Freedom Movement and Constitutional Development

Paper Code: 
POL 323-B
Credits: 
04
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

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

12.00

Historical Background of British Colonialism, India’s first armed struggle for freedom1857, Establishment Act of 1858 of Congress

12.00

Revolutionary Movement, Growth of Communalism, Morley Minto Reform Act of 1909

12.00

Government of India Act of 1919, Genesis of Gandhi- Satyagraha, Non Cooperation Movement

12.00

Civil Disobedience Movement, Government of India Act 1935

12.00

Muslim League, Demand for Partition, Quit India Movement, Indian Independence Act of 1947

Essential Readings: 

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

References: 

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

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