Course Contents
Rise of the Sikhs; Ranjit Singh, administration, foreign policy, attitude towards non-Sikhs; Downfall of the Sikhs and the British Annexation.
Political Unrest; Land Alienation Act; Anti-Rowlatt Act Agitation, Jallianwala Bagh Tradgey-causes, events and effects.
Punjab Provincial Muslim League: Early History (1907-1917).
Mian Fazl-i-Hussain and National Unionist Party; His Contribution as Provincial Minister and Muslim Leader, Relations with Muslim League.
Allama Muhammad Iqbal’s Role in Punjab Politics.
Sikandar Hayat Khan’s Premiership, Sikandar-Jinnah Pact, Masjid Shaheed Ganj Agitation.
Khizar Hayat’s Relations with Muslim League and his Expulsion. Re-organization of Muslim League in the Punjab, it Success in the Elections of 1946, Role of Political Leaders, Ulama and Mashaikh, Press, Students and other Sections.
Majlis-i-Ahrar: Foundation, Political Ideas and Role. Khaksar Tehrik: Objectives, Programme, Clash with Police in 1940 and Political Role. Brief Study of Punjab Branch of Indian National Congress and Akali Dal.
Partition of the Punjab: Background, Demands by non-Muslims, Muslim League’s Stand, Radcliffe Award.
Course Synopsis
The course deals with the history of the rich and fertile region of the Punjab. Tracing its history from the foundation of Muslim rule in this region, it focuses on the developments in modern times, particularly its role in the Pakistan Movement.
Course Learning Outcomes
After completing this course, the students will be able to:
Know the historical development of the Punjab from medieval to modern times.
Understand the dynamics of the politics of the region during the colonial period.
Appreciate the role played by different groups and parties for creating political and intellectual awareness in the Punjab.
Rise of the Sikhs; Ranjit Singh, administration, foreign policy, attitude towards non-Sikhs; Downfall of the Sikhs and the British Annexation.
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