HIST 27519 - Hist S. Asia: Mughals to Modi

Course Credit: 1
Maximum Credit: 0

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HIST S. ASIA: MUGHALS TO MODI This course presents a survey of South Asian history from the sixteenth century to the present day, focusing on the region’s ever-changing role in global networks. It takes as its starting point two key moments of encounter: the spread of Mughal power in the north from Central Asia and the arrival of Portuguese ships in the south. From there, students will trace patterns in intercultural interaction, conflict, and mobility into the colonial and postcolonial periods. Key themes include the creation of political and cultural identities, the development and persistence of power structures, the negotiation of difference by individuals and states, and the movement of South Asian actors around the world. In addition to primary sources, we will engage extensively with scholarly debates to evaluate disagreements within and between academic and popular views of history. [C, HSS]