About Department
The Department of History, Archaeology & Culture was established in September 2003 with the assistance of the Government of Andhra Pradesh with a staff comprising one Professor, two Associate Professors and four Assistant Professors. It is offering 2-yr (four semesters) MA Post Graduation Programme in History with five papers in each semester from the commencement along with M.Phil., and Ph.D courses. However, with the intension to produce more number of graduates in History in order to strengthen the research in history, the Department started 5-yr MA Integrated course from 2006. Since, then it has been offering all the above mentioned programs.
Faculty
Dr N.Kanakarathnam (On Deputation)
M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D.,
Professor
Ancient Medieval Indian History
9949274182
mastanmadhav@gmail.com
Prof. Aravind Kumar
M.A., (Gold Medal), Ph.D., PGDM (Gold Medal), PGDASM
Professor & Head
Ancient History of India, History of Arts
9391029522
Aravind19kumar@yahoo.co.in
E.Harsha Vardhan
M.A. (History) M.A. (Archaeology) PG Diploma in Tourism UGC-JRF (NET) in History
Assistant Professor
History of Modern India, Early History of Andhra
9441075196
harshaeluri@gmail.com
Dr D.Mercy Rathna Rani
M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D.,
Assistant Professor
Ancient and Medieval Indian History
9440091915
d.mercysona@gmail.com
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Programmes Offered
Programmes
Board Of Studies
From the academic year (2013-2014) Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) is introduced in all departments of the University. According to this system the M.A History Programme requires a student to earn 100 credits in four semesters. The Board of Studies in History is approved course structure and CBCS syllabus of M.A Hisotry Programme for 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th semester on 20th November 2019.
List Of Board Of Studies
Research Aspects
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Name of the Faculty | Title of the Project | Funding Agency | Amount Sanctioned | Completed/In Progress |
Dr. PC Venkatasubbaiah | Protohistoric Investigation in the Chittoor Distric of Andhra Pradesh | UGC | 4,23,700/- | CompletedIn 2011 |
Dr. PC Venkatasubbaiah | Investigations into Neolithic and Megalithic cultures in the lower Tungabhadra region, Kurnool Dt. (AP) | ICHR | 95,000/- | Completed in 2011 |
Dr. PC Venkatasubbaiah | Post Doctoral Research | ICHR | — | 1996-1998 |
Dr. Aravind Kumar | Morasanadu – a Cultural Study Based on Inscriptional Evidence | UGC | 2,50,000/- | CompletedIn 2011 |
Dr. Aravind Kumar | Telugu inscriptions in Tamilnadu | DU | — | CompletedIn 2008 |
Dr. E. Harshavardhan | Social Formations and Historical Transformation of Dravidian Village – A Study of Kangundi, Kuppam, Chittoor Dt (AP) | DU | — | Completed in 2007 |
Dr. D. Mercy Rathna Rani | History and Culture of Vaidumba Chiefs of South India | UGC | 90,000/- | Completed in 2012 |
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Seminars & Workshops
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