History Syllabus BFS-1st Year

History of Nepal
FS : 313
Full Marks : 100
Pass Marks : 35
Tech. Hrs : 160

Curriculum of the History of Nepal for Bachelor’s of Arts in Film Studies
I Year

A: Political History - Marks : 50
B: Socio-Culture History - Marks : 50
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A: Political History
Marks : 50
Course Contents

Units Lect. Hrs

I. A) Background 15
a) What is History ?
b) Origin of Nepal – the Kathmandu valley
c) Antiquity and nomenclature of Nepal
d) Geographical influence on the history of Nepal

B) Early History 15
a) Lumbini
b) Lord Buddha
c) Gopal and Mahishpala dynasties
d) Kirat Dynasty


• Ancient and Medieval Periods 20
• Lichchhavi Rule with special reference to Mandeva, Amsuvarma and Narendradeva.
• Malla Period – trend of political history
• Brief history of Simroangarh and Khasa Malla Kindom
• Short History of Baisis and Chaubisis

• Modern Period ( 1743 – 1850 ) 15
• Unification of Nepal ( 1743 – 1816 )
• Post-Unification Period ( 1816 – 1846 )
• Rana Period ( 1846 – 1950 )

• Recent Period (1951-1990) 15
• Post Democracy Experiment (1951-1960)
• Panchayat System (1960 – 1990 )





B: Socio-Cultural History
Marks : 50
Units Lect. Hrs

• Habitational Sites       15
• Habitational sites of ancient period
• Fortification of the capital towns and suburb areas
• Expansion of towns and urban development
• Comparative study of the palace structures, with special reference to the Malla Palaces and the Rana palaces.

• Social Life 10
• Peoples
• Social Structure
• Family System

• Nepalese Social Habits and Culture 10
• Food and Drink
• Dress and Ornaments
• Manners and Etiquette
• Superstitions beliefs
• Entertainment

VIII. Social Evils: Changes and Reforms 15
• Sati System
• Slavery
• Position of Women
• Caste System and Untouchability
• Marriage system: Polygamy, Polyandry and Widowhood

IX: Socio-Cultural Studies: Fain and Festivals 15
• Syncretic tendency of the Nepalese Society
• Ethnic and Socio-Cultural Features of the Nepalese Society
• Dashain
• Tihar
• Holi
• Teej
• Lohsar
• Chhath
• Rato Machhendra Nath Yatra
• Gaijatra
• Ghatu
• Bisket
X. Seminar :  Student has to present a seminar paper in the class as directed by the
  concerned teacher/advisor. 15
Text Books

• Rishi Kesh Shah, Ancient and Medieval Nepal
• Rishi Kesh Shah, Modern Nepal, 2 Vols
• T.R. Vaidya, Advanced History of Nepal
• Vidya et.al. Social History of Nepal
• Mary Anderson, The festivals of Nepal