Ancient Indian History and Archaeology

About Ancient Indian History, Culture and Archaeology [AIHC&A] Department

The Department of Ancient Indian History, Culture and Archaeology [AIHC&A], Sri Venkateswara University, was established in 1993. The Department is offering two years Post-Graduation (M.A.) in AIHC & Archaeology, P.G. Diploma in Epigraphy (one year evening course) and Ph.D. Research programme encompassing all the specializations. The faculty members are specialized in the fields of Pre and Proto-History, political and cultural history, Epigraphy, Numismatics, Art, Architecture, Museology and Tourism.

The P.G. courses are designed as per NEP guide lines 2021 with an aim to impart knowledge and skills in Archaeology, Ancient and Medieval Indian History, Andhra History, Ancient World cultures and influences with emphasis on the study of political, social, economic, religious, cultural development and changes. The content of the courses is designed to fulfil the requirement of UPSC, APPSC, NET and SET aspirants.

There are basic courses in core section on history which are thematic and cut across chronological divisions and regional polities.

The ancient history courses encouraged the study on sources, evolution of social structures, economy, civilizations, religious traditions, cultural developments, political processes as well as historical geography and chronology.

Emphasis is also given to the study of Medieval history and culture with a focus on transition in Indian history from ancient to medieval and medieval to colonial period, through a reconstruction of structural continuities, regional polities, social and economic developments, as well as changes in the spheres of religion, culture and languages.

The courses dealing with archaeological studies provide basic concepts, theoretical training in field methods including process of archaeological investigation, excavation techniques, methods of Data retrieval, Chronology and Dating Methods, Prehistory, Proto-History, Historical Archaeology, Epigraphy, Numismatics, Art and Architecture.

The Tourism, Museology, Soft skill, Laboratory methods in Archaeology, Science and Technology courses can equip the students with the solid foundation to build upon the fundamentals, useful skills and expertise that can assist employment in Tourism Industry, Archaeology and Museums.

Faculty Details

S.No.	Name	Designation
1.	Dr. P. Bhaskar Reddy	Professor, Head & B.O.S. Chairman

e-PG Pathshala (e-content development an UGC/ MHRD programme under NMIECT)

In these three decades, the Department has proved its ability and academic excellence and recognized as one of the best Departments. The commitment of the faculty resulted in achieving this goal. The UGC also recognized the academic activities of the Department and sanctioned E-content development project (e-PG Pathshala) for the post-graduation subject Indian Culture by selecting Prof. P. Bhaskar Reddy as Principal Investigator, an MHRD programme under NMIECT being executed by UGC with Rs. 1.12 Crore during 2015-2018. The e-content for 524 Modules in four quadrants for 15 courses was successfully completed by involving subject experts at national level. The uploaded modules of the programme are in free access in www.epgp.inflibnet.ac.in and also in several digital platforms through YouTube. The content and its quality is well appreciated by the viewers.