History of Modern India : From 1757-1947 A.D.: India’s Freedom Struggle

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History of Modern India: From 1757-1947 A.D. (India’s Freedom Struggle): Maniram Sharma : As per B.A. 3rd Semester Minor/GEC Syllabi of DU, Major & Minor Syllabi of GU and other Autonomous Colleges & Universities of India

This course offers an in-depth exploration of India’s political, economic, and social transformations during the colonial period, from the decline of the Mughal Empire to the country’s independence in 1947. It covers critical events, including the establishment of British rule, resistance movements, socio-religious reforms, and the rise of Indian nationalism.

Course Content:

1. Political Landscape Post-Mughal & Rise of Regional Powers (09-27): Examines the fragmentation of Mughal power and the rise of local states.
2. European Trading Companies in India (28-34): Overview of Portuguese, Dutch, English, and French trading influences.
3. Establishment of British Rule (35-41): Focuses on the pivotal Battles of Plassey and Buxar.
4. Robert Clive and Dual Administration (42-54): Clive’s role and Anglo-French rivalry in India.
5. Expansion under Warren Hastings & Cornwallis (55-71): British consolidation and administrative reforms.
6. British-Maratha & Mysore Relations, Subsidiary Alliance (72-91): Analysis of British diplomacy with Indian states.
7. Lord Bentinck’s Reforms (92-97): Social and administrative reforms under Lord Bentinck.
8. Raja Ram Mohan Roy & Western Education (98-113): Growth of education and social reform.
9. Sikh Power & British Expansion (114-121): From Ranjit Singh to the Doctrine of Lapse.
10. Revolt of 1857 (122-138): Causes, consequences, and changes in governance.
11. Wars with Afghanistan & Burma (139-148): British frontier policies.
12. Colonial State: Army, Police, and Law (149-160): Development of British governance mechanisms.
13. Nationalism and Political Associations Pre-1885 & Congress Formation (161-179): Rise of nationalism and political movements.
14. Economic Nationalism & Revolutionary Movements (180-202): Partition of Bengal, Swadeshi, and revolutionary movements.
15. British Economic Policies (203-216): Land revenue, commercialization, and the Drain Theory.
16. 19th Century Socio-Religious Reform Movements (217-222): Social transformations.
17. Tribal Movements, Home Rule, and Revolutionary Terrorism (223-239): Early 20th-century resistance movements.
18. Constitutional Reforms in Colonial India (240-248): Legislative developments.
19. Gandhi’s Role in Indian Politics (249-253): Gandhi’s impact on Indian freedom struggle.
20. Peasant, Labour, and Depressed Class Movements (254-271): Grassroots resistance.
21. Growth of Left and Communal Politics (272-285): 1937 elections and their impact.
22. INA, RIN Movement, and Partition of India (286-298): Final push for independence.
23. Indian Independence Act & Partition (299-304): The transfer of power and division of India.
24. Socialist & Depressed Class Movements, Ambedkar (305-318): Rise of socialist and Dalit movements.
25. World War II and Its Impact on India (319-328): Global conflict’s influence on Indian politics.
26. Post-War Nationalist Upsurge (329-339): The final phase of India’s independence movement.

This comprehensive study helps students understand the complexities of India’s freedom struggle and the broader socio-political changes leading to independence.