Established in 1966
One of the hallmarks of the department since its inception is its contribution in deciphering the inscriptions available locally. With experienced and well qualified faculties, the students are provided with field-studies of historical sites community visit and are introduced to the subjects like epigraphy, iconography, museology, Indology, archaeology and excavation. The department under SDM Prakrith Study Centre guides the students to learn the ancient language Prakrith Ratna, Pravesh, Diploma, Prathama, Madhyama, Visharada courses. Tulu Value added Course to all stream of students.
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Sl.No
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Semester
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Title of the Elective Paper
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1.
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I
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Indology
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2.
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I
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Cultural History of Karnataka (CE 3-CE 10) Part-I
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3.
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I
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Introduction to Archaeology
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4.
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1I
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Museology
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5.
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II
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Cultural History of Karnataka CE 11 to 1750 A.D.
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6.
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II
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Manuscriptology
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7.
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III
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Introduction to Epigraphy
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8.
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III
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Freedom Movement in Karnataka (1800-1947)
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9
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III
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History of Tulunadu
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10.
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IV
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Freedom Movement in India (1885-1947)
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11.
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IV
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Principles and Practice of Museology
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12.
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IV
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Select Debates on Indian History
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45th Annual Congress of the Epigraphical Society of India and the 39th Annual Conference of the Place Names Society of India
‘Youth of the contemporary world should show keen interest in multi-dimensional aspects of documenting ancient past for the purpose of framing the present to the future’, said Dr. D. Veerendra Heggade, Dharmadhikari, Shri Kshetra Dharmasthala. He was speaking after inaugurating the joint sessions of the 45th Annual Congress of the Epigraphical Society of India and the 39th Annual Conference of the Place Names Society of India organized in association with S.D.M. College (Autonomous) Ujire at Vasantha Mahal, Dharmasthala on Friday 28th February 2020.On this occasion, Dr. B. Yashovarma, Secretary S.D.M.E. Society released the Proceedings of the previous conference of the Epigraphical and Place Name Societies of India. Dr. K. Munirathanam, Secretary, Epigraphical Society of India, Mysuru felicitated Dr. D. Veerendra Heggade, Dr. B. Yashovarma, and Prof. Satheeshchandra, S. for inaugurating the exhibition and the conference. Dr. Pundarika A was the Convenor and Dr. Sanmathi Kumar Coordinator of the Conference.
Best Practices
The faculty members of the Department are actively engaged in Research by incorporating Modern Indian History, Medieval and Ancient India, Social Sciences, Educational aspects, Indian Knowledge System, NEP 2020, Indology, Museology, Jainology, Art and Architecture, Culture, Sculpture, Religious issues, Numismatics and Archaeology as the thrust areas.
One of the Faculty members are considered as Research Guides in History affiliated to Kannada University Hampi. In addition to this, the faculty regularly apply for research projects funded by various government and private organizations. The outcomes of these research endeavours are reflected in publications in journals of International, National Standards UGC Care List Journals with high impact factor.
1.Research Guide: Dr. Sanmathi Kumar B Assistant Professor and Head Department of History has been officially recognized as a Research Guide in the field of History by Kannada University Hampi. This recognition authorizes him to supervise research work leading to the award of a Ph.D. Degree in history with effect from the year 2024-25.
2. Ph.d Awarded: Dr. Sanmathi Kumar B Head of the Department and Assistant Professor awarded Ph.D. from Mangalore University on topic “Feudalism under the Hoysalas –A Socio – Economic Study” (A.D. 970 to A.D. 1342) under the guidance of Dr. B. Udaya, Professor and Chairman Department of Post Graduate Studies in History Mangalore university in the year 2010.
3.Research Guide: Dr. Sanmathi Kumar B Assistant Professor Appointed as a Resource Person to guide the M.Phil and Ph.D. History research scholars of Kannada University Hampi for the year 2016 – 2017 onwards.
Publication:
Dr,Pundarika A
Ms. Abhijna Upadhyaya
The Department has signed an MoU with the following organisations for undertaking educational programmes for the benefit of the students and the public.
