Objectives
To acquaint students with the history of India and the world, past and present; to prepare them for a range of careers; and to educate and empower them to face competitive examinations.
History is the memory of a society: what we are today is because of our past, and no generation can build its future well without knowing it.
History of the department
Prof. M. R. Anavatti, M.A., a gold medallist and a profound scholar and researcher, was the pioneer of the department. He joined in 1969 and served until 1976, building the department under his dynamic leadership.
Prof. G. G. Bhat, M.A., Diploma in Epigraphy, joined in 1974 and gave long and fruitful service until 2002; he is remembered for his devotion, punctuality and generosity. Prof. D. I. Pharnakar, M.A., joined as a lecturer in 1986 and retired in 2020 as Selection Grade Lecturer; under the UGC FIP scheme he completed his M.Phil. in 2000-01, and he also holds a PG Diploma in Ambedkar Studies.
M. S. Gururaj, M.A., joined as a part-time lecturer in 2002, and Bhagyalakshmi Petemath, M.A., in 2004. The department page names Gurupad Hegde as the present Head of the Department.
Vision and mission
Vision: History taught through formal courses should not be limited to those enrolled; it should be a lifelong process of exploring the fundamentals of living on earth.
Mission: To help students understand the history of mankind as a guiding principle for the development of society, and to make citizens of today's knowledge-based society enjoy learning history.
Subjects taught
- History of India
- Ancient India
- Medieval India
- World history
- History of Karnataka
- Tour guiding
Learning resources
- Central library with 1,626 reference books
- N-LIST e-journals
Activities
- Parampara Koota, the department association
- Visits to monuments
- Traditional activities
- Workshops, seminars and student project work
- State-level seminars and interdisciplinary lectures organised by the faculty
Faculty
Pallavi Siddappa Bhovi Vaddar
M.A.
1 year of teaching experience