AMU Entrance Exam Syllabus for M.A. in History

Faculty of Social Sciences M.A. (History) The M.A. admission test paper was prepared on the basis of our B.A. (Final) Syllabi. 1. Indian Civilization 2. The Vedic Age 3. Jainism and Buddhism 4. Mauryan Empire 5. Kushanas 6. The Guptas 7. Indian Feudalism its main characteristics 8. Ghorian Conquests: Major conquests, Causes and Consequences 9. Salient Features of Political and administrative system of the Delhi Sultans 10. Agrarian and Economic policies under the Delhi Sultans 11. Sufism Special reference to Chishti and Suhrawardi 12. Bhakti Movement Kabir and Nanak 13. Sultanant Architecture 14. Babar and the establishment of Mughal Empire 15. Sher Shab: Revenue administration 16. Akbar to Aurangzeb: Major conquests, Rajput and Religion Policy, Mansab and Jagir system 17. Mughal art and Architecture 18. Aurangzeb’s Deccan Policy 19. The Marathas: Establishment and expansion of Maratha power under Shivaji, Shahu and the Peshwas, Administration 20. Establishment of British Power in India: Battle of Plassey and Busar 21. Land Revenue Settlements: Permanent Ryotwari and Mahalwari 22. Revolt of 1857 23. Raja ram Mohan Roy, Arya Samaj, Aligarh Movement 24. Railway, Commercialization of Agriculture and Modern Industries 25. Formation of the Indian National Congress Swadeshi Movement 26. The Simon Commission and the Nehru Report 27. Gandhian Philosophy, Non-Cooperation and Civil Disobedience (1930-34) 28. Peasant and Working Class Movement 29. Government of India Act 1919 and 1935 30. The Congress Ministries 31. Cripps Mission 32. the Quit India Movement 33. European Renaissance, Reformation, Industrial Revaluation, French Revoluation, American War of Independence