Objectives of the Syllabus-

• Only broad survey of the subject is expected.
• To acquaint the student with the basic understanding of how the city of Mumbai has grown to the present position and how the state has reached to the present day Statehood.

I – SEMESTER
Module – I Maharashtra on the Eve of 1848                                                           12

1. Historical Background of Maharashtra
2. Historical Background of Mumbai

Module – II Emergence and growth of Mumbai as a Port City                            11

1. Cotton and Opium trade
2. Modes of Transportation

Module – III Trends in Reform Movement                                                           11

1. Prathana Samaj and Satyashodhak Samaj                                        
2. Indian Social Conference and Efforts Towards Emancipation of Women

Module – IV   Origin and Growth of National Movements in Maharashtra          11       

1. Foundation of Indian National Congress and its growth till 1919
2. Militant Nationalism and Gandhi I Era.

II - SEMESTER

Module V    Mumbai the Financial Capital                                                            12

1. Textile mills, Stock Market and Banking
2. Labour Movements

Module VI     Rise of New Forces                                                                              11

1. Dr. B. r. Ambedkar and Dalit Movement
2. Tribal Uprisings and Peasants Movements

Module VII     Integration and Reorganization                                                           11

1. Hyderabad Mukti – Sangram
2. Sanyukta Maharashtra Movement
   

Module VIII   Education and Culture                                                                          11

1. Progress in Education and Press Development in Theatre and Cinema, Architectural Development in Mumbai.