About Us :

Department of History is one of the oldest departments in Marathwada Shikshan Prasarak Mandal’s, Deogiri College, Aurangabad. The department established Under Graduate in 1960 and Post Graduate Course introduced 1998.

The Department of History is one of the very few colleges  in the entire Marathwada  who has it own History Museum which provides a glimpse into the varied and variegated aspects of India`s glorious heritage of art and cultural History.

In view of the rich archaeological, artistic and historical potential of this region. The Department made beginning in collecting objects of artistic and historical value as a curriculum. In course of time this efforts emerged as a very impressive project. The present collection includes stone sculptures, bronze, coins, miniature paintings, gold, Silver and copper coins,

Department offers M.A., course in History a PG. department run very successfully last 15 years UGC Sponsored Gandhian Study Center. Another Certificate Course in Research Methodoly, Travel & Tourism, Musicology Studies is started from JUNE 2016.

A well equipped library for helping hand for studding in research, guidance for MPSC, NET-SET and other competitive examinations.

Establishment of Department : 

The department established Under Graduate in 1965 and Post Graduate Course introduced 1998.

U.G. Establishment – 1960.

P.G. Establishment – 1999.

Certificate Course Introduction – 2007 to till date.

Scope of Political Science

BA History Hons scope in India is extremely huge in demand. It offers ample jobs after BA Hons History.The graduates can apply for different job designations that offer high salary packages. Here are some the areas of scope for BA History Hons freshers in India:

  • Archaeology & Archives
  • Civil Services
  • Genealogy (descent)
  • Historical Fiction
  • Historical Parks
  • Journalism
  • Museums
  • Preservation
  • Public Relations
  • Radio

Importance of History :

History is one of the most significant and respected disciplines. This subject guides us to learn about our past. There are lots of benefits of studying History. It develops in us a deep understanding of the world along with the changes it has undergone with time. If we study History, we understand different aspects of life. We come to know what pillars our culture was built only by studying History subject. History is a subject full of stories. Some are inspiring; some might not be. We get to learn many things from our History. There are lessons, both good and bad, to be learned about how our ancestors faced a particular situation and dealt with it.