History Department | St Teresa's College (Autonomous

History Department | St Teresa's College (Autonomous

History is the best tool to understand analyse world, people and culture. It reveal the roots to many mysteries around the world. A thorough understanding of the past could help us know more about the present. You learn how to combine knowledge from various sources and make sense of that information by studying history. History make us connected to our roots and thus keep us more aware of the world.

A history student couldn't restrict their period of study of three or four years, it is an non ending process where we came up with new things everyday. As a history student of Kerala, the following factors should have to be given more focus on.

Kerala History

Kerala is a state located in the southern region of India. Kerala is regarded as one of the nation's most progressive states. In 1957, it was the first state in the world to democratically elect a communist government, and it is still one of the few left-reigned states in India today, 60 years later. In comparison to other states, this one has the highest rates of literacy and the most equitable allocation of land.

Looking back to the early period he state has a proud history. It is referred to as the Cheras land in an Ashokan edict around 300 BC. Additionally, it appears in ancient Sanskrit works like the Mahabharata. The ancient Roman writers Pliny and Ptolemy also described the thriving trade in the Muziris port. In 52 AD, St. Thomas, one of the Twelve, arrived in Kondangallur.

There are numerous mythological tales about Kerala's origin as well. One of them is centred on Parasurama, who threw his battle axe to form the state. Also the state was believed to be ruled by Mahabeli, an asura king. The king was then sent to pathalam, by Mahavishnu's fifth avathar Vamanan. It is believed that the king will visit the state in every year which is celebrated as onam for ten days.

History of Modern India

It is referred to the period from Mughal Emperor rule. Followed by British rule and expansion, then major changes put forward by British rule, protests for freedom and revolts, emergence of several socio-economic movements and formation of Indian National Congress.