HST 255 - Ancient and Medieval South Asian History

3 Credit(s) DIII V

Through lecture and discussion the student is introduced to major events and themes in the ancient and medieval history of South Asia, the Indian Subcontinent, from the rise of the Indus Valley Civilization and the Verdic period to the rise of Vijayanager and the fall of Delhi Sultanate in the 16th century. The course will cover not only the development of the normative pan-Indian culture of dominant elites, but also marginalized communities and the rise of alternative subcultures and reform movements. Three lecture hours per week. Not open to students who have received credit for HIS395.