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History is studied chronologically and the history of any period is studied in a specific logical sequence. In the absence of this sequence it becomes difficult to understand and remember the historical facts. The history of Indian education is generally studied under three periods-ancient, medieval and modern. Ancient period is generally divided into two sub-periods-Vedic period and Buddhist period, Medieval period is also divided into two sub-periods-Pre Mughal period and Mughal period and the Modern period is generally divided into four sub-periods-Christian Missionary period, East India Company period, British period and Post-Independence period. This course covers History of Indian Education from Ancient period to modern period including recommendations of different committee and commission and Education policy from preschool education to higher education.

The basic objectives of this course is to acquaint the learners about the education system in various periods of history, changing pattern of education system from time to time, role of commissions and committee in shaping the present education system, various policies and programmes of education in India.