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Indian History and Culture

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Indian History and Culture

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Course description

The course will give a comprehensive history of Indian culture and its evaluation in the Pre-historic period, Vedic Age, Epic Periods, and periods of rulers until the period of modernization. It will help to visualize the history of India and its culture in a whole way.

Course objectives

Help the learner to understand and comprehend the history and culture of India.

The learner will appreciate and acknowledge the rich heritage of Indian culture.

The learner will be able to interpret and communicate effectively the history and tradition of Indian culture in its diversity.

Source methods and requirements

Reproduced source instructions, not newly scheduled LMS deadlines or extra formative assessments.

Assignment Questions
Answer any Three Questions 1. (a) What is history? What are the physical features of Indian History? (b) What is culture? What are the salient features of Indian Culture? 2. What are the factors that contribute to the unity of India in spite of many differences among the people? Explain. 3. Explain the main features of the Indus Valley Civilization and show how they differed from the Vedic Culture. 4. Give your assessment about India as a birth place of various religions and Write an essay on "Hinduism". Describe the historical value and importance of the two epics- the Ramayana and the Mahabharata. 5. Give an account of the origin and development of caste system in India. Write the merits and demerits of caste system. 6. Describe the life and teachings of Buddha and explain how Buddhism spread in India and abroad. State the contributions of Buddhism to the civilization of ancient culture. 7. Explain the life and teachings of Mahavira. Give an account of the effects the contribution of Jainism on the social and political life of India. 8. Explain the rise and spread of Islam in India. Summarize the teachings of Prophet Mohammed. State the impact or contribution of Islam and Muslim culture to the Indian Culture. 9. Enumerate the merits and demerits of British rule, the Impact of Western Culture in Indian Society and English Education in India. 10. What are the factors responsible for the rise of nationalistic movement in India? 11. Write Notes on the following (a) Gandhi and Non-violence (b) Gandhi and Nationalism (c) Village Self-Government (d) The Organization of States (e) The Position of Minorities in India (f) Gandhi and Non- Cooperation Movement (g) Gandhi and Civil Disobedience Movement

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Curate an Indian history and culture dialogue

Choose two themes from the outline, such as cultural diversity and nationalism. Prepare an evidence-based exhibition or moderated seminar, distinguish historical description from evaluation and invite a peer to challenge your framing respectfully.

  1. 1. Prepare
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  2. 2. Make
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  3. 3. Revisit
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