1. HISTORY OF THE PUNJAB 1469-1966 A.D.

3. SYLLABUS
UNIT-1 1. Guru Nanak Dev : Life and teaching of Guru Nanak, Concept of Langer; Sangat;Guru Gaddi; His views on Position of Women. 2. Expansion and Consolidation of Sikhism: Contribution of Guru Angad; Guru Amar Das and Guru Ram Das. 3. Guru Arjun Dev: His Contribution to the Panth; Compilation of the Adi Granth; causes and significance of the martyrdom of Guru Arjun Dev.

4. UNIT-2
4. Development of Sikhism : Guru Hargovind’s new policy and its justification; martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahadur and its significance. 5. Creation of Khalsa : Circumstances leading to the creation of Khalsa and its significance, the new injunctions and symbols of the Khalsa; post-Khalsa activities of Guru Govind Singh. 6. Banda Singh Bahadur: Establishment of Independent rule; his achievements; socio-economic trasformation.

5. UNIT-3
7. Punjab under Ranjit Singh : Civil and military administration; land revenue system; Anglo-Sikh relations upto British Rule : Circumstances leading to the annexation to the Punjab; British administration structure. 9. Socio-religious reform movements : Namdharis; Singh Sabha; Arya Samaj.

6. UNIT-4
10. The Phases of Freedom Struggle : Agitation of 1907; the Ghadar Movement; the Jalianwala Bagh; the Gurudwara reform movement; circumstances leading to the partition of the Punjab. 11. Developments after Independence : Rehabilitation and resettlement after partition; Punjabi Suba Movement; the Reorganization Act of 1966; agrarian changes with special reference to Green revolution. 12. Map : (a) Important Historical places :- Amritsar, Anandpur Sahib, Chamkaur Sahib, Kiratpur, Paonta Sahib, Sirhind, Muktsar, Tarn Taran, Lahore, Machhiwara, Ropar Kapurthala, (b) Battles of Banda Bahadur. (c) Ranjit Singh’s Kingdom.

7. Life and Teaching of Guru Nanak
Birth and Parentage
Boyhood and education
In Various Occupation
Marriage
Service in Sultanpur
Enlightenment
Travels or Udasis
Settlement at Kartarpur
Appointment of Successor
Death

8. Teaching of Guru Nanak Cancept of God The Unity of God God is Formless
Greatness and Transcendence of God
God is Omnipotent and Omnipresent
Significance of Divine Order
God’s Grace
Self-Surrender
Worship of Name
Greatness of ‘Shabad’ or Word
Necessity of Guru
No Belief in Asceticism
Transmigration and Karma Theory
Universal Brotherhood
Denunciation of Caste System
Condemnation of Empty Rituals
Morality and Social Service
Emphasis on Honest Earning
NoBelief in the Sanctity or Sanskrit Language
Uplift of Women
Sach Khand

9. Guru Nanak Concept of Langar Concept of Sangat Concept of Guru-Gaddi
Position of Women

10. Contribution of Guru Angad
Popularization of Gurumukhi among the Sikhs
Collection of Guru Nanak’s Hymns
Compilation of Janamsakhi – A Controversial Issue
Institution of Langar
Condemnation of Udasis
Discipline in sikh Church
Institution of Sangat
Composition of Shabads
Foundation of Goindwal
Appointment of Successor

11. Contribution of Guru Amar Das
Construction of Baoli at Goindwal
Elaboration of Langar Institution
Collection and Compilation of Hymns
Manji System
Separation of the Sikhs from Udasis
Social Reforms
Repudiation of Caste-distinction and Untouchbility
Prohibition of Sati
Prohibition of Pardah System
Prohibition of Intoxicants
New Place of Pilgrimage
New Mode of celebrating Festivals
Simplification of Death,Marriage and Birth Ceremonies
Akbar’s Visit to Goindwal
Appointment of Successor

12. Contribution of Guru Ram Das
Foundation of Ramdaspura or Amritsar
Introduction of Masand System
Reconciliation between the Sikhs and the Udasis
Other Measures of Propaganda and Consolidation
Guru Ram Das’s Friendly Relations with Akbar
Appointemt of Successor-
Guruship becomes Hereditary

13. Guru Arjun Dev His Contribution to the Panth
Construction of Harimandir in Amritsar
Foundation of Tarn Taran
Foundetion of Kartarpur and Hargovindpur
Construction of Baoli at Lahore
Organisation and Development of Masand System
Compilation of Adi Granth
Encouragement of Horse Trade
Social Reforms
Vigorous Preaching of Sikhism
Guru Arjun’s Friendly Relations with Akbar
Self-sacrifice for Sikhism

14. Compilation of the Adi Granth
Need of the Compilation of Holy Granth
Collection of Material
Work of Compilation of the Adi Granth
Contributors of Adi Granth
(i) Sikh Gurus(ii) Hindu Bhakats and
Muslim Sufis (iii) Bhats (iv) Minstrels
5. Arrangement of the Material
6. Contents
7. Language
8. Importance of Adi Granth
(i) Sikhs get their Holy Scripture
(ii) Availability of the True Vani of the Gurus
(iii) Independent Entity of Sikhism
(iv) A Great Book of Synthesis
(v) Literary Importance of Adi Granth
(vi) Historical Importance of Adi Granth
(a) About the Political Condition
(b) About the Social Condition
(c) About the Religious Condition
(d) About the Economic Condition
(e) About the State of Music
(f) About Language and Literature

15. martyrdom of Guru Arjun Dev. Causes
Religious Bigotry of Jahagir
Organization and Development of the Sikh Panth
Incitement of jahangir by the Naqshabandis
Animosity of Chandu Shah
Hostility of Prithia
Compilation of Adi Granth
Khusro’s Revolt-An Immediate Cause
Significance of Guru Arjun’s Martyrdom
Transformation of Sikhism
Hostile Sikh-Mughal Relations
Chapter of Persecution of the Sikhs Opened
The Sikh Church Gained Unity and Strength
Impact on the Future of Sikh History

16. Development of Sikhism Guru Hargovind’s new policy-Causes
Ideology of Sikhism
Development of Sikhism before Guru Hargobind
Mughal Government’s Policy of Religious Intolerance
Martyrdom of Guru Arjun Dev
Parting Message of Guru Arjun Dev
Contribution of Jats
Features of the new Policy

17. Features of the new Policy
Wearing of two Swords- ‘Miri & Piri’
Adoption of Symbols of Royalty
Offerings of Arms and Horses to the Guru
Organization of Army
Change in the Daily Life of the Guru
Construction of Akal Takht
Fortification of Amritsar

18. A Critical Analysis of the New Policy
Sikh’s Misunderstandings about the New Policy
New Policy- Justified by Circumstances
Performance of Religious Duties by the Guru
New Policy-not Entircly New
Impact of the New Policy

19. Martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahadur Causes
1. Previous Hostility between the Sikhs and the Mughals 2. Fanaticism of Aurangzeb 3. Influence of the Naqshabandis on AurangZeb 4. The Guru’s Travels for preaching Sikhism 5. Alleged Political and Military Activities of the Guru 6. Hostility of Dhir Mal and Ram Rai 7. Persecution of Kashmiri Pandits Arrest and Martyrdom of the Guru

20. Significance of Guru Tegh Bahadur’s Martyrdom
An Unparalleled Event of History
Tradition of Sacrifice for Religion
Feelings of Indignation and Revenge in the Punjab
Hinduism was Saved
Foundation of Khalsa
Warfare between the Sikhs and the Mughals

21. Creation of Khalsa Causes
1.Measures for the Development of Sikhism by the previous nine Gurus 2. Auranzeb’s Atrocities upon the Hindus and Martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahadur 3. Weekness and Cowardice of the Hindus 4. Unreliable Hill Rajas 5. Shackles of Caste 6. Dissenting Sects within Sikhism 7. Decadence of Masand System 8. Influence of the Sikh Jats 9. Mission of the Guru’s Life

22. Significance of the Creation of the Khalsa
Logical Completion of Work begun by Guru Nanak
End of Masand System
Increasing Importance of the Khalsa Sangats
Increase in the number of the Sikhs
Infusion of New Spirit among the Sikhs
Uplift of Down-trodden People
Increasing Importance of Jats in the Sikh Community
Successful Resistance of the Mughals
Warfare between the Guru and the Hill Rajas
Seprate and Independent Entity of Sikh Community
Democratic Elements in Sikhism
Rise of Political Power of the Sikhs

23. Banda Singh Bahadur Causes for Banda’s Early Success
Religious Zeal of Sikhs
Mughal tyranny
Leadership of Banda Bahadur
Help of Sikhs & Sikh Leaders
Administration of Banda Bahadur
Business of Mughal Army in Internal wars

24. Causes of Banda’s Failure
Limited Resorrces of Banda
Strength of the Mughal Empire
Opposition of the Hindu Rulers
Rift among the Sikhs
Kingly Ways
Ill-will of the people of Punjab
Sudden Attack of the Imperial forces
Desertion of Baba Vinod Singh

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