The objectives of this course are to: Enhances the ability of students to understand evolution and philosophy of Indian Constitution. Enable students to understand historical processes and circumstances in which the Constitution was drafted Provide opportunity for students to be familiar with the diverse visions that guided the makers of the Indian Constitution
Historical Background of British Colonialism, India’s first armed struggle for freedom1857, Establishment Act of 1858 of Congress
Revolutionary Movement, Growth of Communalism, Morley Minto Reform Act of 1909
Government of India Act of 1919, Genesis of Gandhi- Satyagraha, Non Cooperation Movement
Civil Disobedience Movement, Government of India Act 1935
Muslim League, Demand for Partition, Quit India Movement, Indian Independence Act of 1947
Books Recommended: Essential Readings: Agarwal, R.C., (2018), Constitutional Development and National Movement of India, New Delhi, Sultan Chand & Sons Grover, B.L, (2018), A New Look at Modern Indian History, New Delhi,S.Chand & Co Chandra, B.,(2016), India’s struggle for independence, New Delhi, Penguin Books Bandhopadhyay,S., (2016), From Plassey to Partition and after: A History of Modern India, New Delhi, Orient Longman Chandra, B.,(2016), India’s struggle for independence, New Delhi, Penguin Books Ingole, R.D., (2014),Constitutional Development In India,UttarPradesh, Chandralok Publications Talware, M.K., (2014), History of National Movement and Constitutional Development in India, Kerela,Mangalam Publications
Reference Books:. Austin, G. (1966), The Indian Constitution: Cornerstone of a Nation, Oxford University Press, New Delhi,1966 Fadia, B.L, (2018), Indian Government and Politics, Agra, Sahitya Bhawan Sharma R.K., (2008), History of Indian National Movement, New Delhi, SonaliPublications Jha, S. N.,(2005)Indian Political System,: Historical Developments,Varanasi: Ganga Kaveri Publishing House