Bankura University
SEMESTER - III
A/HIS/301/MJC-3
History of India (Earliest Times to 550
CE)
Module I: Early Human Settlements and Civilizations
§ Palaeolithic,
Mesolithic, and Neolithic Ages: Transition from hunter-gatherer societies to
settled agricultural communities. Technological advancements, social
organization, and cultural practices.
§ Neolithic
Cultures: Emergence of neolithic societies, Neolithic culture of Mehergarh and
its significance in the development of ancient Indian civilizations.
§ Chalcolithic
Cultures, Indus Valley Civilization: Emergence of early metalworking societies.
§ Harappan culture
of the Indus Valley and its significance in the development of ancient Indian civilizations.
Urbanization, trade networks, agriculture, writing system, and religious
beliefs of one of the world's earliest urban civilizations, its decline and
legacy.
Module II: Political and Socio-Economic Dynamics of
Ancient India
§ Vedic Polity and
Society: Political structures, social hierarchy, religious beliefs, and
economic activities during the Vedic period. Evolution of early Indian society.
§ Sixteen
Mahajanapadas: Formation, territorial expansion, governance, and inter-state
relations of the Sixteen Mahajanapadas. Their contributions to early Indian
history.
Module III: The Mauryan Empire
§ Socio-Cultural
Landscape: Socio-cultural developments under the Mauryan Empire, religious pluralism,
art and architecture, literature, and societal norms. Political Administration:
Administrative system of the Mauryan Empire, role of central and provincial
administration, bureaucracy, law and justice, and military organization.
Module IV: Regional Powers and Geopolitics
§ Kushanas and
Satavahanas: Political, economic, and cultural contributions of the Kushana and
Satavahana dynasties. Their impact on trade, administration, and societal
development.
§ Geographical
Division of Ancient Bengal: Geographical features of ancient Bengal and its influence
on political, economic, and cultural developments. Trade routes and
agricultural practices.
§ Political
Development before Sasanka: Political developments in ancient Bengal prior to
the reign of Sasanka. Emergence of regional powers and their interactions.
Module V: The Gupta Empire
§ Political
achievements, socio-economic developments, cultural advancements, and its portrayal
as a golden age by historians.
Module VI: Urbanization and Trade Route
§ Urban
Development: Growth and decline of urban centres from the Harappan Civilization
to the Gupta period. Urban planning, infrastructure, trade, and cultural
exchange.
Module VII: Art, Architecture, and Cultural Expressions
§ Evolution of
Artistic Traditions: Development of art and architecture from the 6th century
BCE to the 6th century CE. Buddhist, Jain, and Mauryan artistic expressions.
§ Cultural
Significance: Religious, political, and social significance of artistic
creations. The role of sculptures, paintings, and architectural marvels in
shaping ancient Indian society and identity.
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জ্ঞ্যানজ্যোতি কোচিং সেন্টার
তোমাদের উজ্বল ভবিষ্যৎ গড়ে তুলব আমরা, এটাই আমাদের প্রতিশ্রুতি
অনলাইনে কোচিং নিতে হলে এবং বিভিন্ন নোট নিতে হলে এই নাম্বারে কল করুন।
