History of India – VI (c. 1750- 1857)
As per FYUGP NEP 4th Semester Syllabus
(Dibrugarh University and other Indian Universities & Autonomous Colleges)
Authors: Dr. Chandana Goswami & Dr. Padmakshi Kakoti
Publisher: Mahaveer Publications
? Book Description
History of India – VI is a comprehensive and syllabus-oriented textbook designed according to the FYUGP NEP 4th Semester curriculum prescribed by Dibrugarh University and followed by various Indian universities and autonomous colleges. Authored by distinguished scholars Dr. Chandana Goswami and Dr. Padmakshi Kakoti, this volume offers a clear, analytical, and structured understanding of the political, administrative, social, and economic transformations in India during the 18th and 19th centuries.
The book carefully examines the decline of Mughal authority, the rise of regional powers, and the gradual establishment and consolidation of British colonial rule in India. It also explores the foundations of modern India through reforms, education, tribal resistance, and the Revolt of 1857.
? Key Contents
? Unit I: Regional Powers and Early Colonial Expansion (18th Century)
Understanding the 18th century political scenario
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Regional Powers: Bengal, Awadh, Nizam of Hyderabad
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Anglo-French Rivalry and the Carnatic Wars
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Role of Hyder Ali and Tipu Sultan
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The Battle of Plassey and the foundation of Company rule
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Policies of Robert Clive and Warren Hastings
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Company’s relations with Marathas, Sikhs, and Sindh
? Unit II: Consolidation of British Power
Lord Hastings and Anglo-Maratha Wars
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Relations with Nepal
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The Regulating Act (1773) and Pitt’s India Act (1784)
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Charter Acts of 1813, 1833, and 1854
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Cornwallis Code and administrative reforms
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Policy of Subsidiary Alliance
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Company’s relations with Burma and Afghanistan
? Unit III: Economic, Educational and Social Changes
Land Revenue Systems: Permanent, Ryotwari, and Mahalwari
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Early Political Associations: Zamindary Association, Madras Native Association, Bombay Native Association
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Growth of Modern Education
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Hindu College and Wood’s Despatch
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Social Reform Movements
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Raja Rammohan Roy and abolition of Sati
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Ishwarchandra Vidyasagar and widow remarriage
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Suppression of Thugee
? Unit IV: Expansion, Resistance and Revolt
Lord Dalhousie and the Doctrine of Lapse
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Introduction of Railways, Steamers, and Postal Services
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Tribal Movements: Birsa Munda, Santhal Uprisings and others
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The Revolt of 1857
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End of East India Company’s Rule
✨ Key Features
✔ Strictly based on FYUGP NEP syllabus
✔ Clear, descriptive and analytical explanation
✔ Structured unit-wise presentation
✔ Suitable for Semester Examinations
✔ Helpful for competitive examinations
✔ Simple yet academic language
? Ideal For
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FYUGP 4th Semester History students
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Dibrugarh University and affiliated colleges
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Autonomous colleges following NEP curriculum
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Competitive exam aspirants (APSC/UPSC preliminary level background study)
This book provides a balanced understanding of colonial expansion, administrative transformation, socio-religious reform, and resistance movements, making it an essential academic resource for undergraduate students.
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