| 1. |
Introduction |
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The modern period - Construction of modern Indian history. |
| 2. |
Indian States and Society in the 18th Century |
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Hyderabad and Carnatic, Bengal, Avadh, Mysore, Kerala-Areas around Delhi-Bangash
Pathans and Rohelas The Sikhs-The Rise and Fall of the Maratha power-Social and
Economic condition of the people-Education -Social and Cultural life. |
| 3. |
Beginning of European Settlements |
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New Trade routes - European companies and settlements in India-The growth of the
East India Company's trade and influence (1600-1744)-The internal organisation
of the company - Organisation of the Company's factories in India-The
Anglo-French Struggle in South India. |
| 4. |
British Conquest of India |
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Foundation and expansion of the British Empire (1758- 1818) : British occupation
of Bengal-Dual systems of administration in Bengal-Expansion under Lord
Hastings-The consolidation of British power (1818-1857)-The Conquest of Sindh-The
conquest of the Punjab Dalhousie and the policy of annexation. |
| 5. |
Structures of Government and Administrative
Organisation of the British Empire in India (1757-1857) |
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The structure of Government-Civil Service-Army -Police-Judicial organisation-The
Rule of Law-
Equality before Law. |
| 6. |
Economic, Social and Cultural Policy of the British Empire in India
(1757-1857) |
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British economic policies in India-Effects of Industrial Revolution on economic
relation with India- The drain of wealth-Means of transport and communication -
Land revenue policy - Permanent settlement Ryotwari system - Mahalwari system-
Social legislation. |
| 7. |
Social and Cultural Awakening in the First Half of the 19th Century |
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Lord William Bentinck-Rammohan Roy-Young Bengal Movernent-The Brahrno Samaj-
Ishwar Chandra Vidya ,Sagar - Social and Cultural Awakening in Western India. |
| 8. |
The Revolt of 1857 |
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Causes of discontent against British Rule-Early revolts -Immediate causes of the
Revolt of 1857--Spread of the Revolt-Causes of defeat-Nature and results. |
| 9. |
Administrative Changes After 1858 |
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Administration- Provincial administration-Local bodies-Changes in the
army-Public services-Relations with Princely States- Administrative
policies-Hostility to educated Indians - Attitude towards the Zamindars Attitude
towards social reforms-Backwardness of social services-Labour legislation-Restriction
on the press Racial arrogance. |
| 10. |
India and Her Neiabbours |
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War with Nepal-Conquest of Burma-Relations with Afghanistan-Relation with
Tibet-Relations with Sikkim-Relations with Bhutan. |
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Disruption of the traditional econony-Ruin of artisans and craftsmen-Improverishment
of the peasantry Ruin of old zamindars and rise of new landlordism Stagnation of
agriculture - Development of modern industries -Poverty and famines. |
| 12. |
Growth of New India-Nationalist Movement (1858-1906) |
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Consequences of foreign domination -Administrative and economic unification of
the country - Western thought and education-Role of the press and literature
Rediscovery of India's past-Racial arrogance of the rulers-lmmediate factors -
Predecessors of the Indian National Congress - The Indian National Congress
Congress during its early phase (1885-1905)-Constitutional reforms, Economic
reforms, Administrative
ms-Defence of Civil rights-Methods of congress political work-British
Government's attitude. |
| 13. |
Growth of New India : Religious and Social Reforms After 1858 |
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Brahmo Samaj-Religious reform movement in Maharashtra-Jotiba Phule-Ramakrishna
and Vivekananda Dayananda and Arya Samaj-Narayan Guru Veeresalinga.m -
Theosophical Society -Sayyid Ahmed Khan and the Aligarh School-Muhammad Iqbal-Religious
reforms among the Sikhs. Social Reforms : Emancipation of Women-Struggle against
the caste system. |
| 14. |
National Movement (3905-1918) |
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Growth of Militant nationalism - Recognition of the true nature of British Rule
- Growth of self-respect and self-confidence--Growth of education-Unemployment -
International influences - Militant nationalist school of thought- Partition of
Bengal-The Anti-partition movement -Swadeshi and Boycott - All India aspects of
the movement-Growth of military-Growth of revolutionary terrorism-The Indian
National Corgress ( 1905-1914)- The Muslim League.--Growth of Communalism -
Nationalist movement and the First World War. The Home Rule Leagues - Lucknow
Session of the Congress (1916). |
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Struggle for Swaraj |
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Nationalist movement after the First World War Montague Chelmsford Reforms -
Rowlatt Act-Emergence of Mahatma Gandhi-Gandhiji's ideas -Champaran Satyagraha
Movement against the Rowlatt Act-Jallianwala Bagh Massacre-Khilafat ard
Non-Cooperation Movement-The Swarajists Constructive Programme Revolutionaries -
Simon Commission-Lahore Session of the Congress and the slogan of Purna Swaraj
-Civil Disobedience Movement-Government of India Act of 1935-Formation of the
Congress Ministries, Movements of peasants and workers, Growth of socialist
ideas-Congress and the international developments -Movement of the State'
people-Growth of communalist Nationalist movement during the Second World War
Quit India- I.N A. - Nationalist movement after the Second World War-Achievement
of Independence Immediate problems. |
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Introduction |
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Contemporary period in the world history-Distinction between contemporary
history and modern history-
Characteristic features of contemporary history- A broad survey of historical
background or contemporary world. |
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The World from About the End of 19th Century to the End of the First World
War |
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(a) |
Developments upto 1914 : Imperialism and the hegemony of Europe-Rise of the
United States of America - Developments in Asia, Africa and Latin
America-Imperialist rivalries and conflicts. |
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(b) |
The First World War : The underlying causes Course of the War-U.S entry-End
of the War -Immediate consequences. |
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(c) |
The Russian Revolution : Political, economic and social conditions in the
Tsarist Russia, Russian Empire :
-Revolutionary movement in Russia; 1905
Revolution
-Russia and the First World war; February Revolution
-October Revolution ; Significance of the October Revolution. |
| 18. |
The World from 1919 to 1939 |
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Political consequences of the First World war for Europe, Asia and Africa - The
peace Settlement - The League of Nations. Developments in Europe and North
America : Failure of revolutions in Germany and Hungary-Fascism in
Italy-Economic depressions, its economic, social and political consequences -
Nazim in Germany-Developments in U.S.A. -The New Deal Growing importance of
U.S.A. in the world-Developments in Britain and France. Emergence of U.S.S.R.
Developments in Asia, Africa and Latin America (1919 -1939) : Rising strength of
nationalist movements in Asia-Developments in Africa-Militarism in Japan.
Aggression and appeasement : Japanese invasion of China -Italian invasion on
Ethiopia-Civil War in Spain. -Nazi Germany's role in the world affairs-Anti-
Comintern Pact, Munich Pact |
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The Second World War |
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(a) Underlying Causes of the Second World War.
(b) German invasion of Poland and outbreak of hostilities-Fall of France.
(c) The war becomes a global war-Invasion of U.S.
S.R.-U.S.A. entry into the War - Course of the war.
(d) End of the War-Destruction caused by the War. The Atom Bomb-Plants of the
Post-War reconstruction of the World-United Nations. |
| 20. |
The World After the Second World War |
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General features : Political composition of the world after the Second World war
-Disintegration of the colonial imperialist system -colonialism-Emergence of USA
and USSR
as world powers -Formation of NATO and other U.S.A. and western sponsored
military
alliance- Warsaw Pact-Cold War-Nuclear weapons. Trends towards international
co-operation. Developments in Asia : Success of the movements of national
independence -Detailed study of two regions - Main features of internal development.
Israel and the Arab States : Balfour Declaration and the British Mandate ;
Jewish immigration ;
Establishinent of Israel; Israel and her neighbours -Arab -Israel
conflicts-Wars-Causes of conflict.
Egypt : Dominant factors of the period (1945-1952); Nasser Domestic and foreign
policy- Estimate of achievements.
Developments in Africa : National liberation movements in Africa-Achievement of
freedom
-Detailed study of a few countries-Main features of political, economic and
social developments.
Development in Latin America : Main features of Political, economic and social
systems-Detailed study of a few selected countries.
Role of Asian, African and Latin American countries in World affairs- Panchsheel'
- The Non-aligned movement - Problems of development.
Developments in Europe: Political map of the Post-War Europe - Main features of
political, economic and social developments in Western Europe-Main features of
development in Eastern Europe ,
- Main features of development in USSR.
- Main features of development in USA.
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| 21. |
Policy, Economy and Society in the Contemporary World. |
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Policy, Economy and Society in the Contemporary world : Main forms of the State
in the contemporary world - changes in the role of the State.
Main forms of economic and social systems-Capitalism,Socialism, Economic and
social
systems in newly independent countries.
The process of industrialisation -Impact on societies in industrialized
countries - Impact on non-industrialized countries. Problems of development. |
| 22. |
Developments in
Science, Technology & Culture. |
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Revolutionary developments in science -
Application of basic science to technology - The Second Industrial
Revolution- New Sources of energy-Industrial production - Transport and
communications - Means of destruction - Impact of developments in biological
sciences - information technology.
Literature and art in the contemporary world. Impact of the revolution in
communications : The mass media Newspapers, Radio, Cinema, Television -
Impact on Culture. |
| 23. |
The Future Outlook :Major Issues, Problems and Trends |
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The Future Outlook : Major issues , problems and trends - Problem of survival -
Awareness
of common concerns-Independence-Indivisibility of the world -The imperative of
International
co-operation. |
