Master of history (Choice Based Credit System)

Course Subject	Papers
Marks
Core course	15	1500
Core Elective Allied Elective	4	400 ( Special Papers)
(Inter discipline) (Mandatory)	1	100
Total	20	2000

Semester wise distribution

Course Subject	Papers	Marks	Credits
1^st Semester	Core Course – 5 Papers 5 x 100	500	5 x 4 = 20
2^nd Semester	Core Course – 5 Papers 5 x 100	500	5 x 4 = 20
3^rd Semester	Core Elective - 2 Papers 200 Core - 2 Papers 200 Allied Elective- 1 Paper 100	500	5 x 4 = 20
4^th Semester	Core - 3 Papers 300 Core Elective – 2 Papers 200	500	5 x 4 = 20
	Total	2000	80

Each 100 marks paper has 4 credits. Total 80 Marks Credits

In 1^st and 3^rd Semester there will be (20 Marks) – Internal Assessment Examination and

For 2 nd & 4^th Semester (20 (Marks) – Home Assignment for each 100 Marks paper.

(Total 100 + 100 marks – Home Assignment)

The P.G. History Course shall comprise of four semesters. The Ist and IInd semesters are consisting of 5 crore course papers. The third semester is consisted of 2 crore papers, Allied Course (A.E.) 1 Paper and 2 Crore Elective (C.E.) Papers. The fourth semester is consisted of 3 core couse papers and 2 core Elective papers (C.E.) Each paper of 100 marks each. Out of which 80 marks are earmarked for term end examination and 20 marks are par marked for Internal Assessment in 1^st and 3^rd semesters and Home Assignment in 2^nd and 4thj semesters. In each semester there shall be 20 credit marks (5 x 4) total 80 Credit marks. The students shall read total 20 papers of 2000 marks and 80 credits.

Alternative questions shall be set from each unit. The students shall have to answer, questions from all the units.

There will be 4 units in each paper. The duration of the examination of each paper shall be three hours.

Course Structure

SEMESTER – I

Code	Course Name	Marks	Credit	Category
CC – 101 Paper –1	History of Ancient Societies and Civilization (World)	100	4	A
CC – 102 Paper –2	Political History of Ancient India (From beginning upto 1206 A.D.)	100	4	A
CC – 103 Paper –3	Social, Cultural and Economic History of Ancient India (Upto 1206 A.D.)	100	4	A
CC – 104 Paper –4	Rise of Modern West	100	4	A
CC – 105 Paper - 5	International Relations Forum 1919 A.D. to 1939 A.D.	100	4	A
	Total__500__20______SEMESTER_–_III'>Total	500	20

SEMESTER – II

Code	Course Name	Marks	Credit	Category
CC – 201 Paper –6	Political History of Mediaval India (From 1206 A.D. to 1757 A.D.)	100	4	A
CC – 202 Paper –7	Social, Cultural and Economic History of Mediaval India (From 1206 A.D. to 1757 A.D.)	100	4	A
CC – 203 Paper –8	History of Freedom movement in India (1885 – 1947 A.D.)	100	4	A
CC – 204 Paper –9	History of Europe Since – 1789 A.D. to 1914 A.D.	100	4	A
CC – 205 Paper - 10	International Affairs (from 1939 A.D. to 2000 A.D.)	100	4	A
	Total	500	20

SEMESTER – III

Code	Course Name	Marks	Credit	Category
CC – 301 Paper –11	Political History of Modern India (From 1757 A.D. to 1885 A.D.)	100	4	A
CC – 302 Paper –12	Social, Cultural and Economic History of Mediaval India (From 1757 A.D. to 1947 A.D.)	100	4	A
AE – I	Research Methodology	100	4	A
CE – 1 SPL. Paper-I	Political History of Odisha. From the beginning to 1568 A.D. & Special Paper-I	100	4	A
CE – 2 SPL. Paper-II	Political History of Odisha. (From 1568 A.D. to 1947 A.D.) & Special Paper-II	100	4	A
	Total	500	20

SEMESTER – IV

Code	Course Name	Marks	Credit	Category
CC – 401 Paper –13	History Application in Tourism	100	4	A
CC – 402 Paper –14	Historiography	100	4	A
CC – 403 Paper –15	History of Science & Technology in India	100	4	A
CE – 3 SPL. Paper-3	Social, Cultural and Economic History of Odisha upto 1568 A.D.	100	4	A
CE – 4 SPL. Paper-4	Project Works & Viva voce (Marks 50 + 50)	100	4	A
	Total	500	20

i – CC = Core course (Mandatory with no choice)

ii – AE = Allied Course – Research Methodology = I Paper

iii – CE = Core Elective = Special Paper

CE-I, CE-2, CE-3 = Theory Papers and

CE-4= Project Works & Viva voce = 4 Papers

P. G. Deptt. Of History

First SEMESTER

Core Course – 101

Paper – I

History of Ancients Societies and Civilization (World)

Full Mark: 100 ( 80 + 20) Time : 3 hours

Unit-I 20 Marks

1. 
   Ancient Egypt - Geography, people, Political History, Society, Economy, Religion Cultural Development Contribution to Human Civilization.
   
2. 
   Mesopotamia – Sumerian Civilization – Govt., Society, Economy Religion, Contribution of the Sumerians.
   
3. 
   Babylonian Civilization-Govt. Hamurabi’s administration, Society Economy, Religion etc.
   

Unit-II 20 Marks

1. 
   Assyrian Civilization –
   

Government, Military Organization,

Expansion of the Empire, contribution

2. 
   Harappan Civilization-Origin, Extent, Time and authors of the culture, Urban Civilization, Town Planning, Society, Religion, Economic life, decline.
   
3. 
   China-Geography, People, Society and Culture, Major Ruling Dynasties, Contributions.
   

Unit-III 20 Marks

1. 
   Greece – Geography, Races, Early settlement, Athens, Sparta and other city states. Evolution of Democracy, Per clean Age, Peloponnesian War, Contributions.
   
2. 
   Rome – Foundation of Rome, Roman Republic, class struggle, Expansion of the Republic. The punic Wars, Decline of the Republic, Julies Caesar, Contributions.
   
3. 
   Persia – Geography and people, Great Rulers, Culture Zoroastrianism, Mithraism, Legacy of Persian Civilization.
   

Unit-IV 20 Marks

1. 
   Hebrews-Origin, Political History. The Hebrew Migration, Founding of Monarchy, Religious evolution, culture, Hebrew influence.
   
2. 
   Early Civilization of the American – The Mayan and Aztec Civilization of Mexico
   
3. 
   The Incas of South America.
   

Internal Assessment 20 Marks

Books for Reference

1. 
   J.E.Swain - A History of World Civilization
   
2. 
   Davies - Outline History of the World.
   
3. 
   Breastead - A History of the Ancient Egyptians
   
4. 
   H.G.Wells - A short History of the World.
   
5. 
   Dr. R. N. Chaudhury - Ancient and Medieval World
   
6. 
   E.M.Burns - Western Civilization
   
7. 
   S. N. Pal - Survey of World History
   
8. 
   Sinnigen and Boak - A History of Rome
   
9. 
   R. K. Majumdar &
   

1. 
   N. Srivastav - History of World Civilizations
   

10. 
    N.S. Mittal - Ancient Civilization
    
11. 
    H.S. Baghela - Ancient Civilization
    

First SEMESTER

Core Course – 102

Paper – II

Practical History of Ancient Indian From 6^th Century B.C. to 1206 A.D.

Full Mark: 100 ( 80 + 20) Time : 3 hours

Unit-I 20 Marks

1. 
   Political condition of North India during 6^th Century B.C.
   
2. 
   Life and teachings of Vandhaman Mahavira.
   
3. 
   Life and Teachings of Gautam the Buddha.