Course in Indian Economic & Political History

Indian socioeconomic and political structure before colonialism - the question of the possibility of endogenous modernization
Stages of colonization - its social and economic consequences, the political arrangement
Growth of modern business and trade, the imperial policy
Nature of social changes and formation of new classes - quest for autonomy
Business groups and business associations
Labour and labour organizations
World wars and their impact-leaders and political movements
Issues and debates relating to India's development
Changes in the political structure after independence and formulation and evolution of industrial policy and planing
Implications of globalization on state and society