About Department

The Department of History was established in 1973. The subject was taught as major paper namely Ancient Indian History, Medieval Indian History, Modern Indian History, Karnataka History and European History. It is one of the main Department in the College that has provided a rational edge to the courses being offered. The Department has central library facility and well-equipped modern infrastructure for teaching and research activities. This subject can lead to careers ranging from archival work to freelance writing while also laying the groundwork for graduate degrees ranging from history to law. The faculty of the Department has been actively associated with student development activities in various capacities.

Vision
The History Department seeks to build its students’ transferable skills, employability and intellectual curiosity, along with raising public awareness about the past and its legacies, through teaching, research and service activities conducted locally, statewide, regionally, nationally, and internationally.

Mission
History is a muse of all knowledge. It includes the Local History, National History, World History and the history of civilization. So, in line with the College mission to provide instruction, research and dissemination of knowledge of the world, the Department of History is committed to develop its capacity in a number of fields of historical studies. The students should, therefore, become useful citizens and intellectual engines of social change for the future. The department strives to ensure high quality teaching, strong research activity, valuable service to community and effective contribution to the development of the country emphasizing high level of professionalism and human values.