Dawood Public School

Course Outline 2016-2017

History
Class VIII

Course Books:
 History and Culture of Pakistan, Nigel Kelly, 2015 edi, Peak publishers.
 Pakistan: History, Culture and Government, Nigel Smith, 2015 edi, OUP.
 Oxford History for Pakistan; Book III, Peter Moss, 2012 edi, OUP.

Yearly Syllabus:

Month Contents Book Page #

The Decline and fall of the Mughal Empire

Nigel Kelly 13-27
August The role of religious thinkers in spreading
Nigel Smith 6-19
Islam in the subcontinent

The East India Company and the British Nigel Kelly

15-21
September Colonial Rule Nigel Smith
20-31
The Industrial revolution Peter Moss III
18-19

The East India Company and the British

Nigel Kelly 15-35
October Colonial Rule
Nigel Smith 20-38
The War of Independence 1857

Sir Syed Ahmed Khan Nigel Kelly 36-41

November
Revision for Mid-Term Exam Nigel Smith 39-43

December Mid-Year Examination 2016

Urdu and the Regional Languages

Nigel Kelly 42-66
January Pakistan Movement during the Early 20th
Nigel Smith 44-63
Century

Pakistan Movement during the Early 20th Nigel Kelly 52-66

February Century Nigel Smith 63-67
The World War I Peter Moss III 32-37

Pakistan Movement during the Early 20th 67-73

Nigel Kelly
March Century 68-74
Nigel Smith
The Khilafat Movement

April Revision for Final Exam

May Final Examination 2017

Timeline of yearly Syllabus

Chapter Event Date

Decline of the Mughal

1707-1857
Empire

Syed Ahmed Shaheed 1703-1762

Haji Shariat Ullah 1786-1831

Revivalist of Islam
Haji Shariat Ullah 1781-1840

Titu Mir 1782-1831

The East India Company 1600-1857

Battle of Plassey 1757

The British in India Battle of Buxar 1763

Annexation of Sindh 1841

Annexation of Punjab 1849

War of 1857 1857-1858

Sir Syed Ahmed Khan 1817-1898

Indian National Congress 1885

Partition of Bengal 1905

Simla Deputation 1906

Muslim League 1906

Pakistan Movement Morley Minto Reforms 1909

Early 20th Century Bengal Partition Reversed 1911

Lucknow Pact 1916

Mont-Ford Reforms 1919

Rowlatt Act 1919

Amritsar Massacre 1919

Khilafat Movement 1919-1921

Syllabus Contents:-

August:

 The Decline and fall of the Mughal Empire (Nigel Kelly)

 Internal reasons for the decline of the Mughal Empire like Aurangzeb policies, weak leadership,
weak economy, weak army, weak administration etc.
 External reasons like invasions of Persian and Afghan leaders and role of East India Company.

Reference Books:
 Kazmi, M.R. (2007). Pakistan Studies. Oxford University Press, Oxford.
 Bandhopadhyaye, Shekhar. (2004). From Plassey to Partition. Orient Longman, Hyderabad.

Surf I.T:
 http://www.mughalhistory.com/decline.htm
 http://www.preservearticles.com/201103094426/causes-for-the-decline-of-the-mughal-
empire.html

 The religious thinkers in spreading Islam in the subcontinent (Nigel Kelly)

 The religious reforms of Shah Wali -ul-lah, his political and religious role for the revival of Islam.
 Syed Ahmed Shaheed Barailvi and the revival of Islam, Jihad Movement and the Mujahideen.
 Haji Shariat Ullah and the Faraizi Movement in East Bengal.
 Titu Mir and his uprising in West Bengal. (Nigel Smith)

Reference Books:
 Rafi-ud-din, Qazi. (n.d). An introduction to Pakistan Studies. Ilmi Kitab Khana, Lahore.
 Ikram, Rabbani. (2003).Introduction to Pakistan. Caravan Book House, Lahore.

Surf I.T:
 http://www.cssforum.com.pk/css-optional-subjects/group-e-history-subjects/indo-pak-
history/15368-shah-wali-ullah.html
 http://www.scholarships.com.pk/8050/syed-ahmed-shaheed-1786-1831/
 http://nathegreat.hubpages.com/hub/Impact-of-Haji-Shariat-Ullah-in-the-history-of-
Subcontinent
 http://www.banglapedia.org/HT/T_0202.html

Model Questions:
1. Why did the Mughal Empire decline following the death of Aurangzeb?
2. Shah Wali-ul-lah's work was the most important factor in the revival of Islam during
1700-1850? Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer.

Activity:
Flash Card activity about religious thinkers will be held in class.

September:

 The East India Company and the British Rule In India (Nigel Kelly)

 East India Company’s growing influence in trade as they out numbered other European countries
by gaining favours from the local rulers.
 Robert Clive laying foundation of British rule (The Battle of Plassey 1757; Causes, Events, Result)
 British taking control over vast land (Battle of Buxar)
 Pitt’s India Act of 1784 to regulate the matters of EIC as its corruption was becoming a problem
for British Government.
  The Industrial Revolution (Peter Moss)
 The textile revolution; invention of flying shuttle, spinning-jenny, water frame, weaving
machine.
 Steam engines and Other inventions: railways, telegraph etc
 Spread of industrial Revolution; Europe, U.S.A, colonies.
 Effects of Industrial Revolution; life improvement, demand for educated workers, trade unions.

Reference Books:
 Burke, S.M. (1995). The British raj in India. Oxford University Press, Oxford.
 Bandhopadhyaye, Shekhar. (2004). From Plassey to Partition. Orient Longman, Hyderabad.
 Ikram, Rabbani. (2003).Introduction to Pakistan. Caravan Book House, Lahore.

Surf I.T:
 https://www.sscnet.ucla.edu/southasia/History/British/EAco.html
 http://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Plassey
 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Buxar
 http://www.history.com/topics/industrial-revolution
 https://kidskonnect.com/history/industrial-revolution/

Model Questions:
1. What was the East India Company?
2. Why was the British eager to trade in India?
3. What happened at Plassey in 1757?
4. How did the British change the Indian people?

October:

 British Colonial Rule (Nigel Kelly)

 The annexation of Sindh – Why was it called “A shameful British act”. (Reasons for annexation,
advantages gained by the British).
 Annexation of the Punjab and the North West Frontier. (Reasons of 2 Anglo Sikh wars,
advantages gained by the British).
 Reason why the British were able to conquer India? i.e., Lack of unity among Indians and British
strength.
 Tipu Sultan- Why was he given the title of ‘The Monster of Mysore’?
 Colonial Rule: Changes which the British made in India. (Nigel Smith)
 End of EIC after 1857 when the British Government gained control of India and decided to take
the matters of trade in their direct control ending the monopoly of EIC.

Reference Books:
 Bandhopadhyaye, Shekhar. (2004). From Plassey to Partition. Orient Longman, Hyderabad.
 Ikram, Rabbani. (2003).Introduction to Pakistan. Caravan Book House, Lahore.

Surf I.T:
 http://www.scribd.com/doc/72856842/Annexation-of-Sindh
 http://www.facts-about-india.com/annexation-of-punjab.php
 http://www.heritage-history.com/www/heritage.php?Dir=wars&FileName=wars_mysore.php

 The War of Independence 1857

 The Causes of the Revolt; political, Doctrine of Lapse, mistreatment of the Mughal emperor,
economic, social, religious and military, greased cartridge issue, discrimination in the army.
 The Events; Battles in Lucknow, Meerut, Delhi, Agra, Jhansi and Kanpur.
 The reasons why the war failed? i.e., Lack of unity among Indians and the British strength.
 The Effects of the war especially on Muslims in every walk of life.
 Sir Syed Ahmed Khan’s reasons for writing the pamphlet ‘Causes of the Indian Revolt’ in 1858.
Reference Books:
 Rafi-ud-din, Qazi. (n.d). An introduction to Pakistan Studies. Ilmi Kitab Khana, Lahore.
 Bajwa, Farooq. N. (1999). Pakistan; A historical and contemporary look. Oxford University Press,
Oxford.

Surf I.T:
 http://www.guesspapers.net/2275/causes-of-war-of-independence/
 http://www.slideshare.net/Thecityschool12/the-causes-of-war
 http://historypak.com/events-of-the-war-of-independence/

Model Questions:
1. How did the British take over the area of Punjab and Sindh?
2. What were the various causes of War of 1857?
3. What were the causes of the Indian revolt?

Activity:
 A documentary on 1857 War of Independence will be screened for the students.

November:

 Sir Syed Ahmed Khan (Nigel Kelly)

 The work of Sir Syed Ahmed Khan for Muslim renaissance, he awakened the Muslim nation,
which finally led them to gain Independence.
 His contribution to the education of Muslims; opening of schools in Muradabad and Ghazipore,
M.A.O school and Aligarh College, Tehzibul Akhlaq, Aligharh Institute Gazette.
 His efforts in improving the relations between the British and the Muslims through his writing
(‘Causes of the Indian revolt’, ‘Loyal Mohammadens of India’, Nadarth, Biography on the Life of
Holy Prophetpbuh etc ).
 His political contribution; Opposition of Indian National Congress on the basis that it was working
for Hindu dominance, Hindi Urdu Controversy that led him to give his ‘Two-Nation theory’.

Reference Books:
 Bhatti, M.Sohail. (n.d). Pakistan affairs 1857 A.D to date. Bhatti sons Publishers, Lahore.
 Burke, S.M. (1995). The British raj in India. Oxford University Press, Oxford.

Surf I.T:
 http://www.ssuet.edu.pk/sirsyed/main.html
 http://aligarhmovement.com/sir_syed

Model Questions:
1. Do you agree that Sir Syed Ahmed Khan's most important contribution to the
Muslim community was his support for education? Give reasons for your answer.
2. Why did Sir Syed Ahmed Khan oppose the Indian National Congress?

Activity;
 A documentary will be screened on Sir Syed Ahmed Khan, for the students.

December:

Mid-Term Examination 2016

January:

 Urdu & Regional Languages (Nigel Kelly)

 The literary and linguistic background of Urdu in the subcontinent, and why was it choosen as the
national language of Pakistan.
 Introduction, History and promotional steps of regional languages (Sindhi, Pashto, Balochi and
Punjabi) by the government of Pakistan.

Reference Books:
 Rafi-ud-din, Qazi. (n.d). An introduction to Pakistan Studies. Ilmi Kitab Khana, Lahore.
 Ikram, Rabbani, Introduction to Pakistan, Caravan Book House
Surf I.T:
 http://olevelhistoryofpakistan.blogspot.com/2012/12/languages.html

 Pakistan Movement during the Early 20th Century (Nigel Kelly)

 India after the War of Independence and the birth of Nationalist Ideas, formation of Political
parties (Hindu Mela, Sarvajanik Sabha, Arya Samaj, Central Sikh League etc).
 The Indian National Congress – The beginning of Indian political awareness. Early years of
Congress as pro-British party under Allan Octavian Humes ( A.O.Humes ),founder of Congress,
and turning into a radical party after A.O.Humes.
 Reasons for the partition of Bengal in 1905 (administration problems, huge population and
radicalist activity).
 Hindu protest (Day of mourning, Swadeshi Movement, petitions to the government,
assassination attempts etc )
 The British reaction to the Hindu protest ban on arms, ban on newspapers and winning the
support of the Muslims – The Simla Deputation.
 The importance of the Simla Deputation; acceptance of Separate Electorate, weightage,
formation of Muslim League, road to partition)

Reference Books:
 Burke, S.M. (1995). The British raj in India. Oxford University Press, Oxford.
 Bajwa, Farooq. N. (1999). Pakistan; A historical and contemporary look. Oxford University Press,
Oxford.

Surf I.T:
 http://www.slideshare.net/SHAHBAZ562/the-essay-on
 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_the_Indian_National_Congress
 http://www.slideshare.net/Hamza_Mahmood/partition-of-bengal-16836582
 http://www.newworldencyclopedia.org/entry/Partition_of_Bengal_(1905)
 http://historypak.com/simla-deputation-1906/

Model Questions:
1. Why did Urdu become the national language of Pakistan?
2. How successful has been the promotion of regional languages since 1947?
3. What were the aims and origins of the Muslim League?

February:

 Pakistan Movement during the Early 20th Century (Nigel Kelly & Smith)

 The Foundation and Aims and Objectives of the All-India Muslim League; Counter the growing
influence of congress, protect and promote Muslim rights etc.
 The Morley-Minto Reforms of 1909- British attempt to win Indian support by giving them some
concessions and seats in government.
 The Importance of the reforms – A voice for Indians, advisory powers to Indians to express their
opinion.
  Reasons for the reversal of Bengal Partition in 1911(arrival of King, new Viceroy, assassination
attempts on Lord Minto and radical activities)
 The War Years 1914-1918 – to support Britain or not.

 World War I (1914-1918) (Peter

Moss)

 The main contenders; Triple Alliance (Germany, Austria, Italy) Triple Entente (France, Russia,
Britain)
 Main causes of W.W.I; Colonies, Trade rivalries, Revenge, Alliances
 Treaty of Versailles
 Social and economic effects of the war; rich and poor, position of women, rise of U.S and Japan,
Nationalism

Reference Books:
 Anwer, Mian Mohammed. (2005). Pakistan studies for O’level. White Rose Publishers, Lahore.
 Bhatti, M.Sohail. (n.d). Pakistan affairs 1857 A.D to date. Bhatti sons Publishers, Lahore.

Surf I.T:
 http://www.allamaiqbal.com/webcont/393/EstablishmentofAllIndiaMuslimLeague[1906].html
 http://www.cssforum.com.pk/386535-post10.html
 http://csspoint.yolasite.com/resources/Government%20of%20India%20Act,%201909%20(Minto
-Morley%20Reforms).pdf
 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lucknow_Pact

Model Questions:
1. What were the aims and origins of the Muslim League?
2. Why did the British reverse partition of Bengal in 1911?
3. How successful was British rule and attempts at constitutional reform during the
years 1909–27? (Including reactions in India among Muslims and Hindus).

March:

 Pakistan Movement during the Early 20th Century (Nigel Kelly & Smith)

 The Lucknow Pact – Joint demands of Hindus and Muslims to the British for the future reforms of
India.
 Importance of the Pact (acceptance of separate electorate by Congress, Self rule demand etc)
 The Montague-Chelmsford Reforms of 1919 – A new system of government, diarchy, in India.
 The Rowlatt Act of 1919 to suppress the revolutionary activities in India by passing this act which
was rejected by Indians as it suppressed Indian rights.
 The Amritsar Massacre – A British outrage against Indians because they went against Rowlatt Act.
 The Non cooperation Movement of 1920 to demand self government.
 Growth of Communalism in India.
 The Delhi Proposals by Jinnah to safeguard Muslim rights for future reforms that further divided
Hindus and Muslims.

Reference Books:
 Anwer, Mian Mohammed. (2005). Pakistan studies for O’level. White Rose Publishers, Lahore.
 Bhatti, M. Sohail. (n.d). Pakistan affairs 1857 A.D to date. Bhatti sons Publishers, Lahore.

Surf I.T:
 http://www.cssforum.com.pk/386746-post12.html
 http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/21847/Massacre-of-Amritsar
 http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/511120/Rowlatt-Acts
 The Khilafat Movement (Nigel Kelly & Smith)
 Reasons for the formation (British promise during W.W.1, importance of caliph, holy places, deep
seated fears of Muslims)
 Satyagraha by Gandhi to convince British to accept Indian demands by using truth force.
 Failure reasons (disunity among Muslims, Moplah uprising, Mustafa Kemal, violence in different
areas).
 Consequences of Khilafat Movement especially on Muslims.

Reference Books:
 Rafi-ud-din, Qazi. (n.d). An introduction to Pakistan Studies. Ilmi Kitab Khana, Lahore.
 Bajwa, Farooq. N. (1999). Pakistan; A historical and contemporary look. Oxford University Press,
Oxford.
 Bhatti, M. Sohail. Pakistan affairs 1857 A.D to date. Bhatti sons Publishers, Lahore.

Surf I.T:
 http://notesonpakistan.blogspot.com/2009/05/khilafat-movement.html

Model Questions:
1. What was the Government of India Act of 1919?
2. What were the Delhi proposals?
3. Why was the Khilafat Movement formed?
4. What was the Moplah uprising?

April: Revision for Final Examination

May: Final Examination 2017

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