M.A. (Ancient History) Admission 2025, Top Agencies, NIRF Ranking, Sports

2 POST GRADUATION DEGREE GRADUATION

M.A. Ancient History Syllabus

Syllabus of Ancient History as prescribed by various Universities and Colleges.

Sem. I

Sr. No.

Subjects of Study

1

History of India up to C.A.D. 650

2

History of India from C 650 to 1206 A.D.

3

State in India

4

Palaeography and Epigraphy

Sem. II

1

Historiography, concept and methods

2

Social & Economic systems and institutions

3

Religions and Philosophical Ideas

4

Numismatics

Sem. III

1

Prehistoric India

2

Principles and methods of field Archaeology

3

History of stupa and Rock cut Architecture

4

History of Indian Sculptures and Paintings

Sem. IV

1

Proto-historic India

2

Early Historical Archaeology

3

Indian Temple Architecture

4

Indian Art and Iconography (600–1200)


M.A. Ancient History Employment Areas

  • Archaeology
  • Archives
  • Civil Services
  • Epigraphy and Numismatics
  • Historical Fiction
  • Historical Parks
  • Preservation
  • Research

M.A. Ancient History Job Types

  • Curator and Guide - Museums
  • Librarian
  • Documentation Specialist
  • Historian
  • Research Assistant
  • Information Manager
  • Lecturer & Teacher
  • Records Manager
  • Writer/Editor - Publishing Houses
  • Local Historian
  • Evaluator