DEPARTMENT OF ANCIENT INDIAN HISTORY, CULTURE

AND ARCHAEOLOGY
1. Name of the Department: Department of Ancient Indian History, Culture and
Archaeology
2. Year of Establishment: 2008
3. Is the Department part of a School/Faculty of the University? Yes, it is a part of
Faculty of Social Sciences.
4. Programs offered: B. A. (Hons.), M. A., Ph. D.
5. Interdisciplinary Programs and the departments involved: Imparting programmes
under the CBCS pattern
6. Courses in collaboration with other Universities, Industries, Foreign institutions
etc.: Nil
7. Details of Programs discontinued, if any, with reasons: Nil
8. Examination system: Semester/ Choice Based Credit System
9. Participation of the Department in the courses offered by other Departments: As
Per CBCS Elective Courses
10. Number of teaching posts sanctioned, filled and actual (Professors/Associate
Professors/Assistant Professor/Others):

Professor
Associate Professor
Assistant Professor
Others

Sanctioned
1
1
2
-

Filled
1
2
-

Actual (Including CAS & MPS)

-

11. Faculty Profile with Name, Qualification, Designation, Area of Specialization,

expertise and research under guidance:
Name

Qualification

Designation

Specializatio
n

No. of
years
experie
nce

Prof. Alok M. A., Ph. D.,

Shrotriya PDF (China)

Prof. & Head

17

Dr.
Mohan
Lal
Chadhar

Assistant
Professor

Field
Archaeology;
Buddhist
Architecture
Field
Archaeology,
Pre and Proto
History of
India

M. A., Ph. D.,

NET-JRF

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No. of Ph. D./

M. Phil. students
guided during
the
last 4 years
07 PhD
05 M.Phil.
NIL

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Dr. Vinay
Kumar

M.A., Ph. D.
NET-JRF

Assistant
Professor

Field
Archaeology,
Art History

06

NIL

12. List of senior Visiting Fellows, adjunct faculty, Emeritus Professor:

1. Prof. R. P. Pandey, Department of Ancient Indian History, Culture and Archaeology
Jiwaji University, Gwalior, M.P.
2. Prof. O. N. Singh, Department of Ancient Indian History, Culture and Archaeology,
BHU, Varanasi, U.P.
3. Prof. Rehman Ali, Former Head, Department of Ancient Indian History, Culture
and Archaeology, Vikram University, Ujjain, M.P.
4. Prof. V. D. Jha, Department of Ancient Indian History, Culture and Archaeology
Dr. H. S. Gour University, Sagar, M.P.
5. Prof. S. K. Sullery, Former Head Department of Ancient Indian History, Culture
and Archaeology, Rani Durgavati University, Jabalpur, M.P.
6. Prof. S. N. Jha, Head, Department of Ancient Indian History, Culture and
Archaeology Bhagalpur University, Bihar.
7. Prof. Yogendra Singh, Department of History, Kashi Vidyapeeth, Varanasi, U.P.
8. Prof. Sandhya Pandey, Professor & Head, History of Art Govt. K. R. G. P. G.
College, Gwalior M. P.
9. Prof. D. P. Tiwari, Head, Department of Ancient Indian History, Culture and
Archaeology, Lucknow University, U.P.
10. Prof. V. H. Sonavane, Head, Department of Ancient Indian History, Culture and
Archaeology, Maharaja Sayajirao University, Baroda Gujrat
11. Dr. Dinesh Nandini Parihar, Head, Department of Ancient Indian History, Culture
and Archaeology Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University, Raipur C. G.
12. Prof. R. K. Sharma, Former Head, Department of Ancient Indian History, Culture
and Archaeology Rani Durgavati University, Jabalpur, M.P.
13. Prof. A. K. Singh, Department of Ancient Indian History, Culture and Archaeology
Jiwaji University, Gwalior, M.P.
14. Prof. S. K. Dwivedi, Head, Department of Ancient Indian History, Culture and
Archaeology, Jiwaji University, Gwalior M.P.
15. Prof. Chandrasekhar Gupta, Former Head Department of Ancient Indian History,
Culture and Archaeology, Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University,
Nagpur, MH.
16. Prof. L. S. Nigam, Former Head, Department of Ancient Indian History, Culture
and Archaeology, Pt. Ravishankar University, Raipur, C. G.
17. Prof. Susmita Pandey, Head, Department of Ancient Indian History, Culture and
Archaeology, Vikam University, Ujjian, M.P.
18. Prof. J. N. Pandey, Head, Department of Ancient Indian History, Culture and
Archaeology, Allahabad University, U.P.
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19. Prof. Maruti Nandan Tiwari Head, Department of History of Art, BHU, Varanasi,
U.P.
20. Prof. R. N. Viswakarma, Head, Department of Ancient Indian History, Culture and
Archaeology, Indira kala Sangeet University, Khairagarh, C.G.
21. Prof. Ashivini Agrawal, Head, Department of Ancient Indian History, Culture and
Archaeology, Panjab University, Punjab.
13. Percentage of classes taken by temporary faculty (Program-wise information): Nil
14. Program-wise Student-Teacher Ratio: B.A. 60:1; M.A. 14:1
15. Number of Academic support staff (technical) and administrative staff: Nil
Sanctioned, filled and actual: Nil
16. Research thrust area as recognized by major funding agencies:
Political & Cultural History, Regional History, Art & Architecture of Ancient India,
Iconography, Field Archaeology, Pre and Proto History of India, Epigraphy &
Paleography, Numismatics, Ethno-archaeology, Application of History for Tourism,
Heritage Management.
17. Number of faculty with ongoing projects from a) National b) International Funding
Agencies and c) total grants received. Give Names of the funding agencies, project
titles and grants received project-wise:
Sl. Title of the project
No

Funding Agency

1.

Archaeological
Excavation of
Gambhirwa Tola,
Darsagar, District
Anuppur, M.P.

2.

Archaeological
Explorations in
Anuppur, Barwani
and Ashoknagar
District of M.P.

Project of
Archaeological Survey
of India. Sponsored by
Directorate of
Archaeology &
Culture, Bhopal
Directorate of
Archaeology &
Culture, Bhopal

Amount Duration Principal

Rs. (in
Investigator
Lakh)
RS. 3.00 2014-15 Prof. Alok
Shrotriya

RS. 0.5

2014-15

Prof. Alok
Shrotriya

18. Inter-institutional collaborative projects and associated grants received:

Directorate of Archaeology & Culture, Bhopal Rs. 47,800/- in 2014

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19. Departmental projects funded by DST-FIST, UGC-SAP/CAS, DPE, DBT, ICSSR,

AICTE etc. total Grants received: Nil
20. Research facility/Centre with: Equipment for archaeological investigation
(A) Measuring and Locating Equipment
Compass, Measuring Tape; Binocular; Dumpy level; Maps; Hand level; Leveling
Rod Magnetic compass; GPS
(B) Photographic Equipment
Camera; Video camera; Scales
(C) Clearing and cleaning Equipment
Trowel; Knife; Entrenching shovel; Pick axe; Brushes of different types; Sieves of
different sizes for Dry and Wet sieving; Bucket; Mug/ Jug; Broom
(D) Site Labeling Equipment
Iron Rod; Nails; Surveyors pin; White paint; Permanent marker; Thread
(E) Collection Equipment
Plastic bags; Pottery Bags; Antiquity envelopes; Pottery tray
(F) Recording Equipment
Survey forms; Clip board; Site notebooks/site cards; Drawing sheets; Pencils;
Pens; Roatring pen; Geometry box; Antiquity registers; Rulers; Drawing board
with clip
A. State Recognition: State Archaeological Department, Bhopal (M. P)
B. National Recognition: Archaeological Survey of India (ASI)
C. International Recognition: Nil
21. Special research laboratories sponsored by/created by industry or corporate
bodies: N.A.
22. Publications:
A. Number of papers published in peer reviewed journals : 48
(Appendix 1)
B. Monographs :Nil
C. Chapter in Books: 16
D. Edited books (Course Material Development): 05
E. Books with ISBN number and details of publishers: 03
F. Number listed in International Database (For e.g. Web of Science, Scopus,
Humanities International Complete, Dare Database International Social
Sciences Directory, EBSCO Host etc.) : 01
G. Citation Index range / average: Nil
H. SNIP : NA
I. SJR :NA
J. Impact Factor range / average: Nil
K. h-index : Nil
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23. Details of patents and income generated: NA

24. Areas of consultancy and income generated:
Consultancy in archaeological investigation of State Archaeology Department and
private organizations, NGOs.
25. Faculty selected nationally/ internationally to visit other laboratories/ institutions/
industries in India and abroad:
1. Prof. Alok Shrotriya: Nanjing University, China under Indo-China Cultural
Exchange Programme in 2005-07.
2. Dr. Vinay Kumar: National Museum, Seoul, South Korea under NMK Fellowship
Programme in 2014.
26. Faculty serving in:
a) National Committees:
1. Prof. Alok Shrotriya
(i) Committees in various universities namely Vikram University, Ujjain, Pt. R
S University, Raipur and DA University, Indore and Dr. Hari Singh Gour
University, Sagar.
2. Dr. Vinay Kumar
(i) Executive Member of Museums Association of India.
b) International Committees :
1. Dr. Vinay Kumar
(i) Member of Standing Committee of International Federation of Teaching
Archaeologists and Historians (IFTAH), Colombo, Sri Lanka.
c) Editorial Board:
1. Prof. Alok Shrotriya
(i) Research Deliberation, An International Journal for Humanities and Social
Science, Swami Narayan Guru Research Foundation, Gwalior, M.P.
(ii) Shoda Samveta- A Quarterly Research Journal of Shri Kaveri Research
Institute, Ujjain, M.P.
(iii) Itihas Sanshodhan- Biannual Research Journal, Gwalior, M.P.
(iv) International Journal of Tribal Studies, IGNTU, Amarkantak, M.P.
(v) Journal of Archaeology, Mysore.
(vi) Mekal Mimansa, IGNTU, Amarkantak, M.P.
2. Dr. Mohan Lal Chadhar
(i) Research Deliberation, An International Journal for Humanities and social
science, Swami Narayan Guru Research Foundation, Gwalior, M.P.
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3. Dr. Vinay Kumar

(i) Research Deliberation: An International Journal for Humanities and social
science, Swami Narayan Guru Research Foundation, Gwalior, M.P.
(ii) ICON: Journal of Archaeology and Culture published by Research India
Press, New Delhi and Wakankar Rock Art and Heritage Welfare Society,
Bhopal.
(iii) CHARPOY: An Inter disciplinary Journal of the Social Sciences published
by National Museum Institute of History of Art, Conservation and
Museology in conjunction with Forum for the promotion of research in
Social Sciences, New Delhi.
(iv) Journal of Indian Museums, published by Museums Association of India,
New Delhi.
(d) Other (Board of Studies)
1. Prof. Alok Shrotriya
(a) Board of Studies
(i) Pt. Ravi Shankar Shukla University, Raipur.
(ii) Devi Ahilya University, Indore.
(iii) Dr. Hari Singh Gaur University, Sagar.
(iv) Indira Gandhi National Tribal University, Amarkantak.
(v) A.P.S. University, Rewa
(b) Membership of professional bodies:
(i) Indian Archaeological Society (IAS), B-17, Qutab Institutional Area,
New Delhi. (wef. 8.7.2004)
(ii) Museums Association of India also served as the Executive Member of
the association (MAI), New Delhi. (wef. 4.8.2007)
(iii) Rock Art Society of India (RASI), Agra.
(iv) Indian Society for Greek and Roman Studies (ISGARS), Bareilly.
(wef. 1.11.2010)
(v) Indian Art History Congress, Guwahati. (wef. 21.3.2012)
(vi) International Association for Asian Heritage (IAAH), Colombo (wef.
21.8.2013)
(vii) Society of South Asian Archaeology (SOSAA), Pune (wef. 4.10.2013)
(viii) Madhya Pradesh Itihas Parishad, Sagar (wef. 16.1.2014)
(ix) Tarapada Santra Memorial Trust, Gopalmath, Durgapur (Annual
Member wef. 5.9.2014)
(x) Indian History Congress, New Delhi (w.e.f. 2014) Annual Membership
No.: 25648.

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27. Faculty recharging strategies (UGC, ASC, Refresher/ orientation Programs,

workshops, training Programs and similar Programs):
a) Refresher/ Orientation Programs
Sl
No.
1

Name of the Faculty

Duration

Dr.
Mohan
Chadhar

13.12.2014 to D. D. U. Gorakhpur
09.01.2015
University, Gorakhpur.

Dr. Vinay Kumar

b)

Name of
Programme
Lal Orientation

Orientation

Name of Institution

02.06.2014 to Himachal Pradesh

28.6.2014
University, Shimla.

Workshop

1. Dr. Mohan Lal Chadhar

(i) Participated in 07-Day National Hindi Workshop, Conducted by Department of
Hindi, Indira Gandhi National Tribal University, Amarkantak, M. P., 2013.
(ii) Participated in 06-Day Saksham- IT Champion Training Programme Conducted by
Education Advocacy Microsoft, India, 2014.
(iii) Participated in 07-Day National Workshop on Emerging Trends of Translation :
Scope and IT Tools, conducted by Central Institute of Indian Languages Govt. of
India, Ministry of HRD, Department of Higher Education, Mysore Karnataka, at
Indira Gandhi National Tribal University, Amarkantak, M.P., 2015.
(iv) Seven Day National Workshop on Universal Human Values-Via-Consciousness
Development program organized by Indira Gandhi National Tribal University,
Amarkantak & Divya Path Sansthan, Amarkantak, M. P., from 8th -14th August 2015.
2. Dr. Vinay Kumar
(i) Seven-Day National Workshop on, Universal Human Values-Via-Consciousness
Development program, Organized by Indira Gandhi National Tribal University,
Amarkantak & Divya Path Sansthan, Amarkantak, M.P. from 8th -14th August 2015.
(ii) Participated 07-Day National Workshop on Emerging Trends of Translation: Scope
and IT Tools, Conducted by Central Institute of Indian Languages Govt. of India,
Ministry of HRD, Department of Higher Education, Mysore Karnataka, at Indira
Gandhi National Tribal University, Amarkantak, M.P., 2015.
(iii) Participated in 15-day field training programme and gained experience in Korean
culture through professional lectures, presentations, research and site visits around
the South Korea along with other 16 participants from all over the world from June
29 to July 12, 2014.
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(iv) Two-year training in field archaeology from Institute of Archaeology, Archaeological

Survey of India (2003-2005).
28. Student projects:
Percentage of students who have done in-house projects including interdepartmental projects : 40%
Percentage of Students doing projects in collaboration with other
Universities/industries/institutes: Nil
29. Awards and recognition received at the national and international level by :
Faculty
Sl.
No.
1.

Faculty

Awards and recognition

Prof. Alok Shrotriya

1. Chinese Govt. Scholarship

Cultural Programme.

2.

Dr. Mohan Lal

Chadhar

3.
4.

Dr. Vinay Kumar

Indo-China

1. Gour Samman, Dr. H. S. Gour University, Sagar

2.

3.

under

1.
2.
3.

4.
5.

(M.P.)
Awarded Gold Medal by Dr H.S. Gour University
Sagar M.P.)
Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) UGC, New Delhi.
Awarded SRF UGC, New Delhi.
NMK Fellowship, South Korea
Awarded Gold Medal by Guru Govind Singh
Indraprastha University, Delhi for being University.
Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and National
Eligibility Test for lectureship in Archaeology
conducted by University Grants Commission (UGC).
Gold Medal in National Talent Search Contest in
General Knowledge in 1992
Gold Medal in National Talent Search Contest in
Mathematics and Science in 1992.

Doctoral/postdoctoral fellows:
1. Prof. Alok Shrotriya: Post-Doctoral Fellowship of Nanjing University,
China.
Students: N. A.

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30. Seminar/conferences/workshops organized and the source of funding

(National/international) with details of outstanding participants, if any:
1. ICSSR Sponsored two-day National Seminar on Land & Water Resource
Management Systems in Central India was organized at Indira Gandhi National
Tribal University, Amarkantak on March 14-15, 2014. Total Grant received: Rs.
2,00,000/2. Workshop on Art & Craft and Writers Conference sponsored by ICSSR and
MPCST on 13-14 March 2015.
31. Code of ethics for research followed by departments:
I. Proper interaction between the researchers and the guide.
II. Stress is given on filed-based research and plagiarism is strictly avoided.
III. Strict vigil on plagiarism /quotes without citation.
IV. Field study as well as critical analysis / interpretation of the data according to close
adherence to defined methodology.
32. Student profile Program-wise:
Name of
Applications
Programme received
32
B. A. Hons.
38
42
52
55
07
08
09
M. A.
10
09
03
Ph. D.

Selected
Male Female
14
18
17
21
22
20
29
23
35
20
3
4
3
5
5
4
7
3
5
4
2
1

Year
2011-12
2012-13
2013-14
2014-15
2015-16
2011-12
2012-13
2013-14
2014-15
2015-16
2014-15

Pass percentage
Male
Female
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%

33. Diversity of students:

Name of
Program
B.A. Hons.
M. A.
Ph. D.

% of students
from the
same
University

% of students
from other
universities
within the
state

% of students
from
universities
outside the
state

98%

2%

NIL

NIL

98%
10%

2%
90%

NIL
45%

NIL
45%

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34. How many students have cleared Civil Services and Defense Services examinations,
NET, SET, Gate and other competitive examinations? Give details category-wise.
Sl No.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10

Name of Students
Rupnarayan Bhena
Priya Sharma
Roshni Prajapati
Kalyan Singh
Parmatama Baiga
Sanjulata
Herendra Singh
Puspa Paraste
Heera Singh Gond
Raj Kumar Bhalabi

Present Status
Ph. D., Archaeology, BHU
Curator, Patna Museum,
Curator, Patna Museum
Sub-inspecter M.P. Police
Ph. D., Archaeology BHU, JRF, Archaeology
Teacher, MP Education
Teacher, MP Education
Teacher, MP Education
Ph.D., Archaeology IGNTU
Teacher, MP Education

35. Student progression:

Student progression
UG to PG
PG to M. Phil.
PG to Ph. D.
Ph. D. to Post-doctoral
Employed
Campus selection
Other than campus recruitment

Percentage against enrolled

80%
NIL
20%
NIL
30%

36. Diversity of Staff:

Percentage of faculty who are graduates of the same
University
From other universities within state
From universities from other states
From universities outside the country

00
75
25
0

37. Number of faculty who were awarded M. Phil., Ph. D. and D. Lit. during the
assessment period: Nil
38. Present details of Department infrastructural facilities with regard to:
a) Library: The University Library.
b) Internet facilities for staff and students: Yes
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c)
d)
e)
f)

Total number of classrooms: 05

Classrooms with ICT facility: 01
Students Laboratories: 01
Research Laboratories: 01

39. List of doctoral, post-doctoral students and Research Associates:

a) From the host Institution/University
List of Doctoral Students
Sr. No.

Name

Year

Shri Yadav Rakesh Parasnath

2014-15

Ku. Hemlata Minz

2014-15

Shri Heera Singh Gond

2014-15

b) List of Research Associates: Nil

c) Other Institution/University: Nil
(i) Ph.D. degree awards as below:
Prof. Alok Shrotriya
1. Km. Priyanka Sen, title of the thesis , Degree Awarded
on 1.9.2011
2.

Smt. Uma Parashar, title of the thesis

3.

, Degree Awarded on 27.9.2011

Shri Shishir Kumar Jain, title of the thesis

( . . ), Degree Awarded on 22.12.2011

4.

Ku. Shweta Singh, title of the thesis

- (

.. . , Thesis Submitted on 15.6.2012, Viva-voce

conducted 20.6.2013, Degree Awarded.
5.

Smt. Rochna Jain, title of the thesis (

. 18 . ), Thesis Submitted on 21.9.2012, Degree awarded on

25.6.2013.

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6.

Shri Ramesh Kumar Ahirwar, title of the thesis ,

(, , ), Degree
Awarded on 16.09.2014.

40. Number of post-graduates students getting financial assistance from the University:
Sl. no.
1.
2.

Year
2014 - 15
2015 - 16

No. of Students
10
09

41. Was any need assessment exercise undertaken before the development of new
Program(s)? If so highlight the methodology.
Yes. The Department is focusing on the present academic programmes and efforts are
being put into the existing courses through upgradation of syllabus.
42. Does the Department obtain feedback from:
a) Faculty on curriculum as well as teaching-learning-evaluation? If yes, how
does the department utilize the feedback?
Yes, feedback of faculty members are sought on regular basis and modification or
improvement of syllabus is made in accordance with suggestions of experts.
b) Students on staff, curriculum and teaching-learning-evaluation and how does
the department utilize the feedback?
Yes, curriculum as well as teaching methodology are updated and improved as per
feedback collected from students by the IQAC. The Analysis of the feedback from
students are reported to the Department for taking note of the areas of
improvement.
c) Alumni and employers on the Program offered and how does the Department
utilize the feedback?
Yes, the Department has alumni given the number of students passed out so far.
Nevertheless, an Alumni Association has been formed to rope in with the old
students and take their guidance for improvement of curriculum and placements.
43. List the distinguished Alumni of the Department (maximum 10):
Sl No. Name of Students
1
Rupnarayan Bhena

Present Status
Ph. D., Archaeology, BHU

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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10

Priya Sharma
Roshni Prajapati
Kalyan Singh
Parmatama Baiga
Sanjulata
Herendra Singh
Puspa Paraste
Heera Singh Gond
Raj Kumar Bhalabi

Curator, Patna Museum,

Curator, Patna Museum
Sub-inspecter M.P. Police
Ph. D., Archaeology BHU, JRF, Archaeology
Teacher, MP Education
Teacher, MP Education
Teacher, MP Education
Ph.D., Archaeology IGNTU
Teacher, MP Education

44. Give details of student enrichment Programs (special lectures/ workshops/ seminar)
involving external experts:
Following distinguished scholars have visited the Department to deliver lectures from
2010-15.
Prof. R. P. Pandey, Jiwaji University, Gwalior, M.P.
Prof. R. N. Singh, BHU, Varanasi, U.P.
Prof. Yogendra Singh, Kashi Vidyapeeth, Varanasi, U.P.
Prof. Rehman Ali, Vikram University, Ujjain, M.P.
Prof. V. D. Jha, Dr. H. S. Gour University, Sagar, M.P.
Prof. S. K. Sullery, Rani Durgavati University, Jabalpur, M.P.
Prof. S. N. Jha, Bhagalpur University, Bihar.
Prof. Sandhya Pandey, Professor & Head, Govt. K. R. G. P. G. College,
Gwalior (M.P.)
9. Prof. D. P. Tiwari, Lucknow University, U.P.
10. Prof. V. H. Sonavane, Maharaja Sayajirao University, Baroda, Gujrat.
11. Dr. Dinesh Nandini Parihar, Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University, Raipur, C. G.
12. Dr. K. K. Chakravarti, Chairman, Lalit Kala Academy, New Delhi. & former D.G
National Museum, New Delhi.
13. Dr. Rahul Singh, Joint Director, Department of Culture and Archaeology, C. G.
14. Dr. Jayshri, Department of History and Archaeology, Andhra University, A.P.
15. Prof. C. S. Gupta, Nagpur University, Nagpur, Maharastra.
16. Dr. Pradeep Shukla, Department of Ancient Indian History, Culture and
Archaeology, Dr. H. S. Gour University, Sagar, M.P.
17. Dr. Nagesh Dubey, Head, Department of Ancient Indian History, Culture and
Archaeology, Dr. H. S. Gour University, Sagar, M.P.
18. Dr. Jinendra Jain, Research Officer, MP State Archaeology, Bhopal M.P.
19. Prof. Pawan Guru, Principal Kurai College, Distric Sagar, M.P.
20. Dr. Rakesh Tiwari, Director, U.P. State Archaeology, U.P.
21. Prof. R.N. Viswakarma, Indira Kala Sangeet University, Khairagarh, C.G.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.

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22. Prof. L. S. Nigam Formar Head, Department of Ancient Indian History, Culture

and Archaeology, Pt. Ravishankar University, Raipur, C. G.

45. List the teaching methods adopted by the faculty for different Programs.
Lecture, Illustration, ICT, Chart, Map, Demonstration of Objects, Field Training, PPT and
video presentation, demonstration, case study
46. How does the Department ensure that Program objectives are constantly met and
learning outcomes are monitored?
The Department is one among the first departments established in the newly formed
university in 2008. The Department has been offering B.A. (Hons.) Programme since its
inception. M.A. degree course was started in the session 2011-12 and Ph.D. Programme
has been started from the last session.
The Department gives much emphasis on tribal history, culture, art, architecture, tradition,
customs, economic activities, beliefs, technologies and resources in the course content.
Continuity, relevance and significance of tribal institutions are being taught in historical
context. Field Work and Practical is an indispensable part of the Post Graduate Syllabus.
Field training is imparted to the students during their studies. Students undertake their
field work among living communities for the analysis of unearthed artifacts and material
remains. Acquaintance of all the theoretical and methodological aspects of comparing
ethnographic and archaeological data, including the use of ethnographic analogy and
archaeological ethnography is given to the students for the better understanding of ancient
culture through contemporary tribes.
Thus, the Department ensures the linkage between programme objectives and learning
outcomes of the students though continuous evaluation of formal and informal feedback
of students, faculty members, etc.
47. Highlight the participation of students and faculty in extension activities
Created awareness for preservation of archaeological sites.
Participated in green-clean team for campus cleaning.
Blood donation camp.
Participated in NSS, NCC Activities.
48. Give details of beyond syllabus scholarly activities of the Department
Encouragement to the students for:
Short and long field visits
NET, GATE, SLET, and other competitive examinations
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Social services awareness

Cultural and Sports Programs.
Yoga Camp
NSS Camp
NCC Camp

49. State whether the Program/Department is accredited / graded by other agencies?

If yes, give details:
Yes by the UGC, New Delhi
50. Briefly highlight the contributions of the Department in generating new knowledge,
basic or applied
Collective responsibility with much respect and support to the team leader and
sharing the fruits of hard work equally is the hallmark of the Department.
Each faculty acts as an advisor to a group of students to help acquire skills to become
more employable for lucrative jobs. Students are exposed to the real-world situation
through internship, training, personality development classes, industrial visits, etc.
Much emphasis is given in the course content on tribal history, culture, art,
architecture, tradition, customs, economic activities, beliefs, technologies and
resources.
Continuity, relevance and significance of tribal institutions are being taught in
historical context.
Field training is imparted to the students during their studies. Students perform their
field work among living communities for the analysis of unearthed artifacts and
material remains.
Acquaintance of all the theoretical and methodological aspects of comparing
ethnographic and archaeological data, including the use of ethnographic analogy and
archaeological ethnography is given to the students for better understanding of
ancient culture through contemporary tribes.
The Departmental Proposal for Archaeological Exploration & Excavation has already
been approved by the Standing Committee of Central Advisory Board of
Archaeology, Archaeological Survey of India. Accordingly, the Department will be
engaged in Archaeological investigations.
51. Detail five major Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Challenges (SWOC) of
the Department
Strengths:
1) Classrooms and teaching aids.
2) Rich background of faculty members in archaeology.
3) Qualified & dedicated teachers with international exposure.
4) Committed students.
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5) Involved with Archaeological Survey of adjoining areas.

Weaknesses:
1) More specialization needed in Pre-history, Proto history, Numismatics,
Epigraphy, Art History, Architecture etc.
Opportunities:
1) Greater opportunity for institution-museum collaboration in research and
archaeological investigations.
2) Increased exposure of students to knowledge world in archaeology.
3) Unexplored archaeological sites.
4) Converting tribal students into archaeologists.
5) Creating awareness for job opportunities in archaeology.
Challenges:
1) To attain global competence and status and attract students from all over the
world for research and training.
2) To strengthen international collaboration.
3) To strengthen collaborative research and enhance quality of higher education.
4) Introduce enrichment programs in English to improve communication skills of
students.
52. Future plans of the Department
To Impart Audio Visual Training for Archaeological drawing.
To establish of archaeological Lab.
To establish of archaeological museum.
Taking up Archaeological excavations & explorations on regular basis.

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Appendix 1
List of Publications to be enclosed.
Research Papers:
Prof. Alok Shrotriya
(a) Published in Journals:
1.

, (Bulletin of the Department of Ancient
Indian History, Culture and Archaeology) , BHU, Varanasi, Vol.35, 2010-11, pp. 252262.ISSN 0523-1302.

: , (
), ( ..) 2011.
3. 1857
: Proceedings of the National Seminar
2.

organized by the Department of Ancient Indian History, Culture and Archaeology, Dr.
Harisingh Gour Vishwavidyalaya, Sagar, 2011.
4. - - , Kosala, Research Journal of Deptt. of Culture
and Archaeology, Govt. of Chhattisgarh, Raipur, Vol. 3, 2011.Alok Shrotriya and
Mohan Lal, pp. 1-3.
5. eUnlkSj ftys dhs kSyr ckS) xqQkvksa esa i;ZVu laHkkouk,] .. , Bhopal, 2012.
6. Collection and Selection of Data, Evidence and its transmission, Causation and
Historisism, in Self Study Material, Paper 1, 2014, M.P. Bhoj (Open) University,
Bhopal, pp. 21-38.
7. Correlation of History with archaeology, Geography, Anthropology and Sociology, in
Self Study Material, Paper 1, Historiography-Concept, methods and Tools, Bhoj Open
University, Bhopal, Part 1, 2014, pp. 39-51.
8. Traditions of Historical Writings: Graeco-Roman Writings, in Self Study Material,
Paper 1, Historiography-Concept, methods and Tools, Bhoj Open University, Bhopal,
Part 2, 2014, pp. 73-87.
9. Rock-cut Caves of Yungang: Symbol of Imperial Pre-eminence through Buddhism,
Archives of South asian Heritage, Vol.1, No.1, January 2013, pp.15-32 ISSN-23208023.
10. - ( **] Madhya bharati, Journal of Dr.
Harisingh Gour University, sagar, Vol. LXVI, 2014, ISSN-0974-0066, pp. 73-79.
11. , ,
1 ( ), . . . ,

, , 2014, . 166-180.
(b) Book Publications
1. Buddhist Architecture in China ,ABC Press, New Delhi, 2011, ISBN 978-81-9076125-3.
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2.

, , , , 2012 ISBN 978-93-82447-02-3

(c) Preparation of Teaching-Learning material:

1. Recorded 8 audio-visual lectures on Historiography in Electronic Multimedia Research
Centre, Dr. Harisingh Gour University, Sagar for educational T.V. programme of
U.G.C.2012
2. Contributed three units in the Course Material of M. A. History Programme of Madhya
Pradesh Bhoj (Open) University, Bhopal ( M.P.)2013
Dr. Mohan Lal Chadhar
(a) Published in Journals:
1. Chadhar, Mohanlal (2011), Madh- Bamora ke mandir ke Dhnsha-abshesho ka Adhyana,

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

Journal of Directorate of Culture and Archaeology, Govt. of Chhattisgarh, Vol.- IV pp01-06, ISSN-02229-4546.
Chadhar, Mohanlal (2011), Baghelkhand ki Kalchurikaleen Sanshkriti An International
Refereed Annually Research Journal (Multi- disciplinary) of Kala Vaibhav Department
of Indian History, Art and Culture Indira Kala Sangeet University, Khairagarh(C.G.),pp
68-72, Vol.18, ISSN0975-5756.
Chadhar, Mohanlal & Mohanta B.K. (2012), Jerai: Anewly Discovered Rock Painting
Site in Sagar District (M.P.) , Proceedings of The National Seminar on River Valley
Civilization of Chhatisgarh & New Research in Indian Archaeology. Editor N.K. Shukla
Published by Directorate of Culture and Archaeology, Govt. of Chhattisgarh, 2012,
pp,.245 to 244.
Mohanta B.K. & Chadhar, Mohanlal (2013), Culture aspects of the tribal art in Central
India; a case of the body decoration of the Baiga tribe, Proceedings of The National
Seminar on art and architecture of Central India, Editor, Rahul Kumar Singh,
Directorate of Culture and Archaeology, Govt. of Chhattisgarh,2013 pp- 28-36.
Chadhar, Mohanlal (2013), Yug, Yugeen Eran: Ek vishleshan, Research Journal of
Directorate of Culture and Archaeology, Govt. of Chhattisgarh,Vol.No.06 pp-1-10,
ISSN-02229-4546.
Chadhar, Mohanlal (2014), Bhartiya Puratava mai Nag ki Abdharna:- Research Journal
of Directorate of Culture and Archaeology, Govt. of Chhattisgarh,Vol.No.07 pp-1-3,
ISSN-02229-4546.
Chadhar, Mohanlal (2014), Dhanpur se Prapt Jain Pratimai evam Jain Mandiro ke
Puraavshesh, Journal of Prachin Thirtha jinoudhar, Vol-II (80) New Delhi, pp-17-22,
ISSN-0972-4737.
Chadhar, Mohanlal (2014), Amarkantak kshetra ki Prachinta, Research Journal of Prag
Samiksha, Vol. 01, ISSUE-II pp- 41-54, Gwaliar, (M.P.) ISSN-2321-659X.

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9. Chadhar, Mohanlal (2014), Eran ki Guptakaleen Kala mai Vainava Pratimaye, Research

Journal of Prag Samiksha, Vol. II, ISSUE-I pp- 17-37, Gwaliar, (M.P.) ISSN-2321659X.
10. Chadhar, Mohanlal (2014), Historical Study of Upper Johila River Basin, ADROITIC,
An International Refereed Quarterly Research Journal (Multi- disciplinary) New Delhi
Vol.-01,No-02, pp, 59-63 ISSN- 2349-6274.
11. Chadhar, Mohanlal (2015), Rock Painting Sites in Sagar District (M.P)., An
International Peer Reviewed Research Journal, Vidhya Career Research Foundation
Panna (M.P.) Vol.04, Issue 13,pp,-1-4, ISSN-2277-4157.
12. Chadhar, Mohanlal (2015), A new hoard of Punch-marked coins from Eran, District
(Madhya Pradesh) A Bouquet of Indian Heritage Research and Management: Dr. Agam
Prasad Felicitation Volume Vol-01 edited by Prashant Srivastava and Sanjaya Kumar
Mahapatra, Swati Publications, New Delhi 2015, xii,pp,160-163 ISBN :
9789381843154.
13. Chadhar, Mohanlal,(2015), The Body Decoration of the Baiga Tribe: Special Reference
to Amarkantak Area Postcolonial Subaltern Issues, An Introspection edited by Krishna
Singh, Authors press, New Delhi 2015,pp,354-362 ISBN : 978-81-7273919-5.
14. Chadhar, Mohanlal (2015), History of Eran, ADROITIC, An International Refereed
Quarterly Research Journal (Multi- disciplinary) New Delhi Vol.-01,No-03, pp, 59-63
ISSN- 2349-6274.
15. Chadhar, Mohanlal(2015), Tribal Art and Craft In central India VANYAJATI Quarterly
Journal in English and Hindi, Vol. LXIII, No-2, April 2015, Published by Bhartiya
Adimjati Sevak Sangh, New Delhi pp, 12-15 ISSN:09750647.
(b) Publication of Course Materials:
1. Chadhar, Mohanlal (2014), Writing of Paper -IIIrd History of India From 1756 to 1857
A.D., M.A. History Course, self-Instruction material (SIM) M.P. Bhoj Open University
Bhopal, pp-145-157, 2014.
2. Chadhar, Mohanlal (2014), Writing of Paper- IVth Economic History of India From
1200 to 1750 A.D., M.A. History Course, self-Instruction material (SIM) M.P. Bhoj
Open University Bhopal, pp-3-15, 2014.
3. Chadhar, Mohanlal (2014), Writing of Paper - VIIth Outline of Indian Culture, M.A.
History Course, self-Instruction material (SIM) M.P. Bhoj Open University Bhopal, pp255-276 2014.
Dr. Vinay Kumar
(a) Published in Journals:
1. Hellenistic Elements in the Depiction of Life Story of Buddha in Gandhara Art, in SAARC
Culture Vol. 5, published by SAARC Cultural Centre Colombo, Sri Lanka, pp. 74-93,
2014, ISSN: Np. 2012-922x.
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2. Greco-Roman Influence on the Narratives of Gandhara Art, in Frontier Archaeology

Volume 5, the research journal of the Directorate of Archaeology and
Museums, Peshawar, Govt. of Khyber Pakhunkhwa, Pakistan, pp 7-21,2015.
3. Greco-Roman Elements in Gandhara Art and Architecture, in History Today No.11, a
referred Journal of Indian History and Culture Society published by Indian Archaeological
Society, B-17,Qutab Institutional Area, New Delhi,2010, pp. 47-54.
4. Archaeological Site Museum: A Centre for Promoting Cultural Tourism and Local
Heritage in the Journal of Indian Museums, Vol. LXIV, published by Museums
Association of India, New Delhi, pp.26-27,2011. ISSN No. 0970-9894.
5. The Influential Medium of Understanding Objects in an Archaeological Museum for
Hearing Impaired / Deaf People in the Journal of Indian Museums, Vol.LXV, published
by Museums Association of India, New Delhi, 2011,pp. 49-51. ISSN No. 0970-9894.
6. Transformation of Honeysuckle/ Palmette Motif in Mauryan Art in the Journal of Indian
Museums, Vol.LXV, published by Museums Association of India, New Delhi, 2011,
pp.103-111. ISSN No. 0970-9894.
7. Polemics of Origin of Mature Harappan/Indus-Saraswati Civilization in Kosala (Vol.5),a
journal published by Directorate of Culture and Archaeology, Raipur, Govt. of
Chhattisgarh, pp. 99-102, 2012, ISSN No. 2229-4546.
8. Hellenistic Influence on Buddhist Art of Gandhara in Puratana Vol.16 , a journal
published by Directorate of Archaeology Archives and Museums, Govt. of Madhya
Pradesh, Bhopal, p.41-49, 2012.
9. Megalithic Cultural tradition amongst the lesser known tribal communities of India with
special reference to tribes of Central India and Khasi tribes of North-East India in Heritage
and Us (Year 2, Issue 3, September 2013) an e-journal published by Heritage
Conservators, New Delhi , pp. 21-26. ISSN 2319-1201.
10. Transformation of Flora in Indian Art in ICON: Journal of Archaeology and Culture
edited by Amiya Chandra, J.N.Pal and Brajesh Rawat ( Vol. 1 ) published by Research
India Press, New Delhi and Wakankar Rock Art and Heritage Welfare Society, Bhopal,
2014, pp. 31-36. ISSN No. 2347-7032.
11. An Overview of Archaeological Site Museums in India in Heritage and Us (Year 2, Issue
4, December 2013-January 2014) an e-journal published by Heritage Conservators, New
Delhi, pp. 64-69. ISSN 2319-1201.
12. West Asian and Hellenistic Influence on Mauryan Pillars in Prcyabodha: Studies in
Indian Archaeology and Tradition (Prof. T.P. Verma Festschrift) published by B.R.
Publishing Corporation, New Delhi, 2014, pp. 271-281, ISSN 9789350501450.
13. Transformation of Rivers and Mountains in Indian Art in Kosala (Vol.6),a journal
published by Directorate of Culture and Archaeology, Raipur, Govt. of Chhattisgarh, pp.
120-123, 2013, ISSN No. 2229-4546.
14. Preservation of Tribal Culture and Tradition: An Appraisal in The Tribal Tribune Vol-6
Issue-3, an e journal. ISSN: 2249-3433, April 2014.

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15. Management of Archaeological Site Museums with Special Reference to Museum at

Purana Qila, Delhi in Heritage and Us (Year 3, Issue 1, March/ April 2014) an e-journal
published by Heritage Conservators, New Delhi, pp. 65-74. ISSN 2319-1201.
16. Transformation of Lion Motif in Mauryan Art in CHARPOY: An Inter disciplinary
Journal of the Social Sciences published by National Museum Institute of History of Art,
Conservation and Museology in conjunction with Forum for the promotion of research in
Social Sciences, New Delhi, pp.83-94, 2014.
17. Megalithic Cultural tradition amongst the Khasi and Jaintia Tribes of North-East India in
Journal Tribal Tribune, Vol-6 Issue-4, an e journal. ISSN: 2249-3433 July 2014.
18. Hellenistic Influence in Sunga and Kushana Art (With Special Reference to Fabulous
Terrestrial Animal Motifs) in Kala Vol. XX, the journal published by Indian Art History
Congress, Guwahati, Assam, ISSN No. 0975-7945, pp.92-99, 2014-2015.
19. Foreign Influence on the Terracotta Art of Mauryan Period in Kosala (Vol.7),a journal
published by Directorate of Culture and Archaeology, Raipur, Govt. of Chhattisgarh, pp.
116-118, 2014, ISSN No. 2229-4546.
20. Rock Cut Cave at Village Khodri, Madhya Pradesh: An Ethno-archaeological Study in
Heritage: Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies in Archaeology, Vol.2 published by
Department of Archaeology, University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, pp. 694704, 2014, ISSN No. 2347-5463.
21. West Asian Influence on Lion Motifs in Mauryan Art in Heritage and Us (year 3, Issue
4, December 2014/ January 2015) an e-journal published by Heritage Conservators, New
Delhi, pp. 6-16. ISSN 2319-1201.
22. A Typo-Technological Study of Chalcolithic Malwa Ware in ICON: Journal of
Archaeology and Culture edited by Amiya Chandra, J.N.Pal and Brajesh Rawat ( Vol.
2 ) published by Research India Press, New Delhi and Wakankar Rock Art and Heritage
Welfare Society, Bhopal, 2015, ISSN No. 2347-7032,pp.59-68.
(b) Published in Edited Books/ Book Chapter:
1. Marketing and Publicity: An Effective Tool for Dissemination of Knowledge of
Archaeological Site Museums in Indian Context, in the seminar proceedings on The
Future Museum: As Asian Perspective published by Centre of Asian Studies, University
of Kelaniya, Srilanka, ISBN No. 978-955-4563-26-1, pp.33-41, 2014.
2. Hellenistic Influence on the Buddhist Art of Far Eastern Countries, in NMK 2014 Museum
Network Fellowship Research Papers published by National Museum of Korea, Seoul,
pp. 15-28,2014, ISBN No. 978-89-8164-111-5.
3. Personality of Black-and-Red Ware in Kosala No. 2, Year 3, a journal published by
Directorate of Culture and Archaeology, Raipur, Govt. of Chhattisgarh, pp. 360-365,
2010. ISSN No. 2229-4546.
4. Tracing the Roots of Genesis and Evolution of Stupa in Indian Context: Inputs from
Literature and Archaeology, in the Proceedings of International Buddhist Conference on,
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5.

6.

7.

8.

9.

10.

11.

12.

13.

14.

15.

Evolution of Buddhist Stupa published by Bhikshu University of Sri Lanka,

Anuradhapura, pp. 9-11, 2014.
Parallels in Narratives in Greco-Roman Art and Gandhara Art in Puramanthan - Current
Advances in Indian Archaeology No.6. A journal published by Bhartiya Kala Parishad,
Delhi, p.65-77, 2011. ISBN No. 978-81-8090-285-7.
Greco Roman Influence on the Coiffures and Head-Dresses in Gandhara Art in PuraJagat: Indian Archaeology, History and Culture, J.P.Joshi Commemoration Volume.,
published by Bhartiya Kala Prakashan, Delhi, pp. 440-446, 2012. ISBN No. 978-81-8090260-4.
Archaeological Site Museums- An Appraisal in Museum Studies (Festschrift to M.L.
Nigam), published by Sharda Publishing House, Delhi, p.113-117, 2012. ISBN No. 97881-88934-74-4.
Hellenistic Influence on Buddhism and Buddhist Art of Gandhara in Sivasri-Perspectives
in Indian Archaeology, Art and Culture (Birth Centenary Volume of Padma Bhushan Dr.
C. Sivaramamurti and Padma Bushan Shri K.R. Srinivasan), published by Agam Kala
Prakashan, New Delhi, p.303-307, 2013. ISBN No. 978-81-7320-133-2.
Heritage Management as a tool for Educating Tribal Communities of India to realize their
Identity in Asian Art, Culture and Heritage published by the International Association for
Asian Heritage (IAAH) the Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, Colombo
and the Ministry of Culture and the Arts, Colombo pp.119-121, 2013. ISBN No.978-9554563-09-4.
Symbolism in the Early Buddhist Art of Central India in Proceedings of the National
Seminar on Art & Architecture of Central India with Special Reference to South Kosala,
published by Directorate Of Culture & Archaeology. Government of Chhattisgarh, Raipur
(C.G.), 2014, pp. 19-27.
Traditional Water Resource Management in India A Historical Perspective in Water
Crisis in Rural and Urban Areas: Planning and Management published by Aksarvinyas,
Ujjain, pp. 182-189, 2014, ISBN No. 978-81-928133-2-5.
Origin and Authorship of Indian Megaliths in Megalithic Culture of South India, Special
Report, No.6, edited by K.N.Dikshit and Ajit Kumar, Published by Indian Archaeological
Society, New Delhi, pp. 334-341, ISBN No. 978-81-910635-2-3,2014.
Archaeological Site Museums: An Appraisal in Cultural Contours of History and
Archaeology (in honour of Snehasiri Prof. P. Chenna Reddy), Vol. I (Archaeology),
published by B.R. Publishing Corporation, Delhi-110052, pp. 241-244, 2015, ISBN No.
9789350500514.
Transformation of Rivers and Mountains in Indian Art in Cultural Contours of History
and Archaeology (in honour of Snehasiri Prof. P. Chenna Reddy), Vol. V(Art), published
by B.R. Publishing Corporation, Delhi-110052, pp. 73-76, 2015, ISBN No.
9789350500514.
Transformation of West Asian and Greco-Roman Elements in Indian Art in ManiSushma: Archaeology and Heritage (Dr. B.R.Mani Festschrift) published by B.R.

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Publishing Corporation, Delhi-110052, 2015, pp. 255-260, ISBN No. 9789350502259,

2015.
16. Documentation of Collections in Archaeological Site Museums: A Review in ManiSushma: Archaeology and Heritage (Dr. B.R.Mani Festschrift) published by B.R.
Publishing Corporation, Delhi-110052, 2015, pp. 633-642, ISBN No. 9789350502259,
2015.
(c) Book Publication:
1. West Asian and Hellenistic Elements in Indian Art (300 BC-300 AD) published by B. R.
Publishing Corporation, Delhi-110052, ISBN No. 9789350501887, 2015.
2. Mani-Sushma: Archaeology and Heritage (Dr. B. R. Mani Festschrift) published by B.R.
Publishing Corporation, Delhi-110052, ISBN No. 9789350502259, 2015.

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