Syllabus
Course Code: HIS-E-36(i) Course Name: History of Science & Technology in India-I |
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MODULE NO / UNIT | COURSE SYLLABUS CONTENTS OF MODULE | NOTES |
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1 | Towards History of Science & Technology in India: Meaning and Scope; Sources of the History of Science & Technology in India; Major Developments in Science & Technology in India till 12th Century with Special Reference to Astronomy, Medical Science and Mathematics | |
2 | Science & Technology in Medieval India: Concept of Rationality and Scientific Ideas in Muslim Thought with Special Reference to Fathullah Shirazi; Arabic Technologies and its Impact: Persian Wheel, Gun Powder, Textiles, Bridge Building and Alchemy | |
3 | New Developments in ‘STM’ in Medieval India: | |
4 | Science, Technology and the Colonial Conquest: State of Science & Technology in India on the Eve of Advent of the British; Conquest of the British: Role of Science & Technology; East India Company and Scientific Explorations |