1. DESHBANDHU COLLEGE HISTORY DEPARTMENT

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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 )
Paper VI: Rise of Modern West-I
Paper VII: History of India IV (c )
Paper VIII: Rise of Modern West -11
Paper IX: History of India-V (c )
Paper X: History of India-VI (c
Paper XI: History of Modern Europe- I (c )
Paper XII: History of India-VII (c )
Paper XIII: History of India-VIII (c )
Paper XIV: History of Modern Europe- II ( )
Discipline Specific Elective
Paper I: History Of United States Of America -1(C )
Paper II: History Of United States Of America -I1(C )
Paper III: History Of The USSR-I (c )
Paper IV: History Of The USSR-II (c )
Paper X-History of Modern East Asia-1I (c )
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

5. 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

6. 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
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.

7. Co-Curricular Activities
Member , Academic Council ( ), University of Delhi.
Member , Admission Committee , Faculty of Arts, ( ), University of
Delhi.
Member, Empowered Committee on Special needs of physically disabled
students ( ), 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.

8. 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

9. 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.

10. 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

11. 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 ”
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.

12. 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

13. 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.

14. 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.

15. 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 Pp ISSN: 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 Pp ISSN: ; Impact factor 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, Pp ISSN:

16. 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 ISSN

17. 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 ISSN
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
उन्नीसवी शताब्दी में डायन प्रथा, ट्राइब जनजाति कला एवं संस्कृति विशेषांक, खंड 33, अंक 1-4 ISSN
Popular Articles:
हाथी : प्रकृति की एक अनमोल विरासत, पर्यावरण, वर्ष 5, अंक 1-2, दिसंबर-मार्च, , 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 , मार्च, 1993, भारत सरकार
विश्व विरासत की रक्षा के लिए, विज्ञान प्रगति, अंक 5, पृ.15-17, सी.एस.आई.आर., नई दिल्ली ISSN
Books:
“राजरत्नाकर महाकाव्य”, राजस्थान प्राच्य विद्या प्रतिष्ठान, जोधपुर, ग्रंथाक 121, वर्ष 2000, कुल पृष्ठ =372 (भूमिका-ऐतिहासिक एवं सांस्कृतिक अध्ययन) पृ , नीरजा भट्ट द्वारा
“18वीं व 19वीं शताब्दी में राजस्थान का भील समाज”, हिमांशु पब्लिकेशन्स, 2007 ISBN
Co-Curricular Activities
Member of Cultural Committee, Admission Committee, Deshbandhu College

18. 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 ( )
Member of Sabrang since three years (Deshabndhu College yearly fest)
Member of Nehru Discussion Forum and Wildlife Club , JNU

19. 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

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

21. 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” ( )
Teaching Experience
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 ,'  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 ”
Co-curricular Activities
Member of Cultural Committee ), Admission Committee, Deshbandhu College
Member of Antardhawni (2015)

22. 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.

23. 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.

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

25. Students during “Umang”.

26. Student performing during the Department fest.

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

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

29. Various student with their prizes after the competition.

30. Faculty and students during the Fresher’s Welcome.

31. 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)

32. THANK YOU !