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Quick Facts
| Medium Of Instructions | Mode Of Learning | Mode Of Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| English | Self Study | Video and Text Based |
Course Overview
The Economic History of India from 1857 to 1947 provides a broader perspective on the economy of India from a historical point of view. The Indian economy was subjected to constant shifts due to colonialism and this course discusses how the country has adjusted to said changes. The course discusses the impact of colonialism, imperialism, land settlements like the zamindari system, permanent settlements, the drain of wealth, economic nationalism, and more on the Indian economy and society.
The Indian economy has drawn its foundation from the colonial period, modelling many economic decisions and structural arrangements since gaining independence. The British colonial period made a great impression on the primary, secondary, and tertiary sectors. The course also discusses the effects of the hardships caused by famines in detail and how this affected the economy.
The course explains the link between socio-economic & political structures and various historical events in the history of this country. The Indian economy has had to adjust itself accordingly with the occurrence of such events. The course delves into how the Indian economy was able to make the necessary changes moving forward.
The Highlights
- Certificate issued by the Government of India
- Accessible to anyone
- Interactive style course
- Self-assessment quizzes and tests
- Specially made reading material
- Online forum available for discussions
- Qualified instructors with noteworthy backgrounds
Important dates
Course Commencement Date
Start Date : 07 Jan, 2025
End Date : 30 Apr, 2025
Enrollment Date
End Date : 28 Feb, 2025
Certificate Exam Date
Start Date : 18 May, 2025
Programme Offerings
- Online discussion forums
- Self-assessment tools
- quizzes
- tests
- video recorded lectures
- provided reading material
Courses and Certificate Fees
| Certificate Availability | Certificate Providing Authority |
|---|---|
| yes | St Alberts College, Ernakulam |
Eligibility Criteria
Certification Qualifying Details
Candidates have to register for an offline end-term proctored exam, paying some fee amount as required. Candidates should score above 30% in the Course Assessment conducted throughout the course and score above 70% in the End-Term proctored exam.
What you will learn
After completing the course successfully, the candidate will know about:
- The economy of India during the British rule
- Effects of colonialism on the economy
- Foundation of the post-independence Indian economy
- Changes in the Indian economy
- Political and Socio-Economic Structures of the Indian economy
Who it is for
The Economic History of India from 1857 to 1947 course can be very beneficial to:
- Students who wish to pursue a career in History
- Students who wish to pursue a career in Economics
- Individuals interested in Indian history
Admission Details
To be a part of the Economic History of India from 1857 to 1947 course, the candidate should follow the steps given below:
*The course is currently closed but when it is available again, you can follow the steps mentioned below.
Step 1: Visit the homepage of the course or click on the link given here:
https://onlinecourses.swayam2.ac.in/cec25_hs16/preview
Step 2: Click on the “Join” button.
Step 3: You will now be redirected to the login page. You can use your existing credentials, or login using Microsoft Account, Google or Facebook. If you don’t have an account, you can sign up and log in as well.
Step 4: On the next page you need to confirm your email and continue.
Step 5: Enter the required details in order to build your profile.
Step 6: Now you are registered. You will now be led to a homepage where you can track the announcements and details of the course.
The Syllabus
- Historical background of India in the Pre-colonial phase
- Advent of European powers
- Expansion of the British empire in India
- Expansion under Governor Generals
- Commercial and trade policies of EIC
- Economic policies & Revolt of 1857
- Mercantilism and Colonialism
- National Income during the colonial rule
- Methods of measuring National Income
- Population of India
- Occupational Structure
- Urbanization in the Colonial period
- Changing agrarian trends in India during the Colonial period An introduction
- Agricultural techniques and methods used in British India
- Irrigation system under the colonial rule
- Land Reforms
- Agricultural credit
- Commercialization of agriculture
- Plantations
- Famines
- Peasant Uprising in Colonial India
- The Peasant Movements of the 20th Century
- Advent of Railways
- Railways on mkt integration
- Post and Telegraph In Colonial India
- Industrialization in India
- Characteristics of Indian industries
- Rise of large-scale industries
- Small Scale industries in British India
- Industrial Labour force in India during the British rule
- Shipbuilding Industry
- Ports in Colonial India
- Road Transportation during the Colonial Period
- Mineral Resources in Colonial India
- Power Sector in the Colonial Period
- Forest Sector of Colonial India
- Education System in Colonial India
- Health Care Sector During the Colonial Period
- Entrepreneurship in Colonial regime
- Debate on de- industrialization - Handicraft Industries in Colonial India
- Drain of Wealth
- Rise of Economic nationalism
- External and Internal Trade in India during the British Rule
- Trade Policy during the British Rule In India
- Foreign Capital
- Indian Monetary System from 1857 to 1947
- Fiscal Policy of India during the reign of Colonial rulers
- Status of Women in Colonial India
- Development of Press in Colonial India
- State in the imperialistic structure
- World Wars and Indian Economy
- Indian economy at the time of independence
- Overview- Historical Background Of India
- Overview - Macro Trends Of 1857-1947
- Overview- Agriculture Sector in Colonial India
- Overview- Industrial Developments in Colonial India
- Overview- Infrastructural Developments
- Overview-Economy and Polity in Imperial Context
Evaluation process
The candidate has to register for the end-term exam with a registration fee. After the candidate receives 30% in-course assessment and 70% in the end-term exam, the candidate is eligible to receive the certificate.
Instructors
St Alberts College, Ernakulam Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
Yes, the course is available to anyone and can be accessed anywhere and anytime.
Since the course is open to anyone, it will be beneficial to anyone who wishes to take the course. But specifically, it may be more beneficial to students interested in History and Economics or even existing History and Economics students.
Not at all. As said before, this course is open to everyone, irrespective of one’s educational or professional background.
The end-term paper is MCQ style. You will get a better idea of the question paper once you practice some course quizzes and tests which will be uploaded as part of your course.
The course material is always available and can be accessed at any time of the day.