The MA in Ancient History syllabus covers various topics related to ancient civilizations, historical periods, and research methods. It includes courses on ancient cultures, such as Greek, Roman, Egyptian, and Mesopotamian history, as well as specialized topics like archaeology, epigraphy, and numismatics. Students also engage in research projects, and seminars, and may have the opportunity to learn ancient languages like Latin or Greek. The program is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of ancient history and the skills needed for historical research and analysis.
1st Year OR 1st & 2nd Semester Syllabus of Master of Arts (MA) Ancient History
S.no | Subjects |
1 | History: Concepts, Relationships with other Social Sciences and Historical Geography |
2 | Study on Pre-historic and Proto-historic Cultures |
3 | Reading Sources: Epigraphy, Numismatics and Texts |
4 | Early Indian Art, Architecture and Paintings: An Overview |
5 | Introduction to Early Indian Society and Economy |
6 | A Study of Empires of Early India |
7 | Heritage and Society |
8 | State and Religion: Early and Early Medieval India |
2nd Year OR 3rd & 4th Semester Syllabus of Master of Arts (MA) Ancient History
S.No | Subjects |
1 | Contours of Early Indian Thought |
2 | Environment and Early Indian History |
3 | Vedic Religion |
4 | South Asian Epigraphy |
5 | History of Subordinate and Marginal Groups in Early India |
6 | Money and Money Matters |
7 | Temple Economy and Early India |