BCAHUB

  HISTORY AND CULTURE OF PUNJAB IN THE COLONIAL AND POST INDEPENDENCE TIMES  Max. Marks : 50 Theory : 45 Internal Assessment : 05 Time : 3 Hours Objectives : To introduce the students to the history of Punjab region in modern times.   Pedagogy: Lectures, library work and discussions. UNIT I 1. Introduction of Colonial Rule: administrative changes; means of communication; western education. 2. Agrarian Development: Commercialization of agriculture; canalization and colonization. 3. Social Classes: agrarian groups; new middle classes. UNIT II  4. Early Socio Religious Reform: Christian Missionaries; Namdharis; Nirankaris. 5. Socio Religious Reform Movements: activities of Arya Samaj; Singh sabhas; Ahmadiyas. 6. Development of Press & literature: growth of press; development in literature UNIT III  7. Emergence Of Political Consciousness: Agrarian uprising 1907; Ghadar. 8. Gurudwara Reform Movement: Jallianwala Bagh; foundation of SGPC and Akali Dal;