Department of History

Royal School of Humanities & Social Sciences (RSHSS)

1. About the Department and Programmes offered

About the Department

The Department of History is one of the premier departments of Royal Global University. It has eminent and scholarly faculty with global exposure. It is emerging as one of the leading centre of historical learning and research in the north-east India. Its objective is to initiate innovative research and world class curriculum design with industry-oriented pedagogy, to ground historical erudition in the shared national culture of compassion, social responsibility and sound ethical outlook and to enrich society by producing nationally and internationally acclaimed historians and historical works with acute transformative potential in the domain of social sciences. In its thrust to update its curriculum according to the mandate of New Education Policy of the GOI, it has included skill enhancement courses like Museology, Archeology, Heritage management, Basic Writing Skills, Value-Added Courses as well as mandatory project work in it is curriculum. It has MoU with leading academic and research institutions which provide internships to our students for quick employability. The Department often organizes short trips to historical/archeological sites, traditional heritage sites, traditional industrial and handicraft sites for firsthand experience of students. Within a short span of its existence, it has already produced NET and JRF qualified students, officers in Indian Banking Service as well as faculty in reputed universities. Some of our students have received admission in reputed universities abroad for higher studies. The department has started an Outreach programme with the motto ‘Popularizing History, Supplementing Syllabus: Using alternative Pedagogy’ to start society-academia interface. To facilitate research, and writing skills of our students the Department has established History Society – Vrittaanta which provide a platform to all students and research scholars of the Department for popularizing the discipline, engage in debate and discussion in historical themes amongst students and members of the larger society. It has also the credit of publishing the first Departmental student e-research magazine of the University named Anveshan: A Voyage into the Unexplored Past. The Department and its faculty strive to produce distinguished students who would be leading historical research in the region.


2. Vision & Mission of the Department

Vision -

The department has envisioned a long-term goal of emerging as a leading center of historical learning and research in the north-east byfostering the new generation of global historiansand creating nationally and internationally integrated opportunities in the field of historical research and academia.

Mission -

  1. To engender innovative research and world class curriculum design with industry-oriented pedagogy.
  2. To ground historical erudition in the shared national culture of compassion, social responsibility and sound ethical outlook.
  3. To enrich society by producing nationally and internationally acclaimed historians and historical works with acute transformative potential in the domain of social sciences.

3. Infrastructure


4. Prominent Alumni

S.No. Name of Alumni Batch School and Department Name Status/ Current Organization name with Designation Photograph
1 Amarjyoti Kashyap 2018-20 Dept. of History, RSHSS Post Graduate Teacher in Arts, Adarsha Vidyalaya Sangathan, Chenga, Barpeta
2 Betsydha G Sangma 2018-20 Dept. of History, RSHSS Lecturer, Ampati Degree College, South West Garo Hills, Meghalaya
3 Deepshikha Pathak 2018-20 Dept. of History, RSHSS PGT teacher (History), Gurukul Grammer School, Pub Geetanagar, Guwahati, Assam
4 H. Diparaj Sharma 2018-20 Dept. of History, RSHSS Lecturer, Shree ShreeGourgobind Girls’ College, Khurai, Imphal East, Manipur
5 Baby Debbarma 2018-20 Dept. of History, RSHSS PGT, Sri Krishna Mission School, Katalbagan, Agartala, Tripura
6 Martina Debbarma 2018-20 Dept. of History, RSHSS PGT, TripureswariVidyamandir, Agartala, Tripura
7 Samulailatpam Nivash Sharma 2019-21 Dept. of History, RSHSS Lecturer, Delta Advance School, Imphal West, Manipur
8 Nandita Roy 2018-20 Dept. of History, RSHSS Head Teacher of Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya (KGBV) ChaparSalkocha, Samagra Shiksha, Assam

5. Events & Achievements

Date of Visit Name Designation Purpose of the visit
17th February, 2020 Kuldeep Patowary Assistant Professor, Department of History, Gauhati University Webinar on the topic ‘Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar: War and the Shaping of History’.
11th June, 2020 Prof. Amarendra Kumar Thakur Professor, Department of History, NEHU Shillong Webinar on the topic ‘Intellectuals in Exile’.
2nd July, 2020 Dr. Saswati Choudhury Associate Professor, OKD, Institute of Social Change and Development Webinar on the topic of ‘Healthcare in Assam: Looking from a Gendered Perspective’
27th November, 2020 Dr. Sikha Das Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology, MSSV Nagaon Webinar on the topic ‘Gender, Power and Conflict of Identities: A Witch-Hunting’
4th June, 2021 Dr. Suryasikha Pathak Associate professor, Assam University (Diphu Campus) Webinar on the topic ‘Visual Sources for Missionary History’.
12th June, 2023 Prof. Rajib Handique HoD, History Department, Gauhati University Webinar on the topic ‘Pandemics in History’.
26th July, 2021 Dr. Radha Das Assistant Professor of History, Department of History Webinar on ‘The Life and Contributions of Rupkonwar Jyoti Prasad Agarwala’.
26th July, 2021 Pabitra Margherita Chairmen, Jyoti Chitraban, eminent film and TV personality Webinar on ‘The Life and Contributions of Rupkonwar Jyoti Prasad Agarwala’.
20th September, 2021 Mr. Swapnanil Barua Retired IAS Webinar on ‘Remembering Bishnu Prasad Rabha: The Political Figure and the Artist’.
20th September, 2021 Dr. Moushumi Kandali Writer and Academician Webinar on ‘Remembering Bishnu Prasad Rabha: The Political Figure and the Artist’.
10th February, 2023 Venerable Tenzin Legtsok Monk, Sera Jaya Monastic University, Karnataka Invited talk
1st March, 2023 Stephen Bognar Director, Sustainability Asia fro Wildlife Works Carbon (WWC). "Invited Talk “Why Whales Worry? Finding a new direction with real depth”"
30th March, 2023 Snigdha Hasnu Curator in charge, Assam State Museum Invited talk on ‘Study of Assam History Through the Collections of the Assam State Museum’.
27th April, 2022 Dr. Loya Sinha Chairperson, S.K. Bhuyan Memorial Trust MoU Signing
27th April,2022 Yazing Shimray Wunglengton Former Director of Museums, Assam, Directorate of Cultural Affairs Department MoU Signing
24th April 2023 Prof. Prasenjit Biswas Professor, Department of Philosophy, NEHU FDP Resource Person
25th April, 2023 Prof. Sarah Hilaly Professor, Rajiv Gandhi University FDP Resource Person
25th April, 2023 Sonali Ghosh Chief Conservator of Forests, Assam FDP Resource Person
26th April 2023 Bonojit Hussain Former Assistant Professor, SNU, Entrepreneur FDP Resource Person
26th April 2023 Prof. Amarendra K. Thakur Professor, NEHU FDP Resource Person
27th April, 2023 Prof. Rajib Handique Professor, Gauhati University FDP Resource Person
28th April 2023 Dr. Binayak Dutta Associate Professor, NEHU FDP Resource Person
28th April, 2023 Prof. Arabinda Samanta Professorn (Retd.) Burdwan University FDP Resource Person
1st May, 2023 Prof. Imdad Hussain Professor, NEHU FDP Resource Person
2nd May, 2023 Dr Shahana Bhattacharya Associate Professor, Kirori Mal College, Delhi University FDP Resource Person
3rd May, 2023 Dr. Manjil Hazarika Assistant Professor, Cotton University FDP Resource Person
3rd May, 2023 Prof. Chandan Kumar Sharma Professor, Tezpur University FDP Resource Person
4th May, 2023 Prof. Monorama Sharma Professor, NEHU FDP Resource Person
4th May, 2023 Prof. Apurba Baruah Professor, NEHU FDP Resource Person
17th March, 2024 Shri SK Bose Numismatist Invited lecture on ‘Numismatic Heritage of Assam and its Emerging Trend in Study.’
20th May, 2024 Ms. Vandana Manchanda Director, Architectural Heritage Division and Head of Heritage Crafts and Community Division, INTACH (Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage) Invited lecture on the topic ‘Craft Revival and its socio-economic impact on Communities’.
27th May, 2024 Dr.Nachiket Chanchani "Associate Professor in History of the Art Department" Invited talk on the topic ‘Decoding India's Temples and the Challenges of Reconstructing Them’.
15th July, 2024 Dr. Sangeeta Gogoi Director In-Charge, Directorate of Historical and Antiquarian Studies, Assam MoU Signing
20th Spetember, 2024 Dr. Sanjeev Chopra Former Director, Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration, Author and Historian "Invited Lecture: “We the people of the states of Bharat”"

6. Departmental Research Statistics


7. The Board of Studies (BoS)

# Position in D-BoS Name and Designation
1 Convener (Ex-Officio)- Head of the Department Dr. Susmita Hazarika, Associate Professor, History
2 All Faculty members of the Department Members (Ex-Officio) Prof. Sajal Nag, Distinguished Professor of History Mr. Mukesh Kalita
Prof. Shiela Bora, Advisor, Dept. of History
Dr. Mitali Kalita, Assistant Professor, History
Dr. Saikhom Ronel Singh Assistant Professor, History
Ms. Tanzim Masud Assistant Professor, History
3 External Expert (Academic) KM Sudha
Ms. Shalaka Pravinkumar Bhandare

8. The Departmental Research Committee (DRC)

# Content Name of the Member Designation Designation in the committee
1. Head of the Department Prof. Sajal Nag Dean, RSHSS;
Distinguished Professor of History
Chairperson
2. Two Professors Prof. Shiela Bora Advisor, Dept. of History Member
3. Two Associate Professors – one of them will be the member secretary Dr. Susmita Hazarika Associate Professor, Dept. of History Member Secretary
4. Two Assistant Professors holding Ph.D. degree Dr. Saikhom Ronel Singh Asst. Professor, Dept. of History Member
Dr. Susmita Banerjee Asst. Professor, Dept. of History Member
5. Three external members not below the rank of Professors, including members from an allied department, who will be nominated by the URC Prof. Gautam Majumdar Professor, Dept. of Economics External Member
Prof. Tushti Sharma HOD, Dept. of English, RSL External Member
Prof. Ankur Ganguly Dean of Academics, RGU External Member

9. Course Structure & Syllabus

“ My time at the Assam Royal Global University was a truly enriching experience. The department of History helped me delved into the depths of the past, uncovering new perspectives and insights that broadened my understanding of the world. With guidance from esteemed professors and support from like-minded peers, I developed a deeper appreciation for the complexities of history and its profound impact on our present. The department's vibrant community and rigorous academic environment helped me grow as a scholar and an individual. ”

Amarjyoti Kashyap

MA History
Batch: 2018-2020

“ Royal Global University has been an exceptional institution in every regard. The faculty members are not only highly knowledgeable but also genuinely invested in the success and growth of their students. The state-of-the-art facilities and a diverse array of programs ensure that every student finds their niche and is prepared for the future. The university's commitment to holistic development, coupled with an environment that fosters innovation and creativity, makes it a premier destination for higher education. My experience here has been transformative, and I am grateful for the opportunities and support that have shaped my academic journey. Royal Global University truly stands out as a beacon of excellence in education. ”

Ms. Sagolsem Linthoi Chanu

BA History
Batch: 2018-2021

“ Reflecting on my tenure at The Assam Royal Global University, I am profoundly grateful for the exceptional education and unwavering support extended by the Department of History. I take great pride in announcing my successful graduation. The department's pedagogy, mentorship, and array of opportunities have been instrumental in shaping my academic journey and equipping me for future pursuits. I am particularly indebted to the professors for their invaluable guidance and encouragement, which have left an indelible mark on me. Being part of such an esteemed department and university community has been a privilege, and I eagerly anticipate leveraging the acquired skills and knowledge to make significant contributions to the field of history. ”

Mr Abdul Waqur Albir Rahma

BA History
Batch: 2020-23
Pursuing MA History

“ For me, every day at the Royal Global University was full of learning, laughing, and unbridled enjoyment. Our professors worked hard to develop us into global citizens who are sensitive to cultural differences in addition to analytical thinkers. Students from different states have been exposed to and given the opportunity to explore academically and cultural fields due to the diversified atmosphere. It precisely reflects the essence of diversity in the Northeast. ”

Mr. Lova Ngathem

MA History
Batch: 2021-2023

“ As a proud History student at Royal Global University, I experienced firsthand the department’s efficiency and academic excellence. The professors, renowned scholars in their fields, fostered an engaging learning environment that encouraged deep historical inquiry. The university’s modern infrastructure, well-maintained campus, and diverse, nutritious canteen further enriched my educational journey. Royal Global University’s commitment to quality education and holistic student development makes it a standout institution for History studies. ”

Ms. Deepsikha Pathak

MA History
Batch: 2018-2020

“ As a student at The Assam Royal Global University , I've had the opportunity to experience a diverse range of academic and extracurricular activities, making it a pivotal part of my educational journey. I enrolled myself in the department of History with a well-structured curriculum where the faculty members are highly knowledgeable and approachable, always willing to engage in discussions and provide guidance. The campus is a blend of modern architecture and green spaces. From modern libraries with extensive resources to well-equipped laboratories and recreational spaces, there's something for everyone. The campus provides a serene atmosphere conducive to both studying and socializing. Overall, my experience here has been incredibly rewarding which has equipped me not only with knowledge and skills but also with the confidence to face challenges and pursue my ambitions. ”

Ms. Pooja Shil

BA History
Batch: 2019-2022

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