Department of History

Currently the Department of History offers BA History. The range of teaching (MZU syllabus) includes Ancient, Medieval, Modern and Contemporary Indian History.

The major objectives of the Department are:

• To introduce the students with major trends of changes and developments in the life and culture of the humanity.
• To acquaint the students to the emerging branches of historical studies and thought, and creation of a new generation of historians.
• To undertake extensive research on various aspects of history of Assam and the North-East India.
• To research on India’s inter country socio-economic and political relationships with the neighbours.

Core Values of the Department: 

• Understanding of the past through a complex process of critical dialogue with historians and historical sources
• Mutual trust and respect among historians
• Belief in honoring the integrity of the historical record
• The pursuit of scholarship in regional and local History 
• Rigorous academic and research environment

Syllabus : As per MZU          

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