State and Society in Medieval India

Objectives

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- Successive dynasties and the resultant political outcomes from the times of the Cholas to the Mughals - Influence of Islam and Islamic state on the socio-cultural life of the people - Institutional and administrative changes during Chola, Pandya and Vijayanagara periods in the south - Right and Left Hand Caste conflicts and changes in religious spheres on account of advent of European Missions - Development of literature, art and architecture - Transformation in agriculture and manufacturing sector - Progress in maritime trade, commerce and urbanization

Recap

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- Major political changes commencing from the establishment of Muslim Rule in Delhi, are dealt with. - The enterprising period of Cholas and the significance of Vijayanagar Empire in the south are analysed. - The economy and the society during the Sultanate and the Mughal rule are highlighted. - Occupational castes and conflict between Right and Left Hand Castes are explained. - Progress in art, literature and music are discussed. - Conditions of agriculture, trade, commerce and urbanization are examined