Major · History · Semester 1 · FY BA · 2 credits · 30 hours
Module 1
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1. Terms and a) Bharatvarsha, Sabha, Samiti, Varnasrama, Vedanta, 15
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concepts: Purusharthas, Rin, Yajna, Ganrajya, Samskaras, b) Bodhisattva / Tirthankara, Alvars / Nayanars, Dharmavijaya
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Social- c) Janapada, Doctrine of Karma, Dandaniti / Arthasastra /
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Religion, Saptanga, Dharmavijaya
Module 2
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2. Terms and A) Architecture: Stupa / Chaitya/ Vihara, 15 B) Nagara / Dravida / Vesara, Memorial Stones
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concepts:
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Architecture, C) Economics: Sreni, Bhumi-chidra-vidhana-nyaya, Kara-bhoga-
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Economics bhaga, Vishti, Stridhana, Agraharas
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