Syllabus
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Course Code: HIS-E-3(i) Course Name: Medieval Indian Polity (1200-1750) |
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| MODULE NO / UNIT | COURSE SYLLABUS CONTENTS OF MODULE | NOTES |
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| 1 | Sources and Nature of Medieval Indian Polity: Archival, Archaeological, Major Contemporary Historical Writings, Travel Accounts, European Factory Records; Nature of State: Delhi Sultanate and the Mughal Empire |
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| 2 | Medieval States and Theories of Kingship: Delhi Sultanate - Balban and Alauddin Khalji; Afghan Theory of Kingship; Mughal Theory of Kingship; Nature of Regional States with special reference to Vijaynagar and Bahmani Kingdoms | |
| 3 | Institutional Structure of Government: Iqta, Amaram, Mansab and Jagir; Central and Provincial Administration | |
| 4 | The Ruling Classes: Evolving Composition; Nature of Nobility and its Role; Local Alliances and Conflicts | |
