Course Catalog - 2007-2008

     

HIST 271 - HISTORY OF SOUTH ASIA TO 1857

Long Title: HISTORY OF SOUTH ASIA TO 1857
Department: History
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3
Description: Historical survey of cultural, religious, economic and political systems of South Asia from ancient settlements in the Indus River valley, appearance of Aryan-Vedic society, development of world religious systems and global trade networks, rise of Islamic empire, British imperialism, opposition and alliance.