IGNOU History Notes Index

IGNOU

Block-1 : Environment and Early Patterns of Adaptation [4]

· Origins of Agriculture and Domestication of Animals

· Hunter-Gatherers : Archaeological Perspective

· Regions in Indian History : Formation and Characteristics

· India : Physical Features

Block-2 : Harappan Civilization [5]

· Diffusion and Decline

· Society and Religion

· Nature of Contacts

· Material Characteristics

· Antecedents, Chronology and Geographical Spread

Block-3 :Evolution of early Indian Society [4]

· Changes in The Later Vedic Phase

· The Early Vedic Society

· Chalcolithic and Early Iron Age-II

· Chalcolithic and Early Iron Age-I

Block-4 :India : 6th to4th Century B.C. [4]

· Buddhism, Jainism and Other Religious Ideas

· Society and Economy

· Rise of Urban Centres

· Janapadas and the Mahajanapadas

Block-5 :Polity, Society and Economy : 320 B.C. to 200 B.C. [5]

· Disintegration of the Empire

· Asoka's Policy of Dhamma

· Magadhan Territorial Expansion

· Administrative Organisation and Relationship with Other Powers

· Economy of the Mauryan Empire

Block-6 :India : Century 200 B.C to 300 A.D. [4]

· Art and Architecture

· Development in Religion

· Expansion in Network of Trade and Urbanisation

· Northern-Western and Northern India

Block-7 :State and Society in South India : 200 B.C To 300 A.D [5]

· Growth of Tamil Language and Literature

· Expansion of Trade and Urban Centres

· Agrarian Settlements and Agrarian Society in Peninsular India

· Early State Formation in South India (Tamilaham)

· Early State Formation in Deccan

Block-8 :India : Polity :B.C 300 to 800 A.D. [4]

· Kingdoms in the Deccan and the South

· Post-Gupta Kingdoms in North India

· Economy, Society and Polity : Guptas

· Rise and Growth of Guptas

Block-9 : Transition to early Medieval India [4]

· Developments in Religion

· Structure of Polity

· Changes in Society

· Changes in Economy

EHI-01 Modern India 1857-1964 [41]

Block-1: Imperialism, Colonialism and Nationalism [6]

· Consolidation of the Raj: Frontier and Foreign Policy

· Colonialism: The New Administrative System- Pre and Post 1857

· The Revolt of 1857

· The Rise of National Consciousness

· Imperialism: Its Effects

· Imperialism and Colonialism: A Theoretical Perspective

Block-2: Emergence of Organised Nationalism [5]

· Patition of Bengal and the Swadeshi Movement

· Indian National Congress: Moderates and Extremists

· Indian National Congress: Formation

· Social Reforms in 19th Century India

· Popular Uprisings: Second Half of the 19th Century

Block-3: Radical Trends, Nationalism and Mahatma Gandhi [5]

· Mahatma Gandhi: Emergence in Indian Politics and his Ideology

· Revolutionary Trends, Ghadar Party and Home Rule League

· The Russian Revolution: Causes, Course and Significance

· The First World War: Causes and Consequences

· Marxist and Socialist Thought

Block-4: Nationalism: Inter-War Years-I [6]

· Growth of Communalism up to the Second World War

· The Swarajists and Constructive Work: 1922-29

· The Non- Brahmin Movement in Western in Western and Southern India

· The Akali Movement

· Non- Cooperation and Khilafat Movement: 1919- 1922

· Constitutional Reforms: 1892-1920

Block-5: Nationalism: Inter-War Year-II [6]

· Growth of Left: Communist Party of India and Congress

· Socialist Party

· Growth of Trade Union and Peasant Movement: 1920s - 1930s

· Civil Disobedience Movement —1930 -1934

· Indian National Congress - Socialist Ideas:Role of Nehru and Bose

· Revolutionary and Terrorist Movement: Bhagat Singh and

· Chittagong Armoury Raid

· Freedom Movement and Nationalist Literature

Block-6: Nationalism: Inter- War Year-III [5]

· World War-II: Causes, Course and Consequences

· Popular Struggles in the Princely States

· The Growth of Indian Capitalism, the Capitalist Class and the

· Freedom Struggle

· Elections of 1937 and Congress Ministries

· Constitutional Reforms 1921-1935

Block-7: Towards a Sovereign State [4]

· Establishment of a Democratic Polity

· Communalism and the Partition of British India

· Towards Independence, 1945-47

· Indian Nationalism During World War-II: Quit India Movement

· and INA

Block-8: Independent India: Towards Development 1947-1964 [4]

· The Theory and Practice of Secularism in India 1947-1964

· Foreign Policy of India

· Planning and Land Reforms in India

· Planning and Industrialization in India

EHI-02 India: Earliest Times to the 8th Century A.D. [39]

Block-1 : Environment and Early Patterns of Adaptation [4]

· Origins of Agriculture and Domestication of Animals

· Hunter-Gatherers : Archaeological Perspective

· Regions in Indian History : Formation and Characteristics

· India : Physical Features

Block-2 : Harappan Civilization [5]

· Diffusion and Decline

· Society and Religion

· Nature of Contacts

· Material Characteristics

· Antecedents, Chronology and Geographical Spread

Block-3 :Evolution of early Indian Society [4]

· Changes in The Later Vedic Phase

· The Early Vedic Society

· Chalcolithic and Early Iron Age-II

· Chalcolithic and Early Iron Age-I

Block-4 :India : 6th to4th Century B.C. [4]

· Buddhism, Jainism and Other Religious Ideas

· Society and Economy

· Rise of Urban Centres

· Janapadas and the Mahajanapadas

Block-5 :Polity, Society and Economy : 320 B.C. to 200 B.C. [5]

· Disintegration of the Empire

· Asoka's Policy of Dhamma

· Magadhan Territorial Expansion

· Administrative Organisation and Relationship with Other Powers

· Economy of the Mauryan Empire

Block-6 :India : Century 200 B.C to 300 A.D. [4]

· Art and Architecture

· Development in Religion

· Expansion in Network of Trade and Urbanisation

· Northern-Western and Northern India

Block-7 :State and Society in South India : 200 B.C To 300 A.D [5]

· Growth of Tamil Language and Literature

· Expansion of Trade and Urban Centres

· Agrarian Settlements and Agrarian Society in Peninsular India

· Early State Formation in South India (Tamilaham)

· Early State Formation in Deccan

Block-8 :India : Polity :B.C 300 to 800 A.D. [4]

· Kingdoms in the Deccan and the South

· Post-Gupta Kingdoms in North India

· Economy, Society and Polity : Guptas

· Rise and Growth of Guptas

Block-9 : Transition to early Medieval India [4]

· Developments in Religion

· Structure of Polity

· Changes in Society

· Changes in Economy

EHI-03 History India From 8th to 15th Century [34]

Block-1 : Early Medieval Economy : 8th to 13th Century [4]

· Trading Communities and Organisations

· Trade and Commerce

· Urban Settlements

· Agrarian Economy

Block-2 : Society and Culture : 8th to 13th Century [3]

· Development of Regional Cultural Traditions

· Ideology

· Social Organisation

Block-3 : Indian Polity in its Regional Variation: 8th to 13th Century[5]

· South India

· The Deccan

· Western and Central India

· Northern and Eastern India

· Nature of Regional Politics

Block-4 : Establishment of Delhi Sultanate [3]

· Territorial Expansion

· Establishment and Consolidation

· Rise of Turks and Mongols in Central Asia

Block-5 : Indian Polity : The Sultanate [3]

· Problem, Crisis and Decline

· Formation of the Sultanate Ruling Class

· Administration of the Sultanate

Block-6 : Economy of Delhi Sultanate [4]

· Technology and Crafts

· Rise of Urban Economy Trade and Commerce

· Agrarian Structure

· State and Economy

Block-7 : The Regional Powers: 13th to 15th Century. [6]

· The Bahmanis

· The Vijaynagar Empire

· Regional Powers in South India and Deccan

· State, Administration and Economy in North India

· Northern and Western India

· Central and Eastern India

Block-8 : Society And Culture : 13th to15th Century [6]

· Lifestyle and Popular Cultures

· Language and Literature

· Art and Architecture of Regional States

· Art and Architecture of Delhi Sultanate

· Socio-Religious Movement: Sufi Movement

· Socio-Religious Movement: Bhakti Movement

EHI-04 : India From 6th to Mid 18th Century [37]

Block-1 : India in the 16th Century [4]

· The Trading World of Asia and the Coming of the Portuguese

· Polity and Economy in Deccan and South India

· Polity and Economy in North India

· Political Formations in Central and West Asia

Block-2 : Mughal Empire : Polity [3]

· Relations with Central Asia and Persia

· Expansion and Consolidation: 1556-1707

· Growth of Mughal Empire: 1526-1556

Block-3 : Regional Powers and the Mughals [4]

· The Deccan States and the Mughals

· Rise of the Marathas in the 17th Century

· Rajput States

· Ahmednagar, Bijapur and Golkonda

Block-4 : Political Ideas and Institutions [4]

· Mughal Administration: Mansab and Jagir

· Mughal Administration: Central, Provincial and Local

· Mughal Ruling Class

· Mughal Theory of Sovereignty

Block-5 : State and Economy [5]

· Mughal Land Revenue System

· Agrarian Relations: Mughal India

· Land Revenue System: Maratha, Deccan and South India

· Agrarian Relations: Deccan and South India

· Fiscal and Monetary System, Prices

Block-6 : Production and Trade [5]

· The European Trading Companies

· Personnel of Trade and Commercial Practices

· Inland and Foreign Trade

· Non-Agricultural Production

· Agricultural Production

Block-7 : Society and Culture I [5]

· Population in Mughal India

· Rural Classes and Life-style

· Urbanisation, Urban Classes and Life-style

· Religious Ideas and Movements

· State and Religion

Block-8 : Society and Culture II [4]

· Painting and Fine Arts

· Architecture

· Science and Technology

· Indian Languages and Literature

Block-9 : India at the Mid 18th Century [3]

· Potentialities of Economic Growth: An Overview

· Rise of Regional Powers

· Decline of the Mughal Empire

EHI-05 India from Mid-18th to Mid-19th Century [31]

Block-1 Rise of Regional Powers [5]

· The Punjab

· Mysore and Hyderabad

· The Maratha State System

· Bengal and Awadh

· Indian Polity in the mid-18th Century

Block-2 Capitalism and Imperialism [2]

· European Colonial Powers

· Mercantile to Industrial Capitalism in Europe

Block-3 British Conquest and Consolidation [6]

· Imperial Ideology: Orientalist Construction of India and the

· Utilitarians

· British Expansion Beyond Indian Frontiers

· British Expansion- North India

· Anglo-Maratha and Mysore Wars

· Conflict and Expansion- South India

· The British in Eastern India up to Buxar

Block-4 Colonial Economy [5]

· Economic Impact of Colonial Rule

· De-Industrialisation in India

· The Commercialisation of Agriculture

· The New Land Revenue Settlements

· Mercantile Policies and Indian Trade

Block-5 Cultural Contours [4]

· The Indian Mind and Western Knowledge : Growth of Critical

· Consciousness

· The Spread of English Education

· Literature in the Indian Languages

· The Languages of Modern India

Block-6 Impact of British Rule : Polity and Society [3]

· Social Policy and Indian Response

· Administration and Law

· Constitutional Development (1757-1858)

Block-7 Social and Cultural Change [3]

· Social Discrimination and Disprivileged Groups

· Reform Movement - II

· Reform Movement - I

Block-8 Popular Revolts and Uprisings [3]

· Revolt of 1857 - Course and Aftermath

· Revolt of 1857 - Cause and Nature

· Peasant and Tribal Uprisings

EHI-06 : History of China and Japan (1840-1949) [35]

Block-1 : Society, Economy and Polity [5]

· Traditional Economy : China and Japan

· Religion and Culture : China and Japan

· Society and Polity : Japan

· Society and Polity : China

· Land and People (East Asia)

Block-2 : Western Imperialism [3]

· Japan and the West (Up to the Meiji Restoration)

· The Unequal Treaty System in China

· The Opium Wars in China

Block-3 : Japan : Transition to Modernization [4]

· Modernization in Japan-3

· Modernization in Japan-2

· Modernization in Japan-1

· Decline of Feudalism and the Meiji Restoration

Block-4 : Rebellions, Reforms and Revolution [5]

· The Chinese Revolution of 1911

· Political Reforms in Japan

· Self Strengthening Movement and Hundred Days Reforms

· Boxer Rebellion

· Taiping Uprising

Block-5 : Foreign Relations [4]

· China and World War -1

· Japan and World War -1

· Meiji Japan - II

· Meiji Japan -1

Block-6 : Post World War-I- Japan [5]

· Japan After World War-II

· Japanese Imperialism upto Second World War

· Post World War-I Economy

· Rise of Militarism

· Rise of Political Parties

Block-7 : Post-Revolutionary China, 1911-21 [4]

· Rise of Nationalism

· Foreign Investment and Rise of the New Class

· Cultural Movement

· Post-Revolutionary Developments, 1911-19

Block-8 : Communist Movement in china 1921-49 [5]

· The Chinese Revolution

· CPC and the War with Japan

· Kiangsi Soviet Experience

· United Front

· Formation of the Communist Party of China (CPC)

EHI-07 : Modern Europe (Mid 18th to Mid 20th Centuries) [32]

Block-1 : The Origins of Modern Politics-1 [3]

· The American Revolution

· Political Transition in Britain: 1780-1850

· The Modern State and Politics

Block-2 : The Origins of Modern Politics-2 [4]

· New Political Systems

· European Political Mobilizations

· Birth of the Modern French State

· Radical Action by the Masses

Block-3 : Industrial Revolution in Europe [4]

· Industrial Capitalism in Russia

· Industrial Capitalism in France and Germany

· Industrial Capitalism in England

· Industrial Capitalism

Block-4 : Modern Industrial Society [4]

· Transition to Class Society

· The Social Classes in Europe

· Family

· Demography

Block-5 : The Nation- State System [5]

· Empires and Nation-States —2:The Russian Empire'and Soviet

· Union 66

· Empires and Nation-States —-1:Ottoman and Habsburg

· Empires

· Formation of Nation-States —2 : Germany and Italy

· Formation of Nation-States —1 : British and French

· Nationalism and the Nation-State

Block-6 : Colonialism and Imperialism [4]

· Imperialist Rivalries

· Patterns of Colonial Domination-2 : Indirect Rule

· Patterns of Colonial Domination-1 : Direct Rule

· Colonialism

Block-7 : The Crisis of the 20th Century [5]

· The Socialist World II

· The Socialist World I

· Counter Revolution II: National Socialism in Germany

· Counter Revolution I : Fascism to Conservative Dictatorship

· Liberal Democracy

Block-8 : The World At War [3]

· Glimpse of the Post-War World

· Nature of the Wars

· The Two World Wars