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TELANGANA STATE
B.A. (HISTORY) SYLLABUS
Semester - V
World History (1453-1815 CE)
Discipline Specific Course (DSC) – Paper – V
(CBCS - 2018-2019)

Module-I: Fall of Constantinople (1453 C.E.) – Beginning of Modern Age in Europe –

Geographical Discoveries and Scientific Inventions and their impact on Society –
Rise of New Ideas – Spirit of Humanism – Renaissance – Meaning-Causes and
Results – Impact of Renaissance on Europe.

Module-II: Reformation Movement – Causes – Martin Luther, John Calvin and Zwingli;
Counter Reformation Movement and Ignatius Loyola – Results of Reformation and
Counter Reformation.

Module-III: Emergence of Nation States – Causes – Spain – Charles V; England – Henry VIII -
Glorious Revolution (1688); France under Bourbons – Louis XIV; Era of
Enlightened Despotism – Peter the Great and his Policies – Frederick the Great
and his Achievements.

Module-IV: End of Feudalism – Industrial Revolution – Causes for Industrialization in England

and Europe – Textile Industry – Working Class Movement – American War of
Independence (1776) – French Revolution (1789) – Causes, Course, Results and
its Impact. Factors for the Rise of Napoleon – Domestic and Foreign Policies –
Fall of Napoleon.

Recommended Books:

V.H.H. Green., Renaissance and Reformation.

C.J.H. Hayes., Modern Europe to 1870.
H.A.L. Fisher., A History of Europe, Vol. I, II and III.
B.V. Rao., World History.
K.L Khurana., Modern Europe.
L. Mukherjee., A Study of Europe History 1453-1815.
Arjun Dev, History of the World: From the Late Nineteenth to the Early Twenty-First Century.
Timothy, C.W. Blanning, The Pursuit of Glory: Europe 1648-1815.
Eric Hobsbawm, The Age of Revolutions: 1789-1848.

Telugu:
Adhunika Prapancha Charitra, Telugu Academy.
Adhunika Eiropa Charitra, Telugu Academy.
History of Modern World, Telugu Academy.
Adhunika Yugaarambham, Telugu Academy.
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TELANGANA STATE
B.A. (HISTORY) SYLLABUS
Semester - V
History of Telangana (From Earliest Times to 1724 CE)
Discipline Specific Elective (DSE) - Paper - I (A)
(CBCS - 2018-2019)

Module-I: Sources – Archaeological and Literary Sources - Geographical Features of

Telangana - Pre History – The Age of Satavahanas – Origin – Administration -
Society and Economy – Religion - Language & Literature - Art & Architecture

Module-II: Post-Satavahana Period - Ikshvakus – Vishnukundins – A Brief Political History –

Society – Economy – Religion - Language & Literature - Art & Architecture –
Origin and Early History of Chalukyas of Badami and their Contribution to
Culture - Chalukyas of Vemulavada & Mudigonda - Political History – Society –
Economy – Religion - Language & Literature - Art & Architecture.

Module-III: Kakatiyas – Origin and Early History – Ganapatideva, Rudramadevi and

Prataparudra - Administration - Society – Economy – Language & Literature - Art
& Architecture – Sammakka-Sarakka Revolt - Post-Kakatiya Political
Developments – Musunuri Nayakas, Recherla Rulers – Their Contribution to
Culture.

Module-IV: Qutb Shahis of Golconda – Origin and Political History – Society – Economy -
Agriculture – Irrigation – Trade & Commerce – Religion – Language & Literature
– Art & Architecture – Political Conditions in Telangana from 1687 to 1724 – Life
and Times of Sarvai Papanna.
Recommended Books:
Bhanumathi Ranga Rao., Land Revenue Administration in the Nizam’s Dominion 1853-1948.
Cynthia Talbot., Pre-Colonial India in Practice Society, Region and Identity in Medieval Andhra.
G. Yazdani, Early History of Deccan, 2 Vols.
D. Raja Reddy, The Study of Satavahana History: The Source Material.
K. Satyanarayana, A Study of History and Culture of Andhras, Vol. I & II.
---------------, History of Minor Chalukyan Families in Andhra Desa.
M. Rama Rao, Andhra through the Ages.
K. Gopalachary, Early History of Andhra Country.
Parabrahma Sastry, The Kakatiyas.
H.K. Sherwani, History of Qutb Shahis.
Comprehensive History of Andhra Pradesh, Vol. I to V.
Richard, M. Eaton, Social History of Deccan.
Soma Reddy, R., Hindu Muslim Religious Institutions in Andhra Desa, 1300-1600 A.D.
Telugu:
Suravaram Pratapa Reddy, Andhrula Sanghika Charitra.
P. Sree Rama Sarma, Andhrula Charitra upto 1330 A.D.
B.S.L. Hanumantha Rao, Andhrula Charitra.
B.N. Sastry, Recharla Padmanayukulu.
Comprehensive History of Andhra Pradesh, Vol. I to V.
G. Anjaiah., Madhyayuga Andhradeshamulo Matha Samasthalu 1300-1600 A.D.
(Telugu Translation)
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TELANGANA STATE
B.A. (HISTORY) SYLLABUS
Semester - V
Islamic History and Culture (From Earliest Times to the Fall of Ummayads)
Discipline Specific Elective – (DSE) Paper - I (B)
(CBCS - 2018-2019)

Module-I: The Scope of Islamic History – Geographical Conditions of Arabic – Pagan

Civilization and Islam – Political and Social Conditions before the Prophet.

Module-II: Early Life of Prophet Muhammad – Mecca period – Migration to Madina – the
Holy Quran – the Battle of Badr-Conquest of Mecca – Conditions of Arabic at the
death of Prophet-Prophet Muhammad as Politician, Social Reformer and Leader.

Module-III: The Era of Pious Khalifas – Abu-Bakr, Umar – Further expansion – Osman Ali
their achievements – The Struggle for power between Syria and Al-Iraq and Hijaz
Administrative System under Khalifas.

Module-IV: The Ummayad Khalifas – Mua’ Wiyah-Yazid-I-Battle of Karbala-Marwan-I, Abdul

Malik and his achievements – Causes for the fall of Khalifas - Al-Walid-I –
Suleman-Ibn-ul-Azi-Hisham and his relations with Byzantine-Conquests in East
and West-Development of Society and growth of Fine Arts – Marwan-II and the
fall of Ummayads – Administrative System under Ummayads – Society under
Ummayads.

Recommended Books:

Amir Ali., History of Islamic People.

P. Hitti., History of Arabs.
K. Ali., A Study of Islamic History.
H.G. Wells., The Outlines of History.
Carom Aamstrong., History of Prophet Mohammad.
Huart, C.J., History of Arabic Literature.
Lane Poole (ed.)., Speeches and Table Talk of Prophet Mohammad.
Lamb, H., The Crusades, Iron Men and Saints.
Stevenson, W.B., The crusades in the East.
Barness., The History of Western Civilization, Vol. I & II.
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TELANGANA STATE
B.A. (HISTORY) SYLLABUS
Semester - V
Indian National Movement (1857-1947 CE)
Generic Elective – (GE) (Paper – I
(CBCS 2018-2019)

Module-I: 1857 Revolt – Causes – Consequences - Factors for the Rise of Nationalism –
Formation of Indian National Congress – Its Aims & Objectives - Three Phases of
India’s Freedom Struggle – Moderates and Extremists – Gandhi era - Non-
Cooperation and Civil Disobedience Movements – Role played by Women.

Module-II: The Militant Nationalists – Their Ideology – Bhagath Singh – Rise of Left Ideology -
Peasant and Tribal Movements –Working Class Movement - Azad Hind Fauz –
Subash Chandra Bose - Communalism – All India Muslim League and Hindu
Mahasabha – Their Activities - Second World War – Quit India Movement - Cripps
Proposals; Cabinet Mission; Partition and Indian Independence.

Recommended Books:

A.R. Desai, Social Background of Indian Nationalism, Popular Prakashan Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai,
2002. Bipan Chandra, Nationalism and Colonialism in Modern India, Orient Longman, New Delhi,
1979. Bipan Chandra, India’s Struggle for Independence, Penguin Books, Kolkata, 2001
Sumit Sarkar, Modern India (1885-1947), Macmillan India Ltd., Madras, 1995.
Sekhar Bandyopadhyay, National Movement in India, Oxford University Press, New York, 2009.
Sekhar Bandyopadhyay, From Plassey to Partition, Orient Longman Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, 2004.
Amles Tripathi, Barun De and Bipin Chandra, Freedom Struggle, National Book Trust, 2007.
D. Rothermund, The Phases of Indian Nationalism and Other Essays, Nachiketa Publications,
Bombay, 1970.
R. Suntherlingam, Indian Nationalism – An Historical Analysis, Vikas Publishing House, New
Delhi, 1983.
D.N. Dhanagare, Peasant Movements in India, 1920-1950, Oxford University Press, New Delhi,
1991.
Ahmed, Jinnah, Pakistan and Islamic Identity – The Search for Saladin, Routledge, London, New
York, 1997.
Mushirul Hasan (Ed.)., India’s Partition - Process, Strategy and Mobilization, Oxford University
Press, Delhi, 1993.
Kapil Kumar (Ed.)., Congress and Classes: Nationalism Workers and Peasants, Manohar
Publishers, New Delhi, 1988.
D. Argov, Moderates and Extremists in Indian Nationalist Movement, 1883-1920, Asia Publishing
House, London, 1967.
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TELANGANA STATE
B.A. (HISTORY) SYLLABUS
Semester - V
Understanding Heritage
Skill Enhancement Course – (SEC) - Paper - III
(CBCS 2018-2019)

This course will enable students to understand the different facets of heritage and their
significance. It highlights the legal and institutional frameworks for heritage protection in India
and also the challenges facing it. The course will be strongly project-based and will require
visits to sites and monuments.

Module-I: Defining Heritage: Meaning of Antiquity – Archaeological Site – Tangible

Heritage – Intangible Heritage – Art-Treasure - Evolution of Heritage Legislation
and Institutional Framework: National and International Conventions and Acts ––
Heritage related Government Departments – Museums – Regulatory Bodies –
Conservation Initiatives.

Module-II: Challenges facing Tangible and Intangible Heritage: Development – Antiquity

Smuggling – Conflict (To be examined through Specific Case Studies) - Heritage
and Travel: Viewing Heritage Sites – Relationship between Cultural Heritage –
Landscape – Travel Recent Trends.

Recommended Books:

Agrawal, O.P., Essentials of Conservation and Museology, Sundeep Prakashan, New Delhi,
2007.
Chainani, S., Heritage and Environment, Urban Design Research Institute, Mumbai, 2007.
David Lowenthal, Possessed by the Past: The Heritage Crusade and The Spoils of History,
Cambridge, 2010.
Layton, R.P. Stone J. Thomas, Destruction and Conservation of Cultural Property, London:
Routledge, 2001.
S.S. Biswas, Protecting the Cultural Heritage (National Legislations and International
Convention). New Delhi: INTACH, 1999.
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TELANGANA STATE
B.A. (HISTORY) SYLLABUS
Semester - VI
World History (1815-1950 CE)
Discipline Specific Course – (DSC) - Paper - VI
(CBCS - 2018-2019)

Module-I: Congress of Vienna (1815) – Principles and Impact; Metternich and his System –
1830 and 1848 French Revolutions: Unification of Italy – Role of Joseph Mazzini,
Count Cavour and Garibaldi; Unification of Germany – Role of Bismarck;
Significance of the Unification Movements.

Module-II: Factors responsible for the outbreak of First World War (1914-18) – Results –
Treaty of Versailles – Its Provisions and Consequences; Russian Revolution
(1917) – Causes – The role of Lenin – Results; League of Nations (1920) – Its
Achievements and Failures.

Module-III: Europe between World Wars: Turkey under Mustafa Kamal Pasha - The Great
Economic Depression and its Impact - Mussolini and the Rise of Fascism in Italy -
Hitler and Nazism in Germany - Militarism in Japan.

Module-IV: Second World War – Causes and Results; Establishment of United Nations
Organization (1945) – Its Aims and Achievements; Cold War and Its Impact;
Colonization of Asia - India and China under Colonial Rule, Role of Gandhi in
Indian National Movement (1920-1947); Sun-Yat-Sen and His Ideas; Role of Mao-
Tse-Tung in Chinese Revolution – 1949.

Recommended Books:

David Thompson., Europe since Napoleon.

C.D.M. Kettleby., History of Modern Times.
H.A.L. Fisher., A History of Europe, Vol. I, II, and III.
C.J.H. Hayes., Contemporary Europe since 1870.
L. Mukherjee., A Study of Europe History 1453-1815.
B.V. Rao., World History.
K.L Khurana., Modern Europe.
Tony Judt, Postwar: A History of Europe since 1945.
Eric Hobsbawm, The Age of Revolutions: 1789-1848.
Arjun Dev, History of the World: From the Late Nineteenth to the Early Twenty-First Century.

Telugu:
Adhunika Prapancha Charitra, Telugu Academy.
Adhunika Eiropa Charitra, Telugu Academy.
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TELANGANA STATE
B.A. (HISTORY) SYLLABUS
Semester - VI
History of Telangana (1724-2014 CE)
Discipline Specific Elective – (DSE) - Paper - II (A)
(CBCS - 2018-2019)
Module-I: Foundation of Asaf Jahi Dynasty – Nizam-ul-Mulk to Mir Mahaboob Ali Khan – Nizam-
British Relations – Salarjung Reforms - Modernization of Hyderabad – 1857 Revolt and
Adivasi Rebellion – Ramji Gond – Rekapalli Revolt - The Rule of Mir Osman Ali Khan –
Agriculture, Irrigation, Modern Industries and Economic Development – Coal Mines,
Railways, Roads, Posts and Telegraph – Educational Reforms – Osmania University –
Public Health.

Module-II: Social, Cultural and Political Awakening in Telangana – Press, Journalism and Library
Movements – Arya Samaj and Its Activities – Ittehad-ul-Muslimeen – Bhagya Reddy
Verma and Dalit Movements - The Role of Andhra Maha Sabha – Hyderabad State
Congress – Political Developments in Hyderabad State – Administrative and
Constitutional Reforms – Mulki-Non-Mulki Issue 1930 – Vandemataram Movement –
Communist Party and Its Activities – Andhra Mahila Sabha and Women’s Movement.

Module-III: Anti-Nizam and Anti-Feudal Struggles – Telangana Peasants Armed Struggle 1946-51 –
Revolt by Kumaram Bheem – Razakars and Their Activities – Police Action, 1948 –
Formation of Popular Ministry in 1952 – Assertion of Mulki Identity and the City College
Incident 1952 – Merger of Telangana and the Formation of Andhra Pradesh 1956.

Module-IV: Discrimination, Dissent and Protest – Violation of Gentlemen’s Agreement – Agitation for
Separate Telangana State: Formation of Telangana Praja Samithi – Role of Intellectuals,
Students and Employees in 1969 Movement - Second Phase Movement for Separate
Telangana – Formation of Various Associations – Telangana Aikhya Vedika – Telangana
Jana Sabha - Telangana Rashtra Samithi 2001 - Role of Osmania and Kakatiya University
Students and Others - Formation of Telangana Political Joint Action Committee and Its
Role in the Movement - Mass Mobilization – Sakala Janula Samme – Million March –
Sagara Haram, Chalo Assembly – Sri Krishna Committee and Its Recommendations –
December 2009 Declaration and Later Developments - The Formation of Telangana State,
June 2014.
Suggested Readings:
V.K. Bawa, The Last Nizam.
Sarojini Regani, Nizam British Relations.
-----------------, Highlights of the Freedom Movement in Andhra Pradesh.
Bharati Ray, Hyderabad and British Paramountacy.
N. Ramesan, Hyderabad Freedom Struggle, Vol. I to IV.
Barry Pavier, The Telangana Movement 1944-51.
B.S. Venkat Rao, Our Struggle for Emancipation, Vol. I & II.
I. Tirumali, Against Lord and Dora.
C.V. Subba Rao, The Social Context of Industrialization, Hyderabad, 1875-1948.
Gautam Pingle, The Fall and Rise of Telangana.
Comprehensive History of Andhra Pradesh, Vol. VI & VII.
Telugu:
Telangana Charitra – Sanskruti, Telugu Academy.
B.N. Sastry, Bharatadesa Charitra – Sanskruthi – Sansthanamulu.
Veldurthi Manikya Rao, Hyderabad Swathantrodyama Charitra.
Raavi Narayana Reddy, Veera Telangana Anubhavalu - Gnapakalu.
Madapati Hanumanth Rao, Telangana Andhrodyama Charitra, Vol. I & II.
M. Narsing Rao, 50 Sanwathsarala Hyderabad.
Comprehensive History of Andhra Pradesh, Vol. VI & VII.
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TELANGANA STATE
B.A. (HISTORY) SYLLABUS
Semester - VI
Islamic History and Culture (Rise of Abbasids to Crusades)
Discipline Specific Elective – (DSE) Paper - II (B)
(CBCS - 2018-2019)

Module-I: The Advent of Abbasids – Al-Saffah and Al-Mansur Al-Mahdi-Revolt-in

Khurasan – Byzantine Raid-Al-Hasi – his Achievements – Haroon-Al-Rasheed-
His Political and Neo-Political Achievements – Rise and fall of Baramkids –
Estimate of Haroon – Al-Rasheed’s Character.

Module-II: Al-Amin – Civil War between Al-Amin and Al-Mamun-Achievements of Al-

Mamun-later Khalifa of Abbasid Dynasty-Al-Mustas – War with the Byzantine
Empire-Revolt of Tabaristan – the Buwaids – Azad-ud-Daula – the Seljuqs –
Malekshah.

Module-III: The Crusades – Causes – Course of Crusades – Imaduddin – Zengi-Nuruddin –

Mahmud – The Results of Crusades – Fall of Abbasid Dynasty - The Abbasid
State – Political and Military system – Judicial Reforms – Education – Socio-
Economic Conditions – Growth of Arts and Architecture under Abbasids –
Significance of Scientific Spirit.

Module-IV: The Ummayads in Spain – Abdur – Rahman – Hisham I-War with the franks –
Cultural progress in Muslim Spain – Fatimids of Egypt-Al-Mahsi-Al-Qaim-Al-Fal
of Fatimids (1171 C.E.) – Administration and Society under Fatimids.

Recommended Books:

Amir Ali., History of Islamic People.

P. Hitti., History of Arabs.
K. Ali., A Study of Islamic History.
H.G. Wells., The Outlines of History.
Carom Aamstrong., History of Prophet Mohammad.
Huart, C.J., History of Arabic Literature.
Lane Poole (ed.)., Speeches and Table Talk of Prophet Mohammad.
Lamb, H., The Crusades, Iron Men and Saints.
Stevenson, W.B., The Crusades in the East.
Barness., The History of Western Civilization, Vol. I & II.
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TELANGANA STATE
B.A. (HISTORY) SYLLABUS
Semester - VI
History of Telangana Movement and State Formation (1948-2014 CE)
Generic Elective – (GE) Paper – II
(CBCS - 2018-2019)

Module-I: Historical Background: Telangana its Geographical features, Social, Political, Economical
and Cultural Conditions – Origin of Mulki-Non-Mulki issue - Farman of 1919 – Merger of
Hyderabad State into Indian Union in 1948; Employment Policies under Military Rule and
Vellodi, 1948-52; Violation of Mulki-Rules and Its Implications.

Module-II: Hyderabad State – Formation of Popular Ministry under Burgula Ramakrishna Rao and
1952 Mulki-Agitation; City College Incident – Its importance, Jagan Mohan Reddy
Committee Report, 1953 – Demand for Telangana State – States Reorganization
Commission (SRC) and its Recommendations – Dr. Ambedkar’s views on smaller states –
Formation of Andhra Pradesh, 1956; Gentlemen’s Agreement and its Provisions
Telangana Regional Committee, Composition, Functions and Performance – Violation of
Safeguards – Post – 1970 Socio-Economic Scenario in Telangana – Origins of Telangana
Agitation – 1969 Agitation for Separate Telangana, Role of Intellectuals, Students and
Employees.

Module-III: Formation of Telangana Praja Samithi and Spread of Telangana Movement – All Party
Accord – GO 36 – Suppression of 1969 Telangana Movement and its Consequences – The
Eight Point and Five-Point Formulas – Implications – Six Point Formula 1973, and its
Provisions; Article 371-D, Presidential Order, 1975 Officers Committee Report – GO-610
(1985), its Provisions and Violations Anti-Landlord Struggles in North Telangana –
Alienation of Tribal Lands and Adivasi Resistance – Komaram Bheem.

Module-IV: Rise of Regional Parties in 1980’s and Changes in the Political, Socio-Economic and
Cultural fabric of Telangana, Liberalization and Privatization Policies and their
consequences – Regional disparities and imbalances – Public awakening and Intellectual
reaction against discrimination – formation of Civil Society Organizations Articulation of
separate Telangana Identity; Telangana Information Trust – Telangana Aikya Vedika,
Telangana Maha Sabha – Warangal Declaration – Role of Osmania and Kakatiya
University Students and Others.

Module-V: Formation of Telangana Rashtra Samithi in 2001 TRS in UPA – Girglani Committee –
Telangana Employees Joint Action Committee – Telangana in Election Manifestos –
Political Parties - Dalit-Bahujan Sanghams and Grass root organizations for the cause of
Telangana – Role of Telangana Political Joint Action Committee – Cultural expressions in
Telangana Movement – Role of various social groups in the transformation of the agitation
into a mass movement – Forms of Protest Sakala Janula Samme, Non-Cooperation
Movement; Million March, etc. – All Party Meeting – Sri Krishna Committee and its
Recommendations, Parliamentary proceedings, Declaration of Telangana State, Andhra
Pradesh State Reorganization Act, 2014 – Formation of Telangana State.
Recommended Books:
Karen Leonard, Hyderabad and Hyderabadis.
V.K. Bawa, The Last Nizam.
Lucien Benichow, From Autocracy to Integration: Hyderabad, 1038-48.
K.V. Narayan Rao, Emergence of Andhra Pradesh.
A.V. Ramana Rao, Economic Development of Andhra Pradesh, 2 Volumes.
Ananda Rao, Thota, Proceedings of the Telangana University Colleges Teachers Convention.
Ch. Hanumantha Rao, Regional Imbalances – Telangana.
Gautham Pingle, Fall and Rise of Telangana.
K. Jayashankar, Telangana Rashtram – Oka Demand (Telugu).
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TELANGANA STATE
B.A. (HISTORY) SYLLABUS
Semester - VI
Introduction to Archaeology
Skill Enhancement Course (SEC) - Paper - IV
(CBCS - 2018-2019)

This course examines the significance of archaeology in retrieving the human part and its
development as an important discipline in India. This course equips the students with techniques
of identifying an archaeological site, its excavation, documentation and conservation methods.

Module-I: Introduction to Archaeology – Definition – Scope – Relevance - Relation with

History and Science - Terms in Archaeology – Culture - Assemblage - Uses of
Archaeology - Growth of Archaeology as Scientific Discipline - History of
th
Archaeology in Colonial India from 18 CE to 1947 - Archaeology in Independent
India - Contribution of Institutions and Individuals.

Module-II: Techniques of Archaeological Survey and Excavation - Basics of Site Recording -

Stratigraphy and Excavation - Dating Methods and Uses – Documentation –
Analysis - Photography - Tools for Conservation.

Recommended Books:

John, A. Bintliff, A Companion to Archaeology, Blackwell Publishers, 2004.

D.R. Chakrabarti, A History of Indian Archaeology: From the Beginning to 1947, Manohar,
New Delhi, 1988.
M. Hall & WS. W. Silliman, Historical Archaeology, Blackwell, USA, 2006.
Mathew Johnson, Archaeological Theory: An Introduction, Blackwell Publishing, 2010.
Deetz, James, In Small Thing Forgotten: An Archaeology of Early American Life, Revised
Edition, Anchor Books, New York, 1996.
Renfrew, Colin, and Paul Bahn, Archaeology Essentials: Theory, Methods, Practice, Thames
and Hudson, London, 2010.
Roskams, Steve, Excavation. Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, 2001.
H, C. Kushwaha, History of Indian Archaeology, Kunal Books.
D.K. Ganguly, Ancient India: History and Archaeology, Abhinav Publications, 2003.
Amalananda Ghosh, An Encyclopedia of Indian Archaeology, BRILL, 1990.
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