History of South Asia, 1757-1947

Course Outline
1. Dual Government
2. Permanent Settlement
3. Introduction of Western education
4. growth of Nationalism in South Asia
5. The Nationalist Movement in India : Pre-Congress Period, Foundation of the Indian National Congress
6. Partition of Bengal and growth of Militant Nationalism; Foundation of Muslim League; Swadeshi
Movement; Split in the Congress; Morley-Minto Reforms
7. Impact of First World War on India and the Nationalist Movement : Luknow Pact –Home Rule
Movement–Government of India Act 1919
8. Khilafat and Non Co Operation Movement – Swarajist, Nehru Report–Civil Disobedience Movement–
Round Table Conference–Government of India Act 1935- Rise and Growth of Muslim Separatism and
Lahore Resolution (1940) Second World War India, Cripps Mission –Quit India Movement–Cabinet
Mission Plan–Mountbatten Plan, emergence of India and Pakistan.
9. Nationalist Movement : Afghanistan, Burma, Sri Lanka and other countries of South Asia
Suggested Readings:
 R. Desai, Social Background of Indian Nationalism
Anil Seal, The Emergence of Indian Nationalism
C. A. Bayly, Origins of Nationality in South Asia
Jim Masselos, Indian Nationalism : An History
D. C. Gupta, Indian National Movement
Sumit Sarkar, Modern India
Bipan Chandra and Others, India’s Struggle for Independence
De Silva, A History of Sri Lanka