Information Package / Course Catalogue
History of the Turkic States of India
Course Code: TAR361
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 3
Objectives of the Course

To reveal the political, social and cultural activities of the Turkish states established in India.

Course Content

The political, cultural and economic conditions of the Turkish States established in India.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Ahmet TOKSOY
Learning Outcomes
1.Teaching of Turkish states established in India.
2.Recognizes Turkish civilization in India.
3.The beginning of the Turkish raids on India.
4.The effect of Turkish States on the history of the region.
5.The development and destruction of the Mughal Empire.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Savaş, M. Melis, Hindistan Türk Tarihi, İstanbul 2024
2.Güngör, Erol, Tarihte Türkler, İstanbul 1989
3.Bayur, Yusuf Hikmet, Hindistan Tarihi, Ankara 1946
4.Merçil, Erdoğan, Müslüman Türk Devletleri Tarihi, Ankara 2006
5.Konukçu, Enver, Hindistan'da Kurulan Türk Devletleri, Türk Dünyası El Kitabı, I, Ankara 2001
6.Merçil, Erdoğan, Gazneli Mahmut, Ankara 1989
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Those who dominated India before the Turks
Week 2 - Theoretical
Turks In India Before Islam
Week 3 - Theoretical
Turks And Turkish States Established In India After Islam
Week 4 - Theoretical
Islam in Ghazni Mahmoud and India
Week 5 - Theoretical
Ghazni Domination In India
Week 6 - Theoretical
Ghaznavid Domination in India
Week 7 - Theoretical
Small Turkish Principalities In India: Shams, Balabans, Kalaks, Bricks
Week 8 - Theoretical
Small Turkish Principalities In India: Shams, Balabans, Kalaks, Bricks
Week 9 - Theoretical
Small Turkish principalities in India: Shams, Balabans, Castles, bricks and Sayyids
Week 10 - Theoretical
Hindistan’da Babürler Hakimiyeti
Week 11 - Theoretical
India During The Mughal Period
Week 12 - Theoretical
Turkish Tracks In India
Week 13 - Theoretical
Turkish Civilization In India
Week 14 - Theoretical
Turkish Culture In India
Week 15 - Final Exam
Final Exam
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory141242
Assignment101120
Term Project20510
Midterm Examination1011
Final Examination1011
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)74
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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OÇ-1
3
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
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