DESHBANDHU COLLEGE HISTORY DEPARTMENT

Bhagavad Gita Chapter 2, Verse 47; You have the right to work only, Motto "Karmanyevadhikaraste“ Bhagavad Gita Chapter 2, Verse 47; You have the right to work only, but never to its fruits

Introduction Coursed Offered Any subject of study needs justification: its advocates must explain why it is worth attention. History should be studied because it is essential to individuals and to society. In the first place, history offers a storehouse of information about how people and societies evolve. Understanding the operations of people and societies is difficult, though a number of disciplines make the attempt. An exclusive reliance on current data would needlessly handicap our efforts. How can we evaluate war if the nation is at peace—unless we use historical materials? history must serve, however imperfectly, as our laboratory, and data from the past must serve as our most vital evidence in the unavoidable quest to figure out why our complex species behaves as it does in societal settings. This, fundamentally, is why we cannot stay away from history: it offers the only extensive evidential base for the contemplation and analysis of how societies function, and people need to have some sense of how societies function.History helps us understand change and how the society we live in came to be. The History (Honors) course covers human civilization since time immemorial to recent  times. An honors course in History enables students to pursue career in Administration, Civil Services, Journalism, Mass Communication, Teaching, Research Archaeology and Museology. Our faculty members are specialists in their relevant fields and guide students in their academic as well as overall personality development. The department also offers an Application Course on Tourism for B.A. (Prog.) III yr students. Coursed Offered B.A Honors B.A Program

Structure of B.A (Hons) History Course under CBCS CORE COURSE (14) Papers Taught Structure of B.A (Hons) History Course under CBCS CORE COURSE (14) Paper I: History of India-I Paper-II: Social Formations and Cultural Patterns of the Ancient World Paper III: History of India-II Paper IV: Social Formations and Cultural Patterns of the Medieval World Paper V: History of India-III (c. 750-1206) Paper VI: Rise of Modern West-I Paper VII: History of India IV (c.1206-1550) Paper VIII: Rise of Modern West -11 Paper IX: History of India-V (c. 1550-1605) Paper X: History of India-VI (c. 1750-1857 Paper XI: History of Modern Europe- I (c. 1780-1939) Paper XII: History of India-VII (c. 1605-1750) Paper XIII: History of India-VIII (c. 1857-1950) Paper XIV: History of Modern Europe- II (1780-1939) Discipline Specific Elective Paper I: History Of United States Of America -1(C. 1776 -1945) Paper II: History Of United States Of America -I1(C. 1776 - 1945) Paper III: History Of The USSR-I (c. 1917- 1964) Paper IV: History Of The USSR-II (c. 1917- 1964) Paper X-History of Modern East Asia-1I (c. 1868-1945) Generic Elective (Interdisciplinary Any Four) Paper-1: Environmental Issues In India Paper-IV: Delhi: Ancient Paper- V: Delhi: Medieval Paper-VI: Delhi: Modern Paper-VII: Issues in Contemporary World

History Faculty Medieval Modern Ancient Medieval Ancient Dr. Anil Kumar Jha (TIC) Mr.Ashutosh Kumar Ms Sabita Singh Dr. Neeraja Bhatt Ms Neelam Malhotra Dr .Laxmi Narayan Meena Dr. Sushmita Sh . Ashwani Shanker Dr. Achla Bharti Ms. Suvritta Khatri Dr SM JHA Ms Urvashi Gautam Medieval Modern Ancient Medieval Ancient

Dr.Anil Kumar Jha (Teacher-In-Charge) Associate Professor Qualification M.Phil, Ph.D Teaching Experience + 22 years in under graduate classes in history and Post-graduate classes in Tourism and Travel Management in College of Vocational Studies, University of Delhi. Specialisation Specializes in Medieval Indian History M.Phil Dissertation entitled “ Nobility in Shahjahanabad in post-Aurangzeb period circa 1707-1739. PhD Thesis entitled “Evolution of Srirangam temple in South India between 10th-18th century“ Area of interest History, International Affairs, Tourism and Travel Management Academic Achievements Recipient of both senior and junior Research Fellowships awarded by University Grants Commision Awarded grade ' A' in Refresher as well as Orientation courses conducted by Jawaharlal Nehru University under the aegis of University Grant Commission. Published article on 'Gendered Perspective on Chola Queens' in Indian Journal of Social Enquiry. Published article on ' Globalization and Indian Tourism' in Indian Journal of Social Enquiry. Published many articles on the Editorial page in 'The Indian Express ' on International Affairs in contemporary times on Afghanistan, Russia, China etc. Published article on ' Four-year Undergraduate Programme in a National Daily named ' Millennium Post‘ in 2014.

Co-Curricular Activities Member , Academic Council (2013-2015), University of Delhi. Member , Admission Committee , Faculty of Arts, ( 2013-2014), University of Delhi. Member, Empowered Committee on Special needs of physically disabled students (2013-14), University of Delhi. Taken part in the debate on FYUP Course and presented the stand of University on various Television channels like NDTV, Times Now, CNN-IBN etc during 2014. Life member, Indian History Congress. Have been actively associated with various committees of the college.

Dr.Sabita Singh Associate Professor Qualification M.Phil, Ph.D Teaching Experience +30 years Specialisation Specializes in Medieval Indian History Thesis title “ Institution of Marriage in Medieval Rajasthan” Area of interest Medieval Indian history with emphasis on social history Co curricular Activities Twice Convenor of debating society Part of the garden committee, Cultural Committee

Ms.Neelam Malhotra Associate Professor Area of interest Qualification M.A, M.Phil Teaching Experience +25yrs Specialisation Specializes in Modern Indian History Area of interest Indian History, Social Formation Academic Achievements Research paper entitled “Punjabi Muslim community of Delhi a social political study of this community till 1947” was published in the journal ‘History Today’ A paper titled “Mohomed Ali in Delhi from 1911 – 1916” was presented at a conference held at Erankulam Kerala in 1998. Co-Curricular Activities Member of the Board of the Examiners for setting the question papers for B.A Prog and B.A Hons.

Dr. Achla Bharti Associate Professor Qualification M.Phil, PhD Teaching Experience +25 years Specialisation Specializes in Medieval Indian History Thesis Title: “Secularism in post-Nehruvian India” Area of interest Contemporary India, Medieval India, Mughal India, European History Academic Achievements Recipient of Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) Co-Curricular Activities Member of various administrative committees of the college

Sh. Ashwini Shankar Associate Professor Qualification M.A, M.Phil Teaching Experience +25 years Specialisation Specializes in Modern Indian History Area of interest Contemporary India, Modern India, European History Academic Achievements M.Phil dissertation on “ Growth and development of University of Delhi-1922-47” Co-Curricular Activities Twice as Member, Academic Council, University of Delhi. Member , Education Committee, MCD and Chairman, Reorganization Committee, MCD. Served in the Board of Directors (STC,MMTC and NBCC) Member of various administrative committees of the University of Delhi. Expert for the interviews at IMT ,Ghaziabad for many years. Life member, Indian History Congress Have been actively associated with various committees of the college.

Ms. Suvritta Khatri Associate Professor Qualification M.A Teaching Experience +25 years Specialisation Specializes in Modern Indian History especially in History of Education, Identity Formation and Nationalism Area of interest Early Modern European History, History of Environment and Modern Indian History Academic Achievements Have been actively engaged in organizing seminars on issues of social and historical interests Co-Curricular Activities Member, Board of Examiners, University of Delhi Have been a member of various college committees: Admission, Workload and Development

Dr. S.M Jha Associate Professor Qualification M.Phil, PhD Teaching Experience +25 years of Undergraduate + 25 years of post-graduate Specialisation Ancient Indian history and Numismatics. Thesis Title “ Punchdmarked Coins of Bihar” Area of interest Indian History, Folk Culture and Traditions Academic Achievements Awarded Junior Research Fellowship (First batch 1984) by the University Grants Commission. Presented about fifteen Research papers in National and International Seminars. Life member of various Academic Bodies. Co-Curricular Activities Certified NCC B Certificate in Naval Wing. Awarded best NSS Organizer by the VC, University of Delhi. Member, Board of Examiners for setting the question papers and evaluation for B.A Prog and B.A Hons Member, Board of Examiners for setting the question papers and evaluation for M.A.

Mr. Ashutosh Kumar Assistant Professor Qualification M.A, M.Phil Teaching Experience +8 years Specialisation Medieval Indian History Dissertation Title “ Merchants, Companies and Mughal Officials at Surat in the 17th Century” Area of interest History, Historiography, Environment, Gender Academic Achievements Upcoming book “Global Issues in Environmental Discourse Being published by Atlantic Publishers and Distributors (P) Ltd.” Delivered orientation lecture on history for PGT on theme entitled 'Making of Akbar the Great: Texts and Contexts' in Kendriya Vidyalaya, Keshavpuram, New Delhi, October 13, 2010.

Published ' Notion of History and Historical Mahakavya-s in Ancient India’, in Sambhavya, An International Research Journal of Indian Cultural Social and Educational Stream (A Refereed Journal, published Tri- monthly), No. 15, October 2013-December 2013. Pp. 20-23. ISSN: 0976-9358. Published 'Surat: The Port-City of 17th Century’, in Aarhat Multidisciplinary International Education Research Journal (AMIERJ) (Bi-Monthly) Peer-Reviewed Journal, Vol.III, Issues I. Feb/Mar 2014. Pp. 31-44. ISSN: 2278-5655; Impact factor 0.948. Published ' Empire and Locality: mercantile ethos and dynamics in administration of the Surat Sarkar in the 17th Century’, in Anukriti (An International Multidisciplinary Research Journal), Vol. 4, No.1, January-March, 2014. Pp.45-52. ISSN: 2250-1193.

Dr. Neeraja Bhatt Assistant Professor Qualification M.Phil, PhD Teaching Experience + 6 years Specialisation Specialization in Medieval Indian History. Thesis: “Bhil Society in Rajasthan during 18th and 19th centuries” Area of interest History of Modern Europe; History of Modern West; History of Medieval India. Culture in India(Ancient); Environmental issues in India; Application course Tourism Academic Achievements Awarded Junior Research Fellowship by University Grants Commission. Has published the following: Research Papers: सोलहवीं सदी में मेवाड़-मारवाड़ संबंध, शोध पत्रिका, वर्ष 42/अंक,3 इंस्टियूट ऑफ राजस्थान स्टडीज, राजस्थान विद्यापीठ उदयपुर, पृ.60-68 ISSN 0975-6868

राजस्थान में यूप निर्माण की परम्परा, शोध पत्रिका, वर्ष 42, अंक 2 पृ राजस्थान में यूप निर्माण की परम्परा, शोध पत्रिका, वर्ष 42, अंक 2 पृ. 47-55 ISSN 0975-6868 मेवाड़ के इतिहास में भील (1700ई. तक) ट्राइब, जनजाति इतिहास विशेषांक, माणिक्य लाल वर्मा आदिम जाति शोध एवं प्रशिक्षण संस्थान, उदयपुर, खंड 29,सं. 1-4 ISSN 0041-2651 उन्नीसवी शताब्दी में डायन प्रथा, ट्राइब जनजाति कला एवं संस्कृति विशेषांक, खंड 33, अंक 1-4 ISSN 0041- 2651 Popular Articles: हाथी : प्रकृति की एक अनमोल विरासत, पर्यावरण, वर्ष 5, अंक 1-2, दिसंबर-मार्च, 1992-93, वन एवं पर्यावरण मंत्रालय, भारत सरकार भारत की जैव संपदा का प्रतीक : बाघ, पर्यावरण, वर्ष 5, अंक 4, सितम्बर 1993, भारत सरकार वन पुत्र भील, पर्यावरण वर्ष 7 अंक 3 पृ. 30-33, मार्च, 1993, भारत सरकार विश्व विरासत की रक्षा के लिए, विज्ञान प्रगति, अंक 5, पृ.15-17, सी.एस.आई.आर., नई दिल्ली ISSN0042- 6075 Books: “राजरत्नाकर महाकाव्य”, राजस्थान प्राच्य विद्या प्रतिष्ठान, जोधपुर, ग्रंथाक 121, वर्ष 2000, कुल पृष्ठ =372 (भूमिका-ऐतिहासिक एवं सांस्कृतिक अध्ययन) पृ. 19-107, नीरजा भट्ट द्वारा “18वीं व 19वीं शताब्दी में राजस्थान का भील समाज”, हिमांशु पब्लिकेशन्स, 2007 ISBN81-7906-178-7 Co-Curricular Activities Member of Cultural Committee, Admission Committee, Deshbandhu College  

Dr. Laxmi Narayan Meena Assistant Professor Qualification M.Phil, PhD Teaching Experience +9 years Specialisation Specialization in Ancient Indian History and World History Thesis: “Agreement between India and China : A comparative study on border issues” Area of interest Indian History, World History, International Relations Academic Achievements Awarded the Junior Research Fellowship Life member of various Academic Bodies :IDSA, South Asia foundation Attended workshops held by University of Delhi Co-Curricular Activities Member of Cultural Committee, Admission Committee, Deshbandhu College Member of Antardhawni (2012-2014) Member of Sabrang since three years (Deshabndhu College yearly fest) Member of Nehru Discussion Forum and Wildlife Club , JNU

Dr. Sushmita Assistant Professor Qualification M.Phil, PhD Teaching Experience +6 years Specialisation Specialization in Ancient Indian History Thesis Area of interest Indian History, World History, American History Academic Achievements Recipient of JRF for PhD Research work from Indian Council of Historical Research (ICHR) Recipient of Study & Travel grant for PhD Research work from ICHR   Paper presented on 70th session of Indian History Congress, University of Delhi, in 2010.   Research Paper written in International Journal called Shrinkhala Entitle“Antiquty & Developmentof Iron in Ancient India” Research paper written in “International Journal called Shrinkhla “ Vartman main Samrat Ashok ke Shilalekh on ki Upyogita. Research Paper written in an International Multidisciplinary Research Journal called Shodh Kalptaru entitled “ Loh Prodyoki dwara Krantikari Parivartan

Co-Curricular Activities Member of Cultural Committee, Admission Committee, Deshbandhu College Member of Antardhawni (2012-2014) Member of Sabrang since three years (Deshabndhu College yearly fest)

Ms. Urvashi Gautam Assistant Professor Qualification M.A ,M.Phil Phd Pursuing from CHS/SSS, Jawaharlal Nehru University. Topic of the thesis is “A War of Information, Germany, Britain and India” (1939-1945) Teaching Experience + 3.5 years Specialisation Specialization in Medieval Indian History. Area of interest Indian History, World History, Tourism, Social Enquiry Academic Achievements Awarded the Junior Research Fellowship (ICHR) Received the DAAD Short term Scholarship for PhD registered students, Humboldt University, Berlin, Germany (September 2013-December 2013) Attended workshop on 'History of India 1520-1600,'  held by University of Delhi Published and presented paper in the 73rd Session Indian History Congress Proceedings, 2013 in the Section “Countries other than India titled “ Image of the Enemy: The German and the British Propaganda in Second World War Published and presented a paper in the 75th Session Indian History Congress Proceedings, 2015 in the Section “Countries other than India titled “Pedagogical Nazi Propaganda 1939-1945” Co-curricular Activities Member of Cultural Committee2013-2014), Admission Committee, Deshbandhu College Member of Antardhawni (2015)

Teachers Activities There is a department meeting held at the end of every month to asses and discuss various issues such as course, curriculum, students, workload and any other issues related to the department. There are emergent meetings too if required. The senior faculty members of department attend and communicate and exchange their opinions and suggestions for effective execution of the curriculum as they strongly believe in a dynamic teacher-taught relationship on a consistent and continuous basis. The faculty is allowed to submit their choice of the subject before the commencement of the session to make the teaching more interest based for the faculty too based on a very democratic process. All the faculty members recommend the latest books for their subjects to the college library. There is a functional Department library which is updated time to time to help the student procure the books easily according to the syllabus.

Student Activities The department conducts seminars, workshops, excursions every year for the benefit of the students which provide excellent opportunity for students to have a closer interface with the faculty. The yearly History Department fest “UMANG” engages student from the various departments of college to students from various colleges of University of Delhi. The fest includes academic as well as co-curricular activities such as debates, essay writing, poster making, rangoli competition, skit, music and dance programs. The students throw a Fresher’s party to welcome the new students and a farewell party to the outgoing students every year. History students engage themselves in a variety of co-curricular activities such as drama, street plays, debate, seminars, NCC, NSS etc and have been winning trophies and awards for many years. Students from the department have also been engaged in College administration. Prakash Singh a III yr student holds the post of Central Councilor, University of Delhi and was the Ex Joint Secretary of the College Students Union. Ms. Ritika Madan was also the ex-Secretary of the college who hails from III yr. Our senior faculty Dr. S.M Jha accompanied the students as the University guide for the Gyanoday , University of Delhi trip for Educational Research and visited historical places like Sanchi, Sarnath and Lothal.

Students participating in competition during “Umang” Students participating in competition during “Umang”! Rngoli Competition and poster making competition.

Students during “Umang”.

Student performing during the Department fest.

Students performing skit. Student participating in debate competition. Students during the Fest.

Teachers judging the Rangoli Competition Teachers judging the Debate Competition Student receiving prize.

Various student with their prizes after the competition.

Faculty and students during the Fresher’s Welcome.

Alumni The former students who have passed out from our department have created a niche for themselves in various fields. Media Ravish Kumar ( A noted journalist he is the senior executive editor at NDTV India) Udayan Kishore (PTI) Academic Mihir Jha (Assistant Professor at ARSD, College, DU) Rattan Lal (Associate Professor at Hindu College, DU) Abitya Raj (McGill University) Research Administrative Services Anjani Kumar (Delhi Police) Manish Thakur (Assistant Commissioner, Provident Fund at EPFO, Ministry of Labour & Employment, Government of India) Foreign Services Litigation Ajay Mishra (Advocate at Patna High Court)

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