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Category I
[UG Programme for Bachelor in Political Science (Honours) degree in three years]

DISCIPLINE SPECIFIC CORE COURSE -1 (DSC-1) – : Understanding Political Theory

CREDIT DISTRIBUTION, ELIGIBILITY AND PRE-REQUISITES OF THE COURSE

Course title & Credits Credit distribution of the Eligibility Pre-

Code course criteria requisite of
Lecture Tutorial Practical/ the course
Practice (if any)
Understanding 4 3 1 - NA NA
Political
Theory
DSC-1

Learning Objectives
This course introduces the various ways of theorizing politics. The idea is to introduce and
assess the conventional as well as contemporary approaches to understanding politics. The
course familiarizes students with central debates in political theory. It investigates various
traditions and critical perspectives on political theory. The core aim is develop critical and
analytical skills among students and the development of their understanding to some of the
key concepts in political practices.

Learning outcomes
After completion of this course, students will
• Understand the various traditions and approaches of political theory and appreciate
how they get reflected in organizing social living
• Understand multiple frames by which the idea of political community is debated
• Understand the significance of theorizing and relating theory to practice
 • Acquire the critical analytical vocabulary to address political questions in a reflected
and theoretically informed way.
• Know how political theory provides a normative framework to resolve various social
and political problems and issues.

SYLLABUS OF DSC-1

UNIT – I (3 Weeks)
What is Politics: Theorizing the ‘Political’

UNIT – II (4 Weeks)
Approaches to Political Theory: Normative, Historical and Empirical

UNIT – III (4 Weeks)

Traditions of Political Theory: Liberal, Marxist, Anarchist and Conservative

UNIT – IV (4 Weeks)
Critical Perspectives in Political Theory: Feminist and Postmodern

UNIT – V (3 Weeks)
The Idea of Political Community: Political Obligation

Essential/recommended readings

Unit 1
McKinnon, C. (2008) ‘Introduction’. Issues in Political Theory. New York: Oxford University
Press.
Bhargava, R. (2008) ‘What is Political Theory’, in Bhargava, R. and Acharya, A. (eds), Political
Theory: An Introduction. New Delhi: Pearson Longman, pp. 2-16.
Bhargava, R. (2008) ‘Why do we need Political Theory’, in Bhargava, R. and Acharya, A. (eds),
Political Theory: An Introduction. New Delhi: Pearson Longman, pp. 17-36.
Unit 2
Glaser, D. (1995) ‘Normative Theory’, in Marsh, D. And Stoker, G. (eds), Theory and Methods
in Political Science. London: Macmillan, pp. 21-40.
Sanders, D. (1995) ‘Behavioral Analysis’, in Marsh, D. And Stoker, G. (eds), Theory andMethods
in Political Science. London: Macmillan, pp. 58-75.
Ball, T. (2004). ‘History and the Interpretation of Texts’, in Gerald F. Gaus and Chandran
Kukathas (eds), Handbook of Political Theory. New Delhi: SagePublications, pp. 18-30.
Unit 3 and 4
Heywood, A. (1992) Political Ideologies. Basingstoke: Macmillan Turner, R. (1993) ‘Anarchism:
What is it?’ Politics Review 3 (1): 28-32.
Chapman, J. (1995) ‘The Feminist Perspectie’, in in Marsh, D. And Stoker, G. (eds), Theory and
Methods in Political Science. London: Macmillan, pp. 94-114.
Chambers, C. (2008) ‘Gender’, in McKinnon, C. (ed), Issues in Political Theory. New York:
Oxford University Press, pp. 265-288.
Bannett, J. (2004) ‘Postmodern Approach to Political Theory’, in Kukathas, C. and Gaus G. F.
(eds), Handbook of Political Theory. New Delhi: Sage, pp. 46-54.
Unit 5
Shorten, A. (2016). ‘Political Community’, in Contemporary Political Theory. Palgrave, pp. 18-
45.
Brighouse, H. (2008) ‘Citizenship’, in McKinnon, C. (ed), Issues in Political Theory. New York:
Oxford University Press, pp. 241-264.
Roy, A. (2008) ‘Citizenship’, in Bhargava, R. and Acharya, A. (eds), Political Theory: An
Introduction. New Delhi: Pearson Longman, pp. 130-146.
Hyums, K. (2008) ‘Political Authority and Obligation’, in McKinnon, C. (ed), Issues in Political
Theory. New York: Oxford University Press, pp. 9-26.
Martin, Rex. (2003) ‘Political Obligation’, in Bellamy, Richard and Mason, Andrew (eds),
Political Concepts. Manchester: Manchester University Press, pp. 41-51.
Knowles, D. (2001). ‘Political Obligation’, in Political Philosophy. London: Routledge, pp. 239-
298.

Suggestive readings

Bellamy, R. (1993) ‘Introduction: The Demise and Rise of Political Theory’, in Bellamy, R.(ed.),
Theory and Concepts of Politics. New York: Manchester University Press, pp. 1-14.
Vincent, A. (2004) The Nature of Political Theory. New York: Oxford University Press.
Jaggar, A. (1983) Feminist Politics and Human Nature. Forbes Boulevard: Rowman and
Litlefield.
Vattimo, Gianni, 1988 [1985], The End of Modernity: Nihilism and Hermeneutics in
PostmodernCulture, Jon R. Snyder (trans.), Baltimore: Johns Hopkins University Press.
Klosko, G. (2005) Political Obligations. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
Readings in Hindi

भार्गव, राजीव और अशोक आचार्ाग (सं.), राजनीतिक ससद्ांि : एक पररचर्, दिल्ली : पपर्सगन, 2008.
कुमार, संजीव (सं.), राजनीति ससद्ांि की समझ, दिल्ली: ओररएंट ब्लैकस्वान, 2019.

Note: Examination scheme and mode shall be as prescribed by the Examination

Branch, University of Delhi, from time to time.

DISCIPLINE SPECIFIC CORE COURSE – 2 (DSC-2): Ideas and Institutions in Indian

Political Thought
Credit distribution, Eligibility and Prerequisites of the Course
 Course title & Credits Credit distribution of the Eligibility Pre-
Code course criteria requisite of
Lecture Tutorial Practical/ the course
Practice (if any)
Ideas and 4 3 1 - NA NA
Institutions in
Indian Political
Thought
DSC-2

Learning Objectives
This paper introduces students to certain basic terms of ancient Indian thought. While
drawing a historical trajectory of these concepts, students will also be familiarized with
theories and philosophy of these ideas. Students will also get knowledge about the ancient
institutions that were in place at that time, their functioning and their duties, broader norms,
roles and responsibilities which guided the state and its important apparatuses. As it is
difficult to bring in all the diverse traditions and institutions, attempts have been made to
introduce those ones which have been most talked about. This paper seeks to challenge the
hegemonic bias of euro-centric terms that had debunked ancient Indian thought as limiting.
It thus aims to re-ignite the quest for learning for Indian political thought.

Learning outcomes
At the end of this course students would have acquired
• The knowledge of ideas of Indian political thought
• Acquaintance with institutions of Indian political thought
• Comprehensive understanding of Indian political thought
• Challenging the colonial mindset of underestimating India’s rich historical past

SYLLABUS OF DSC- 2

UNIT – I (3 Weeks)
Statecraft in Ancient India

UNIT – II (3 Weeks)
Dharma, Dhamma, Danda

UNIT – III (3 Weeks)

Nyaya, Niti

UNIT – IV (3 Weeks)
Sabha, Samiti

UNIT – V (3 Weeks)
Rajya, Rashtra

UNIT – VI (3 Weeks)
Varna, Jati
Essential/recommended readings

Statecraft in Ancient India

Benoy Kumar Sarkar, “The Hindu Theory of the State”, Political Science Quarterly, Vol. 36, No.
1 (March 1921), pp. 79-90 .
Beni Prasad, The State in Ancient India: Study in the Structure and Practical Working of
Political Institutions in North India in Ancient Times, The Indian Press, Allahabad, 1928, pp. 1-
16
Dharma, Dhamma, Danda
Rupert Gethin, “He who sees Dhamma sees Dhammas: Dhamma in Early Buddhism” in Journal
of Indian Philosophy. Vol 32, No5/6 (December 2004) pp.513-542
Margaret Chatterjee, “The Concept of Dharma” in M.C.Doeser and J.N.Kraay (eds.) Facts and
Values. Philosophical reflections from Western and Non-Western Perspectives, Martinus
Nijhoff Publishers, Dordrecht. 1986, PP177-188
John Ross Carter, Traditional Definitions of the Term "Dhamma" Philosophy East and West,
Vol. 26, No. 3 (Jul., 1976), pp. 329-337
Donald R. Davis Jr, “rectitude and rehabilitation (danda) in The Spirit of Hindu Law, Cambridge
University Press, NY, 2010, PP.128-143
Radha Krishna Choudhry, “Theory of Punishment in Ancient India” in Proceedings of the
Indian History Congress, Vol 10 1947, PP 166-171.
Nyaya, Niti
Amartya Sen, “Introduction” in The Idea of Justice, Harvard University Press. 2009
Sarkar, Benoy Kumar Political Institutions, and theories of comparative Politics - pp 158-162
Ghoshal U.N (1983) A History of Hindu Political theory OUP: London pp 213- 222, 247-259
Sabha, Samiti
Jagadish P. Sharma, “Non-Monarchical Governments in Vedic India” Republics in Ancient
India. Brill, Leiden, 1968, pp.15-60
R.S.Sharma, “Sabha and Samiti” in Aspects of Political Ideas and Institutions in Ancient India.
Motilal Banarsidass Publishers. Delhi 1999, reprint. Pp105-118
Rajya, Rashtra
A.S. Altekar, “Origin and Types of the State” in State and Government in Ancient India. Motilal
Banarsidass, Banaras. 1949 pp. 12-23
Partha Chatterjee, “All Nations are Modern” in The Truths and Lies of Nationalisms: As
narrated by Charvak. Permanent Black. 2021. Pp.5-25
Varna, Jati
Sudhakar Chattopadhyaya, “Varna-Jati (caste system)” in Social Life in Ancient India.
Academic Publishers, Calcutta, 1965, Pp.7-29
Dipankar Gupta, “From Varna to Jati: The Indian Caste System, from the Asiatic to the Feudal
Mode of Production”, Journal of Contemporary Asia, Vol-10:3, 2008. pp.249-271
Nicholas B. Dirks, Castes of Mind: Colonialism and the Making of Modern India, Princeton, NJ:
Princeton University Press, 2001, pp. 63-80.

Suggestive readings

Prasad, Beni (1927), Theory of Government in Ancient India (post Vedic), Abhijeet
publications, New Delhi
Jayaswal, K.P. (2013), Hindu Polity, Vishvabharti Publications, New Delhi.
Sharma, R.S. (2005), Aspects of Political Ideas and Institutions in Ancient India, Motilal
Banarsidass, New Delhi.

DISCIPLINE SPECIFIC CORE COURSE– 3 (DSC-3): Colonialism and Nationalism in India

Credit distribution, Eligibility and Pre-requisites of the Course

Course title Credits Credit distribution of the Eligibility Pre-requisite

& Code course criteria of the course
Lecture Tutorial Practical/ (if any)
Practice
Colonialism 4 3 1 - NA NA
and
Nationalism
in India
DSC-3

Learning Objectives
The purpose of this course is to help students understand historically the advent of
colonialism in India and the emergence of the discourse on nationalism as a response to it.
The aim is to engage with theoretical explanations of colonialism and nationalism in India at
the same time study the social, political and institutional practices that unfolded in that
period, gradually paving way towards independence and democracy in India.

Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course, students would be able to:
• Show an understanding of the nature of colonial rule in India and the various
developments through which it consolidated itself.
• Demonstrate awareness of the specific impacts of colonialism on Indian economy
• Show knowledge of the gradual emergence of the nationalist movement in India in
response to the colonial rule
• Demonstrate an understanding of the distinct periods of the nationalist movement
and the nature of resistance politics adopted in different phases
• Show awareness of the various social movements, the kind of questions they raised
and their contributions in the nationalist movement
SYLLABUS OF DSC-3

UNIT – I (4 Weeks)
Colonialism and Nationalism:
• Main perspectives on colonialism: Liberalism, Marxism, Postcolonialism
• Approaches to the study of nationalism in India: Nationalist, Imperialist, Marxist, and
Subaltern

UNIT – II (3 Weeks)
Colonial Rule in India and its impact:
• Constitutional developments and the colonial state
• Colonial ideology of civilizing mission: Utilitarians and Missionaries
• Impact on agriculture, land relations, industry and ecology

UNIT – III (3 Weeks)

Reform and Resistance:
• The 1857 war of Independence
• Major social and religious movements
• Education and the rise of the new middle class

UNIT – IV (4 Weeks)
Nationalist Politics and Expansion of its Social Base:
• Phases of the Nationalist Movement: Liberal constitutionalist, Swadeshi and the
Radicals, Formation of the Muslim League
• Gandhi and mass mobilisation: Non-cooperation, Civil Disobedience, and Quit India
Movements
• Revolutionaries, Socialists and Communists
• Communalism in Indian Politics
• The two-nation theory, negotiations over partition

UNIT – V (4 Weeks)
Social Movements:
Peasants, Tribals, Workers, Women and anti-caste movements

Essential/recommended readings

1. Colonialism and Nationalism:

Chandra, B. (1999) Essays on Colonialism, Hyderabad. Orient Longman, pp.1-22.
Chandra, B. (1988) India’s Struggle for Independence, New Delhi. Penguin, pp.13-30.
Fulcher, J. (2004) Capitalism: A Very Short Introduction. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
Datta, G. Sobhanlal. (2007) ‘Imperialism and Colonialism: Towards a Postcolonial
Understanding’, in Dasgupta, Jyoti Bhusan (ed.) Science, Technology, Imperialism and War.
New Delhi: Centre for Studies in Civilization Publication and DK, pp 423-466.
Guha, Ranajit. (1982). Subaltern Studies, I. Oxford University Press. Delhi. pp.1-8.
Metcalf, T. (1995) ‘Liberalism and Empire’ in Metcalf, Thomas. Ideologies of the Raj.
Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, pp.28-65.
Young, R. (2003) Postcolonialism: A Very Short Introduction. Oxford: Oxford University Press,
pp. 9-68.
Thapar, R. (2000) ‘Interpretations of Colonial History: Colonial, Nationalist, Post-colonial’, in
DeSouza, P.R. (ed.) Contemporary India: Transitions. New Delhi: Sage, pp. 25-36.
2. Colonial Rule in India and its impact:
Bandopadhyay, S. (2015 revised edition) From Plassey to Partition and After: A History of
Modern India. New Delhi: Orient Longman, pp. 37-65; 66-138.
Chandra, B. (1999) Essays on Colonialism. Hyderabad: Orient Longman, pp. 58-78. Metcalf
and Metcalf. (2002) A Concise History of India. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, pp.
55-80.
Sarkar, S. (1983) Modern India (1885-1847). New Delhi: Macmillan.
Sen, A.P. (2007), ‘The idea of Social reform and its critique among Hindus of Nineteenth
Century India’, in Bhattacharya, Sabyasachi (ed.) Development of Modern Indian Thought and
the Social Sciences. Vol X. New Delhi: Oxford University Press.
Guha, R. and Gadgil, M. (1989) ‘State Forestry and Social Conflict in British India’, in Guha, R.
and Gadgil, M. Past and Present: A Journal of Historical Studies. May: 123, pp. 141-177.
Mann, M. (2004) ‘Torchbearers Upon the Path of Progress: Britain's Ideology of a Moral and
Material Progress in India’, in Mann, M. and Fischer-Tine, H. (eds.) Colonialism as Civilizing
Mission: Cultural Ideology in British India. London: Anthem, pp. 1-26.
3. Reform and Resistance:
Bandopadhyay, S. (2015, revised edition) From Plassey to Partition and After: A History of
Modern India. New Delhi: Orient Longman, pp. 139-169.
Sen, A.P. (2007), ‘The idea of Social reform and its critique among Hindus of Nineteenth
Century India’, in Bhattacharya, Sabyasachi (ed.) Development of Modern Indian Thought and
the Social Sciences. Vol X. New Delhi: Oxford University Press.
Bandopadhyay, S. (2008) Eighteen-Fifty-Seven and Its Many Histories, in 1857: Essays from
Economic and Political Weekly, Hyderabad: Orient Blackswan. pp.1-22.
4. Nationalist Politics and Expansion of its Social Base
Bandopadhyay, S. (2015 revised edition) From Plassey to Partition and After: A History of
Modern India. New Delhi: Orient Longman, pp. 227-323; 405-438.
Sarkar, S. (1983) Modern India (1885-1847). New Delhi: Macmillan.
Jalal, A. and Bose, S. (1997) Modern South Asia: History, Culture, and Political Economy.
New Delhi: Oxford University Press, pp. 109-119; 128-134; 135-156.
5. Social Movements:
Bandopadhyaya, S. (2015 revised edition) From Plassey to Partition and After: A History of
Modern India. New Delhi: Orient Longman, pp. 334-381.
Desai, A.R. (2019, reprint- 6th edition) Crusade Against Caste System, in Social Background of
Indian Nationalism, Sage.
Desai, A.R. (2019, reprint- 6th edition) Crusade Against Untouchability, in Social Background
of Indian Nationalism, Sage.
Desai, A.R. (2019, reprint- 6th edition) Movement for the Emancipation of Women, in Social
Background of Indian Nationalism, Sage.

Suggestive readings

Chandra, B. (1988) India’s Struggle for Independence, New Delhi. Penguin.

Chatterjee, P. (2010) ‘A Brief History of Subaltern Studies’, in Chatterjee, Partha Empire &
Nation: Essential Writings (1985-2005). New Delhi: Permanent Black.
Metcalf, T. (1995) Ideologies of the Raj. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, pp. 132- 148.
Islam, S. (2004) ‘The Origins of Indian Nationalism’, in Religious Dimensions of Indian
Nationalism. New Delhi: Media House, pp. 71-103.
Islam, S. (2006) ‘Rashtravaad: Ek Siddhanthik Pareepeksha’, in Bharat Mein Algaovaadaur
Dharm. New Delhi: Vani Prakashan, pp. 33-51.
Pradhan, Ram Chandra. (2008) Raj to Swaraj. New Delhi: Macmillan.
Sangari, Kumkun and Vaid, S. (1989) Recasting Woman: Essays in Colonial History. New Delhi:
Oxford University Press.
Mani, B.R. (2005) Debrahmanising History, Dominance and Resistance in Indian Society. New
Delhi: Manohar Publishers.
 Category II
(Political Science Courses for Undergraduate Programme of study with
Political Science discipline as one of the Core Disciplines)

DISCIPLINE SPECIFIC CORE COURSE (DSC-1): Introduction to Political Theory

CREDIT DISTRIBUTION, ELIGIBILITY AND PRE-REQUISITES OF THE COURSE

Course title & Credits Credit distribution of the Eligibility Pre-requisite

Code course criteria of the course
Lecture Tutorial Practical/ (if any)
Practice
Introduction 4 3 1 - NA NA
to Political
Theory
MDSC 1A

Learning Objectives

This course seeks to understand the unexamined explanation of what is political. It

investigates various concepts like liberty, equality, justice that build the foundation of political
theory. The core aim of the paper is to inculcate students to normatively and critically analyze
the political arguments and debates. The course therefore develops understanding of the
nature and significance of political theory through various perspectives and conceptual
analysis.

Learning outcomes

After completing this course students will be able to:

• Understand the nature, scope and relevance of political theory
• Understand the different concepts of political theory such as liberty, equality justice,
rights and fraternity
• Develop a broader historical, normative and empirical understanding of political
theory
• Know and understand the ancient Greece and ancient Indian political theory
• Reflect upon the contemporary debates in political theory

SYLLABUS OF DSC-1

UNIT – I (5 Weeks)
What is Political Theory and what is its relevance?

UNIT – II (8 Weeks)
Concepts: Liberty, Equality, Justice, Rights
UNIT – III (5 Weeks)
Debates in Political Theory:
a. Protective discrimination and principles of fairness?
b. The Public vs private debate: Feminist Perspective Censorship and its limits

Essential/recommended readings
Unit I
Bhargava, R. (2008) ‘What is Political Theory’, in Bhargava, R. and Acharya, A. (eds.) Political
Theory: An Introduction. New Delhi: Pearson Longman, pp. 2-17.
Bhargava, R. (2008) ‘Why Do We Need Political Theory’, in Bhargava, R. and Acharya, A.(eds.)
Political Theory: An Introduction. New Delhi: Pearson Longman, pp. 18-37.
Unit 2
Sriranjani, V. (2008) ‘Liberty’, in Bhargava, R. and Acharya, A. (eds.) Political Theory: An
Introduction. New Delhi: Pearson Longman, pp. 40-57.
Acharya, A. (2008) ‘Equality’, in Bhargava, R. and Acharya, A. (eds.) Political Theory: An
Introduction. New Delhi: Pearson Longman, pp. 58-73.
Menon, K. (2008) Justice’, in Bhargava, R. and Acharya, A. (eds.) Political Theory: An
Introduction. New Delhi: Pearson Longman, pp. 74-82.
Talukdar, P.S. (2008) ‘Rights’, in Bhargava, R. and Acharya, A. (eds.) Political Theory: An
Introduction. New Delhi: Pearson Longman, pp. 88-105.
Unit 3
Acharya, A. (2008) ‘Affirmative Action’, in Bhargava, R. and Acharya, A. (eds.) Political Theory:
An Introduction. New Delhi: Pearson Longman, pp. 298-307.
Frances E O. (1985) ‘The Myth of State Intervention in the Family’, University of Michigan
Journal of Law Reform. 18 (4), pp. 835-64.
Sethi, A. (2008) ‘Freedom of Speech and the Question of Censorship’, in Bhargava, R. and
Acharya, A. (eds.) Political Theory: An Introduction. New Delhi: Pearson Longman, pp. 308-
319.

Suggestive readings

Berlin, I. “Two Concepts of Liberty”

Rawls, John, A Theory of Justice
Jaggar, Alison, “Introduction”, Feminist Politics and Human Nature
Kukathas, Chandran, “The Demise and Rise of Political Theory”
Riley, J. (2008) ‘Liberty’, in McKinnon, C. (ed.) Issues in Political Theory, New York: Oxford
University Press, pp. 103-125.
Casal, P. & William, A. (2008) ‘Equality’, in McKinnon, C. (ed.) Issues in Political Theory. New
York: Oxford University Press, pp. 149- 165.
Wolf, J. (2008) ‘Social Justice’, in McKinnon, C. (ed.) Issues in Political Theory. New York:
Oxford University Press, pp. 172-193.
Chambers, C. (2008) ‘Gender’, in McKinnon, C. (ed.) Issues in Political Theory. New York:
Oxford University Press, pp. 241-288.
Swift, A. (2001) Political Philosophy: A Beginners Guide for Students and Politicians.
Cambridge: Polity Press.
Jha, M. (2001) ‘Ramabai: Gender and Caste’, in Singh, M.P. and Roy, H. (eds.) Indian Political
Thought: Themes and Thinkers, New Delhi: Pearson.
Menon, N. (2008) ‘Gender’, in Bhargava, R. and Acharya, A. (eds.) Political Theory: An
Introduction. New Delhi: Pearson Longman, pp. 224-235.
Hindi Reading

भार्गव, राजीव और अशोक आचार्ाग (एड.), राजनीतिक सस्ांि: एक पररचर्, दिल्ली: पपएसगन, 2008.

कुमार, संजीव, “राजनीति क्र्ा है : “राजनीतिक” का सस्ान्िीकरण”, संजीव कुमार (एड.), राजनीति
सस्ांि की समझ, दिल्ली: ओररएंट ब्लैकस्वान, 2019, pp. 1-26.

संजीव कुमार (एड.), राजनीति ससद्ांि की समझ, दिल्ली: ओररएंट ब्लैकस्वान, 2019.

संजीव कुमार (एड.), राजनीति ससद्ांि: अव्ारणाएँ एवं पवमशग, सेज भाषा, नई दिल्ली, 2021.

Note: Examination scheme and mode shall be as prescribed by the Examination

Branch, University of Delhi, from time to time.

DISCIPLINE SPECIFIC CORE COURSE – 2 (DSC-2): Public Administration in India

Credit distribution, Eligibility and Prerequisites of the Course

Course title & Credits Credit distribution of the Eligibility Pre-

Code course criteria requisite of
Lecture Tutorial Practical/ the course
Practice (if any)
Public 4 3 1 - NA NA
Administration
in India
MDSC 1B

Learning Objectives
The paper seeks to provide an introduction to the different dimensions of public
administration in India. It seeks to acquaint the student with an analytical and critical
understanding of the institution of Indian bureaucracy, with issues of decentralization,
financial management, public accountability, e-governance and some specific dimensions of
citizens and social welfare policies.
Learning outcomes
After completion of this course, students will be able to:
• Have a clear picture of the complex institutional structure of Indian administration at
present
• Understand the building blocks of local governance, in rural and urban areas
• Explain the processes by which different budgeting systems work for this structure
• Analyse the processes of implementation of different social welfare policies by the
administrative institutions.

SYLLABUS OF DSC- 2

UNIT – I (3 Weeks)
Indian Administration
a. Structure of the Civil Services: Evolution
i. Colonial Legacy
ii. Civil Service in the Constitutional Framework; appointment training,
promotion
iii. PMO, Cabinet Secretariat
iv. Major Initiatives in Administrative Reforms

UNIT – II (3 Weeks)
Decentralization and Local Self Governance
a. Meaning and Types: Rural and Urban
b. PRIs and implementation of public policies

UNIT – III (3 Weeks)

Budget
a. Concept of Budget and Budget Cycle in India
b. Types of Budget: Line Budget, Performance Planning Budget, Zero Based
Budget
c. Budget making: role of the Finance Ministry

UNIT – IV (3 Weeks)
Technology and Public Administration in India
a. E-Governance: The Journey of E-Governance in India
b. Models of E-Governance: Case-Study of Digital India Mission

UNIT – V (3 Weeks)
Social Welfare Policies
a. Education: Right to Education
b. Health: National Health Mission
c. Food: Right to Food Security
d. Employment: MGNREGA
UNIT – VI (3 Weeks)
Issues and Debates in Indian Administration
a. Ethics in Administration: Integrity vs. Corruption
b. Accountability: RTI, Lokpal, Citizens’ Charter
c. Relationship between Political Executive and Permanent Executive
d. Generalists and Specialists
e. Gender sensitivity and gender participation

Essential/recommended readings

Unit 1. Indian Administration

Basic Readings
K.S. Chalam, ‘Constitutional Status Of Civil Service In India’ in K.S. Chalam [ed.], Governance
in South Asia: State of The Civil Services, Sage Publishers, 2014.
Devesh Kapur and Pratap Bhanu Mehta, Public Institutions in India: Performance and Design,
Oxford University Press, 2007.
Second ARC Report, Report X, Personnel Administration and Scaling New Heights, 2005
[https://darpg.gov.in/sites/default/files/personnel_administration10.pdf]
Swarup, Anil, Ethical Dilemmas of a Civil Servant, Unique Publishers, 2021
Second ARC Report, 2005, Report IV, Ethics in Governance,
[https://darpg.gov.in/sites/default/files/ethics4.pdf]
Bhure Lal, ‘Civil Service Values and Neutrality’in K.S. Chalam [ed.], Governance in South Asia:
State of The Civil Services, Sage Publishers, 2014
Additional Readings
Mathur, K. Recasting Public Administration in India: Reform, Rhetoric and Neo- liberalism New
Delhi, Oxford University Press, 2019.
Chakrabarty, Bidyut and Mohit Bhattacharya, The Governance Discourse- A Reader, New
Delhi: Oxford University Press, 2008
Gupta, Deepak, The Steel Frame: A History of the IAS, Roli Books, 2019.
Caiden, Gerald E., 2009, Administrative Reforms, Aldine Transaction, Chicago, 2009.
N. Bhaskar. Rao, Good Governance: Delivering Corruption-Free Public Services, Sage
Publishers, 2013.
R. K. Sapru, Indian Administration: A Foundation of Governance, Sage, 2018.
Unit 2. Decentralization and Local Self Governance
Basic Readings
Bardhan, Pranab and Dilip Mookherjee, ‘The Rise of Local Governments: An Overview’, in
Pranab Bardhan,And Dilip Mookherjee [eds.] Decentralisation and Local Governance in
Developing Countries: A Comparative Perspective, Oxford University Press, 2007
Amitabh Kundu, ‘Urban System in India: Trends, Economic Base, Governance, and a
Perspective of Growth under Globalization’ in Waquar Ahmed, Amitabh Kundu, Richard Peet
[eds.] , India's New Economic Policy: A Critical Analysis, Routledge, 2010.
B.P. Syam Roy, Democratic Decentralization in West Bengal, in E. Venkatesu, Democratic
Decentralisation in India: Experiences, Issues and Challenges, Routledge [South Asia Edition],
2016
Bhagidari Scheme in Delhi; Partnership Between Local Government and Non-State
Agencies/Actors; https://egyankosh.ac.in/bitstream/123456789/25833/1/Unit-10.pdf
Jawed Alam Khan, ‘Issues in Devolution of Functions, Functionaries and Funds to PRIs: A
Comparative Assessment of UP, Rajasthan and Kerala in 2016’, in E. Venkatesu, Democratic
Decentralisation In India: Experiences, Issues And Challenges, Routledge, 2016
Lalita Chandrashekhar, ‘Caste, Party and Democratic Decentralisation in Karnataka’ in B.S.
Baviskar and George Mathew [eds.] Inclusion and Exclusion in Local Governance: Field Studies
from Rural India, Sage Publishers, 2009
Additional Readings
Jayal, N.G., Amit Prakash and P.K.Sharma, Local Governance in India: Decentralization and
Beyond, New Delhi: Oxford University Press, 2006.
Satyajit Singh, The Local in Governance: Politics, Decentralisation and Environment, Oxford
University Press, New Delhi, 2016.
Satyajit Singh and Pradeep K. Sharma [eds.] Decentralisation: Institutions and Politics in Rural
India, Oxford University Press, 2007.
D. A. Rondinelli and S. Cheema, Decentralisation and Development, Beverly Hills: Sage
Publishers, 1983.
Chandni Singh and Andaleeb Rehman, Urbanising the Rural: Reflections on India’s National
Rurban Mission, Asia and Pacific Policy Studies, March 2018
Dreze, Jean and Amartya Sen, India: Development and Participation, Oxford University Press,
New York, 2002
Mehra, Diya, What Has Urban Decentralization Meant: A Case Study of Delhi, Pacific Affairs,
Volume 86, No. 4, December 2013
Mary John, ‘Women in Power? Gender, Caste and The Politics of Local Urban Governance’, in
T.R. Raghunandan [ed.] Decentralization and Local Government: The Indian experience,
Orient BlackSwan, 2013
Unit 3. Budget
Basic Readings
Karnam, Gayithri (ed.), Public Budgeting in India, Principles and Practices, Springer, 2018.
Nicholas Henry, Public Administration and Public Affairs. New Jersey: Prentice Hall, 2012.
Rumki Basu, Public Administration: Concepts and Theories, Sterling Publishers, 2013.
Additional Readings
Green Budgeting in Annual Budget 2022; https://www.downtoearth.org.in/news/climate-
change/how-green-is-union-budget-2022-23--81354
Green Budgeting; https://www.oecd.org/environment/green-budgeting/OECD-Green-
Budgeting-Framework-Highlights.pdf
Handbook on Gender Budgeting.; https://wcd.nic.in/sites/default/files/GB%20-
%20Handbook%20October%202015.pdf
Caiden, N., ‘Public Budgeting Amidst Uncertainty and Instability’, in Shafritz, J.M. & Hyde, A.C.
(eds.) Classics of Public Administration, Belmont: Wadsworth, 2004
Siuli Sarkar, Public Administration In India, PHI Publishers,2010
Unit 4-6
Basic Readings
Shamshad Ahmad, Right to Information: Issues of Administrative Efficiency, Public
Accountability and Good Governance in India, The Indian Journal of Public Administration, Vol
LV, January- March, No. 3, 2009
Preeti D. Pohekar , A Study of Ombudsman System in India with Special Reference to
Lokayukta in Maharashtra , Gyan Publishing House, 2010
Shivani Singh, Citizen’s Charter, in Governance: Issues and Challenges, Sage Publishers, 2016
Dhal, Sangita, 2022, E-Governance and Citizen Engagement: New Directions in Public
Administration, Sage Publishers
Dhal, Sangita, ‘Situating Digital India Mission in Pursuit of Good Governance: A Study of
Electronic Governance Initiatives’, Indian Journal of Public Administration, Sage Publication,
January-March (66.1), pp 110-126, 2020
Tillin, Louise Rajeshwari Deshpande and K. K. Kailash [eds.], Politics of Welfare: Comparisons
Across Indian States. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2015
Khera, Reetika,(ed.), 2011, The Battle For Employment Guarantee, Oxford University Press,
New Delhi, 2011
Additional Readings
N.Vittal, ‘Accountability in Public Service’in K.S. Chalam [ed.], Governance in South Asia: State
of The Civil Services, Sage Publishers, 2014
Second ARC Report, Report 1, Right to Information, 2005,
https://darpg.gov.in/sites/default/files/rti_masterkey1.pdf
Samuel Paul, India's Citizen's Charters: In Search of a Champion, Economic and Political
Weekly, Vol. 43, No. 7, Feb. 16 - 22, 2008, pp. 67-73
Pippa Norris, Digital Divide: Civic Engagement, Information, Poverty and The Internet World
Wide. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2001
Chaudhuri, Bidisha, E-Governance In India-Interlocking, Politics, Technology and Culture,
Routledge, New York, 2014
Dhal, Sangita, Enabling Social Rights through Proactive Public Policy: Auditing Education and
Health Sectors in India, Indian Journal of Public Administration, Volume 52, No.1, New Delhi,
2016
Renu Srivastava, Impact of Central Sponsored Schemes on Women Empowerment with
Special Reference to Health and Education, Kamlesh Gupta, State and Public Policy, Pentagon
Press, 2018
Rukmini Banerji, ‘Learning for All: Lessons from ASER and Pratham in India on the Role of
Citizens and Communities in Improving Children’s Learning’ in Sungsup Ra, Shanti
Jagannathan and Rupert Maclean, Powering a Learning Society During an Age of Disruption,
Springer Publishers, 2021 [https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-981-16-0983-
1_13]
K. Lee and Mills, The Economic of Health in Developing Countries, Oxford: Oxford University
Press, 1983
Vinod Kumar, Socio-Economic Impact of MGNREGA on Rural People: A Study in Mandi District
of Himachal Pradesh, Indian Journal of Public Administration, Sage Publication, January-
March (59.2), 2013 [https://doi.org/10.1177/0019556120130213]
Anjoo Sharan Upadhyaya, Ashild Kolas and Ruchita Beri, Food Governance in India: Rights,
Security and Challenges in The Global Sphere, Routledge, 2022.

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 Category III
Political Science Courses for Undergraduate Programme of study with
discipline as one of the Core Disciplines
(For e.g. courses for B.A. Programmes with Political Science (discipline’s name) as non-
Major or Minor discipline)

DISCIPLINE SPECIFIC CORE COURSE (DSC-1): Introduction to Political Theory

CREDIT DISTRIBUTION, ELIGIBILITY AND PRE-REQUISITES OF THE COURSE

Course title & Credits Credit distribution of the Eligibility Pre-requisite

Code course criteria of the course
Lecture Tutorial Practical/ (if any)
Practice
Introduction 4 3 1 - NA NA
to Political
Theory
MDSC 1A

Learning Objectives
This course seeks to understand the unexamined explanation of what is political. It
investigates various concepts like liberty, equality, justice that build the foundation of political
theory. The core aim of the paper is to inculcate students to normatively and critically analyze
the political arguments and debates. The course therefore develops understanding of the
nature and significance of political theory through various perspectives and conceptual
analysis.

Learning outcomes
After completing this course students will be able to:
• Understand the nature, scope and relevance of political theory
• Understand the different concepts of political theory such as liberty, equality justice,
rights and fraternity
• Develop a broader historical, normative and empirical understanding of political
theory
• Know and understand the ancient Greece and ancient Indian political theory
• Reflect upon the contemporary debates in political theory

SYLLABUS OF DSC-1

UNIT – I (5 Weeks)
What is Political Theory and what is its relevance?

UNIT – II (8 Weeks)
Concepts: Liberty, Equality, Justice, Rights
UNIT – III (5 Weeks)
Debates in Political Theory:
a. Protective discrimination and principles of fairness?
b. The Public vs private debate: Feminist Perspective Censorship and its limits

Essential/recommended readings
Unit I
Bhargava, R. (2008) ‘What is Political Theory’, in Bhargava, R. and Acharya, A. (eds.) Political
Theory: An Introduction. New Delhi: Pearson Longman, pp. 2-17.
Bhargava, R. (2008) ‘Why Do We Need Political Theory’, in Bhargava, R. and Acharya, A.(eds.)
Political Theory: An Introduction. New Delhi: Pearson Longman, pp. 18-37.
Unit 2
Sriranjani, V. (2008) ‘Liberty’, in Bhargava, R. and Acharya, A. (eds.) Political Theory: An
Introduction. New Delhi: Pearson Longman, pp. 40-57.
Acharya, A. (2008) ‘Equality’, in Bhargava, R. and Acharya, A. (eds.) Political Theory: An
Introduction. New Delhi: Pearson Longman, pp. 58-73.
Menon, K. (2008) Justice’, in Bhargava, R. and Acharya, A. (eds.) Political Theory: An
Introduction. New Delhi: Pearson Longman, pp. 74-82.
Talukdar, P.S. (2008) ‘Rights’, in Bhargava, R. and Acharya, A. (eds.) Political Theory: An
Introduction. New Delhi: Pearson Longman, pp. 88-105.
Unit 3
Acharya, A. (2008) ‘Affirmative Action’, in Bhargava, R. and Acharya, A. (eds.) Political Theory:
An Introduction. New Delhi: Pearson Longman, pp. 298-307.
Frances E O. (1985) ‘The Myth of State Intervention in the Family’, University of Michigan
Journal of Law Reform. 18 (4), pp. 835-64.
Sethi, A. (2008) ‘Freedom of Speech and the Question of Censorship’, in Bhargava, R. and
Acharya, A. (eds.) Political Theory: An Introduction. New Delhi: Pearson Longman, pp. 308-
319.

Suggestive readings
Berlin, I. “Two Concepts of Liberty”
Rawls, John, A Theory of Justice
Jaggar, Alison, “Introduction”, Feminist Politics and Human Nature
Kukathas, Chandran, “The Demise and Rise of Political Theory”
Riley, J. (2008) ‘Liberty’, in McKinnon, C. (ed.) Issues in Political Theory, New York: Oxford
University Press, pp. 103-125.
Casal, P. & William, A. (2008) ‘Equality’, in McKinnon, C. (ed.) Issues in Political Theory. New
York: Oxford University Press, pp. 149- 165.
Wolf, J. (2008) ‘Social Justice’, in McKinnon, C. (ed.) Issues in Political Theory. New York:
Oxford University Press, pp. 172-193.
Chambers, C. (2008) ‘Gender’, in McKinnon, C. (ed.) Issues in Political Theory. New York:
Oxford University Press, pp. 241-288.
Swift, A. (2001) Political Philosophy: A Beginners Guide for Students and Politicians.
Cambridge: Polity Press.
Jha, M. (2001) ‘Ramabai: Gender and Caste’, in Singh, M.P. and Roy, H. (eds.) Indian Political
Thought: Themes and Thinkers, New Delhi: Pearson.
Menon, N. (2008) ‘Gender’, in Bhargava, R. and Acharya, A. (eds.) Political Theory: An
Introduction. New Delhi: Pearson Longman, pp. 224-235.
Hindi Reading

भार्गव, राजीव और अशोक आचार्ाग (एड.), राजनीतिक सस्ांि: एक पररचर्, दिल्ली: पपएसगन, 2008.

कुमार, संजीव, “राजनीति क्र्ा है : “राजनीतिक” का सस्ान्िीकरण”, संजीव कुमार (एड.), राजनीति
सस्ांि की समझ, दिल्ली: ओररएंट ब्लैकस्वान, 2019, pp. 1-26.

संजीव कुमार (एड.), राजनीति ससद्ांि की समझ, दिल्ली: ओररएंट ब्लैकस्वान, 2019.

संजीव कुमार (एड.), राजनीति ससद्ांि: अव्ारणाएँ एवं पवमशग, सेज भाषा, नई दिल्ली, 2021.

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Branch, University of Delhi, from time to time.
 COMMON POOL OF GENERIC ELECTIVES (GE) COURSES

GENERIC ELECTIVES (GE-1): Ideas in Indian Political Thought

Credit distribution, Eligibility and Pre-requisites of the Course

Course Credits Credit distribution of the Eligibility Pre- Department

title & course criteria requisite offering the
Code Lecture Tutorial Practical/ of the course
Practice course
Ideas in 4 3 1 - NA NA
Indian
Political
Thought
GE-1

Learning Objectives
This paper is designed for students who are from other disciplines and wish to have a basic
understanding of the various themes that has shaped Indian society and politics. It revolves
around key concepts based on original texts which would help the students to critically
engage with the ideas.

Learning outcomes
After completion of this course, students will be able to
• answer about the nature and form of statecraft that existed in Ancient India.
• explain how the texts in ancient India interpreted Dharma and Danda
• answer what were sources and mechanisms to practice Nyay in ancient India.
• make distinction between Rastra and Rajya.
• explain the meaning and foundations of Varna and how are they different from caste.

SYLLABUS OF GE-1

UNIT – I (2.5 Weeks)

Dharma and Danda: Kautilya

UNIT – II (2.5 Weeks)

Gender: Tarabai Shinde

UNIT – III (2.5 Weeks)

Culture and Nationalism: Vivekananda
UNIT – IV (3 Weeks)
Swaraj: Gandhi

UNIT – V (2.5 Weeks)

Nyaya: Ambedkar

UNIT – VI (2.5 Weeks)

Hindutva: Savarkar

UNIT – VII (2.5 Weeks)

Integral Humanism: Deen Dayal Upadhyaya

Essential/recommended readings

1. Dharma and Danda: Kautilya

Mehta, V.R. (1992) ‘The Pragmatic Vision: Kautilya and His Successor’, in Foundations of
Indian Political Thought, Delhi: Manohar, pp. 88- 109.
Sharma, R S (2005), Aspects of Political Ideas and Institutions in Ancient India, Motilal
Banarsidass, New Delhi pp 143-164
2. Gender: Tarabai Shinde
O’ Hanlon, Rosalind (2002) A comparison between women and men: Tarabai Shinde and the
critique of Gender Relations in Colonial India. New Delhi: Oxford University Press.
Lele, Jayant (1998) Gender Consciousness in Mid-Nineteenth Century Maharashtra, in Anne
Feldhaus Images of women in Maharastrain Society. The University of New York Press: New
York
3. Culture and Nationalism: Vivekananda
Sen, Amiya P. (2011), ‘Vivekanand: Cultural Nationalism’, in M. P. Singh and Himanshu Roy
(ed.), Indian Political Thought: Themes and Thinkers Delhi. Pearson
Kiggley, Dermot (1990) ‘Vivekananda’s western message from the East’ in William Radice (ed)
Swami Vivekananda and modernization of Hinduism, New Delhi: Oxford University Press.
4. Swaraj: Gandhi
Parel, A. (ed.) (2002), ‘Introduction’, in Gandhi, freedom and Self Rule, Delhi: Vistaar
Publication.
Dalton, Denis (1982) Indian Idea of freedom, Gurgaon: Academic Press, pp 154-190
5. Nyaya: Ambedkar
Pantham, Thomas and Kenneth Deutsch (ed) (1986) Political Thought in Modern India, New
Delhi: Sage, pp 161-175
Rodrigues, Valerian (2002) The Essential writings of B.R Ambedkar, Delhi: Oxford University
Press, pp 1-44
6. Hindutva: Savarkar
Savarkar, Vinayak Damodar (1922-23) Essentials of Hindutva, 1922, available at:
http://savarkar.org/en/encyc/2017/5/23/2_12_12_04_essentials_of_hindutva.v001.pdf_1.p
df
Sampath, Vikram (2021) Savarkar: A Contested Legacy, 1924-1966, Gurugram: Penguin
Random House India
7. Integral Humanism: Deen Dayal Upadhyaya
Upadhyaya, Deendayal. (1964), Integral Humanism, Delhi: Bharatiya Jan Sangh.

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Branch, University of Delhi, from time to time.

GENERIC ELECTIVES (GE-3): Nationalism in India

Credit distribution, Eligibility and Pre-requisites of the Course

Course title Credits Credit distribution of the Eligibility Pre-requisite

& Code course criteria of the course
Lecture Tutorial Practical/
Practice
Nationalism 4 3 1 - NA NA
in India
GE-3

Learning Objectives

The course aims to help students understand the national movement in India. It looks at the
movement from different theoretical perspectives that highlight its varied dimensions. The
course begins by looking at the Indian responses to colonial dominance in the nineteenth
century, and traces the development of the anti-colonial struggle up to the mid-20th century.
It successively focuses on the events leading to the Partition and the Independence in 1947.
In the process, the course also tries to focus on the various tensions and debates within
nationalism in India as it engaged with the questions of communalism, class struggle, caste
and gender.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of the course, students would:

• Gain an understanding of the different theoretical views on the emergence and
development of nationalism in India and the tensions that existed between them
• Demonstrate knowledge of the historical trajectory of the development of the
nationalist movement in India, with specific focus on its different phases
• Understand the contribution of various social movements in the anti-colonial struggle
• Demonstrate awareness of the history of partition and independence
SYLLABUS OF GE-3

UNIT – I (4 Weeks)
Approaches to the Study of Nationalism in India: Nationalist, Imperialist, Marxist, and
Subaltern

UNIT – II (3 Weeks)
Reformism and Anti-Reformism in the Nineteenth Century: Major Social and Religious
Movements in 19th century

UNIT – III (4 Weeks)

Nationalist Politics and Expansion of its Social Base
a. Phases of Nationalist Movement: Liberal Constitutionalists, Swadeshi and the
Radicals; Beginning of Constitutionalism in India
b. Gandhi and Mass Mobilisation: Non-Cooperation Movement, Civil Disobedience
Movement, and Quit India Movement
c. Revolutionaries, Socialists, and Communists

UNIT – IV (4 Weeks)
Social Movements
Peasants, Tribals, Workers, Women and anti-caste movements

UNIT – V (3 Weeks)
Partition, Independence and Integration of states
Communalism in Indian Politics, The Two-Nation Theory and Partition, Independence
and Integration of Indian States

Essential/recommended readings
Approaches to the Study of Nationalism in India
S. Bandopadhyay (2004) From Plassey to Partition: A History of Modern India, New Delhi:
Orient Longman, pp. 184-191.
R. Thapar (2000) ‘Interpretations of Colonial History: Colonial, Nationalist, Post-colonial’, in P.
DeSouza (ed.) Contemporary India: Transitions, New Delhi: Sage Publications, pp. 25-36.
Reformism and Anti-Reformism in the Nineteenth Century
S. Bandopadhyay (2004) From Plassey to Partition: A History of Modern India, New Delhi:
Orient Longman, pp.139-158, 234-276.
A. Sen (2007) ‘The idea of Social Reform and its Critique among Hindus of Nineteenth Century
India’, in S. Bhattacharya (ed.) Development of Modern Indian Thought and the Social
Sciences, Vol. X. New Delhi: Oxford University Press.
Nationalist Politics and Expansion of its Social Base
S. Bandopadhyay (2004) From Plassey to Partition: A History of Modern India. New Delhi:
Orient Longman, pp. 279-311.
S. Sarkar (1983) Modern India (1885-1947), New Delhi: Macmillan,
P. Chatterjee (1993) ‘The Nation and its Pasts’, in P. Chatterjee, The Nation and its Fragments:
Colonial and Postcolonial Histories. New Delhi: Oxford University Press, pp. 76-115.
Social Movements
S. Bandopadhyay (2004) From Plassey to Partition: A history of Modern India. New Delhi:
Orient Longman, pp. 342-357, 369-381.
Desai, A.R. (2019, reprint- 6th edition) Crusade Against Caste System, in Social Background of
Indian Nationalism, Sage.
Desai, A.R. (2019, reprint- 6th edition) Crusade Against Untouchability, in Social Background
of Indian Nationalism, Sage.
Desai, A.R. (2019, reprint- 6th edition) Movement for the Emancipation of Women, in Social
Background of Indian Nationalism, Sage.
G. Shah (2002) Social Movements and the State, New Delhi: Sage, pp. 13-31
Partition, Independence and Integration of States
A. Jalal, and S. Bose (1997) Modern South Asia: History, Culture, and Political Economy. New
Delhi: Oxford University Press, pp. 135-156.
A. Nandy (2005) Rashtravadbanam Deshbhakti Translated by A. Dubey, New Delhi: Vani
Prakashan. pp. 23-33. (The original essay in English is from A. Nandy (1994) New Delhi: Oxford
University Press, pp. 1-8.)
V P Menon (1956), CH I- Setting the Stage and Ch XXV- The Cost of Integration, in The Story of
the Integration of the Indian States, Orient Longman.

Suggestive readings

B.Chakrabarty and R. Pandey (2010) Modern Indian Political Thought, New Delhi: Sage
Publications.
P. Chatterjee (1993) The Nation and its Fragments: Colonial and Postcolonial Histories, New
Delhi: Oxford University Press.
R. Pradhan (2008) Raj to Swaraj, New Delhi: Macmillan (Available in Hindi).
S. Islam (2006) Bharat Mein Algaovaadaur Dharm, New Delhi: Vani Prakashan.

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