Nationalism and Constitutional Growth in India: 1858 to 1920

ABOUT THE COURSE: This syllabus primarily examines the process of the early phase of national awakening, British Constitutional interventions, initiation of freedom struggle and beginning of Gandhian mass movements. This period is also intertwined with a magnificent amount of constitutional growth and political awakening of Indian masses. After studying this paper, students would be able to understand the factors that led to the rise of nationalism in India, trace various phases of colonialism, decipher the after-effects of the 1857 revolt, learn different administrative changes introduced by the British and understand different political associations and their political strategies.INTENDED AUDIENCE: BA and MA Students and UPSC AspirantsPREREQUISITES: Completed BA or pursuing Graduation in any disciplineINDUSTRY SUPPORT: NGOs and Competetive Exams

Week 1:The Early National Awakening and British Constitutional ConsolidationWeek 2:Socio-Religions Reform Movements and the Rise of National Awakening The Government of India Act, 1858Week 3:Indian Council Acts of 1861 and 1892: Basic Provisions The Aligarh Movement: Causes, Objectives and ImpactWeek 4:Beginning of Freedom Struggle Establishment of the : Indian National Congress-Causes and ObjectivesWeek 5:The Moderate and Extremist PhaseWeek 6:The Partition of Bengal; Causes and ConsequencesWeek 7:Formation of All India Muslim League Causes, : Objectives and Role in Indian PoliticsWeek 8:Constitutional Development and Political : Mobilization The Morley-Minto Reforms, 1909: Provisions and SignificanceWeek 9:The Lucknow Pact-Provisions and ImportanceWeek 10:Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms, 1919: Provisions and ImportanceWeek 11:Non-Cooperation and Khilafat Movement - Causes, Objectives and ImpactWeek 12:Rise of Cultural Nationalism