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SubjectCode / Subject Title / Status / Credit pattern L:T:P / Credit Value
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ODD SEMESTERS
CORE PAPERS
1.1 / Political and Cultural History of North India upto 1000 A.D. / C / 2:1:1 / 4
1.2 / Theory and Method in Archaeology / C / 2:1:1 / 4
1.3 / Indian Epigraphy / C / 2:1:1 / 4
ELECTIVE PAPERS
1.4 / World Civilizations / NC / 2:1:1 / 4
1.5 / Political Institutions of India / NC / 2:1:1 / 4
1.6 / Mauryan Inscriptions / NC / 2:1:1 / 4
1.7 / Coins of Karnataka / NC / 2:1:1 / 4
1.8 / Select Inscriptions / NC / 2:1:1 / 4
EVEN SEMESTERS
CORE PAPERS
2.1 / Historical Method / C / 2:1:1 / 4
2.2 / South East Asia / C / 2:1:1 / 4
ELECTIVE PAPERS
2.3 / Social Institutions of India / NC / 2:1:1 / 4
2.4 / Indian Paleography / NC / 2:1:1 / 4
2.5 / Indian Painting / NC / 2:1:1 / 4
2.6 / Punch Marked Coins / NC / 2:1:1 / 4
2.7 / Heritage Tourism in India / NC / 2:1:1 / 4
2.8 / History of Karnataka / NC / 2:1:1 / 4
2.9 / Early Indian Art and Architecture / NC / 2:1:1 / 4
TERM WORK
2.10 / TERM WORK (Compulsory) / C (TW) / 0:1:3 / 4
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NC = ELECTIVE WITHIN THE DISCIPLINE
C (TW) = CORE TERM WORK
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UNIVERSITY OF MYSORE
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Dr.M.P.Mahadevaiah Manasagangothri
Professor and Chairman, BOS MYSORE-570006
No.MG/AHA/ /2009-10 Date: 09-03-2010
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CORE PAPERS
3.1 / History of South India Upto 1336 A.D. (With reference to Polity) / C / 2:1:1 / 4
3.2 / North Indian Art / C / 2:1:1 / 4
ELECTIVE PAPERS
3.3 / Tourism in India / NC / 2:1:1 / 4
3.4 / Historical Archaeology of India / NC / 2:1:1 / 4
3.5 / Chalukyas of Badami / NC / 2:1:1 / 4
3.6 / The Rashtrakutas / NC / 2:1:1 / 4
3.7 / Chalukyas of Kalyana / NC / 2:1:1 / 4
3.8 / The Hoysalas / NC / 2:1:1 / 4
3.9 / The Sevunas / NC / 2:1:1 / 4
3.10 / The Vijayanagara / NC / 2:1:1 / 4
PROJECT WORK
3.11 / PROJECT WORK (Compulsory) (to be continued in Even Semester) / C (PW) / - / -
EVEN SEMESTERS
CORE PAPERS
4.1 / Indian Pre history / C / 2:1:1 / 4
4.2 / South Indian Art / C / 2:1:1 / 4
ELECTIVE PAPERS
4.3 / Museology / NC / 2:1:1 / 4
4.4 / Conservation and Preservation / NC / 2:1:1 / 4
4.5 / Harappan Civilization / NC / 2:1:1 / 4
4.6 / Mathura School of Art / NC / 2:1:1 / 4
4.7 / Gupta School of Art / NC / 2:1:1 / 4
4.8 / Badami Chalukya Art and Architecture / NC / 2:1:1 / 4
4.9 / Pallava Art and Architecture / NC / 2:1:1 / 4
4.10 / Chola Art and Architecture / NC / 2:1:1 / 4
4.11 / Hoysala Art and Architecture / NC / 2:1:1 / 4
4.12 / Vijayanagara Art and Architecture / NC / 2:1:1 / 4
PROJECT WORK
4.13 / PROJECT WORK (Compulsory) (continued from Odd Semester) / C (PW) / 0:2:6 / 8
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NC = ELECTIVE WITHIN THE DISCIPLINE
C (TW) =CORE (TERM WORK)
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1.1: POLITICAL AND CULTURAL HISTORY OF NORTH INDIA UPTO 1000 A.D.
(L:T:P: 2:1:1 =4 Credits)
UNIT-I
Sources:
- Archaeological
- Literary.
UNIT-II
- Early India
- Harappan Civilization
- Vedic Culture.
UNIT-III
- North India between 6th century B.C. to 3rdcentury A.D.
- Rise of Magadha and New Religious Thought
- Mauryan Empire-Political and Cultural History
- Post Mauryan India, Sungas, Kanvas and Kushanas
- Indo-Greeks
- Cultural contributions
UNIT-IV
- Guptas and after
- Political and Cultural History
- The age of Harshavardhana and after
BOOKS FOR STUDY/REFERENCE:
1. R.C.Majumdar et.at.: Advanced History of India.
2. ±ÁgÀzÀ ¥Àæ¸ÁzÀ (C£ÀĪÁzÀ): ¨sÁgÀvÀzÀ ¥ËæqsÀ EwºÁ¸À.
3. Neelakanta Sastry, K.A.: History of India, Vols.I & II.
4. Upender Takur: A History of Ancient and Medieval India.
5. Harle, J.C.: Art and Architecture of Indian sub-continent.
6. Romila Thapar: Ancient India.
7. Lal, B.B.: The First Civilization of South Asia.
8. Munshi K.M. (Ed): History and Culture of the Indian People, Vol. I to IV.
Publication-Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan.
9. A.V.Narasimha Murthy (Translation) - do –
10. Sir Martimar Wheeler: Indus Civilization (Revised Edition)
11. Altekar, A.S.: Gupta-Vakataka Age.
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1.2: THEORY AND METHOD IN ARCHAEOLOGY
(L:T:P: 2:1:1 =4 Credits)
UNIT-I
- Archaeology: Aims and Scope
- Development of Archaeology with special reference to Europe till the end of 20th century
- Development of Archaeology in India.
UNIT-II
- Sciences in Archaeology-Exploration and Dating
- Important concepts and approaches in Archeology: (a) System Approach, Culture, Culture Change, Adaptation, Settlement System, Classification under Water Archaeology.
- Methods of Exploration.
UNIT-III
- Methods of Excavation and Classification.
- Recording: Stratigraphy, Three dimensional recording, Photography, Typology.
UNIT-IV
- Report Writing and Publication.
BOOK FOR STUDY/REFERENCE:
- Aitken, M.J.: Science based dating in Archaeology 1990.
- Binford, L.R.A: A consideration of Hypothetical Research Design, American Antiquity.
- Crawford, O.G.S.: Archaeology in the Field, 1953.
- Wheeler, R.E.M.: Archaeology from the Earth, 1954.
- Padigar, S.V.: Puratatva Sastra Parichaya (Kannada),2010
- Kenyon, K.M.: Beginning in Archaeology.
- Raman, K.V.: Principles and Methods of Archaeology, 1991
- Renfrewc and Bahu,P. : Archaeology; Theories, Methods and Practice, 1996.
- Staeck John, P.: Back to Earth; An introduction to Archaeology, 2002.
- Daniel Glyn: A Hundred and Fifty years of Archaeology, 1978.
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1.3: INDIAN EPIGRAPHY
(L:T:P: 2:1:1 =4 Credits)
UNIT-I
- Definition, Scope and importance of Epigraphy.
- Types of Inscriptions.
UNIT-II
- Indus Script.
- Brahmi Script.
- Kharosti Script.
UNIT-III
Selected Indian Inscriptions for study:
- Edicts of Ashoka No.13 and Brahmagiri Edict.
- Hathigumpa inscription of Kharavela.
- Junaghad inscription of Rudradaman.
- Allahabad Pillar inscription of Samudragupta.
UNIT-IV
- Halmidi Inscription.
- Aihole inscription of Pulakesi-II.
- Uttaramerur inscription of Parantka-I.
- Belur inscription of Vishnuvardhana.
BOOKS FOR STUUDY/REFERENCE:
- D.C.Sircar: Select Inscriptions (Revised 1962)
- D.C.Sircar: Indian Epigraphy.
- Mahalingam, T.V.: South Indian Paleography.
- Pandey, R.B.: Indian Paleography.
- Pandey, R.B.: Select Historical and Literary Inscriptions.
- Narasimha Murthy, A.V.: PÀ£ÀßqÀ °¦AiÀÄ GUÀªÀÄ ªÀÄvÀÄÛ «PÁ¸À.
- Relevant volumes of Epigraphia Indica and Epigraphia Carnatica.
- Rao, S.R.: Lothal and Indus Civilization.
- Dani, A.H.: Indian Paleography.
- Diringer, D.: The Alphabet.
- Shivarmamurthy, C.: Indian Epigraphy and South Indian Script.
- Buhler, G.: Indian Paleography.
- Padigar, S.V.: ¨sÁgÀwÃAiÀÄ EwºÁ¸ÀzÀ ±Á¸À£À DPÀgÀUÀ¼ÀÄ, 2004.
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1.4: WORLD CIVILIZATIONS
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UNIT-I
Background of Early Civilizations, character of Civilization and Factors contributing to
rise of Civilization.
UNIT-II
Study of Civilizations with respect to Polity, Society, Economy, Religion, Literature, Art
and Architecture.
- Mesopotamian Civilizations
- Egyptian Civilization
UNIT-III
Study of Civilization with respect to Polity, Society, Economy, Religion, Literature, Art and Architecture.
- Chinese Civilization
- Cretan Civilizaion
UNIT-IV
Study ofCivilization with respect to Polity, Society, Economy, Religion, Literature, Art. Greek Civilization
BOOKS FOR STUDY/REFERENCE:
1. Swain, E.: History of World Civilizations.
2. Rene Sedillot: A Bird’s Eye view of World.
3. Childe,V.G.: New Light on the most Ancient East.
4. Glynn Daniel.: The First Civilization.
5. Will Durant: Story of Civilization.
6. Toynbee, A.: A Study of History (Abridged Edition)
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1.5: POLITICAL INSTITUTIONS OF INDIA
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UNIT-I
- Sources of Study.
UNIT-II
- State-Theories of Origin-Saptanga.
- Origin of Kingship-Position and functions of the king.
- Council of Ministers.
UNIT-III
- Law and Justice
- Taxation
UNIT-IV
- Inter-state relationship
- Spy system
BOOKS FOR STUDY/REFERENCE:
1. Altekar, A.S.: State and Government in Ancient India, Delhi, 1958
2. Ghoshal, U.N.: A History of Hindu Political Theories, Calcutta, 1923
3. Dikshitar, V.R.R.: Hindu Administrative Institutions, Madras, 1928
4. Saletore, B.A.: Ancient Indian Political Thought and Institutions, Bombay, 1963
5. Dikshitar, V.R.R.: Mauryan Polity, Madras, 1932
6. Nilakanta Sastri, K.A.: Studies in Chola History and Administration (Madaras, 1932)
7. Mahalingam, T.V.: South Indian Polity, Madras, 1955
8. Desai, P.B. et.at.,:A History of Karnataka, Dharwad, 1970
9. Shamasastri, R.: Kautilya’s Arthasastra, Madras, 1912
10. Romila Thapar: Asoka and the Decline of Mauryas, Oxford, 1961
11. Stein, B.: Vijayanagara, New Delhi, 1999
12. Mookerji, R.K.: Local Self-government in Ancient India, Oxford, 1920
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1.6: MAURYAN INSCRIPTIONS
(L:T:P: 2:1:1 =4 Credits)
UNIT-I
- A Brief History of Mauryan period
UNIT-II
- History of Study of Mauryan Inscriptions
- A general survey of Mauryan inscriptions with reference to location, script, language
and format
UNIT-III
Inscriptions of Asoka - contents and importance
- Minor Rock Edicts: I – IV
- Pillar Edicts
- MajorRockEdicts: I-XIV
UNIT-IV
- Cave Inscriptions of Asoka
- Inscriptions of successors of Asoka
BOOKS FOR STUDY/REFERENCE:
- Hultzsch, Corpus Inscriptionum Indicarum, Vol. I
- Sircar D.C., Inscriptions of Asoka
- Romila Thapar, Asoka and the Decline of the Mauryas
- Gupta S.P. (Ed.), The Origin of the Brahmi Script
- Krishnan K.G., Uttankita Sanskrit Vidya Aranya Epigraphs Vol. II,Mysore, 1989
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1.7: COINS OF KARNATAKA
(L:T:P: 2:1:1 =4 Credits)
UNIT-I
- Historical Background of Karnataka
- A Study of the Coins of Karnataka with reference to distribution, types, material, legends, symbols, significance etc.
UNIT-II
- Punch-marked coins
- Coins of Satavahanas
- Roman Coins
UNIT-III
- Coins of the Early Kadambas and Gangas
- Coins of the Chalukyas of Badami
- Coins of the Rashtrakutas
- Coins of the Kalyana Chalukayas
UNIT-IV
- Coins of the Kadambas of Goa
- Coins of the Hoysalas
- Coins of the Vijayanagara
BOOKS FOR STUDY/REFERENCE:
- Rapson, E.J.: Indian Coins, Strassberg, 1897
- Moraes, G.: The Kadamba Kula
- Gupta, P.L.: Coins, Delhi, 1969
- Murthy, A.V.N.: Coins of Karnataka, Mysore, 1975
- Murthy, A.V.N.: Studies in Karnataka Coins, Mysore, 1998
- Murthy, A.V.N. : Vijayanagara Coins, Mysore, 1998
- Journals of the Numismatic Society of India and South Indian Numismatics.
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1.8: SELECT INSCRIPTIONS
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UNIT-I
Prakrit Inscriptions:
- Rumindei Pillar Inscription
- Besnagar Garuda Pillar Inscription
- Nasik Prasasti of Gautamiputra Satakarni
- Banavasi Inscripions of Sivasri Pulumavi
UNIT-II
Sanskrit Inscriptions
- Mathura Pillar Inscription of Chandragupta-II
- Talagunda Pillar Inscription of Shantivarma
- Gudnapur Pillar Inscription of Ravivarma
- Badami Cliff Inscriptions of Pulakesi-I
- Mandagapattu Inscriptions of Mahendravarman-I
UNIT-III
Dravidian Inscriptions
- Kanchi inscription of Vikramaditya-II
- British Museum plates of Govinda-III
- Jura Prasasti of Krishna-III
- Arjunavada Pillar Inscription
UNIT-IV
Dravidian Inscriptions (Kannada, Tamil, Telugu)
- Jinavallabha’s Inscription.
- Uttaramerur Inscriptions of Prantaka-I
BOOKS FOR STUDY/REFERENCE:
1. Sircar, D.C.: Select Inscriptions (Revised 1962).
2. Mahalingam,T.V.: South Indian Palaeography.
3. Diskalkar: Select Sanskrit Inscriptions.
4. Relevant Volumes of Epigraphia Indica and Epigraphia Carnatica (12 Vols).
5. Pandey, R.B. : Select Historical and Literary Inscriptions.
6. Padigar, S.V. : ¨sÁgÀwÃAiÀÄ EwºÁ¸ÀzÀ ±Á¸À£À DPÀgÀUÀ¼ÀÄ, 2004.
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2.1: HISTORICAL METHOD
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UNIT-I
- History- -Definition-Nature and Scope
- Use of History
- History in relation to other sciences
UNIT-II
Historical Research: Fundamental Concepts
- On research
- Objectivity and Subjectivity
- Causation
- Qualities of a researcher.
UNIT-III
Research Methodology
- Preliminary Operations and its components
- Analytical operations and its components
- Synthetical Operations and its components
UNIT-IV
Preparing Research Report
- Finalizing the draft of the report
- Method of cauterization and citation
- Indexing and bibliographical nuances
- A Model Research Report
BOOKS FOR STUDY/REFERENCE:
1. Langlois and Seignobos: Introduction to the Study of History.
2. Black, J.B.: The Art of History.
3. Colling Wood, R.G.: The Idea of History.
4. R.C.Majumdar & A.N.Srivasta: Historiography, 1988.
5. Garragjan: Historical Method.
6. Sastry, K.A.N.& Ramanna, H.S.: Historical Method with Special reference to India.
7. Orump, C.G.: History and Historical Research.
8. Trevelyan: Present position of History.
9. Hulme: History and its Neighbors.
9. Gooch, G.P.: History and Historians of 19th century,
2nd Edition, 1947.
10. Fling: The Writing of History (Yale University, 1923)
11. Thomson: History of Historical Writing.
12. Renier, G.T.: History, Its Purpose and Method.
13. Sheikh Ali: History its Theory and Method
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2.2: SOUTH EAST ASIA
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UNIT-I
- Sources
- Antiquity if Indian Cultural Contacts
- Routes and Date of Colonization process
UNIT-II
- Funan
- The Kingdom of Kambuja
- Champa
UNIT-III
- Java and Sumatra
- Borneo
UNIT-IV
- Burma
- Thailand
BOOKS FOR STUDY/REFERENCE:
1. Majumdar, R.C.: Hindu Colonies in the Far East.
2. Mjumdar, R.C.: Ancient Indian Colonization in South East Asia.
3. Sastry.K.A.N.: Kingdom of Srivijaya.
4. Sastry, K.A.N.: South Indian Influence in the Far East.
5. Narasimha Murthy, A.V.: Samskritika Brihadbharata.
6. Sarkar, H.: Indian Influences on the Literature of Java and Bali.
7. Briggs, L.P.: Ancient Khmer Empire.
8. Zimmer, H.: Art of Indian Asia.
9. Hall, D.G.E.: History of South East Asia.
10. Le May, R.: Culture of South East Asia.
11. Rawson, P.: Art of South East Asia.
12. Coedes, G.: Hinduised Kingdom of South East Asia.
13. Majumdar, R.C.: Suvarnadvipa, Vols.1 and 2.
14. Harvey, H.: History of Burma.
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2.3 : SOCIAL INSTITUTIONS OF INDIA
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UNIT-I
- Sources
UNIT-II
1. Rig-Vedic Society
2. Later Vedic Society
UNIT-III
- The Four Varnas- Caste System-Untouchability-Gotra and Pravara
- The Family-The Four Stages of Life-Various Samskaras
- Marriage
UNIT-IV
- Position of Women.
- Education in Ancient India.
BOOKS FOR STUDY/REFERENCE:
1. Prabhu: Hindu Social Institutions.
2. Ghurye, G.S.: Caste and Class in India.
3. Kapadia,M.: Marriage and Family in India.
4. Panikkar, K.M.: Hindu Society at Cross Roads.
5. Nilakshi Sengupta: Evolution of Hindu Marriage.
6. Radhakrishnan, S.: Hindu View of Life.
7. Kane, P.V.: History of Dharmasastra (Relevant Volumes).
8. Altekar, A.S.: Position of Women in Ancient India.
9. Hutton: Caste in India.
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2.4: INDIAN PALEOGRAPHY
(L:T:P: 2:1:1 =4 Credits)
UNIT-I
- Definition and importance of Paleography
- Origin and antiquity of writing in India
UNIT-II
- Indus Script
- Brahmi
- Kharosti
UNIT-III
- Ancient Numerals
- Dating and Eras
UNIT-IV
- Writing Materials- Engraving-Forged records-Seals.
BOOKS FOR STUDY/REFERENCE:
- Sircar, D.C.: Indian Epigraphy, Delhi, 1965
- Pandey, R.B.: Indian Palaeography, Varanasi, 1957
- Gokhale, S.: Indian Numerals
- Diringer, D.: The Alphabet
- Sivaramamurthi, C.: Indian Epigraphy and South Indian Scripts, Madras, 199
- Narasimha Murthy, A.V.: Kannada Lipiya Ugama mattu Vikasa, Mysore, 1998
- Rao, S.R.: Lothal and Indus Civilization, Bombay, 1973
- Presidential Addresses adnPrasastis (delivered to/at the annual congresses of Epigraphical Society of India, Dharwad, 1986)
- Journals of the Epigraphical Society of India, Mysore
- Richard Solomon: Indian Epigraphy, Delhi
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2.5: INDIAN PAINTING
(L:T:P: 2:1:1 =4 Credits)
UNIT-I
- Introduction-Texts-Vishnudharmottara
- Prehistoric Paintings
UNIT-II
- Bagh and Ajanta Paintings
- Badami Chalukya-Pallava-Chola-Hoysala
UNIT-III
- Vijayanagara-Nayak Periods
- Rajput Painting
UNIT-IV
- Moghul Painting
- Kangra Paintings-Ragamalas.
BOOKS FOR STUDY/REFERENCE:
1. Sivarama Murthy, C.: Indian painting.
2. Brown, C.J.: Indian Painting.
3. Mehta, N.C.: Studies in Indian Paintings.
4. Archer, W.G.: Indian Miniatures.
5. Randhwa, M.S.: Kangra Paintings.
6. Archer, W.G.: Indian Paintings.
7. Coomaraswamy, A.K.: Rajput Paintings.
8. Gangoly, C.C.: Rajput Paintings.
9. Gangology, C.C.: Ragas and Rainis.
10. Motichandra: Indian Painting.
11. Stella Kramrisch: Vishnudharmottara, Part-III.
12. Rai Krishna Das: Moghul Miniatures.
13. Yazdani, G.: Ajanta.
14. Yazdani, G.: Early History of the Deccan, Vol.2.
15. Lady Herringhan: Ajanta Frescocs.
16. Binyon, L.: The Court Painters of the Moghuls.
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2.6: PUNCH MARKED COINS
(L:T:P: 2:1:1 =4 Credits)
UNIT-I
Historical background of India from 6th Century BC to 1st Century BC
UNIT-II
Punch-marked Coins-Materials-Technique-Physical features-Dristribution-Chronology.
UNIT-III
Punch Marked Coins of Northern, Central and Southern India-Distribution-Symbols-
Political Affiliations-Chronology.
UNIT-IV
Economic and Cultural implications of Punch-marked Coins
BOOKS FOR STUDY/REFERENCE:
- Bhandarkar, R.G.: Carmichael Lectures on Ancient Indian Numismatics
- Sircar,D.C.: Indian Coins
- Gupta, P.L.: Coins
- Altekar, A.S.: Origin and Early History of Coinage in India
- Chattopadhyaya, B.: Coins and Currency System in South India
- Rapson, E.J.: Indian Coins
- Elliot, W.: Coins of Southern India
- Gupta, P.L.: The Punch-marked Coins in Kerala
- Gupta, P.L.: The Punch-Marked Coins in Andhra Pradesh
- Nilakanta Sastri, K.A.: The Age of Nanada and Mauryas
- Journal of the Numismatic Society of India (relevant Volumes)
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2.7: HERITAGE TOURISM IN INDIA
(L:T:P: 2:1:1 =4 Credits)
UNIT-I
- Introduction-Definition of the Heritage and Tourism, Scope of Study, Development of Heritage Tourism
UNIT-II
- Historical Journalism
- Tourism Products
UNIT-III
- Various organizing promoting Heritage Tourism in India
(a)UNESCO and its organizations
(b)Archaeological Survey of India
(c)Other organizations
UNIT-IV
- Heritage products of India
(a)Art and Architectural Heritage
(b)Living Arts and Crafts
(c)Festivals of Karnataka-Dasara-Karaga-Hampi Utsava-Kadambotsava
BOOKS FOR STUDY/REFERENCE:
- Bashm, A.L. (ed): A Culture of History of India, Oxford, 1975.
- Rowland, B.: The Art and Architecture of India, Pelican History of Art, 3rd ed.,
Harem’s, worth, 1970.
- Shah, U.P.: Studies in Jaina Art, Banaras, 1955.
- Brown Percy: Indian Architecture (Buddhist & Hindu) 2nd ed. Bombay, Tara,
1942.
6. Deva Krishna: Temples of North India O.U.P. New Delhi, 1969.
7. Desai, Z.A.: Indo Islamic Architecture, New Delhi.
- Gupta, S.P. Krishna Lal & Mahua Bhattacharya-Cultural Tourism in India.
Indraprastha Museum of Art & Archaeology, N.Delhi, 2002.
- Gupta, S.P. and Asthana S.P.: Elements of Indian Art, New Delhi, 2002.
- Monuments of World Heritage in India, 1998, N.Delhi, Archeological Survey of India.
- Sivaramamurti, C.: Art of India, Bombay, 1977.
- Srinivasan, K.R.: Temples of South India, New Delhi, 1971.
- Harly, J.C.: The Art and Architecture of the Indian Subcontinet, 1986
- Bhatia: Tourism in India
- Kamra, K.K. et.al.: Basics of Tourism, Theory, Operation and Practice, 2004
- Alchevs, F.Q.: Cultural Tourism in India-Its Scope and Development.
- Kaul, S.N.: Tourist India
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ANCIENT HISTORY AND ARCHAEOLOGY
CHOICE - BASED CREDIT SYSTEM (CBCS)
HONORS
EVEN SEMESTER-NON CORE PAPER
2.8: HISTORY OF KARNATAKA
(L:T:P: 2:1:1 =4 Credits)
UNIT-I
Sources
1.Archeological
2.Literary
UNIT-II
Chalukyas of Kalyana-Political History
1.Tailapa-II TO Someshwara-II
2.Vikramaditya-VI
3.Social and Economic conditions
4.Religious conditions
UNIT-III
Hoysalas-Political History
1.Ballala-I
2.Vishnuvardhana
3.Ballala-II and Ballala-III
4.Administration.
5.Social and Economic conditions
6.Religious conditions
7.Art and Architecture
UNIT-IV
1.Seunas-Political History -Bhillama-V-Singhana-II and Ramachandra
2.Social and Economic conditions
3.Religious conditions
BOOKS FOR STUDY/REFERENCE:
- G.Yazdani (Ed.):Early History of the Deccan.
- K.A.Nilakanta Sastry:A History of South India.
- R.R.Diwakar (Ed.):Karnataka through the Ages.
- Epigraphia Indica - relevant volumes.
- H.Cousens:Chalukyan Architecture.
- J.D.M.Derrett:The Hoysalas, O.U.P.1957.
- Coelbo:Hoysala Vamsa.
- Sheik Ali (Ed.):The.Hoysala Dynasty, Mysore.
- P.B.Desai., et.al.:A History of Karnataka, Dharwar.
- R.Narasimhachar:Monographs on Belur,
Somanathapur and Doddagaddavalli Temples.