B.A. (Hons.) History

The B.A. (Hons.) History program helps students learn about important events, cultures, and changes from ancient times to today. They study different times in Indian and world history, focusing on important people, movements, and how societies have changed. The program also teaches students research and thinking skills for jobs in teaching, preserving history, public service, and more.

At Delhi Pathshala, we provide study materials and resources to help students in their history studies.

Ancient Greece and Rome Introduction to the Polis, Slavery system, Crisis of Empire
B.A. (Hons.) History, Semester 2, Social Formations and Cultural Patterns of the Medieval World – II

Ancient Greece and Rome Introduction to the Polis, Slavery system, Crisis of Empire

 In this post, notes of “Unit 1: Ancient Greece and Rome” from “DSC- 2: Social Formations and Cultural Patterns of the Medieval World – II” are given which is helpful for the students doing graduation this year.  1. Evolution of the ‘Polis’ and Changing Political Formations in Ancient Greece Introduction to the Polis The polis was […]

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history of Religion and Cultural Developments in India
B.A. (Hons.) History, History of India – II, Semester 2

history of Religion and Cultural Developments in India

 In this post, notes of “Unit 4: Religion and Cultural Developments (c. 4th century BCE – 750 CE)” from “DSC- 1: History of India 2” are given which is helpful for the students doing graduation this year.  1. Theistic Traditions – Introduction to Theistic Traditions Theistic traditions are beliefs in a personal god or gods who

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nature of Polity, Economy, and Society in Indian History
B.A. (Hons.) History, History of India – II, Semester 2

nature of Polity, Economy, and Society in Indian History

  In this post, notes of “Unit 3: Polity, Economy, and Society (c. 4th century to 750 CE)” from “DSC- 1: History of India 2” are given which is helpful for the students doing graduation this year.  1. The Nature of Polities Introduction to Politics (c. 4th century to 750 CE) During this time in Indian history,

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Development of Political Structures in Ancient India
B.A. (Hons.) History, History of India – II, Semester 2

Development of Political Structures in Ancient India

  In this post, notes of “Unit 1: Development of Political Structures (c. 4th century BCE to c. 300 CE)” from “DSC- 1: History of India 2” are given which is helpful for the students doing graduation this year.   1. The Mauryan Empire; The Nature of Dhamma – Introduction to the Mauryan Empire The Mauryan Empire (around

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Science and Nation Making
B.A. (Hons.) History, Science, Technologies, and Humans: Contested Histories

Science and Nation Making

  In this post, notes of “Unit 4: Science and Nation Making” from “GE – 2: Science, Technologies, and Humans: Contested Histories” are given which is helpful for the students doing graduation this year. 1. Atomic Power 1.1 Introduction to Atomic Energy Discovery of Atomic Fission Global Context 1.2 Atomic Energy in India’s Nation-Building Post-Colonial Aspirations Strategic

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Economics of Technologies: Questions of Ethics
B.A. (Hons.) History, Science, Technologies, and Humans: Contested Histories

Economics of Technologies: Questions of Ethics

  In this post, notes of “Unit 3: Economics of Technologies: Questions of Ethics” from “GE – 2: Science, Technologies, and Humans: Contested Histories” are given which is helpful for the students doing graduation this year. Generic Medicines Introduction to Generic Medicines Key points include: Pharmaceutical Patents and Intellectual Property Rights Why Patents Matter: Once the patent

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Science: Contestation and Exchanges
B.A. (Hons.) History, Science, Technologies, and Humans: Contested Histories

Science: Contestation and Exchanges

  In this post, notes of “Unit 2: Science: Contestation and Exchanges” from “GE – 2: Science, Technologies, and Humans: Contested Histories” are given which is helpful for the students doing graduation this year. Decimal and Zero Origins and Early Development Ancient Number Systems Early Ideas of Zero In summary, the early number systems show different ways

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Science, Technology, and Society | Scientific Revolution
B.A. (Hons.) History, Science, Technologies, and Humans: Contested Histories

Science, Technology, and Society | Scientific Revolution

  In this post, notes of “Unit 1: Science, Technology, and Society ” from “GE – 2: Science, Technologies, and Humans: Contested Histories” are given which is helpful for the students doing graduation this year. Introduction to the Scientific Revolution The Scientific Revolution was a time of great changes in how people thought about science, happening from

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18th Century Delhi - Understanding Political and Social Changes
B.A. (Hons.) History, Delhi Through the Ages Notes of all Units

18th Century Delhi – Understanding Political and Social Changes

In this post, notes of “Unit 4: 18th Century Delhi – Understanding Political and Social Changes” from “GE –1 : Delhi Through ages: From Colonial to Contemporary Times” are given which is helpful for the students doing graduation this year. Introduction Overview of the 18th Century in Delhi The 18th century was an important time for

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