Department of History
About the department
Establishment- UG 1945, PG – 2007
| Computer | 01 |
| Printer | 01 |
| Internet | Yes |
Teaching
Mr. Ghate Pankaj Madhav
Assistant Professor
Madhura Rupesh Chavan
Visiting Faculty
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Programme
Under Choice Based Credit System (CBCS)
Course Structure: B. A. (History)
(Academic Year 2025-26)
| Course Code | Nomenclature | Credits | Course Code | Nomenclature | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester I | Semester II | ||||
| Major | Major | ||||
| 24_UAHIS101 | Indian National Movement (1857 CE-1947 CE) | 2 | 24_UAHIS201 | History of Modern India: Society and Economy | 2 |
| Vocational Skill Course (VSC) | |||||
| - | - | - | 24_UAVSCHIS201 | History of Media in Modern Times | 2 |
| Semester III | Semester IV | ||||
| 24_UAHIS301 | Ancient Indian History (From the earliest times to the 6th century BCE) | 4 | 24_UAHIS401 | Ancient Indian History (From the 6th century BCE to the 10th century CE) | 4 |
| 24_UAHIS302 | History of the Modern World (1750 CE to 1919 CE) | 2 | 24_UAHIS402 | History of the Modern World (1920 CE to 1945 CE) | 2 |
| Field Project (FP) | Community Engagement Programme (CEP) | ||||
| 25_UAFPHIS301 | Field Project in History | 2 | 25_UACEPHIS401 | Community Engagement Programme in History | 2 |
| Semester V | Semester VI | ||||
| Major | Major | ||||
| 25_UAHIS501 | History of Medieval India (1000 CE – 1526 CE) | 4 | 25_UAHIS601 | History of Medieval India (1526 CE – 1707 CE) | 4 |
| 25_UAHIS502 | History of Asia (1945 CE–2000 CE) | 4 | 25_UAHIS602 | History of Modern Maharashtra (1818 CE–1960 CE) | 4 |
| 25_UAHIS503 | History of the Marathas (1600 CE–1707 CE) | 4 | 25_UAHIS603 | History of the Marathas (1707 CE–1818 CE) | 4 |
| 25_UAHIS504 | History of Contemporary India (1947 CE–2000 CE) | 4 | 25_UAHIS604 | Medieval India: Society, Economy and Culture | 2 |
| Elective Course (Select any one) | Elective Course (Select any one) | ||||
| 25_UAHIS505 | History of Communication and Media | 4 | 25_UAHIS605 | History of Communication and Media | 4 |
| 25_UAHIS506 | Introduction to Archaeology | 25_UAHIS606 | Introduction to Museology and Archival Science | ||
| Community Engagement Programme (CEP) | On-the-Job Training (OJT) | ||||
| 25_UACEPCHIS507 | Community Engagement Programme in History | 2 | 25_UAOJTHIS607 | On-the-Job-Training | 4 |
Master of Arts (M.A.) Programme
Under Choice Based Credit System
Course Structure
M.A. I in History
(For Academic Year- 2025-26)
| Course Code | Semester I | Credits | Course Code | Semester II | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major: Mandatory | Major: Mandatory | ||||
| 24_PAHIS101 | Philosophy of History | 4 | 24_PAHIS201 | Sources in Historical Research | 4 |
| 24_PAHIS102 | Social, Economic and Administrative History of Early India (up to 1000 CE) | 4 | 24_PAHIS202 | Social, Economic and Administrative History of Modern India (1757 CE-1947 CE) | 4 |
| 24_PAHIS103 | Social, Economic and Administrative History of Medieval India (1200 CE – 1700 CE) | 4 | 24_PAHIS203 | History of Contemporary India (1947 CE – 2000 CE) | 4 |
| 24_PAHIS104 | An Introduction to Archaeology | 2 | 24_PAHIS204 | Heritage Tourism of Konkan | 2 |
| Major: Elective (Select one course from below) | Major: Elective (Select one course from below) | ||||
| 24_PAHIS105 | Milestones in World History (1757 CE – 1945 CE) | 4 | 24_PAHIS205 | History of Emancipatory Movements in the Modern World | 4 |
| 24_PAHIS106 | Builders of Modern India | 24_PAHIS206 | Recent Trends in History Writing | ||
| 24_PAHIS107 | Women’s Movement in India | 24_PAHIS207 | History of USSR (1917 CE – 1991 CE) | ||
| 24_PAHIS108 | Research Methodology | 4 | 24_PAHIS208 | On-the-Job Training | 4 |
| Total Credits | 22 | Total Credits | 22 | ||
Under Choice Based Credit System
Course Structure
M.A. II in History
(For Academic Year- 2025-26)
| Course Code | Semester III | Credits | Course Code | Semester IV | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major: Mandatory | Major: Mandatory | ||||
| 24_PAHIS301 | History of Indian Cinema and Social Realities | 4 | 24_PAHIS401 | History of the U.S.A (1900 CE- 1990 CE) | 4 |
| 24_PAHIS302 | Social, Economic and Administrative History of the Marathas | 4 | 24_PAHIS402 | History of Modern Europe | 4 |
| 24_PAHIS303 | History of Contemporary World (1945 CE – 2000 CE) | 4 | 24_PAHIS403 | Evolution of Human Rights in the 20th Century | 4 |
| 24_PAHIS304 | An Introduction to Indian Epigraphy and Numismatics | 2 | |||
| Major: Elective (Select one course from below) | Major: Elective (Select one course from below) | ||||
| 24_PAHIS305 | History of Labour and Entrepreneurship in India (1830 CE - 2000 CE) | 4 | 25_PAHIS404 | History of Modern Maharashtra (1818 CE -1960 CE) | 4 |
| 24_PAHIS306 | Thinkers of Modern Maharashtra | 24_PAHIS405 | Marathi Language and History | ||
| 24_PAHIS307 | History of Asia in the 20th Century | 24_PAHIS406 | Intellectual History of Europe (1800 CE -1975 CE) | ||
| 24_PAHIS308 | Research Project | 4 | 24_PAHIS407 | Research Project | 6 |
| Total Credits | 22 | Total Credits | 22 | ||
Other (Certificate, Diploma, Advanced Courses) Add-on Courses
| Course Title: | Certificate Course in Modi Script |
| Course Code: | - |
| No. of Credits: | 2 |
| Nature: | Theory and Practical |
| Type: | Certificate Course |
| Duration: | 30 hours |
Certificate Course in Modi Script
Purpose: The course aimed to impart comprehensive knowledge and practical skills necessary for understanding, reading and writing in the Modi script.
Outcome: Participants will attain proficiency in reading, writing and understanding the historical significance of Modi script.
Duration: 30 Hours
| Course Title: | Exploring the Past: Investigating Historic Monuments and Archaeological Sites |
| Course Code: | - |
| No. of Credits: | 2 |
| Nature: | Theory and Practical |
| Type: | Skill Enhancement Course |
| Duration: | 30 hours |
Exploring the Past: Investigating Historic Monuments and Archaeological Sites
Purpose: This course aims to equip learners with the skills and insights necessary to engage with historic monuments and archaeological sites as repositories of cultural heritage.
Outcome: Participants will develop observational skills to identify and analyze architectural features, artistic elements and symbolic representations within historic monuments and acquire skills in archaeological fieldwork techniques.
Duration: 30 Hours
Syllabus for Department of History (2026-27)
| Name | Organization | Special Achievements |
|---|---|---|
| Ketaki Shetye | SNDT University, Mumbai | Assistant Professor |
| Ganesh Kulkarni | Chaphe College, Chaphe | Assistant Professor |
| Abhijit Patwardhan | Marriott Hotel, Pune | Beverage Manager |
| Rajendra Valavi | Maharashtra Police | – |
| Govind Vasave | Gogate Jogalekar Colllege | Library Assistant |
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