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Department of History
The Department of History has been a proud part of Vasantrao Naik Mahavidyalay since its very foundation on 1st July 1972. The department was established under the visionary leadership of Founder Secretary and present Chairman of the VNSP Mandal, Principal Shri. Rajaramji Rathod, who served as its first Head. Other founding faculty members included Shri. B. Raje, Shri. K. R. Gaikwad, and Shri. T. M. Rathod.
The department offers a comprehensive study of Indian and world history — from ancient civilisations to modern political movements — with a strong focus on preparing students for competitive examinations (MPSC, UPSC, NET, SET) and careers in archaeology, education, administration, and research.
A unique feature of the department is the Brahmi Lipi Course — a special certificate programme in the ancient Brahmi script, equipping students with rare palaeographic skills used in archaeological and historical research.
Head of department
Dr. Anil Jamkar
M.A., Ph.D. | Head of Department
department shedule
Mon – Tue
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wed- Thu
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
2nd and 4th Sat
Open
Sunday
Closed
What We Offer
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Teaching Syllabus
Programme Outcomes
Course / Outcome
Outcome Statements
Paper I — Chhatrapati Shivaji & His Times (1630–1707)
History of Shivaji Maharaj; nationalism and secularism; administration system; social, economic, and religious conditions; useful for MPSC.
Paper II — History of Modern Maharashtra (1818–1905)
Modern Maharashtra political and social history; Maharashtra philosophers and reformers; preparation for MPSC, NET, and SET examinations.
Paper III — History of Maratha — Peshwa Period (1707–1818)
Maratha administration under the Peshwas; nationalism and secularism; social, economic, and religious conditions; useful for all competitive exams.
Paper IV — 20th Century Maharashtra (1905–1960)
20th century Maharashtra history; social reformers and philosophers; very useful for MPSC, NET, and SET examinations.
Paper V — History of Early India (up to B.C. 300)
Ancient Indian culture, religion, and society; important for UPSC, NET, SET, and MPSC; broadens students’ social awareness and critical thinking.
Paper VI — History of Delhi Sultanate (A.D. 1200–1526)
Medieval political history; culture, religion, and society under Delhi Sultans; critical for civil services examination syllabus.
Paper VII — History of Mughal India (1526–1707)
Medieval Indian society, economy, state formations, and religious currents; Mughal political, economic, social, and agricultural history; essential for UPSC.
Paper VIII — History of India (B.C. 300 to A.D. 650)
Ancient Indian culture, religion, and society; important for UPSC, NET, SET, and all competitive examinations.
Paper IX — Historiography
Sources of history; how history is written; historical research methodology; external and internal criticism; global trends in history writing.
Paper X — History of Indian National Movement (1885–1947)
Stages of modern Indian development; causes and consequences of national movement events; impact on society, economy, and political systems; essential for civil services.
Paper XI — Women’s Struggle in Modern India
Concept of women’s history; feminist movements; women reformers; understanding the situation of women in modern India.
Paper XII — Project Work
Field-based study of forts, caves, coins, monuments, museums, inscriptions, saints, social workers, peasant movements, labour movements, temples, and the Hyderabad freedom struggle.
Paper XIII — Fields of History
Sources of history; historian works; Indian architecture; understanding monuments through fieldwork and visits; experiential learning.
Paper XIV — Landmarks of Modern World History
Global events; world intellectual trends — Marxism, communalism, dictatorship, imperialism, Nazism, fascism, terrorism, feminism, and globalisation.
Paper XV — Glimpses of the History of Marathwada (up to 1948)
Religious and socio-cultural history of Marathwada under the Nizam; Hyderabad freedom struggle; useful for NET, SET, MPSC, and all competitive examinations.
Paper XVI — Project Work
Advanced field project — forts, caves, monuments, coins, museums, saints, social workers, peasant and labour movements, Hyderabad freedom struggle.
Upon completion of the B.A. History programme, graduates will be able to:
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