters. case studies are arranged to enhance the articulation skill of the students. 1973 Prachina Bharata Ka Bhaugolika Svasupa. Varanasi. Baroach. 1971 The Geographical Dictionary. UNIT II: The main geographical divisions of India UNIT III: Mountains and rivers. the candidate shall attempt one question from each unit.P. b. 1977 Trade and Trade Routes in Ancient India. The Classical Accounts of India. N. 1999. New Delhi. A. A Bhattacharyya. Each unit shall have two questions and the candidate shall be given internal choice. R. The rest of the paper shall contain 4 units. Delhi. The countries.S. J. 1960 Ancient India as described by Ptolemy. photographs. i. Ancient and Medieval India. workshops. On Yuang Chwang’s Travels in India. cities and towns as mentioned in ancient literature and inscriptions shall be the main focus. Calcutta. Cunningham. Delhi. 1971(Reprint) Geographical encyclopedia of Ancient and Medieval India. of 2 marks each (2 X 10 = 20). The entire syllabus has been divided into 4 units.e. Bhargava. In addition to lectures. Majumdar. Calcutta.W Moti Chandra Pandey. 1967. 1956 Ancient Geography of India. G. Delhi.G. Essential Readings: Bhandarkar. The Age of Imperial Unity.N.8th century B. to 78 A. Delhi.D. 1991 Iranians and Greeks. 1996 The Age of the Nandas and Mauryas. 1971. 1984 Prachin Bharat Ka Ithihas. Mc Crindle. 1955 Mauryan India.D. of 2 marks each (2 X 10 = 20). 1957 Asoka and the Decline of the Mauryas. Mookerji. Delhi. . UNIT III The Mauryan empire: Its nature and bases. Sircar. 1973. 1990. New Delhi. A. London.L. Raychaudhuri. 3. Vol.C. New Delhi. D.R. 1997. 1957.S. A.K.A. Delhi. 1960 The Indo-Greeks. 1985. Mookerji. which is compulsory. Delhi. UNIT I Political history of Northern India upto the end of the 6th century B. Max. Comprehensive History of India.) Thapar. & Shrimali. Pahlavas. Mumbai. The Invasion of India by Alexander the Great. Calcutta. Majumdar. The candidates are required to answer any ten short questions i. The Achaemenid and India. 2. Sastri.C. The first question. Sharma.D. Calcutta. K. Kosambi. et al.R.N. Bhartiya Vidya Bhavan. administrative organization. Suggested Readings: Basham. The Culture and Civilization of Ancient India in Historical Outline. Ashoka’s dhammanature and propagation. (ed. R. Oxford. Aspects of Political Ideas and institutions in Ancient India. 1973.K. R. epigraphical and numismatic sources.C. 1952. Romila Asoka. Chattopadhyaya. R. S. 1955.J. The Paper-setter is required to set 9 questions in all and the candidates are required to attempt five questions in all. with specific reference to archaeological. Mumbai: 1971. Bongard-Levin. Chandragupta Maurya.W. The Political History of Ancient India.K.-II. The entire syllabus has been divided into 4 units. D. Sakas. Delhi. Note: 1. The Wonder that was India. Marks: 100 Theory: 80 Marks Internal assessment: 20 Marks Time: 3 Hours Objectives: This course studies intensively the history of India from C. art and architecture.C. UNIT II The Achaemenian and Macedonian (Alexander’s) invasion of north-west India and its impact. i. Bactrian Greeks or Indo-Greeks.e. 2nd ed. K.D.N. The rest of the paper shall contain 4 units.e. Varanasi. 1966. Each question will carry 15 marks. The sixteen Mahajanapadas with special reference to the rise of Magadha. literary. Delhi. Narain. Jha. the candidate shall attempt one question from each unit. shall be short answer type containing 15 short questions spread over the entire syllabus to be answered in 25 to 30 words each. UNIT IV Post-Mauryan Developments: Sungas and Kanvas.C. society and economy. political and cultural relations. Each unit shall have two questions and the candidate shall be given internal choice. 8th century B.17 Semester-II Paper X : History of India from C. D. Patiala. Asoka.C. H. to 78 A. Delhi. brief outline of their political history and relationship with each other and also with the other contemporary powers. the political history of the dynasty from the time of Maharaja Gupta to that of Kumaragupta-I. The Vakataka-Gupta Age. decline and downfall of the dynasty. Pedagogy of the Course work: It is expected to cover the details of each topic with due stress on the study of the original sources and analytical review of the secondary writings and the latest researches. Majumdar. comprising the history of the Guptas and the post-Gupta dynasties of northern India up to the death of Harshavardhana. Delhi. Each unit shall have two questions and the candidate shall be given internal choice. UNIT II Skandagupta to Vishnugupta including the problems of identification and place in genealogy of various rulers. 1967. Devahuti. Note: 1. Max. the problem of Maharaja Prabhakara. The rise of the Aulikaras of Dasapura. their rise to power. Seminars and tutorials should be a regular feature. the candidate shall attempt one question from each unit.D. R.S. Goyal S. which is compulsory. 1933.e. Essential Readings: Agrawal.Their relations with the Guptas.R. Toramana and Mihirakula. UNIT III The Hunas and the Aulikaras – The origin and the early history of the Hunas in India.C. . 1967 (Reprint). Banerji.A.e. Rise & Fall of the Imperial Guptas. Harsha. the house of Prakasadharman and Yasodharman. 3. A History of the Imperial Guptas. fieldwork. to 650 A. Allahabad. Ashvini Altekar. of 2 marks each (2 X 10 = 20). UNIT IV The Maukharis. shall be short answer type containing 15 short questions spread over the entire syllabus to be answered in 25 to 30 words each. the house of Bandhuvarman. UNIT I The Imperial Guptas – The origin and original home. The first question.D. Considering the theoretical nature of the paper. Each question will carry 15 marks. 300 A. The candidates are required to answer any ten short questions i. to prepare them for the deeper and better understanding of ancient Indian history. The rest of the paper shall contain 4 units.D. i. their clash with the Guptas and other Indian powers. The entire syllabus has been divided into 4 units. The role played by them against the Hunas. 1970. The Age of the Imperial Guptas. 1989.A Political Study. Oxford. The Paper-setter is required to set 9 questions in all and the candidates are required to attempt five questions in all. 2. culture and archaeology. Marks: 100 Theory: 80 Marks Internal assessment: 20 Marks Time: 3 Hours Objectives: The primary objective of this paper is to acquaint the students with the political history of this very significant period of the Indian history. Benaras.& R. decline and downfall. the Later Guptas of Magadha & the Pushyabhutis – their rise to power.D. workshop or project work are not required.18 Paper XI : Political History of India from C. Varanasi. Delhi.).R.) Majumdar.C. Suggested Readings: Basak R. 1952. Upendra Thaplyal. Part II. N. & Gai. Varanasi. Delhi.S. R. Delhi. Calcutta. Studies in Ancient Indian History.19 Gupta P. (Introduction only). The Gupta Empire. 2 Vols. B. Ojha. New Delhi. 1974.R. Delhi. R. Dynastic History of Magadha. Tripathi. Comprehensive History of Bihar. The Imperial Guptas. III.) Chattopadhyaya. III. H. 1965 (3rd ed. B. 1964. I I. 1985 (Introduction only) History of Kanauj. B. Delhi 1981. S. Patna. Chandigarh. The Decline of the Kingdom of Magadha. 1941.K Mookerji.N.K. Inscriptions of the Imperial Guptas (Revised ed. K. 1954 Harsha and his Times.P. 1954. (Chapters dealing with the Gupta and the post-Gupta history). Sinha. The Hunas in India.A. 1974 B. Sinha.) A History of the Guptas. Raychaudhuri. (Chapters dealing with the Gupta and the post Gupta history). Vol. K. D. Maukharis. Mirashi.Ch.R.C. Inscriptions of the Later Guptas. 1970. 1974. R.K. Vol. Early History of North India.) Mookerji. Sinha.V. 1976 (revised ed.& Dasgupta. R. Thakur. Vol. The Comprehensive History of India.K. Part II. Majumdar.D. The Classical Age. 1977. 1967.C. 1934. Patna. History of North-Eastern India.G. Political History of Ancient India. eds.K. 2001. Bombay.P. V. Patna. III. Poona.& Pusalkar. Corpus Inscriptionum Indicarum.N. G. Pushpabhutis and Yasovarman of Kanauj. Vol. 1984. Calcutta. Delhi. Dandekar. Harsha. Sharma. Varanasi. B. The Aulikaras of Central India: History & Inscriptions. 1981. Bombay. Vol.L. Comprehensive History of Bihar. (Eds. Bombay.(ed) .P. Pt. Bhandarkar.). 1.(Eds. 1970.S. (Chhabra. Pt. Dasgupta. Bombay 1957. Calcutta 1931. Abdur Ray. Mishra. agrarian expansion.K. Islamabad. culture and archaeology. Tripathi. H. The entire syllabus has been divided into 4 units.C. 1970 The Chandellas of Jejakabhukti. D. The Hindu Shahis of Afghanistan and Punjab. Calcutta. History of Kanauj. shall be short answer type containing 15 short questions spread over the entire syllabus to be answered in 25 to 30 words each.20 Paper XII : Dynastic History of India from 650 A.C. Bombay. New Delhi. 2 Vols. III. Majumdar. R.. the candidate shall attempt one question from each unit. 1988. .C. Calcutta. 1955 Vol. i.C. . Early Chauhan Dynasties. K.) Majumdar. inter-regional trade and merchant guilds.S. 1964. Varanasi. Sharma. to prepare them for the deeper and better understanding of the early medieval period of ancient Indian History. Dynastic History of Northern India. Each unit shall have two questions and the candidate shall be given internal choice. 1933. Singh. Delhi. Max.K. History of the Chahamanas. R. D. B.K. 1979. R. 1936. S. 2.e. Comprehensive History of India. 3.D. The Paper-setter is required to set 9 questions in all and the candidates are required to attempt five questions in all. I. Coinage and Palaeography. of 2 marks each (2 X 10 = 20). Note: 1. UNIT I: The Chandellas of Bundelkhand UNIT – II: The Chahamanas and Gahadavalas UNIT – III: The Paramaras UNIT – IV: The Hindushahis Pedagogy of the course work The various dynasties of the period concerned are to be taught with reference to political institutions. which is compulsory.e.. 1977 The History of Paramara Dynasty. Vol. The first question. R. 1972 The Early Rulers of Khajuraho. (Ed. R. 1959 The Last Two Dynasties of the Shahian Analysis of their History. 1958. Delhi.) The Paramaras. Each question will carry 15 marks. The Gahadavalas. R. Vol. Rahman. The candidates are required to answer any ten short questions i. Essential Readings: Bhatia. economy. Delhi. The rest of the paper shall contain 4 units. Delhi.The Struggle for Empire. land grants. 1981 History and Culture of Indian People. Ganguly. Marks: 100 Theory: 80 Marks Internal assessment: 20 Marks Time: 3 Hours Objectives: The primary objective of this paper is to acquaint the students with the political history of the important dynasties of the early Rajput period. 1959. IV The Age of Imperial Kanauj. Niyogi. V.D. Yogendra Mitra. Archaeology. to 1207 A. Pratipal Dikshit. Dacca. Delhi. (Ed. A History of South India. of 2 marks each (2 X 10 = 20). i. Marks: 100 Theory: 80 Marks Internal assessment: 20 Marks Time: 3 Hours Objectives: The course aims to acquaint the students with the political and cultural history of the south India.K.III & IV. R. History and Culture of Indian People. The entire syllabus has been divided into 4 units. The Age of Imperial Kanauj. K.A. The rest of the paper shall contain 4 units. . which is compulsory. Vol.e. The history of the peninsula is an integral part of the Indian history and thus comprehensive study in its entirety is a must. & Dasgupta. Vol. Madras. (Relevant portions only). They are also to be made aware of the role of geographical factors in the establishment of capital cities and trade centres. 2. The first question.IV. while teaching the political history. Sastri. T. Rashtrakutas and their times. Visuals are also used to acquaint the students with the extant archaeological material. Struggle for Empire. 1967. 3.C. The Colas .S. Comprehensive History of India. Essential Readings: Altekar. (Relevant Portions only). A. Each question will carry 15 marks. The candidates are required to answer any ten short questions i. the candidate shall attempt one question from each unit. R. The Paper-setter is required to set 9 questions in all and the candidates are required to attempt five questions in all.N. Note: 1. UNIT I: The Pallavas UNIT II: The Rashtrakutas UNIT III: The Cholas UNIT IV: The Pandyas Pedagogy of the course work: The students are to be made familiar with the sources for the reconstruction of South Indian history. 1955 Vol. V.Nilakantha Subrahmanian. Madras. K.Nilakantha Sastri.21 Paper XIII: South Indian History Max. Each unit shall have two questions and the candidate shall be given internal choice.A. 1955 The Pallavas of Kanchi in South East Asia. Poona. Majumdar. Majumdar. Different art styles and their regional variations are taken up for discussion. shall be short answer type containing 15 short questions spread over the entire syllabus to be answered in 25 to 30 words each. Madras.C. K. 1955.e. Bombay. 1934. Mamallapuram and the Pallavas. Madras. 1939. Jayashri Sastri. South Asia Books. Madan. 1990 Administration and Social Life under the Pallavas. K.A. 1977. Michacl. Madras. A. R. Christian Literature Society 1982. History of Pallavas of Kanchi. T. Minakshi. 1998 . S Pallava Mahendravarman. London.N. 1941.P. Subrahmanian. Early Cholas: History. Art and Culture. Sharada Prakashan. Harman Publishing House.22 Suggested Readings: Gopalan. University of Madras. Mishra.C. The History of the Rashtrakutas.Nilakantha Social and Economic Conditions under the Imperial Rashtrakutas. 1928. 1992 The Pandyan Kingdom. Swaminathan. Lockwood. 2.V. class lectures are often aided by visuals. Since religion has close association with image worship. Karttikeya. Basham A. Buddhism. 1954 The Central Philosophy of Buddhism. Suvira Warder. London. Delhi. Each question will carry 15 marks. The first question. E. G. 1965 (see for sectarian worship) Indian Theogony. the candidate shall attempt one question from each unit. New Delhi. The Paper-setter is required to set 9 questions in all and the candidates are required to attempt five questions in all. Lord of Beginnings.C. i. Delhi. P. Bhattacharji. The course is thematic and designed to advance enquiry into aspects which are intimately connected with facets of Indian history itself. Oxford. of 2 marks each (2 X 10 = 20). Note: 1. Allahabad 1957. The rest of the paper shall contain 4 units. London 1954 Vaishnavism.II and III. rituals and mythology. 1985.R. 1956. Hinduism and Buddhism Vol. 1953.e. Elliot. Sukumari 2500 Years of Buddhism.D. . The candidates are required to answer any ten short questions i. which is compulsory. T. Suggested Readings: Conze. Utrecht. UNIT 1: History of Buddhism UNIT II: History of Vaishnavism UNIT III: History of Saivism UNIT IV Minor cults: Sakta. Courtright. Ganesa Pedagogy of the course work: Certain common themes run through the entire course – how processes of conflict and integration bring about change and modifications in a particular religious tradition.G. Saivism and Minor Religious Systems. Max. I.23 Paper XIV: History of Indian Religions from the Earliest Times up to 1200 A.V. London. 1971 (for historical context of the evolution of. Paul B. Varanasi. 3. ideology. A. Bhandarkar. 1955 Studies in the Origins of Buddhism.e. Jaiswal. Ganesa Lord of Obstacles. Saura. (reprint). Origin and Development of Vaishnavism.K. Each unit shall have two questions and the candidate shall be given internal choice. 1970 Gonda. Pande. The Wonder that was India. The entire syllabus has been divided into 4 units. and the essentials of Vaishnavism and Saivism) Aspects of Early Visnuism. Essential Readings: Bapat. Marks: 100 Theory: 80 Marks Internal assessment: 20 Marks Time: 3 Hours Objectives: The course aims to help and develop critical judgement in students and to make a historical study of religious cults and sects. shall be short answer type containing 15 short questions spread over the entire syllabus to be answered in 25 to 30 words each. conflict and integration. Indian Buddhism. Delhi 1980.L. J Murti.C. R. Emphasis is placed on the historical contexts of the evolution of various religious traditions. its Essence and Development. London 1921. 3. 2. 1200 A. The rest of the paper shall contain 4 units. Note: 1. which is compulsory. Three different styles of temple building shall be studied in detail.e. UNIT I: Temple Architecture 1. The Paper-setter is required to set 9 questions in all and the candidates are required to attempt five questions in all. historical as well as technical of ancient Indian temple building. Khajuraho UNIT III: Vesara style Temples 1. of 2 marks each (2 X 10 = 20). Each unit shall have two questions and the candidate shall be given internal choice. Gupta temple architecture UNIT II: Nagara Style Temples 1. shall be short answer type containing 15 short questions spread over the entire syllabus to be answered in 25 to 30 words each. Hoyasalas UNIT IV: Dravida Style Temples 1. Origin and Development of Temples 2. Chola Pedagogy of the course work: It is expected to cover each topic in detail with the help of visual aids in order to acquaint students fully with the various aspects. Pallavas 2. The first question. the candidate shall attempt one question from each unit. Orissa 2. Each question will carry 15 marks. The candidates are required to answer any ten short questions i. The entire syllabus has been divided into 4 units. Chalukyas 2.e.D. Marks: 100 Theory: 80 Marks Internal assessment: 20 Marks Time: 3 Hours Objectives: The objective of this paper is to acquaint students with the history of ancient Indian architecture from the earliest times to C.24 Paper XV : Indian Architecture Max. There will be an educational field trip for on the spot study of the temples. The main aim of this paper is to familiarise the students with the evolution of temples in India. i. . Satish Kramrisch. New Delhi. Sanchi : Monumental Legacy. . New Delhi. Varanasi. Meister Michael W. 1980. Krishna Deva Krishna Deva Donaldson. 2 Vols. M. 1991.. Thomas Hardy. Michael W. S. 1971. 1999. Temples of India. M. 1995. Temples of North India. New Delhi. Stella Five Phases of Indian Art. 1969. Calcutta. New Delhi. 1968. Delhi. Khajuraho: Monumental Legacy. Konark: Monumental Legacy. Brown. The Hindu Temple.K. Indian Art.K. Indian Architecture (Buddhist and Hindu. Percy.A. Jodhpur.. Vasudeva. M. Dhaky. 1965. Evolution of the Hindu Temple and other Essays.. 1986. The Architecture of India. Delhi. Dhavalikar. Buddhist & Hindu.S. 1995. Meister. New Delhi. 1965 Gupta Temple Architecture..R. Varanasi. Temples of South India. Adams. Encyclopaedia of Indian Temple Architecture (North India). 2001. The Karnata Dravida Tradition : Devlopment of Indian Temple Architecture in Karnataka 7 to 13 Centuries. 2003. 2 Vols. 2 Vols. P. 2003.Vasudeva. Varanasi. 1998. Suggested Readings: Bajpai. New Delhi.25 Essential Readings: Agrawala. Delhi 1991. New Delhi. Desai Devangana Grover. Encyclopaedia of Indian Temple Architecture (South India). Agrawala. Srinivasan. Periods) Bombay.A. Dhaky.. Agrawala. K. 1946.D..K.. Devendra Indian Art. religious conditions of our country representing various regions and periods. V. 1993. UNIT I: Mathura School of Art UNIT II: Gupta Sculptures UNIT III: Early Medieval Sculpture: a. Impact and assimilation of foreign art traditions on Indian art will also be studied. Chola Bronzes b.e. The Paper-setter is required to set 9 questions in all and the candidates are required to attempt five questions in all. Brown. Bajpai. The entire syllabus has been divided into 4 units. Ajanta b. i. Pedagogy of the course work: Screening of slides of sculptures and paintings should form an integral part for the teaching of this paper for better understanding. 1965 Gupta Art.26 Paper XVI : Sculpture and Painting Max. Delhi. Lucknow. Marks: 100 Theory: 80 Marks Internal assessment: 20 Marks Time: 3 Hours Objectives: The aim of this paper is to acquaint the students with the beginning and development of sculpture in different materials and paintings. which is compulsory. Five Phases of Indian Art. Delhi. Each question will carry 15 marks. Chandella Sculptures UNIT IV: Painting a.S. K. 1948. Banerji. 1967 Osian. The first question. Each unit shall have two questions and the candidate shall be given internal choice. Essential Readings: Agrawala. 3. Bagh. 2. of 2 marks each (2 X 10 = 20). The emphasis will be on the characteristics of Indian sculpture and paintings reflecting the social. economic.D. Jodhpur. Indian Painting. Agrawala.e. visit to important museums should be made. Besides. Percy Handa. V. 1984 . A. The candidates are required to answer any ten short questions i. New Delhi. The rest of the paper shall contain 4 units. shall be short answer type containing 15 short questions spread over the entire syllabus to be answered in 25 to 30 words each.S. 1991 Indian Terracotta Art. Note: 1. Varanasi. Pratihara sculptures c. This will help the students to learn about the rich heritage of our country. the candidate shall attempt one question from each unit. Bombay. The Art of Gupta.K.27 Harle. The Buddhist Art of Gandhara. Delhi. Vol. 2 Vols. Bombay. 1964. Niharranjan.PH. Benjamin Vogel. J. Agrawala. Chandra. Majumdar. 1928.. Gandhara Sculpture from Pakistan Museums.B. (Reprint) Agrawala. Gupta Sculpture. The Classical Age. 1914. 1950 Vol. Stella Ray.K. New York. Sivaramamurti. Vol. Bombay. J. P. 1996 Indian Sculpture. Vol. Williams. 1982. The Age of Imperial Kanauj. 1955. III. Bombay. Paris. London. Berkeley. Rowland. The History and Culture of the Indian People Vol.C.K. Niharranjan Saraswati. 1967. O. 1933. 1966. Calcutta.. Maurya and Post-Maurya Art. The Struggle for Empire.. Oxford University Press. 1957. Indian Sculpture and Painting.H. Marshall.. Vol. Delhi. Calcutta. The Vedic Age. 1954. E. Survey of Indian Sculpture. London. Bombay. The Art of India. Bombay. New Delhi. 1945 The Dynastic Art of the Kushanas. J. XV). 1974. 1964 South Indian Bronzes. 1960. Moti. Mookerjee.C. La Sculpture de Mathura (Ars Asiatica.(Ed) Mathura Railing Pillars. Calcutta. IV.C. Rosenfield. R. 1957. J. 1951. S. The Flowering of Indian Art. C. Gangoly. London. . Cambridge. P. Heritage of Indian Art. 1960.G. V. Radhakamal Ray. J. I. Bombay. 1964 Maurya and Sunga Art. New Delhi. India. Indian Architecture according to Manasara.M. Suggested Readings: Acharya. 1975.S. Kramrisch.. Indian Art. Havell. 1930. V. II. Varanasi. The Age of Imperial Unity. Suparsvanatha.K. Marks: 100 Theory: 80 Marks Internal assessment: 20 Marks Time: 3 Hours Objectives: The course is aimed to acquaint the students with the iconographic features and their development through the ages in Buddhism and Jainism. Note: 1. Ajitanatha. Each question will carry 15 marks.. “Iconography of the Hindus. i.28 Paper XVII: Iconography Max. No. Buddhists & Jainas. Essential Reading Bhattacharya. 2nd ed. Bhattacharya. 2nd ed. Bodhisattavas UNIT III: 1. Tara UNIT IV: Jain: Main characteristics of Jain images. C. Calcutta. 1958 Jaina Iconography. Pedagogy of the course work: Class lectures are to be accompanied by visual aids like slides. The entire syllabus has been divided into 4 units. A. of 2 marks each (2 X 10 = 20). Mortal Buddhas.e. The course is inter-disciplinary. Tirthankaras: Adinatha. B. the candidate shall attempt one question from each unit. Each unit shall have two questions and the candidate shall be given internal choice. . Gupta. which is essential for a comprehensive understanding of religious and art traditions of ancient India. UNIT 1: 1. R. 6. students are to be familiarised with some aspects of architecture and Indian philosophy also.e. The first question. A.K.S. which is compulsory. Coomaraswamy. 1972 Origins of the Buddha Image. Origin of Buddha’s Image 2. Buddhist Pantheon: Dhyani Buddhas 2.C. Lahore. Bombay.. Indian Buddhist Iconography. shall be short answer type containing 15 short questions spread over the entire syllabus to be answered in 25 to 30 words each. 1972 Geographical and Chronological Factors of Indian Iconography”. The candidates are required to answer any ten short questions i. Neminatha and Mahavira. Maitreya. The Paper-setter is required to set 9 questions in all and the candidates are required to attempt five questions in all. 1939 Elements of Buddhist Iconography. Not only information on religious ideas and myths which guided the fashioning of icons is to be imparted. Buddha’s Iconographic features UNIT II: 1. B. Avalokitesvara. Sivaramamurti. New Delhi. Coomaraswamy. Manjusri 2. New Delhi 1950. 3. 2. Ancient India. The rest of the paper shall contain 4 units. Note: 1. Birbhanpur. Mesolithic and Neolithic Cultures. Stratigraphy and Cultural context. UNIT:II Palaeolithic Cultures: Regional distribution.e. i. Written test and viva-voce. Nepal. 4. Evolutionary history of Man Stone Age technologies: Tool types of the Palaeolithic.e. which is compulsory. Throughout the discussion on the course of India’s evolution from the Palaeolithic stage to the Neolithic. The Paper-setter is required to set 9 questions in all in theory paper and the candidates are required to attempt five questions in all. West. The rest of the paper shall contain 4 units. the candidate shall attempt one question from each unit.29 SEMESTER-III Group A (Archaeology) Paper-I Prehistoric Archaeology Max. 3. the context of land forms a major backdrop of analysis. In the above paper there is an unqualified concern with the geographically multilinear character of the subcontinents archaeological development. 2. The first question. The entire syllabus has been divided into 4 units. The practical paper shall comprise of Field Diary. of 2 marks each (2 X 10 = 20). Andhra Pradesh. i. drawing. Baghor-I. the Neolithic Period. Langhnaj. Central and East India like Bhimbetka. The candidates are required to answer any ten short questions i. Chopani-Mando. The Himalyan context: Soan Valley. shall be short answer type containing 15 short questions spread over the entire syllabus to be answered in 25 to 30 words each. Tamil Nadu and Kerala. Pedagogy of the course work: Class lectures are accompanied by field-trips to important archaeological sites. Siwaliks. UNIT: I Introduction to Prehistory: Scope and aims 1. 2. Karnataka.e. Mesolithic Cultures: Various sites in the North. Adamgarh. Bengal and North-East UNIT:III 1. Each question will carry 10 marks. Sarai-Nahar-Rai. . Easter India: Orissa. Baghor-II etc. The Peninsular and Central Indian context: Madhya Pradesh. Maharashtra.e. Each unit shall have two questions and the candidate shall be given internal choice. Himachal . geography. Prehistoric Rock Art: Cave and Rock Shelters in India like Bhimbetka 2. Marks: 100 Theory: 60 Marks Practical: 20 marks Internal assessment: 20 Marks Time: 3 Hours Objectives: This course is a survey of the pre-historic background of India from the Early Stone Age to the beginning of agriculture i. The chief focus of the course is on the problems of interpretation of archaeological data. 1984 New Delhi. Prehistory and Protohistory of India and Pakistan. D. 1977.K. Fagan. Varanasi. S. Allchin.N. Delhi.P. Pune. Dhavlikar. V.K. Pune. Delhi. New Delhi. R. D. Prehistory of India.S Sankalia. Bihar. Ash mounds and other Neolithic sites of Karnataka.S Suggested Readings Agrawal. London. B and F.R. Essential Readings: Agrawal. H. . 1979. H.D. Essays in Indian Protohistory. H. People of the Earth: An introduction to world prehistory. and Chakrabarti.D. 1964. D. Sankalia. Recent Advances in Indo-Pacific Prehistory. New Delhi. Brian M The Archaeology of India. 1989.Press 2001.R. M. The Rise of Civilization in Indian and Pakistan. USA : Oxford Univ. Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh. 1950.K. 1971. Prehistoric India. Early farming communities in Uttar Pradesh. Orissa and North-Eastern States. Misra. The first farmers of the Deccan. 1997. B and F. India: An Archaeological History. Singapor: Pearson Education. 1984. Pune. 2004. Stone Age Tools. D. and Bellwood (eds) Piggott. 1974. Origins of a Civilization Delhi.L.(eds) Charkrabarti.D. India : A Regional Geography. 1985. Allchin. Sankalia. Harmondsworth.S Singh.P.30 UNIT-IV Beginnings of food production: Agricultural communities in North-west India from Baluchistan to Kashmir. 1988. An Introduction. Development of archaeology in India and Europe Unit-II: Relationship of archaeology with physical and social sciences. The practical paper shall comprise of Field Diary. 1999 ( for Dating techniques).e.2nd ed.. An Introduction to Study skills. Techniques and Early Historic Archaeology. Pedagogy of the course work: Since one of the aims of the course is to impart theoretical as well as practical training to the students. Bruce Grant. Trigger. Drewett. The rest of the paper shall contain 4 units. Essential Readings: Daniel. its aim and scope. which is compulsory. Gorin. Field Archaeology: An Introduction. Written test and viva-voce. J F Conservation Manual Handbook for the use of Archaeological officers – Entrusted with the care of Ancient Monuments. Sam & Neil Flencing Suggested Readings: Greene. The entire syllabus has been divided into 4 units. of 2 marks each (2 X 10 = 20). The Archaeology Course book. i. and (iii)to impart field training. University of Marshall. London. Duckworth 1950 (see relevant chapters for the early development of the field of Archaeology). Marks: 100 Theory: 60 Marks Practical: 20 Marks Internal assessment: 20 Marks Time: 3 Hours Objectives: The broad objective of the course is to do three things: (i)to introduce students to the basics of archaeology. Max. Kevin Archaeology. shall be short answer type containing 15 short questions spread over the entire syllabus to be answered in 25 to 30 words each. students are encouraged to handle genuine archaeological artifacts in the class. 2nd ed. drawing. Note: 1. 1923 . Paper-II Archaeological Methods. Unit-III: Methods of Conservation of Monuments and Preservation of antiquities Unit-IV: Methods of Dating: relative and absolute or chronometric dating methods. 3. Asian Educational Services.. The Paper-setter is required to set 9 questions in all in theory paper and the candidates are required to attempt five questions in all.Peter L.e. Jim . Unit-I: Definition of field archaeology. (ii)to familiarise them to the theoretical basis of field methods. 4. the candidate shall attempt one question from each unit. Glyn A Hundred years of Archaeology. Routledge. Topics & Methods. 2006. ed. Each unit shall have two questions and the candidate shall be given internal choice. The candidates are required to answer any ten short questions i. The first question. visits to the departmental museum will help the students to get familiarized with excavated material. 2. 2005.31 Group A (Archaeology). A History of Archaeological Thought.. Cambridge University Press.. UCL Press. Each question will carry 10 marks.4th Pennsylvania Press 2002. Besides. 3. 4. which is compulsory.e. b) Sarnath Pillar Edict of Asoka. The second question shall contain two passages from the inscriptions in syllabus in Nagari/Roman script. XII. The question shall carry 20 marks. XIII. The paper is aimed to train the students in all important branches of the subject. The theory paper shall be of 2 hours duration and shall carry 50 marks. The rest of the paper shall contain three units. they shall decipher one of the given inscriptions. Each question shall carry 10 marks. The paper-setter is required to set two questions. The candidates shall have an internal choice i. c) Nasik Cave Inscription of Queen Balasri . UNIT I: a) Origin and Development of Brahmi Script up to 650 A. 20 marks for the whole question. Both shall be compulsory. I. b) Ayodhya Stone Inscription of Dhanadeva. The first question shall carry two plates of the inscriptions as given in syllabus for decipherment into Nagari/Roman script. The bulk of ancient Indian inscriptions are in Brahmi script and its offshoots. Marks: 100 Theory: 50 Marks Practical: 30 Marks Internal assessment: 20 Marks Time: 3 Hours Objectives: In order to reconstruct ancient Indian history from the original sources a study of ancient Indian inscriptions is a must. The Practical paper shall be of one hour duration and shall carry 30 marks. 2. 3. UNIT III: a) Besnagar Pillar Inscription of Heliodorus. shall be short answer type containing 15 short questions spread over the entire syllabus. Practical paper shall be of 30 marks. Paper-I: Palaeography and Epigraphy Max. D. The candidates are required to attempt 4 questions in all. culture and archaeology to sound approach to the original sources for a deep and correct understanding. each short question shall carry 02 marks i. As such the objective of this paper is to prepare students of ancient Indian history.e. The first question.32 Group-B (Epigraphy and Numismatics). Each unit shall have two questions and the candidates shall be given internal choice i. 4. II. b) Delhi-Topra Pillar Inscriptions of Asoka.e. UNIT II: a) Girnar Rock Edicts of Asoka Vols. Practical Paper: 1. 2. It shall carry 10 marks. For this purpose the knowledge of ancient scripts of India is essential. . The paper setter is required to set 7 questions in all. NOTE: Theory Paper : 1. the candidate shall attempt one question from each unit-3 in all. 20 marks shall be for internal assessment. The candidates shall be asked to transliterate one of the given passages into the original script. Candidates are to attempt any 10 short questions in 25-30 words each. Sarnath Pillar Edict of Asoka. Bhandarkar. 1963. Motilal Banarsidass. New Delhi. Nos. Buhler. Delhi.. 1967 Indian Epigraphy. Essential Readings: Barua. Buhler. D. Calcutta.rpt. New Delhi. in historical context. Trans.C. Delhi. Vol. 1986. Recent Researches in Indian Epigraphy and Numimatics. Besnagar Pillar Inscription of Heliodorus. G.33 PRACTICAL PAPER: Inscriptions for decipherment and transliteration a) b) c) d) e) Delhi-Topra Pillar Inscriptions of Asoka. B. A. Ayodhya Stone Inscription of Dhanadeva. Epigraphia Indica Hultzsch.C.M. 1955. 1963 (Reprint). V. Motilal Banarsidass.V. Sircar.rpt.R. By Fleet J. I (Inscriptions of Asoka). Ashoka and his inscriptions. Varanasi. Asoka. Vol. Indian Palaeography. Sircar. Pedagogy of the course work: The students should be fully acquainted with the reading/decipherment of ancient inscriptions listed in the syllabus. 1991 Select Inscriptions: Bearing on Indian History and Civilization. Jagannath Dani. 1966 . G. A one-week fieldwork tour to study some of the inscriptions included in the syllabus in situ should be held.C.H. I. 1965 Glossary of Epigraphical Terms. origin and development of Brahmi script in India and a detailed study of the contents of the inscriptions. Mirashi. G.. In addition they should also be taught to critically analyse the palaeography of the inscriptions. D. XII.F.H. Girnar Rock Edicts of Asoka Nos. 1973 (relevant volumes) Corpus inscriptionum Indicarum. Sircar. Ojha. History and Inscriptions of the Satavahanas and the Western Kshatrapas. New Delhi. New Delhi. Calcutta. D. D. listed in the syllabus. 1965 (Reprint) Suggested Readings: Agrawal. I. Oxford.). 1981 Prachina-Lipi-Mala. E. Bombay. 1946. Calcutta. Indian Palaeography (Eng. I to IV. 25% of the total classroom teaching should be devoted to the decipherment of the inscriptions in syllabus. On the origin of the Indian Brahmi Alphabet.II. New Delhi. types. legends and devices on the coins with the help of photographs /slides. Tribal History of Ancient India. Tribal Coins of Ancient India. London. Tribal Coins A Study. 1965.e. Catalogue of the coins of the Ancient India. symbols. A Study of Ancient Indian Numismatics.K. Kuninda. shall be short answer type containing 15 short questions spread over the entire syllabus to be answered in 25 to 30 words each. Eucratides and Menander.L. the candidate shall attempt one question from each unit. 1972 Studies in Indian Coins. and Hardaker.34 Group B (Epigraphy and Numismatics) Paper-II Numismatics Max. 2007 The Corpus of Indo Greek Coins. Delhi.Origin.C. Ancient Indian Silver punchmarked coins of the Magadha. 1970. Coins. New Delhi. Appolodotus. Calcutta. Unit-IV (a)The Indo-Greek Coinage: Diodotus. Audumbara.K Sircar. which is compulsory. evolution and antiquity. provenance. Delhi. The first question. It is our endeavour to make the students familiar with the decipherment and identification of the coins. Maity. Calcutta. (b)The Coinage of the Early Sakas of North-Western India. Maurya. 3. D. metrology. 1968. P. 1936. Sharan. Unit-III The Tribal Coinage of Ancient India: Agra. 1985. Each unit shall have two questions and the candidate shall be given internal choice. 1974 Catalogue of the coins of the Greek and Scythic kings of Bactria and India. 1969.R. Cunningham. N. Anjaneri. London. Essential Readings: Allan. T. S.e. A.K. The Paper-setter is required to set 9 questions in all and the candidates are required to attempt five questions in all. The rest of the paper shall contain 4 units. Gupta. 1973. Delhi. technique of manufacturing. Pedagogy of the course work: The students are to be acquainted with the history. Dasgupta. S. of 2 marks each (2 X 10 = 20). Malava and Yaudheya. . A Numismatic Approach. Delhi. Varanasi.L. Handa Devendra Lahiri. Sakas and Kushanas. metallurgy. 1971 (reprint). A. Note: 1. i. 2. 1886. Unit-I History of Coinage in Ancient India . K. P.N. Demetrius. The candidates are required to answer any ten short questions i. Early Indian Coins and Currency System. Each question will carry 15 marks.K. Marks: 100 Theory: 80 Marks Internal assessment: 20 Marks Time: 3 Hours Objectives: The course aims to acquaint the students with the study of ancient coins of India that forms an integral and significant part of the discipline. John Chakarborthy. fabric. Unit-II Punch Marked Coins. Coins of the Indo-scythians. M. Gardner. Percy Gupta. The entire syllabus has been divided into 4 units. Karshapana series. J. 1922 Socio-Religious and Cultural study of Ancient Indian Coins. Varanasi. The Dynastic Coins of Ancient India. Sircar. Patna. Mints and Minting in India.D. 1895. (ed) Smith. Rodgers. 1914. Brown. I. Benaras. 1992. A Indian Numismatic Studies. 1971 Catalogue of the Coins in the Punjab Museum. Calcutta. Ray. 1969 Stratigraphic Evidence of Coins in Indian Excavations and some Allied Issues. Varanasi. Lahore.K. 1945.C. Vol. Bhaskar Cunningham. Swati Chattopadhyaya. K. Catalogue of the Coins in the Indian Museum. . Srivastava. S. Catalogue of the Indo-Greek Coins in the State Museum. U Upadhyaya. 1991. 1977. C. Chakraborti.J. Jodhpur.K. 1970.-I. 1993. Catalogue of the Coins in the Indian Museum. B. A. J. 1977. 1959. V. S. Early Indian Indigenous Coins. Calcutta.R. 1972.D Chattopadhyaya.35 Suggested Readings: Bajpai. Calcutta.B. 1986.A. Lucknow. Technique of Casting Coins in Ancient India. Delhi. B. Sahni. Delhi. Varanasi. 1931. Varanasi. Observations on the Silver Punch Marked Coins of Ancient India and their age. Coins and Icons: A study of Myths and Symbols in Indian Numismatic Art. Coins of Ancient India. Coins and currency system in South India. New Delhi. Handa. 1969.C. 1976 Coins of India. Calcutta. E. Varanasi. Vol. Prasad. New Delhi. 1972 Prachina Bhartiya Mudrayen. New Delhi. Thakur. D. 1995 Studies in Indian Coins and Seals. D. 1963 Goyal. Indian Coins. R. D Rapson. Vasudeva Whitehead. B. Calcutta. Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies.e. E China (The Story of the Nation)London : Unwin 1900 Ancient Art from Afghanistan. London: Unwin. Elliot.C. C. Mumbai. History of Buddhism in Afghanistan. i. Nan Huai. 1987.Leiden. P. Each unit shall have two questions and the candidate shall be given internal choice.36 Group C (Greater India). 2003. London. The students are encouraged to become familiar with original sources and excavation accounts. India & Central Asia. Suggested Readings: Douglas. Pedagogy of the course work: The course work is taught with the aid of maps. 1971 The Buddhist Conquest of China Vol. Bagchi. The entire syllabus has been divided into 4 units. the candidate shall attempt one question from each unit. R. Varanasi. R.P. Unit I: Afganistan. which is compulsory. Note: 1.V Douglas.I. Essential Readings: Bagchi. 1984 2500 years of Buddhism Delhi.S. and the development of Buddhist art and Culture in Central Asia and China. London. 3. India & Central Asia. 1956 China (The Story of the Nation). 1990 . 1942 Basic Buddhism. Calcutta. P. Buddhism in Central Asia. 2. Kapisa. of 2 marks each (2 X 10 = 20). 1900 Hinduism and Buddhism Vol.e. Rowland. Motilal Banarsidass. Central Asia and China. between India. 1921. Bapat.C. Each question will carry 15 marks. Marks: 100 Theory: 80 Marks Internal assessment: 20 Marks Time: 3 Hours Objectives: The course aims to provide a comprehensive survey of culture in regions outside India thus showing the ancient linkages. 1956.Nagarahara. Fitzgerald. The focus would primarily be on the introduction and spread of Buddhism. Upasak.Chin Puri. Unit II: Sogdiana-role of Sogdian monks in the transmission of Buddhist Culture to China. The Paper-setter is required to set 9 questions in all and the candidates are required to attempt five questions in all. Bamiyan as centres of Buddhist culture.N. II & III. 1955. Benjamin Zurcher. The rest of the paper shall contain 4 units. Paper-I Central Asia and China Max. Unit III: Introduction and Spread of Buddhism in China upto the end of the Tang dynasty. The first question. The candidates are required to answer any ten short questions i. shall be short answer type containing 15 short questions spread over the entire syllabus to be answered in 25 to 30 words each. C. China – A short Cultural History London : Crosset Press. P. Unit IV: Indian and Chinese Missionaries. C. Establishment of Indian State in Thailand Socio-economic.e. Land and the people of South east Asia. . Causes and Consequences up to 12th C. Marks: 100 Theory: 80 Marks Internal assessment: 20 Marks Time: 3 Hours Objectives: The course aims to provide a comprehensive survey of the spread of Indian culture in South east Asia.D. Beginning of Indian Colonisation. Note: The Paper-setter is required to set 9 questions in all and the candidates are required to attempt five questions in all. Establishment of Indian State in Burma. Teaching in the classroom is aided with slides of monuments and sculptures of South east Asia. The rest of the paper shall contain 4 units. The candidates are required to answer any ten short questions i. The first question.37 Group C (Greater India). i.e. Cultural and Art activities in Indonesia. UNIT:1 1. of 2 marks each (2 X 10 = 20). 2. Cultural and Art activities in Thailand Pedagogy of the Course work: The students are taught with the help of maps and every effort is made to make them familiar with the location of these countries and important sites. 7. UNIT:II 1. Cultural and Art activities in Burma. 2. which is compulsory. India’s contribution to the culture of these countries is studied in detail. culture. 2. Socio-economic. Establishment of Indian State in Indonesia Socio-economic. thus showing the ancient linkages in the field of polity. 5. shall be short answer type containing 15 short questions spread over the entire syllabus to be answered in 25 to 30 words each. Thailand and Indonesia Max. The entire syllabus has been divided into 4 units. Each unit shall have two questions and the candidate shall be given internal choice. and religion. UNIT:III 1. art. the candidate shall attempt one question from each unit. Paper-II Burma. Each question will carry 15 marks. 2. 6.A. UNIT:IV 1. B. Palmier Leslie. Soekmono Smith. Bombay. Modern Publication Syndicate. Majumdar. R. B.C. May.. Devhuti. History and Culture of South-east Asia(Ancient & Medieval. I & II.. D. Calcutta. Suggested Readings: Bose. . 1933 Indian Cultural Influence in Combodia.N. Tarling. Indian Literature in China and Far East. Chatterji. KA.R.K. 1985 South Indian Influence in the Far East. London.C. Calcutta. 1926. 1979 The Cambridge History of South east Asia Vol.W. 1965 A History of South East Asia. 1994. Calcutta.. 1965. Chatterji. C. Cambridge. India and Ancient Malaya (from earliest times to c 1400). R. 1951. 1921. History and Historical Geography. Mukerji.ed.K. The Making of Greater India : A study in South east Asian Cultural change. eds. London.R. Honolulu.Watson. 1927. London. Coedes. Vols. Chandi Borobudur : A Monument of Mankind. Lahore.G.R. Calcutta. Brian. Chhabra. South-East Asia: A Social Economic and Political Geography. 1988 Indian and Jawa. H.38 Essential Readings: Beri. A.A. B. P. Coomaraswamy. Wood. 1954. B. Ch. K. 1976.. 1967. London. Chatterji. Charles..N. 1932. Some contributions of India to the Ancient Civilization of Indonesia and Malaysia.K.R..P. Quaritch..R. P. Fisher. Nicholas. H. Cultural Relations between India and South East Asian Countries. Indonesia. History of Indonesia (Early and Medieval) Meerut. History of Siam. Shastri. 1937. R. Hall. 1992. 1964. Early South east Asia : Essays in Archaeology. Facets of Aryan Culture. 1981 South east Asia. London. London.B & W. Sarkar. D. D. Singhal. History of Indian and Indonesian Art. New York. The Making of South East Asia. A. 1968. Delhi. 1970.B. London. 1951. New Delhi. Majumdar. Greater India Society. London.B. Sarkar.. The Culture of South East Asia. Hindu Colonies in the Far East. Ancient Indian Colonies in the Far east. Calcutta. The Indian Colony of Siam. B. 1500. 1949 India and World Civilization. Amsterdam and Paris. a short History. Eastern University Press.E. 1972. 1933. 1944 Suvarnadvipa. New Delhi.I from early times to C. Harrison. Chattopadhyaya. 3. Each question will carry 15 marks. Marriage Position of Women in Ancient India UNIT: IV 1. The entire syllabus has been divided into 4 units.Banaras 1949 Social Life in Northern India.K. of 2 marks each (2 X 10 = 20). Delhi 1966 Sudras in Ancient India. Origin of Varanas & Ashramas Family Organisation UNIT-II 1 Sanskaras 2. Vol. R. III. II. Altekar. B. The Position of Women in Hindu Civilization.. Cultural History of India. Paper-I Social Life and Institutions in Ancient India. Sharma. The first question. The candidates are required to answer any ten short questions i.39 Group-D.C.C.S. Pandey.N. UNIT: 1 1. London 1947 The Hindu Samskaras. Pt. A. Basham. A. System of Education in Ancient India Pedagogy: The emphasis will be on the origin and development of the various social institutions as well as the social life of the people as described in the original sources. Banaras 1938.. 2. 2. Majumdar. Note: 1. New Delhi 1987 Social Life in Ancient India.L.) Mookerjee. India of the Age of Brahmanas. Slavery 2.(Ed. 1969. S. Seminars and Tutorials would be the regular feature of this paper. The rest of the paper shall contain 4 units. R. 1975. H. Varanasi 1956. Delhi 1980 . Essential Readings: Altekar.J Chakladar.S.e. New Delhi. Each unit shall have two questions and the candidate shall be given internal choice. 2. The Paper-setter is required to set 9 questions in all and the candidates are required to attempt five questions in all. Sharma. Bombay 1973 Ancient Indian Education.. A.e.B. Calcutta 1965 Comprehensive History of India. Education in Ancient India. Basu. R. the candidate shall attempt one question from each unit. Social Life in Ancient India. which is compulsory. i. shall be short answer type containing 15 short questions spread over the entire syllabus to be answered in 25 to 30 words each.S. R. Max. Calcutta.ed. Purasharthas UNIT:III 1. Marks: 100 Theory: 80 Marks Internal assessment: 20 Marks Time: 3 Hours Objectives: The aim of the paper is to acquaint the students with intricacies of social life and institutions in ancient India through the ages. .C. I.V.). 1960. The Vedic Age. V. II & III. Vol. R. The Age of Imperial Kanauj.S.. Ram Gopal Sarkar. Pune 1930. P. Ghurye. Vol.K. Calcutta 1903 Hindu Law of Inheritance. The Classical Age. Society in Ancient India. Kane.S. S. Vol. Bombay 1950 History of Dharmasastra. The Struggle for Empire. New Delhi. India of Vedic Kalpasutras. Vol. B. . Majumdar. Vol. Educational System of the Ancient Hindus.C. III. Majumdar. 1946 Social and Economic History of North India.N. S. 1960 History & Culture of Indian People.C Chanana. (Relevant protions only).40 Suggested Readings: Banerji. G. B. IV.R Das. D. New Delhi 1997 Slavery in Ancient India. II The Age of Imperial Unity. Delhi 1959 Some Aspects of the Earliest Social History of India. Vol. Calcutta 1930 Caste and Class in India. Dutta.P. (Ed. Sabha. The rest of the paper shall contain 4 units. 1. Paper-II Political Ideas and Institutions in Ancient India Max. Sources: Indian Political thought represented in Indian literature. of 2 marks each (2 X 10 = 20). Saptanga Theory of State and Mandal Theory UNIT: III 1. 6. The Paper-setter is required to set 9 questions in all and the candidates are required to attempt five questions in all. Pedagogy: Considering the theoretical nature of the paper. Note: 4.e. the candidate shall attempt one question from each unit. UNIT:I. which is compulsory. Samiti and Vidatha.41 Group D. i. UNIT:II 1. Income and Expenditure 2.e. The candidates are required to answer any ten short questions i. Origin and Functions of State. classroom lectures would lay emphasis on various theories with a stress on original sources. Each unit shall have two questions and the candidate shall be given internal choice. Marks: 100 Theory: 80 Marks Internal assessment: 20 Marks Time: 3 Hours Objectives: The course is aimed to acquaint students with the political ideas and institutions that formed the basis of ancient Indian political system. Each question will carry 15 marks. Comparative study of the political institutions of various periods with reference to the present would be made. The entire syllabus has been divided into 4 units. Nature of Monarchy and Checks on Royal Power UNIT:IV 1. The first question. Ratnins and the Coronation Ceremony 2. Republican Polity. . shall be short answer type containing 15 short questions spread over the entire syllabus to be answered in 25 to 30 words each. 5. 2. 2. . Allahabad. Beni Prasad. U. 1967.S. Romila The Penguin History of Early India from the origins to AD 1300. 1965 Local Self Government in Ancient India.K. Thapar.R. Banglore. 2002 Suggested Readings: Agrawal. Ghoshal. New Delhi.N. Bombay. 1968 State in Ancient India. R.42 Essential Readings: Altekar. State and Government in Ancient India. K. R. Hindu Polity. Part-III. London . Allahabad. Mookerjee. 2001.1989 The Kautilya Arthasastra.S. R. 1929 A History of Indian Political Ideas. Madras. Delhi. Oxford 1920 Kangle. Ashvini Rise & Fall of the Imperial Guptas. Delhi. 1958 Hindu Administrative Institutions.P Prasad. A. 1959 Jayaswal. Theory of State in Ancient India. Beni Sharma. Dikshitar. 1974 Some Aspects Of Political Ideas and Institutions in Ancient India.R.P. Delhi. V. i. Importance 2.2. Pali Literature and Languages. fieldwork or project is required. 3.43 Group E. B.e. Winternitz. Vol. Samyuta.e.C. of 2 marks each (2 X 10 = 20). Vinaya Pitaka UNIT-III 1. M. Diga Nikaya and Majjhima Nikaya 2. W. Abhidhamma Pitaka UNIT:IV 1.and B. the students should be encouraged to go deeper into the subject through seminar and tutorial assignments. The period of the composition of various works. A. their subject matter and historical significance would be discussed. (History of Literature) Paper-I Pali and Prakrit Literature Max. Note: 1. 2.Ghosh Law. Marks: 100 Theory: 80 Marks Internal assessment: 20 Marks Time: 3 Hours Objectives: The main objective of this paper is to prepare the students for a deeper understanding of the history of Pali and Prakit Literature. The first question. Since the paper is purely theoretical in nature no workshop. Sutta Pitaka 2. Each unit shall have two questions and the candidate shall be given internal choice. Anguttrora and Khuddaka Nikaya Pedagogy of the course work: The course should be taught in a way as to cover the essential details of the contents. Woolner. Each question will carry 15 marks. Essential Readings: Geiger. the candidate shall attempt one question from each unit. Introduction to Prakrit. Contents UNIT-II 1. However. Importance of Tripitakas 2. . UNIT:1 Buddhist Literature 1. South Asia Books 1999.South Asia Books 1999. The candidates are required to answer any ten short questions i. which is compulsory. History of Indian Literature: Buddhist and Jain Literature. dates and historical value of the works detailed in the syllabus. The entire syllabus has been divided into 4 units. South Asia Books 1996. The rest of the paper shall contain 4 units. The Paper-setter is required to set 9 questions in all and the candidates are required to attempt five questions in all. shall be short answer type containing 15 short questions spread over the entire syllabus to be answered in 25 to 30 words each.C. A History of Pali literature Indica Books 2002. Manohar. Jain.C. . History and Development of Prakrit Literature. 1st ed.44 Suggested readings: Das. J. India. Pustak Mahal. 2004. Asha Glimpses of Pali Literature. Edition 2004. The first question. C. shall be short answer type containing 15 short questions spread over the entire syllabus to be answered in 25 to 30 words each. Essential Reading: Dasgupta. Shudraka. 3. The entire syllabus has been divided into 4 units. UNIT I: Vedic Literature . However. Vedangas.e. Marks: 100 Theory: 80 Marks Internal assessment: 20 Marks Time: 3 Hours Objectives: The main objective of this paper is to prepare the students for a deeper understanding of the history of Sanskrit literature. The rest of the paper shall contain 4 units. Vol. History of Indian Literature. Brahmanas. Each unit shall have two questions and the candidate shall be given internal choice. Note: 1. A History of Classical Literature. Each question will carry 15 marks. History of Sanskrit Literature.e. UNIT IV: The Later Dramatists. dates and historical value of the works detailed in the syllabus. S. Bhasa.M History of Classical Sanskrit Literature. History of Sanskrit Literature. The candidates are required to answer any ten short questions i. Bhavabhuti. their subject matter and historical significance would be taken up for discussion. Harsha. The time period of the composition of various works. fieldwork or project is required. I. 1985.K Keith.B. the candidate shall attempt one question from each unit. UNIT II: The Epics and the Puranas . The Puranas. 1900. A. The Paper-setter is required to set 9 questions in all and the candidates are required to attempt five questions in all. Oxford University Press.N. Bhattanarayana and Rajasekhara. Since the paper is purely theoretical in nature no workshop. Paper-II: History of Sanskrit Literature Max. Kalidasa. Pedagogy of the course work: The course should be taught in a way as to cover the essential details of the contents. Calcutta. Visakhadatta. A. Calcutta. 1947. 1927 (Reprint Delhi). which is compulsory. Aranyakas and Upanisadas.A. Vol. Winternitz. & De. London. 2.45 Group E. Raja.The Ramayana and the Mahabharata.Samhitas. I. . S. 1941 (Reprint). of 2 marks each (2 X 10 = 20). Vol. i. Delhi. UNIT III: Origin and Development of Kavya – The works of Asvaghosha. the students should be encouraged to go deeper into the subject through seminar and tutorial assignments. MacDonell. III. Bharavi and Magha. History of Sanskrit Poetics. B. Maxmuller. Bombay. History of Alankara Literature. 1924 History of Classical Sanskrit Literature. 1923 (2nd ed). P. 1937. Bombay. . Oxford. A. History of Ancient Sanskrit Literature Studies in Epics and Puranas. Sanskrit Drama.46 Suggested Readings: Kane. 1955. Krishnamchariar. Madras. A. Bombay. 1951 (3rd Ed).D. F. Pusalkar.V Keith. M. Brian M Kemp. Ancient Egypt: The Anatomy of a Civilization London. in addition. The entire syllabus has been divided into 4 units. Marks: 100 Theory: 80 Marks Internal assessment: 20 Marks Time: 3 Hours Objectives: The above course aims to study the ancient societies of Egypt and Iran for a better overall understanding of the ancient civilizations of the world. Each unit shall have two questions and the candidate shall be given internal choice. Unit-I Archaeological background of Egypt and Iran. political maps etc. Breasted. 1960. Robert M The Evolution of Urban Society. The candidates are required to answer any ten short questions i. London. The rest of the paper shall contain 4 units. 1956. Paper-I Afro-Asian Civilizations Max. V Fagan. J. topographical maps. People of the Earth. Durant. Our Oriental Heritage. Barry Story of civilization. 2004. 11th edition. The first question.H History of Egypt : From the earliest Times to the Persian conquest. 3. Singapore: Pearson Education Inc.H The Birth of Civilization in the Near East. Essential Readings: Adams. Unit-II Egypt: from the Pyramid age to the end of the New Empire. London. (a) Political History (b) Economy: Industry and Trade (c) Religion (d) State structure (e) Art Unit III : Iran : Achaemenians (a) (b) Unit IV Iran : Sassanians (a) Political History (b) Cultural History Political History Cultural History Pedagogy of the Course Work: The students are taught with the help of slides. Routledge.e.47 Group F (Ancient World). J. 1989. Vol-I. Each question will carry 15 marks. the candidate shall attempt one question from each unit. i. of 2 marks each (2 X 10 = 20). . The Paper-setter is required to set 9 questions in all and the candidates are required to attempt five questions in all. Note: 1. New York 1935. 2. shall be short answer type containing 15 short questions spread over the entire syllabus to be answered in 25 to 30 words each. Chicago : 1966 Breasted. seminars and case studies are arranged to enhance the understanding power of the students vis-à-vis the course. photographs. which is compulsory.e. Oxford. First Empires. M. London.H Splendour That was Egypt London.3rd ed.R. . N Sayce. V.Eirshmarn. London : Thames and Hudson.J Herzfef. Iran Man Makes Himself London 1936 New Light on the Most Ancient East London.G. A. The Ancient World.N Hawkes.1922 Sykes. 1961. London. A.A.L History of Persia.48 Suggested Readings: C. Murray. Childe. 1949. Postgate. Persia Ancient Egypt: A Cultural Topography. Vol. E Kees.J Frye.P Wallowan. M. R. 1915. V.1977 Dawn of Civilization : Egypt and Chaldaee.I Heritage of Persia. 1952 Cosse. London 1951 Early Mesopotamia and Iran. 1965.R Childe. H.G.B The Civilization of Ancient Egypt. London 1962 Atlas of Early Man.E. Duke. Edinburg. New York 1976. 49 Group F (Ancient World) Paper II Greek Civilization Max. Marks: 100 Theory: 80 Marks Internal assessment: 20 Marks Time: 3 Hours Objectives: The above course aims to study the ancient societies of European Civilization (Greek and Roman), for a better overall understanding of the ancient civilization of the world. Note: 1. 2. 3. The Paper-setter is required to set 9 questions in all and the candidates are required to attempt five questions in all. The first question, which is compulsory, shall be short answer type containing 15 short questions spread over the entire syllabus to be answered in 25 to 30 words each. The candidates are required to answer any ten short questions i.e. of 2 marks each (2 X 10 = 20). The rest of the paper shall contain 4 units. The entire syllabus has been divided into 4 units. Each unit shall have two questions and the candidate shall be given internal choice, i.e. the candidate shall attempt one question from each unit. Each question will carry 15 marks. Unit-I Greece: Archaeological Sources; Homeric Age, Unit-II Greece: War between Greeks and Trojans; the role of trade and commerce in the emergence of Greek Civilization Unit-III Rise of City, States in Greece Unit-IV City-States: Athens and Sparta Pedagogy of Course work: The students are taught with the help of slides, photographs, topographical maps, political maps etc. In addition seminars and case studies are arranged to enhance the articulation skill of the students. Essential Readings: Andrews, Antony Andrews, Antony Arnott, P.D. Bamm, P Bonnard, A Eyre, E Hammond, N.G.L. Rollin, M Turner, Ralph Greek Society, Harmonds worth, Penguin Books, 1975. Greeks, London, 1967 Introduction to the Greek world, London, 1967. Alexander the Great, London, 1968. Greek Civilization, 1958 (ed) European civilization, Vols. I & II, London, 1935 A History of Greece to 322 B.C. Oxford 1977. Ancient Civilizations of the World, New Delhi, 1992. Great Cultural traditions: The foundations of Civilization, Vol. I (Ancient cities) and Vol. II (Classical empires) New York, 1941. 50 Suggested Readings: Burn, A.R. Cox, G.W. Alexander the Great (2nd edition) London, English Universities, 1951 General History of Greece: From the earliest period to the death of Alexander the Great, London, 1876. Durant, W Durant, W Green, P Haywood, R.M. Sir,L Kitto, H.D.F. Starr, C.G. Stobart, J.C Swain, J.E. Tarn, W.W. Webster, H Wolfe, C The Life of the Greeks Vol. II, New York, 1939 Story of Civilization, Vol: III, New York, 1953 Essay in Antiquity, London, 1960 Ancient Greece and Near East, London, 1964 Greeks, Harmonds worth, 1951 The origin of Greek Civilization, London, 1962 The Glory that was Greece, London, 1948 A History of World Civilization, New York, 1947. Alexander the Great, Cambridge, 1948-50 History of Civilization: Ancient and Medieval, Boston, 1947 A History of Civilization, New York, 1957 51 SEMESTER –IV Group A (Archaeology), Paper-III: Protohistoric Archaeology Max. Marks: 100 Theory: 60 Marks Practical: 20 Marks Internal assessment: 20 Marks Time: 3 Hours Objectives: This course is a survey of the protohistoric background from the Early Harappan period to approximately the time of the early Buddhist and Jaina texts. The chief focus of the course is on the problems of interpretation of archaeological data. Note: 8. The Paper-setter is required to set 9 questions in all in theory paper and the candidates are required to attempt five questions in all. 9. The first question, which is compulsory, shall be short answer type containing 15 short questions spread over the entire syllabus to be answered in 25 to 30 words each. The candidates are required to answer any ten short questions i.e. of 2 marks each (2 X 10 = 20). 10. The rest of the paper shall contain 4 units. The entire syllabus has been divided into 4 units. Each unit shall have two questions and the candidate shall be given internal choice, i.e. the candidate shall attempt one question from each unit. Each question will carry 10 marks. 11. The practical paper shall comprise of Field Diary, drawing. Written test and viva-voce. Pedagogy of the Course work: Class lectures are accompanied by field-trips to important archaeological sites. In the above paper there is an unqualified concern with the geographically multilinear character of the subcontinents archaeological development. Throughout the discussions geography, i.e. the context of the land forms a major backdrop of analysis. Unit-I : Indus Valley or the Harappan Civilization: a. b. The Early Harappan phase. The Mature phase: Extent, nature and character of settlements,morphology of major sites (Monenjodaro, Harappa, Kalibangan, Lothal, Dholavira),agrarian base, metals and minerals, trade and commerce, art and architecture, crafts, seals and sealings, script, glimpses of rituals and beliefs. Urban Decline and Cultural Transformations: Late Harappan horizons c. Unit-II: Chalcolithic Cultures: a. b. Banas Culture c. Kayatha Culture d. Malwa Culture e. Jorwe Culture Unit-III: Ochre coloured pottery, Copper Hoards and Painted Grey Ware Culture Unit-IV: Iron Age Cultures: a. Assessing the beginning and consequences of the use of iron in India. b. Regional distribution of early Iron Age settlements in North and North-west India. c. Megalithic Culture: Deccan and Peninsular India. B. 1982. B. Delhi. Hamburg 1974.N. Chakrabarti. G. Ratnagar.E.Chakrabarti (eds. Delhi 1981 The Megalithic Culture in South India. Singh. Fairservis. New Delhi 1979. a Regional Geography. O. Varanasi. and B. B and F.H. D. Simla 1968. Allchins.) Spate. Mysore. B.K. 1975. Pune. Pakistan and Ceylon.(ed) Ratnagar. B. India : An Archaeological History. Essays in Indian Protohistory Delhi. R.H. Sundara.W Lal. Vol. . Islamabad. 1988 The Roots of Ancient India. (ed. Possehl. The Earliest Civilization of South Asia.P. T. Delhi.al.B. Agrawal and D.K.S. B and F. The Indus Civilization. Latest ed. Tripathi. India. Cambridge. Baroda 1958. Lal.K. A. Malik. G. 1968. 2 : The Regions.R. 1979 The First Farmers of the Deccan. Harappan Civilization: A Contemporary Persepctive. Possehl. The Early Chamber Tombs of South India. 1997 Indus Civilization: New Perspectives. USA : Oxford Univ. 1981. The Rise of Civilization in India and Pakistan. The End of the Great Harappan Tradition. 1989 Origins of a Civilization Delhi. Delhi. S Roy. 1975. et.Dani (ed) Leshnik. Subbarao.) Gururajarao.P. 2001 The Ganges Civilization. R. and D. Lal (ed. The Painted Grey Ware. Delhi.P Allchins. S. Gupta. V Suggested Readings: D. M.L. Wheeler.K.C.L.R. 1997. New Delhi. D. S. Indus Civilization : the Formative Period. Delhi. New Delhi. The Archaeology of India New Delhi 1984. 1981 South Indian Megalithic Burials.M. New Delhi. 2000 Understanding Harappa. 1971 India. The Personality of India. Ancient Cities of the Indus. 1971.B. New Delhi. Press 2001 Frontiers of the Indus Civilization. S.) Dhavlikar.52 Essential Readings: Agrawal.B.K. 1982. 3.16. The entire syllabus has been divided into 4 units.e. . visits to the departmental museum would help the students to get familiarised with excavated material. The first question. Recording and Early Historic Archaeology. Sharma. Hastinapura and Sisupalgarh.R. Marks: 100 Theory: 60 Marks Practical: 20 Marks Internal assessment: 20 Marks Time: 3 Hours Objectives: The broad objective of the course is to do three things: to inform the students about the major excavations of India. Simla. The candidates are required to answer any ten short questions i. G. The practical paper shall comprise of Field Diary. which is compulsory. Marshall. 2. Besides. drawing. University of Allahbad. Paper-IV: Techniques of Archaeological Excavation. prospection and Surveying. Each question will carry 10 marks. sub surface detection procedures. to familiarize them to the theoretical basis of field methods and to impart field training. The rest of the paper shall contain 4 units. Pedagogy of the course work: Since one of the aims of the course is to impart theoretical as well as practical training to the students. The Paper-setter is required to set 9 questions in all in theory paper and the candidates are required to attempt five questions in all. UnitI: Techniques of Exploration. The city in Early Historical India.e. Arikamedu and Taxila. students are encouraged to handle genuine archaeological artifacts in the class. 2. Vol. 18 & 19. 1951 Excavations at Kausambi. Essential Readings: Ghosh. Vertical and Horizontal excavations. Analysis and Interpretation of Data. Note: 1. A. Max. of 2 marks each (2 X 10 = 20). Unit III: Detailed Study of Archaeological Excavations at Kaushambi. i. shall be short answer type containing 15 short questions spread over the entire syllabus to be answered in 25 to 30 words each. the candidate shall attempt one question from each unit. J. Unit II: Techniques of Archaeological Excavation and Recording: Test Pits and Trenches. Unit IV: Detailed Study of Archaeological excavations at Brahmagiri-Chandravalli.4. Written test and viva-voce. 5.10. 1973 Taxila (3 Vols. Each unit shall have two questions and the candidate shall be given internal choice. Different Techniques of Survey.53 Group A (Archaeology).). 1960 Ancient India Bulletins of the Archaeological Survey of India. 4. 54 Suggested Readings: Drewett. Routledge. 1999 (Dating techniques). London. Grant . Sam and Neil Flencing . Gorin. Peter L. The Archaeology Course book. An introduction to Study Skills. Jim. 2005. Field Archaeology: An Introduction. 2nd Edition. Topics & Methods. UCL Press. Each question shall carry 10 marks. The Practical paper shall be of one hour duration and shall carry 30 marks. The candidates shall have an internal choice i. b) Haraha Stone Inscription of Isanavarman. Practical Paper: 1. It shall carry 10 marks. they shall decipher one of the given inscriptions. 3.55 Group-B (Epigraphy and Numismatics). The first question. e) Aihole Inscription Pulakesin II. The theory paper shall be of 2 hours duration and shall carry 50 marks. culture and archaeology to sound approach to the original sources for a deep and correct understanding. Regnal year 3 b) Allahabad-Museum stone slab inscription of Bhadramagha. The second question shall contain two passages from the inscriptions in syllabus in Nagari/Roman script. The rest of the paper shall contain three units. 20 marks for the whole question. b) Mehrauli Pillar Inscription of Chandra. As such the objective of this paper is to prepare students of ancient Indian history. Malava Year 589. 20 marks shall be for internal assessment. the candidate shall attempt one question from each unit-3 in all. Candidates are to attempt any 10 short questions in 25-30 words each. The candidates are required to attempt 04 questions in all. 4. Both shall be compulsory. each short question shall carry 02 marks i. The bulk of ancient Indian inscriptions are in Brahmi script and its offshoots. d) Banskhera Copper Plate Inscription of Harsha. The paper setter is required to set 7 questions in all.e. 4. The candidates shall be asked to transliterate one of the given passages into the original script. shall be short answer type containing 15 short questions spread over the entire syllabus. The paper-setter is required to set two questions. 2. c) Hathigumpha Inscription of Kharavela. Marks: 100 Theory: 50 Marks Practical : 30 Marks Internal assessment: 20 Marks Time: 3 Hours Objectives: In order to reconstruct ancient Indian history from the original sources a study of ancient Indian inscriptions is a must. c) Aphasad stone inscription of Adityasena. 3. Practical paper shall be of 30 marks. For this purpose the knowledge of ancient scripts of India is essential. e) Risthal Stone slab inscription of Prakasadharma dated MS 572. UNIT III: a) Mandasor Stone Inscription of Yasodharman. UNIT II: a) Allahabad Pillar Inscription of Samudragupta. UNIT I: a) Sarnath Budha Image Inscription of Kanishka.e. Paper-III: Palaeography and Epigraphy Max. c) Bhitari Pillar Inscription of Skandagupta. The first question shall carry two plates of the inscriptions as given in syllabus for decipherment into Nagari/Roman script. d) Kahaum Stone Pillar Inscription of Skandagupta.e. . The paper is aimed to train the students in all important branches of the subject. d) Junagarh Inscription of Rudradaman I. NOTE: Theory Paper : 1. 2. which is compulsory. The question shall carry 20 marks. Each unit shall have two questions and the candidates shall be given internal choice i. S. Calcutta. Vol. D. Ootacamund. (the Vakataka inscriptions). Varanasi. 1983. Imperial Gupta Epigraphs. Fleet. in historical context. Jagannath Agrawala. 1965 (Reprint) Suggested Readings: Agrawal.R. Delhi. Vol. I). Corpus Inscriptionum Indicarum. d) Kahaum Stone Pillar inscription of Skandagupta.S. c) Mehrauli Pillar inscription of Chandra. e) Mandasor Stone Inscription of Yasodharman. V. III. (Chhabra. Regnal Year 3. (relevant volumes) Corpus Inscriptionum Indicarum. D. P. Konow.56 PRACTICAL PAPER: Inscriptions for decipherment and transliteration a) Sarnath Buddha Image Inscription of Kanishka. Select Inscriptions: Bearing on Indian History and Civilization. listed in the syllabus. Recent Researches in Indian Epigraphy and Numimatics. II (Pt. V. D. Inscriptions of the Imperial Guptas (revised edn. Varanasi. I. And Gai.. Jagannath Bhandarkar. III Calcutta. Vol. B. 25% of the total classroom teaching should be devoted to the decipherment of the inscriptions in syllabus. Sircar. 1888 Corpus Inscriptionum Indicarum. b) Allahabad-Museum Stone Slab inscription of Bhadramagha. Vol. 1966 .). Ch. Inscriptions of Haryana. A one-week fieldwork tour to study some of the inscriptions included in the syllabus in situ should be held. (Ed. 2000. Corpus Inscriptionum Indicarium. 1986. 1969 (Reprint) Glossary of Epigraphical Terms. Delhi. Punjab.C. Jammu & Kashmir and Adjoining Hilly tracts. Sircar. Delhi. f) Banskhera Copper Plate Inscription of Harsha-Vardhana Pedagogy of the course work: The students should be fully acquainted with the reading/decipherment of ancient inscriptions listed in the syllabus. New Delhi.)) Epigraphia Indica Mirashi. Malava Year 589. G. Essential Readings: Agrawal. 1981.F. Vol. origin and development of Brahmi script in India and a detailed study of the contents of the inscriptions. J.V. 1963. Motilal Banarsidass. Himachal Pradesh.C.K. In addition they should also be taught to critically analyse the palaeography of the inscriptions. Sakas and Kushanas. the candidate shall attempt one question from each unit. Delhi. Each question will carry 15 marks. Essential Readings: Allan. It is our endeavour to make the students familiar with the decipherment and identification of the coins. Rapson. 1968.J. Calcutta. D. E. 1914. metrology. The rest of the paper shall contain 4 units.Ch. Delhi.e. S.57 Group B (Epigraphy and Numismatic) Paper-IV Numismatics Max. Early Indian Coins and Currency System. technique of manufacturing. London.S. the Western Kshatrapas. P. Unit: I: The coinage of Early Western Kshatrapas. types. Delhi. A Gupta. Coins of the Indo-scythians. Catalogue of the coins of the Andhra Dynasty. the Traikuta Dynasty and Bodhi Dynasty London. New Delhi. Note: 1. 2. The candidates are required to answer any ten short questions i. 1970 Catalogue of the Gupta Gold Coins of the Bayana Hoard in the National Museum. Pedagogy of the course work: The students are to be acquainted with the history. Studies in Indian Coins. fabric. Sircar. Each unit shall have two questions and the candidate shall be given internal choice. metallurgy. 1986. Maity. 1967. B. legends and devices on the coins with the help of photographs /slides. symbols.L. Cunningham. 3. B Chhabra.K. Benaras. A Numismatic Study. Marks: 100 Theory: 80 Marks Internal assessment: 20 Marks Time: 3 Hours Objectives: The course aims to acquaint the students with the study of ancient coins of India that forms an integral and significant part of the discipline. i. of 2 marks each (2 X 10 = 20). 1957.e. Catalogue of the coins of the Gupta Dynasties and of Sasanka King of Gauda. 1969. The first question. The Paper-setter is required to set 9 questions in all and the candidates are required to attempt five questions in all. The Age of Kushanas. Coins. 1970. Oxford. which is compulsory. Unit: III: The Coinage of the Kushanas Unit: IV: The Coinage of the Imperial Guptas. 1908. Chattopadhya. John Altekar. . The entire syllabus has been divided into 4 units. New Delhi. shall be short answer type containing 15 short questions spread over the entire syllabus to be answered in 25 to 30 words each. The Coinage of the Gupta Empire. 1971 (reprint).C. Unit: II: The Coinage of the Satavahanas. A. Provenance. 1976 Coins of India. Coinage of the Satavahana Empire. 1991. Brown. 1945. 1990. P. 1987. Vasudeva Whitehead. Lahore. Varanasi. Mala Elliot. P. Calcutta. 1992. 1972 Prachina Bhartiya Mudrayen. Varanasi. New Delhi. S Handa. 1959.D Chattopadhyaya. 1986. Delhi. A Datta. 1977. Altekar. J. 1963 A Study of the Satavahana Coinage. Indian Coins. 1971 Catalogue of the Coins in the Punjab Museum. Calcutta. Varanasi. Swati Chattopadhyaya. Calcutta. I. Thakur. Lucknow. S.J. Reddy. Coins of Southern India. A. Bajpai. R.J. London. D. 1972. S. 1970. New Delhi.A. 1954 Gupta Kalina Mudrayen (Hindi) Patna. The Gupta Gold Coins in the Bayana Hoard. in the Provincial Museum. Coins and currency system in South India. Mints and Minting in India. Mathura. B. 1895. Sahni. A.Y Rapson. I. Catalogue of the Coins in the Indian Museum. Raja. K. 1914.58 Suggested Readings: Altekar. D. Varanasi. U Upadhyaya.J. Patna. Mitterwallner. 1993. Sharma. Coins of Ancient India.R. Chakraborti. Vol. 1986. C.B. W Goyal. E. Calcutta. Maukharis etc. New Delhi. V. Suryanarayana Rodgers. Jodhpur. Technique of Casting Coins in Ancient India. . New Delhi. Ray. Kotalingala Coinage of the Satavahanas and other Local Ruler: A Profile. 1980 Early Indian Indigenous Coins.L & Kulashreshtha. New Delhi. Hyderabad. B.K. Varanasi. Socio-Religious and Cultural study of Ancient Indian Coins. Kushana Coins and Sculptures. 1994. Catalogue of the Coins in the Indian Museum.D. 1886. 1914. Bhaskar Cunningham. 1954 Indian Numismatic Studies. C. G.S. 1922 Catalogue of the Coins of the Guptas. Delhi. Coins and Icons: A study of Myths and Symbols in Indian Numismatic Art. 1977. 1995 Kushana Coins and History.-I. The Dynastic Coins of Ancient India. Reddy. Studies in Indian Coins and Seals. (ed) Smith. 1969 Stratigraphic Evidence of Coins in Indian Excavations and some Allied Issues. D.C.S.C. Gupta. Delhi. Sircar. Vol.K. Brown. Bombay. The entire syllabus has been divided into 4 units. Unit III: Tibet-The spread of Buddhism upto the 12 C. 1895.59 Group C (Greater India). The rest of the paper shall contain 4 units. Each unit shall have two questions and the candidate shall be given internal choice. Part played by Tokharian monks in the history of India’s Cental Asia and China.Yarkand. OUP. Termez. Motilal Banarsidass. Each question will carry 15 marks. Reprinted 1979. thus showing the ancient linkages between India. Central Asia and Tibet. The Paper-setter is required to set 9 questions in all and the candidates are required to attempt five questions in all. Unit II: Pamir States: Importance of the routes passing through the Tarim basin. i. Gaz. Ithaca. Essential Readings: Elliot. The first question. A.N. Waddell. of 2 marks each (2 X 10 = 20). 1967 To Lhasa and Beyond.E. II & III. New Delhi. C. Kuchi. 3. Paper III Central Asia and Tibet Max. Tibet and its History. Khotan and Karasahr.D. the development of art and culture of Central Asia and Tibet Note: 1. 1961. Richardson . shall be short answer type containing 15 short questions spread over the entire syllabus to be answered in 25 to 30 words each. 1921. Buddhism and Lamaism of Tibet. G Tucci. B. Kunduz as Centres of Buddhist Culture. Unit I: Tokharestan: Introduction of Buddhism in Tokharestan. A L. 2. Pedagogy of the course work: The course work is taught with the aid of maps. Suggested Readings: Puri. which is compulsory. 1983. London: OUP. . the candidate shall attempt one question from each unit. Hinduism and Buddhism Vol.e. Study of Balkh. study of Buddhist Culture in the Pamir States with special reference to Kashgar. 1987. H. The candidates are required to answer any ten short questions i. Marks: 100 Theory: 80 Marks Internal assessment: 20 Marks Time: 3 Hours Objectives: The course aims to provide a comprehensive survey of culture in regions outside India. London.e. G Buddhism in Central Asia. Tucci. London. Unit IV: Doctrines and Sects of Lamaism. The students are encouraged to become familiar with original sources and excavation accounts. Tibet. The focus would primarily be on introduction and spread of Buddhism. The entire syllabus has been divided into 4 units. culture. Socio-Economic History of Combodia (Funam Kambuja) Cultural and Art Activities in Combodia (Funam Kambuja) Establishment of Indian State in Funan. Note: 1. A. The Paper-setter is required to set 9 questions in all and the candidates are required to attempt five questions in all. UNIT-III Champa (Vietnam) 1. Paper-IV Champa and Cambodia Max. 2. UNIT: IV 1. the candidate shall attempt one question from each unit. 2.D.e.e. India’s contribution to the culture of these countries is studied in detail. . Each unit shall have two questions and the candidate shall be given internal choice. Marks: 100 Theory: 80 Marks Internal assessment: 20 Marks Time: 3 Hours Objectives: The course aims to provide a comprehensive survey of the spread of Indian culture in South-East Asia. thus showing the ancient linkages in the field of polity. art. Establishment of Indian State in Kambuja. which is compulsory. i. Establishment of Indian State in Champa upto 700 A. 2. UNIT:II 1. 3.) 1. Socio-Economic History of Champa Cultural and Art Activities in Champa. 2. The first question. 2. Pedagogy of the Course work: The students are taught with the help of maps and every effort is made to make them familiar with the location of these countries and important sites. Each question will carry 15 marks.60 Group C (Greater India). of 2 marks each (2 X 10 = 20).D. UNIT-I Cambodia (from earliest times to 12th C. and religion. Teaching in the classroom is aided with slides of monuments and sculptures of South east Asia. The rest of the paper shall contain 4 units.D. Establishment of Indian State in Champa upto 700 to 1200 A. shall be short answer type containing 15 short questions spread over the entire syllabus to be answered in 25 to 30 words each. The candidates are required to answer any ten short questions i. 1954. A.K. Charles. 1944. London.C. 2000. K. London. History of Theravada Buddhism in South east Asia. D. Singapore. 1963. Majumdar. Fagan. Hindu Colonies in the Far East. The Culture of South East Asia.. 1971 People of the Earth.. Harrison. London. 1951 The Kingdom of Champa. or An Ancient Hindu Colony in Cambodia. David. Percy. R.D. Candee.). 1985. R. Berkeley. Brian. Dest. Taylor. Suggested Readings: Brown. May. Angkor the Magnificent.New Delhi. Indian Architecture (Buddhist and Hindu Period). Hazra. Calcutta. 2nd to 16 C A. New York. The Wonder City of Ancient Combodia. 1982. Boulder. R. London.61 Essential Readings: Beri. a short History.C.. Chandler. Higham. The Birth of Vietnam. London. 1944 Kambuja-Desa. 2002. Madras.E. Coomaraswamy. Majumdar. R. Higham.K. The Civilization of Angkor.W. History of Indian and Indonesian Art. (History and Culture of an Indian Colonial Kingdom in the Far east. 1994 A History of Cambodia.L. Charles. Bombay. Delhi. 1928. 2004. . 1983. Majumdar. K. A History of South East Asia. Champa. Calcutta. Paris. K.C History and Culture of South east Asia (Ancient & Medieval). 1924. 1921.G. Van. Brian. Helen Churchhill Hall. 1981 South east Asia. rpt.M. Early Cultures of South east Asia London and New York. 62 Group D. 2. 2. Corporate Activities-guilds Currency and Banking Pedagogy: The emphasis will be on economic institutions and development of agriculture. 2. Note: 4. Each unit shall have two questions and the candidate shall be given internal choice. 6. Each question will carry 15 marks. 2. The first question. The entire syllabus has been divided into 4 units. The rest of the paper shall contain 4 units. trade and commerce and transportation in ancient India. Means of Transport Trade-routes UNIT:III 1. 5.e. . UNIT:1 1. UNIT:IV 1. which is compulsory. Max. i. The candidates are required to answer any ten short questions i. Trade and Commerce Import and Export. Paper-III Economic Life and Institutions in Ancient India.e. the candidate shall attempt one question from each unit. Agriculture Industries Unit:2 1. Seminars and tutorials would be the regular feature of this paper. shall be short answer type containing 15 short questions spread over the entire syllabus to be answered in 25 to 30 words each. It is proposed to cover various aspects of economic ideas and economic life in ancient India. The Paper-setter is required to set 9 questions in all and the candidates are required to attempt five questions in all. Marks: 100 Theory: 80 Marks Internal assessment: 20 Marks Time: 3 Hours Objectives: The paper is aimed to acquaint the students with details of economic history of India. of 2 marks each (2 X 10 = 20). (Relevant portions only). Vol. Trade and Trade routes in Ancient India.63 Essential Readings: Buch. 1979 Economic Life in Northern India (700 to 1200 A. S. Pt. I.C.P. II The Age of Imperial Unity. III. Allahabad. Vol. 1953. Vol. The Struggle for Empire. R. Majumdar. The Classical Age.D. P. R. Patna. 1946 Social and Economic History of North India. R. The Vedic Age. II. Bombay 1973 Suggested Readings: Kane.A.(Ed. Bombay. (Ed.)Delhi 1965 Economic Life in North India in the Gupta Period. 1973 Sarthavaha. History of Dharmasastra. Delhi. Economic Life in Ancient India.) Moti Chandra Moti Chandra Saletore. B. Calcutta. 1977 Early Indian Economic History. V. Majumdar.N.C. Calcutta. Majumdar. Lallanji Maity. The Age of Imperial Kanauj. . 1960 History & Culture of Indian People. Vol. Gopal. R. Calcutta.C.K. Majumdar. Vol. 1922 Comprehensive History of India. Vol. III. 1970 Corporate Life in Ancient India.V.). Vol. IV. Pune 1930. M. II & III. Mauryan Polity. 2. Goyal. Allahabad. The candidates are required to answer any ten short questions i. of 2 marks each (2 X 10 = 20). Paper-IV Political Ideas and Institutions in Ancient India. Essential Readings: Agrawal. 2. 1932 . Poona. 1989.64 Group D. A Political Study. 2001. 3. Dikshitar.R. The entire syllabus has been divided into 4 units. S. i. A. Harsha. History of Imperial Guptas. Satvahanas Guptas Mauryas Saka-Kushanas UNIT: III 1. D. 1967. Each question will carry 15 marks.R. The rest of the paper shall contain 4 units. shall be short answer type containing 15 short questions spread over the entire syllabus to be answered in 25 to 30 words each. Comparative study of the political institutions of various periods with reference to the present would be made.e.S. Ashvini Rise & Fall of the Imperial Guptas. The Rashtrakutas & Their Times. Madras. Max. Rashtrakutas Cholas Harsha Pratiharas Pedagogy: Considering the theoretical nature of the paper. classroom lectures would lay emphasis on various theories with a stress on original sources. The Paper-setter is required to set 9 questions in all and the candidates are required to attempt five questions in all. Delhi. 1934 Devhuti. The first question. 2. V.e. Seminars and tutorials would be the regular feature of this course. which is compulsory.R. UNIT:IV 1. Note: 1. Each unit shall have two questions and the candidate shall be given internal choice. 2. 2. UNIT-II 1. Unit: 1 1. Altekar. the candidate shall attempt one question from each unit. Marks: 100 Theory: 80 Marks Internal assessment: 20 Marks Time: 3 Hours Objectives: The course is aimed to acquaint students with the major administrative set-up during various periods of Indian history. New Delhi. P. 1959 Mookerjee. 1958 Hindu Administrative Institutions. 1959 The Rise and Fall of the Kushanas. New Delhi. Mookherjee.R.. 2001 The Kautilya Arthasastra. Pt. Sharma. 1979 (In Hindi).R. Satya Shrava Shastri K. Ghoshal. Calcutta. 1988. 1929 A History of Indian Political Ideas. Bombay. Delhi. A.R. A. 1957. Romila The Satavahanas and the Western Kshatrapas.65 Dikshitar. Puri. U. Chola Vansha. 1981 The Cholas. R.K. The Mauryas Revisited. London.S. Local Self Government in Ancient India.A. V. Dikshitar. Gupta Polity. (Ed. R.1957 The Sakas in India. Nagpur. Calcutta.R. Delhi. Madras.K.N. II. . R. ed.N. B. V. Delhi.N. Bombay. A Comprehensive History of India. Madras 1975. Suggested Readings: Altekar. B. Thapar. Oxford.A. 1920 Some Aspects Of Political Ideas and Institutions in Ancient India. Bombay. R. Madras.N. Shastri. New Delhi. 1952 Harsha .M Shastri.III. 1988. Kangle. Vol.S. 1965.) Mukherjee.N. State and Government in Ancient India. 1988 The History Of Gurjara-pratiharas. K. of Prakrit Jain. (History of Literature) Paper-III Pali and Prakrit Literature Max. The first question.2004. Suggested Readings: Hinuber.2. 2004. Each unit shall have two questions and the candidate shall be given internal choice. J. Importance 2. The 14 Puravas 2. Paul. Since the paper is purely theoretical in nature no workshop. History of Indian Literature: Buddhist and Jain Literature..e. A History of the Canonical Literature of the Jainas. Shresthi Kasturbhai Lalbhai Smarak Nidhi. The Paper-setter is required to set 9 questions in all and the candidates are required to attempt five questions in all. The candidates are required to answer any ten short questions i. Dundas . The Jains. History and Development Literature. Later Prakrit Poetry – Gaudavaho – Karpura Manjari. Verlag Walter de Gruyter Gmbh & Co KG 2000. Contents UNIT: II 1. Kulkarni. However. their subject matter and historical significance would be discussed.e. Von Oskar A Handbook of Pali literature (Indian Philology and South Asian Studies. UNIT:I Jain Literature 1. Pedagogy of the course work: The course should be taught in a way as to cover the essential details of the contents. the students should be encouraged to go deeper into the subject through seminar and tutorial assignments. of 2 marks each (2 X 10 = 20). i. Rontledge. Essential Readings: Kapadia. shall be short answer type containing 15 short questions spread over the entire syllabus to be answered in 25 to 30 words each. dates and historical value of the works detailed in the syllabus. South Asia Books 1999. Vol. which is compulsory. 2). The 12 Angas UNIT: III 1. Ist ed. 3. 2002.66 Group E. fieldwork or project is required. Marks: 100 Theory: 80 Marks Internal assessment: 20 Marks Time: 3 Hours Objectives: The main objective of this paper is to prepare the students for a deeper understanding of the history of Pali and Prakit Literature. 2. Jain non-canonical literature 2. The entire syllabus has been divided into 4 units. 2nd ed. the candidate shall attempt one question from each unit. Each question will carry 15 marks. The rest of the paper shall contain 4 units. Hiralal Rasikdas Winternitz. Early Prakrit Poetry – Saptasati of Hala 2. Commentaries UNIT: -IV 1. Manohar. The period of the composition of various works.C. M. Note: 1. Vaman Mahadeo Studies in Jain Literature. Asian Humanities Press 2003. Historical Kavya. Each unit shall have two questions and the candidate shall be given internal choice. The candidates are required to answer any ten short questions i. 2. Rajatarangini of Kalhana. Unit – I : a. Marks: 100 Theory: 80 Marks Internal assessment: 20 Marks Time: 3 Hours Objectives: The main objective of this paper is to prepare the students for a deeper understanding of the history of Sanskrit literature. UNIT IV: Brief Survey of the Scientific Developments and Mathematics. which is compulsory. Tilakamanjari of Dhanadeva. BrihatKathamanjari of Kshemendra and Brihatkatha. fieldwork or project is required. Vikramankadevacharita of Bilhana. The entire syllabus has been divided into 4 units. Paper-IV: History of Sanskrit Literature Max. Note: 1. The first question. However. their subject matter and historical significance would be taken up for discussion.II a. The period of the composition of various works. i. Didactic Fables: Panchatantra and its off shoots. Sloka-Samgraha of Buddhasvamin b.e.e. Since the paper is purely theoretical in nature no workshop.Harshacharita of Bana.67 Group-E. Each question will carry 15 marks. of 2 marks each (2 X 10 = 20). Later Sanskrit-Kavya: Writers of Kashmir. the candidate shall attempt one question from each unit. b. 3. The Paper-setter is required to set 9 questions in all and the candidates are required to attempt five questions in all. Prose Romance: Bana. Sri-Harsha and Naishadha-Charita. shall be short answer type containing 15 short questions spread over the entire syllabus to be answered in 25 to 30 words each. Dandin and Subandhu. History of Sanskrit Grammar and Philosophical Literature. The Brihatkatha and its descendants – Katha-Saritsagara of Somadeva. b. . dates and historical value of the works detailed in the syllabus. Pedagogy of the course work: The course should be taught in a way as to cover the essential details of the contents. the students should be encouraged to go deeper into the subject through seminar and tutorial assignments. Unit . The rest of the paper shall contain 4 units. Medical Literature. UNIT III: a. M. S. Calcutta. B. Madras. Vol. 1923 (2nd ed). M. 1900. C. Vol. 1924 History of Classical Sanskrit Literature. A. Suggested Readings: Kane. Raja. A. 1941 (Reprint). S. 1951 (3rd Ed). History of Sanskrit Poetics. 1927 (Reprint Delhi). A. Bombay. Krishnamchariar. III. & De. History of Indian Literature. History of Sanskrit Literature. Maxmuller.B. Bombay.K Keith. 1955. Bombay. . Sanskrit Drama. A History of Classical Literature. 1985.A. History of Ancient Sanskrit Literature Studies in Epics and Puranas. History of Sanskrit Literature. I.D. Winternitz. London. A.68 Essential Reading: Dasgupta. Pusalkar. F. Vol. History of Classical Sanskrit Literature. P. Oxford University Press. MacDonell. I.N. History of Alankara Literature. Calcutta. 1937. Oxford.V Keith. Delhi. 1947. Cambridge.London. The candidates are required to answer any ten short questions i. Each unit shall have two questions and the candidate shall be given internal choice. They wrote on Clay: The Babylonian Tablets Speak Today. Each question will carry 15 marks. Vol-I Our Oriental Heritage. 1991 Story of Civilization. Seton Postgate. Harriet Durant. of 2 marks each (2 X 10 = 20). Unit-IV : Assyrian Civilization Padagogy of the Course Work: The students are taught with the help of slides.G.V Kramer. Early Mesopotamia: Economy and Society at the Dawn of History. which is compulsory. 1995 The Archaeology of Mesopotamia.P Hawkes.G. The first question. i.F. N Suggested Readings: Chiera. H. H. Ancient Mesopotamia : Potrait of a Dead Civilization Chicago.69 Group F (Ancient World) Paper-III Afro-Asian Civilization Max. The rest of the paper shall contain 4 units. London: Routledfe. Note: 1. E.L. Mogens Lloyd. Chicago. Essential Reading: Crawford. Man Makes Himself London 1936 New Light on the Most Ancient East London. 1983.L Sumer and the Sumerians.E.e. Marks: 100 Theory: 80 Marks Internal assessment: 20 Marks Time: 3 Hours Objectives: The above course aims to study the ancient societies of Mesopotamia for a better overall understanding of the ancient civilizations of the world. 2. London. A. shall be short answer type containing 15 short questions spread over the entire syllabus to be answered in 25 to 30 words each. V.e. Childe. 1993. the candidate shall attempt one question from each unit. political maps etc. in addition. New York 1935. Childe. Unit-I Archaeological background of Mesopotamia. 1950 Atlas of Early Man. topographical maps. Wallowan. Samuel Larsen. Saggs. M. London: Thames and Hudson. The Sumerians Chicago. Oppenheim. 1952. 3.G. 1964 Greatness that was Babylon. The Paper-setter is required to set 9 questions in all and the candidates are required to attempt five questions in all. J. Early Mesopotamia and Iran. The Conquest of Assyria. photographs. London : Thames and Hudson. The entire syllabus has been divided into 4 units. seminars and case studies are arranged to enhance the understanding power of the students vis-à-vis the course. New York 1976. . Hall. 1952 Ancient History of the Near East London. 1957. V. 1963. 1965. Unit-II Mesopotamia : Sumerian Civilization (a) Economic Setup (b) State Structure (c) Social Setup (d) Religion (e) Art Unit-III : Babylonia and Neo Babylonian Civilization. Max. In addition seminars and case studies are arranged to enhance the articulation skill of the students. The Paper-setter is required to set 9 questions in all and the candidates are required to attempt five questions in all. New Delhi. London. The main causes responsible for the downfall of the Roman Empire.E. Boston. Webster. J. for a better overall understanding of the ancient civilization of the world.70 Group F (Ancient World). Each question will carry 15 marks. shall be short answer type containing 15 short questions spread over the entire syllabus to be answered in 25 to 30 words each. photographs. 1992. Vols. (ed) European civilization.) New York. E ed.W. The rest of the paper shall contain 4 units. Unit-II 2. Contribution of Alexander to the expansion of the Hellenistic Civilization Hellenistic Civilization Pedagogy of Course work: The students are taught with the help of slides. New York.e. The candidates are required to answer any ten short questions i. The first question. IV Roman Civilization. Ralph Alexander the Great. 1968. I & II. New York. Essential Readings: Bamm. of 2 marks each (2 X 10 = 20). which is compulsory.e. Unit-I 1. Ancient Civilizations of the World. 1948-50 History of Civilization: Ancient and Medieval. 1941. Alexander the Great. Great cultural traditions: The foundations of civilization. The entire syllabus has been divided into 4 units. I (Ancient cities) and Vol. Rollin. Unit-IV 4. 2. 1962. Cambridge. topographical maps. 1935 Decline and fall of the Roman Empire. Note: 1. Edward ed. London. Vol. II (Classical empires. W. i. 1957 . P Eyre. Unit-III 3. political maps etc. the candidate shall attempt one question from each unit. Marks: 100 Theory: 80 Marks Internal assessment: 20 Marks Time: 3 Hours Objectives: The above course aims to study the ancient societies of European Civilization (Greek and Roman). 1947. New York. 3. H Wolfe. Each unit shall have two questions and the candidate shall be given internal choice. M Turner. Suggested Readings: Swain. History of Rome. C A History of World Civilization. 1947 A History of Civilization. Tarn. Class conflicts and measures taken to check the crises. Gibbons. 71 .