Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) History of Modern Maharashtra 1818 CE to 1960 CE Syllabus - Mumbai University

Module 1: Establishment of British Rule in Maharashtra (1818–1857)

• a Fall of the Peshwa, the end of Maratha sovereignty and British annexation (1818CE)
• b The British administrative, judicial, and revenue systems in Maharashtra
• c Tribal and Peasant Uprisings, popular protests against British rule.

Module 2: Social and Religious Reform Movements in Maharashtra

• a Social structure, caste system, status of women in nineteenth-century Maharashtra
• b Role of social reformers and organizations: Justice Ranade and Prarthana Samaj, Mahatma Jyotiba Phule and Satyashodhak Samaj
• c Spread of modern education, women’s education, Contribution of reformers towards Emancipation of Women

Module 3: Rise of Nationalism in Maharashtra and the Indian National Movement (1857–1947)

• a Impact of the revolt of 1857 in Maharashtra, Moderates and Extremists in Maharashtra.
• b Response to Gandhian Movements in Maharashtra C ) Revolutionary movements, Role of peasants, workers, Dalits, and marginalized sections in the freedom struggle

Module 4: Post-Independence Maharashtra and State Formation (1947–1960)

• a Political reorganization after Independence and the linguistic states debate
• b Samyukt Maharashtra Movement: causes, leadership, and mass struggle
• c Formation of Maharashtra State on 1 May 1960 and its historical significance

Text Books

• 1 Dr. Radhakrishan L. Joshi & Dr. Gatti Ganpat Vishnu, History of Modern Maharashtra (1818–1960) —, (IBP/Om Publications)
• 2 Dr. Waghmare, Kambale & Lokhande. History of Modern Maharashtra (1818–1960)
• 3 Vidula Mhaisekar-Chavan , History of Modern Maharashtra (1818–1960) , (Vidya Books)

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