Introduction

History, the discipline that studies the chronological record of events, based on a critical examination of source materials and usually presenting an explanation of their causes. History has been steadfast in offering programmes and courses that augur to the need of intellectia, bringing out another historical findings and better serving the society. History is treated in a number of articles. For the principal treatment of the subject of historiography and the scholarly research necessary for the discipline, see historiography. Information on any specific historical topic, such as the history of specific peoples, cultures, countries, and regions, will be found under the relevant title. For information on the historical aspects of military affairs, economics, law, literature, sciences, art, philosophy, religion, and other fields of human endeavour, the reader should also first consult the relevant title and review the subtopics in the Table of Contents.

Highlights of the Programme

Syllabus offered by the Department enables, enriches and equips the student community as Historians who would pass on the rich political, cultural, economic and social happenings of the past and present with out prejudice to the future generations. The syllabi is so designed intensively the student community get skill based training and orientation which gives exposer to job opportunities in Government achieves, museums and in the tourism sectors. The Curriculam is periodically update as per the regulation of the UGC and Tamil Nadu State Higher Education Council.