Universities of Karnataka
| Sl.No | University | Location |
| 1 | University of Mysore | Mysuru |
| 2 | Karnataka University | Dharwad |
| 3 | Bangalore University | Bengaluru |
| 4 | Mangalore University | Mangaluru |
| 5 | Gulbarga University | Kalaburagi |
| 6 | Kuvempu University | Shivamogga |
| 7 | Kannada University | Hampi |
| 8 | Karnataka State Open University | Mysuru |
| 9 | Karnataka State Akkamahadevi Women’s University | Vijayapura |
| 10 | Tumkur University | Tumakuru |
| 11 | Davangere University | Davanagere |
| 12 | Rani Channamma University | Belagavi |
| 13 | Vijayanagara Sri krishnadevaraya University | Ballari |
| 14 | Bengaluru City University | Bengaluru |
| 15 | Bengaluru North University | Kolara |
| 16 | Maharani Cluster University | Bengaluru |
| 17 | Mandya Unitary University | Mandya |
| 18 | Nrupathunga University | Bengaluru |
| 19 | Raichur University | Raichur |
| 20 | Koppala University | Koppala |
| 21 | Chamarajanagara University | Chamarajanagara |
| 22 | Bagalkote University | Bagalkote |
| 23 | Bidar University | Bidar |
| 24 | Haveri University | Haveri |
| 25 | Hassan University | Hassan |
| 26 | Kodagu University | Kodagu |
Universities Syllubus
Kuvempu University
HISTORY AND CULTURE OF INDIA- FROM BRONZE AGE TO 1206 CE
Module-1:
The Geographical features and their influence on Indian History and Culture. Himalayan Mountain Ranges-Indo-Gangetic River Basin - Vindhya-Satpur Mountain Ranges - Deccan Plateau - Western and Eastern Ghats and Coastal Region.
Sources: Archaeological Sources: Exploration and Excavation - Epigraphy- Numismatics and Monuments.
Literary Sources: Indigenous Primary and Secondary Sources, Scientific and Religious Literature; Foreign Accounts: Greek, Chinese and Arab Writers.
Module-2:
Indus Valley Civilization - Introduction - Indus Sites - Harappa, Mohenjo-Daro, Lothal, Kalibangan and Dholaveera - Main Characteristic Features- Town Planning, Society, Economy, Religion, Art and Script, Causes for decline.
Vedic Culture-Vedic Literature -Early Vedic period - Later Vedic period - Polity, Society, Economy and Religion.
Module-3:
Socio-Religious reformation Movements: - Causes for the rise of new religions - Jainism and Buddhism - Philosophy of Mahaveera and Buddha - Contributions of Jainism and Buddhism to Indian Culture.
Module-4:
The Imperial Mauryas- Introduction - Welfare State of Ashoka and the Mauryan administration.
Cultural Contributions of the Kushans- Religion, Literature, Art and Architectur.
Age of the Guptas - Introduction-Cultural contributions - Administration, Literature, Science and Technology, Religion, Art and Architecture. Development of Feudalism in Ancient India
Module-5:
Vardhanas - Introduction - Harshavardhana - Contributions to the Literature, Religion and Learning - Nalanda University
Invasion of Muslims - Arabs and Turks - Arab Conquest on Sindh - Consequences of the invasions of Muhammad Gazni and Muhammad Ghori.
Sangam Literature - The cultural contributions of the Pallavas - Local Self Government of Cholas.
HISTORY OF INDIA FROM 1206 CE TO 1764 CE.
Module-1:
The Delhi Sultanate - Introduction - Alauddin Khilji and his domestic Policy -Mohammad-bin-Tugaluk and his administrative experiments -
Administration of Firoz-Shah-Tugaluk.
Contributions of the Delhi Sultanate - Art and Architecture and Literature.
Module-2:
Vijayanagara Empire-Introduction-Life and achievements of Krishnadevaraya
Battle of Talikote-1565-
Administration, Art and Architecture, Literature, Religion, Trade and Commerce.
Socio-religious movements: Kabir, Nanak and Meerabai-Sufism.
Module-3:
Rajaputs-Introduction-Cultural Contributions - Literature, Art and Architecture.
Module-4:
The Mughal Dynasty-Babur and the establishment of the Mughal empire- Sher Shah Suri and his administration;
Akbar - Rajput policy and Religious policy;
Aurangazeb - Deccan Policy and Religious policy.
Mughal administration, Mansabdari system, Agriculture, Revenue System, Technology and Urbanization, Development of Literature and Art and Architecture.
Module-5:
The Marathas - Shivaji and his administration - The Peshwas - Balaji Vishwanatha - Baji Rao I - Baji Rao II -Third battle of Panipat (1761).
The Advent of Europeans - The Portuguese - rise and fall- The French and The English settlements; Anglo - French rivalry (Carnatic Wars)
Expansion of British Empire - Battle of Plassey and Battle of Buxar.
Bangaluru University
History of Ancient India
Module 1. The Beginnings of Human Habitat
Geographical Features Survey of Sources Paleolithic, Mesolithic, Neolithic Chalcolithic Origin Extent Town Planning - Major sites Pre-historic cultures -Harappan Civilization - Society and Culture Religion and Economy -Script- Decline of Harappan Civilization.
Module 2. Vedic Period and The Rise of New Religions
Geography of Rig Vedic Period Political and Social Organization Economy and Religion. Later Vedic period- Political System - Social Organization and Varna System Religious Practices Vedic Literature. Rise of New Religions Jainism Life and Teachings of Vardamana Mahavira Buddhism Life and Teachings of Buddha- Buddhist Councils- Spread of Buddhism - Contributions and Causes for the decline of Buddhism.
Module 3. Period of Mahajanapadas and Mauryan Empire:
Mahajanapadas Rise ofMagadha Foreign Invasions Mauryan Empire Chandragupta Maurya Asoka Asokan Edicts Asoka's Policy of Dhamma Mauryan Administration -Kautilya's Arthashastra- Monuments of Mauryas Decline.Sangam age. Kushans -Kanishka- Schools of Art Gandhara - Mathura - Satavahanas.
Module 4. Gupta and Post Gupta Periods:
Political History Of Guptas Administration Economy Society Religion and Culture Science and Technology- Decline. Vardanas Harshavardhana - Conquest-Contribution - Buddhism - Administration -Society and Culture-Nalanda and Takshashila.
Arab Conquest of Sindh Mahammad Ghazni Mahammad Ghori - his conquest- his conquest- Prithviraj Chauhan III.
History of Karnataka (From Earliest times to 1565 CE)
Module 1
Introduction
Sources - Antiquity of Karnataka - Mauryas Influence - Sathavahanas - Simuka - Gauthamiputra Satakarni and His Contributions - Society and Economy - Art and Architecture. The Kadambas - Mayuravarma - Conquest and Cultural Contributions -Agrahara - Education System. The Gangas- Origin and Establishment - Durvinita - Chavundarayaand his contribution.
Module 2
The Chalukyas of Badami – Origin and Establishment - Mangalesha - Pulakeshi II - Conquest and Contributions - Guild System – Aihole 500 - Art and Architecture. The Rashtrakutas - Origin and Establishment - Govinda III - Amoghavarsha and his Contribution - Art and Architecture. The Chalukyas of Kalyana - Establishment -Vikramaditya VI and his Contribution.
Module 3
The Hoysalas - Origin and Establishment - Ballala I- Vishnuvardana - Conquest and hisContribution - Veeraballala III - Art and Architecture.Vijayanagara Empire -Originand Establishment - Devaraya II - Krishnadevaraya - Conquest and Contribution - Sadashivaraya - Ramaraya - Talikote War - Administration - Society- Status of Women - Economy - Trade and Commerce - Literature - Art and Architecture .
Module 4
Bahamani Sultans - Originand Establishment - Allauddin Hasan Gangu Bahaman Shah - Mohammad I - Mohammad Gawan and his Achievements - Education and Literature - Adil Shahis of Bijapur- Ibrahim Adil Shah II and his Conquests - Art and Architecture. Socio-Religious Movements - Sankara - Ramanuja- MadvacharyaVachana Movement - Dasa Movement - Sufism in Karnataka.
Davanagere University
History of Ancient Indian
UNIT 1
Chapter 1
Geographical Features Sources-Archaeological sources: Literary sources: hunting and gathering (paleolithic and mesolithic); Beginning of Agriculture (neolithic and chalcolithic). Megalithic Cultures
Chapter 2
Indus Valley Civilization- Origin, extent, Town planning and decline.
Chapter 3
Early and Later Vedic literature, Religion, culture; Polity, Socio- Economic life.
UNIT 2
Chapter 1
Jainism: life and teachings of Mahaveera and Buddhism: life and Teachings of Buddha
Chapter 2
Mauryas: Chandragupta, Kautilya, Ashoka's edicts and Dhamma, Concept of welfare state, Decline of the empire.
Chapter 3
Kushanas: Kanishka: contribution to religion and Art and Architecture Satavahanas: land grants, coinage and trade guilds.
UNIT 3
Chapter 1
Guptas: Polity- Samudraguptha- Conquests and Cultural contributions, Land grants, Indian feudalism and science and technology. Vardhanas: Harshavardhana- contributions of religion and Nalandha University.
Chapter 2
Chalukyas of Badami: Art and Architecture, Rashtrakutas,: Administration.
Chapter 3
Cholas: Local self-government, Pallavas: Art and Architecture.
UNIT 4
Chapter 1
Arb invasion on Sind, King Dahir, Bappa Rawal
Chapter 2
Rajputs: Literature, Art and Architecture,
Chapter 3
Ghzni and Ghori: Battle of Tarain -1191 and 1192 A.D
History of Medieval India 1206 СЕ - 1757 СЕ
UNIT 1
Chapter - 1
Sources-Archaeological sources: Literary sources: Establishment of Delhi Sultanate- Qutb-Ud-Din-Aibak.
Chapter-2
Khiljis: Allauddin Khilji and his Administrative reforms. Tughlaq: Mohamad-bin-Tughlaq- Administrative Experiments.
Chapter - 3
Hoysalas: Literature, Religion and Art and Architecture.
UNIT 2
Chapter-1
Babur and The Establishment of the Mughal Empire
Chapter –2
Sur Dynasty: Shershah and his Administration.
Chapter - 3
Akbar: Rajput and Religious Policy.
UNIT 3
Chapter-1
Shahjahan: Development of Art and Architecture.
Chapter-2
Aurangzeb: Deccan Policy.
Chapter-3
Cultural Contribution of Mughals.
UNIT 4
Chapter-1
Shivaji and his Administration. Expansion of Maratha Supremacy under Peshwas.
Chapter-2
Advent of Europeans, Carnatic Wars, Battle of Plassey
Chapter-3
Bhakti and Sufi Movement: Khabir, Gurunanak, Meerabai, Chisti.
Bidar University
HISTORY OF ANCIENT INDIA (FROM THE BEGINNING TO THE KUSHANAS)
Module 1.
The Geographical Features of India
The Sources for the study of ancient India - Archaeological Sources, Literary Sources
Pre-Historic Period -
Paleolithic Age
Mesolithic Age
Neolithic Age and Iron Age
Module 2.
Indus Valley Civilization
Important Sites-Harappa, Mohanjodaro, Lothal, Kalibangan and Dholavira
Town Planning
Society, Economy and Religion
Decline of Civilization
The Vedic culture Civil
Early Vedic Period - Polity, Society, Religion, Economy
Later Vedic-Polity, Society, Religion, Economy
The Ramayana Period and The Mahabharata
Module 3.
Causes for the rise of Jainism and Buddhism
Life and Preachings of Vardhamana Mahaveera and Gautama Buddha.
The Political Condition of India Invasion
Causes, Course and Effects
Conflict between Porus and Alexander
Module 4. Democracies
Foundation of the Mauryan Empire-
Chandragupta Maurya, Bindusara and Ashoka
Mauryan Administration, Art and Architecture
Arthashastra of Kautilya-Theory of Saptanga
The Kushanas-
Origin
Early Rulers
Kanishka- His Achievements
Cultural Contributions of The Kushanas.
Gandhara and Mathura School of art.
HISTORY OF ANCIENT INDIA (FROM THE GUPTAS TO THE 1206 CE)
Module 1.
The Guptas-
The Political History,
Samudragupta and his Conquests
Chandragupta and his Conquests
Golden Age of the Gupta Empire with special reference to the Development of Science, Medicine and Literature
Module 2.
Vardhana Dynasty-
Early Rulers- Harshavardhana and his Military Achievements
Religious Councils- Prayag and Kanauj
Education and Literary developments-Nalanda University-Hiuen Tsang.
Module 3.
South Indian dynasties
Sathavahan
Gautamiputra Shatakarni and his Military Achievements
The Sangam Age-Development of Literature
Pallavas of Kanchi-
Mahendravarman and Narasimhavarman-1
Pallavas Contribution to Art and Architecture
Banavasi Kadambas
Mayuravarma and Kaakutsya varma
Education and Land Grants
Chalukyas of Badami-
TheEarly Rulers
Pulakeshi II- His Military Conquest
Cultural Contribution of Chalukyas of Badami
The Rastrakutas of Manyakheta
Krishna-l, Govinda-III and Amogha varsha Nrupatunga
Cultural Contribution of the Rastrakutas
Cholas of Tanjaore-
Raja Raja Chola and Rajendra Chola-1-Their Military Achievements-
The Administrative system - Local Self Government
Contributions - Art, Architecture and Religion.
Module 4.
The Arab Conquest of Sindh
Mohammad-bin-Khasim- His Invasion and its impact
The Invasion's of Mohammad Ghazni and Mohammad Ghori
Life and achievements of Prithviraj Chauhan
Mandya University
History of Ancient India (Beginning to 1206 AD)
UNIT 1. Introduction
Chapter 1
An Overview Historical Background - Geographical Features Sources -Archaeological & Literary.
Chapter 2
Civilizations: Indus valley civilization: Town planning- Administration- Society- Economy- Religion- Art & Architecture - Causes for the Decline. Early Vedic civilization: Vedic Literature - Administration - Society - Religion Later Vedic changes: Eastward Movement-Polity-Society-Economy-Religion
Chapter 3
Rise of New Religions 05 Jainism: Vardhamana Mahaveera and his preaching's - Spread of Jainism Buddhism: Gauthama Buddha and his Preaching's - Buddhist Council.
UNIT 2. The Age of Empires
Chapter 4.
The Mauryas Chandragupta Maurya Kautilya Ashoka kalinga war Dhamma - Welfare state Inscriptions. Maurya's Administrations - Art and Architecture. Decline of the Mauryan Empire.
Chapter 5
The Kushans - Kanishka- Conquests - Patronage to Buddhism -Gandhara Art.
Chapter 6
The Guptas - Samudragupta Conquests Chandragupta 11- Gupta's Golden Age.
UNIT 3. Post Gupta Period In India
Chapter 7
Vardhanas Harsha Vardhana Conquests - Religion Hsuen Tsang-Nalandal University.
Chapter 8
Rajputs - Pratiharas - Chauhans - Prithvi Raj Chauran - Cultural Contributions of Rajputs.
Chapter 9
Society, Economy and Education in Ancient India Caste System Status of Women - Guilds – Education.
UNIT 4. South India
Chapter 10
Sangam Age - Three Sangams - Famous works Chola., chera and pandyas.
Chapter 11
Chola Kingdom. Early Chola kings. Imperial Cholas Raja Raja Chola Rajendra Chola Achievements Administration Local Self Government Art and Architecture.
Chapter 12
Pallavas of Kanchi Early political History Mahendravarma Narashimavarman-I - Achievements cultural contributions
Chapter-12. Sufism
Pallavas of Kanchi Early political History Mahendravarma Narashimavarman-I - Achievements cultural contributions.
History of Medieval India (1206 AD to 1761 AD)
UNIT 1. Delhi Sultanate
Chapter 1
Establishment of Sultanate rule in India. Historical background - Survey of Sources- Slave dynasty - Qutb uddin Aibak-Balban.
Chapter 2
Khilji Dynasty Jalal-ud-din Khilji Ala-ud-din Khilji Conquests Reforms.
Chapter 3
Tughlaq Dynasty Mohammed-bin-Tughlaq - Administrative Experiments - Feroz Shah Tughlaq - Art & Architecture of Delhi Sultanate
UNIT 2. Mughals
Chapter 4
Establishment of Mughal Empire Babar Achievements - Rise of Sur Dynasty- Shershah - Achievements.
Chapter 5
Akbar the great - Military achievements - Rajput policy.- Religious Policy (Din-I-Ilahi)- Administration (Mansabdari system) - Revenue Reforms.
Chapter 6
Aurangzeb - Religious Policy - Deccan Policy- Administration of Mughals Society, Economy - Education, literature - Art and Architecture under Mughas -Decline of Mughals.
UNIT 3. The Marathas
Chapter 7
Establishment of Maratha Empire - Shivaji - Early life-Achievements -- Military Achievements - Struggle against Mughals - Coronation Administration - Chauth and Sardahmukhi – Personality.
Chapter 8
The Peshwas -Balaji Vishwanatha - achievements. Baji Rao-I -Aims and Objectives- Achievements- Confederation of Marathas Hindu-Pad-Padshahi Policy - Balaji Baji Rao - Third Battle of Panipat - Decline of Marathas.
Chapter 9
Advent of Europeans - Portuguese-Vasco-da-Gama Albuquerque - Decline, Dutch - Settlements in India - English-Rise of British, French - Settlements in India.
UNIT 4. Bhakti and Sufi Movements
Chapter 10
Bhakti Movement - Ramananda Preachings - Kabir - Life and - Preachings - Meerabai.
Chapter 11
Sikhism: Gurunanak - Life and Preachings - Guru Grant Sahib
Chapter 12
Pallavas of Kanchi Early political History Mahendravarma Narashimavarman-I - Achievements cultural contributions
Chapter-12. Sufism
kwaja Moinuddin Chisti - Shiek Saleem chisti - Shiek Nizamuddin Auliya.
Bagalkote University
History of India (From Early Times to Kushanas)
UNIT 1. Reconstructing Early Indian History
Geographical Features of India and Its Impact on History.
Sources: Archaeological Sources.
Literary Sources.
UNIT 2. Stone Age Culture
Palaeolithic Age–Main Features and Important Sites.
Neolithic Age –Main Features and Important Sites.
Megalithic Age-Main Features and Distribution of South Indian Burials.
UNIT 3. Civilization and Culture of Ancient India
The Harappan Civilization: Discovery, Main Features and Decline.
The Aryan Culture: Early Vedic and Later Vedic Period: Its Society, Polity, Economy, Religion and Literature.
New Religion-Jainism and Buddhism: Mahaveer and Goutam Buddha - Life, Teachings, Spread, Growth and Decline.
The Rise of Mahajanapada’s
UNIT 4. Greek Invasion and Kingdoms of Northern India.
Invasion of Alexander: Causes, Course and Impacts.
The Mouryan Empire: Chandragupta Mourya, Ashoka and His Early Life, Spread of his Dhamma, Inscriptions and Growth of Mouryan Art and Architecture.
The Kushana’s: Kanishka and Kushana’s Art and architectural Contributions.
History of India (From Gupta Period To 1206 AD)
UNIT 1. Reconstruction of Ancient Indian History
Sources- Archaeological and Literary Sources
The Gupta’s Empire: Samudragupta and Is Gupta Period considered as Golden Age? -Literature, Religion, Economy, Science-Technology and Art and Architecture.
Vardhan Dynasty: Harshavardhana- Conquests, Buddhism and Nalanda University.
UNIT 2. Empires in Deccan
Chalukya’s of Badami: Pulakeshi-II and their Cultural Contributions Special Reference to Art and Architecture.
Rastrakuta’s of Malakheda- Govinda-III and Amoghavarsha Nrapatunga.
Cultural Contributions of Rastrakuta’s Administration, Religion, Literature, Education and Art and Architecture.
UNIT 3. Tamil Kingdoms in South India
The Pallava’s: Mahendravarma-I, Narasimhavarma-I.
The Chola’s: Rajaraj Chola-I, Rajendra Chola-I and Local SelfGovernment.
Growth of Dravidian Architecture with Special Reference to Pallava’s and Chola’s Period
UNIT 4. Muslim Invasion and Indian Philosophy:
Arabs Invasions: Mahammad Bin Kashim – reasons for their failure.
Invasions of Mahammad Ghazni
Mahammad Ghor – Invasion on India and its Impacts.