Department of History
Constituent Department of Sardar Patel University, Vallabh Vidyanagar
About Department of History
Background, academic mission, and departmental profile
The Department was established in 1958, with Dr. Arya G. Tiwari as its founder Head and Reader. At present there are four faculty : one Professor, one Reader, one Senior, and one Junior Lecturer. Presently, it offers courses in M.A. and Ph.D. The Department focuses on Modern Indian History with emphasis on Village, Agrarian, Grassroots History. The Department has successfully sustained the practice of scholarly and research publications. It has not less than 18 books, monographs published in English, Hindi and Gujarati.
Research & Development / Topic
RESEARCH AND EXTENSION PROGRAMME UNIT :
The Department has established one Research and Extension Programme Unit in the year 2002. The aim of the Unit is to conduct research programmes on "Grassroots and Village History"; to collect source material for the research programme; to disseminate the knowledge of the subject in distant, mofussil and tribal areas of Gujarat. The Unit also conducts workshops and organises seminars and symposia for the benefits of history teachers and students.
Department has explored following areas of research:
=> Iconography in India.
=> Rise of Sardar Patel in Indian Politics.
=> Kheda Satyagrah.
=> Quit India Movement in Kheda District.
=> Socio-religious reform Movements in Western India during Modern times.
=> Arya Samaj Movement in Gujarat.
=> Agrarian and village History in Modern times (with special reference to kheda district.)
=> Grass root workers and Gandhian Activities in Gujarat during freedom Movement in India.
=> Historical survey of sites like Keshariyaji (Rajasthan) and Mandu (M.P.)
=> Historiography : Relationship between History and literature.
Projects
The Department has completed a number of research projects on village and Local History; and has recently initiated a searies of Projects on Women's History in Collaboration with the UGC Centre for Womens' Studies of Sardar Patel University.
Distinguished Alumni
An informal association of former students of the Department has been formed, which helps the department in academic and extension activities.
Programs & Courses Offered
Academic qualifications and certifications administered by this department
M.A
Ph.D
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Common queries about Department of History
Where is the Department of History located?
The Department of History is an academic teaching department of Sardar Patel University, Vallabh Vidyanagar, located in Vallabh Vidyanagar, Gujarat, India.
How can students enroll in courses offered by this department?
Admissions to courses offered by Department of History are conducted as per Sardar Patel University, Vallabh Vidyanagar guidelines, through institutional counseling, entrance examination results, or direct application via the official university portal.
What qualifications are awarded by Department of History?
Depending on the curriculum, the department awards University diplomas, certificates, postgraduate degrees, and research fellowships accredited under Sardar Patel University, Vallabh Vidyanagar.