Department of History


About Department

The Department of History at Bhaktkavi Narsinh Mehta University, Junagadh Established in the month of June, 2018. Its offers a Comprehensive program that explores the complexities of the past, its impact on the present, and its relevance to the future. The Department of History at Bhaktkavi Narsinh Mehta University, Junagadh for instance, offers M.A. and Certificate Course in Tourism Management courses, as well as opportunities for doctoral research. The program covers a wide range of topics, including Ancient, Medieval, Modern, and Contemporary Indian, Gujarat and Specially Religious and Regional History.

Vision

To become a leading center of excellence in historical research and education, fostering a community of scholars who produce innovative, interdisciplinary, and socially relevant research that shapes our understanding of the past and informs our approach to the present and future.

Mission

The Department of History is committed to:

  • Providing high-quality postgraduate education that equips students with advanced research skills, critical thinking, and historical knowledge.
  • Conducting innovative and interdisciplinary research that pushes the boundaries of historical inquiry and addresses pressing social, cultural, and political issues.
  • Fostering a vibrant academic community that values diversity, inclusivity, and collaboration among students, faculty, and staff.
  • Engaging with local, national, and global communities through outreach, public history initiatives, and partnerships that promote historical awareness and understanding.

Course Offered By Department
M.A.(History)
Ph.D.

Head Of Department

sir

Prof. (Dr.) Vishal R. Joshi

Professor

View Profile
Faculty Of Department

sir

DR. Ramesh Chauhan

Associate Professor

View Profile

sir

DR. Lalit parmar

Teaching Assistant

View Profile

Sr. No.Event NameOrganizerDateNational / State / University level
1One day State seminar “Sahitya ane Itihasma Girnar “Gujarat sahitya academy-Gandhinagar & Department of History, BKNMU-Junagadh10 Feb 2020State
2One day state level online webinar “sorathma jain sahitya ane itihas”Dept. of History, BKNMU-Junagadh & Gujarat sahitya academy-Gandhinagar08 Jan 2021State level webinar
3One day national level seminar “Swatrantray sangram ma saurashtra ke Santoka yogdan”.Itihas sankalan samiti, Gujarat Prant and Dept. of History, BKNMU-Junagadh27Jul 2021State
4One day state level Webinar “Sorathna Santonu Sahitya ane Itihas yogdan ”Department Of Histoy,BKNMU and Gujarat Sahitya Academy-Gandhinagar07 Oct 2021State level webinar
5One day national level workshop “Importance Of Regional History in National Education Policy”Department of History, BKNMU, Junagadh & Itihas sankalan samiti, Gujarat Prant26 Feb 2022National
6Online one day webinar “Debunking Mythology”Dept. of History & Dept. of English,BKNMU-Junagadh16 Apr 2024State level
Program Name : Manka Series(Sorath Varios religious and spiritual places ) 1 to 107 Episode

Objective

  • Since 2021 History Program is organizing Manaka Series every Saturday through the online platform of the University. We will conduct a total of 107 programs as Manka.
  • In an one-hour program, professors & ICT Team visit any one spiritual, historical & regional place of the Saurashtra region and reveal its history of it.
  • It helps to make understand the people about the importance of the historical places as well as spread awareness about that place which also stimulate the tourism.
  • Even it is a virtual documentation of the various places of saurashtra region.

Out Come: The tourism policy of the state government has also been aimed at highlighting the regional tourist destinations. In this regard, these Manka have become very popular in strengthening the efforts of the History Department of the University to highlight the pilgrimage sites of saurashtra region.

Downloads
Sr. No.Name of the scholarName of the GuideTitleRegi. NoYear Of Registration
1Khambhala Neha KiritbhaiProf. (Dr.) Vishal R. Joshi, Professor & Head, Department 0f History, BKNMU-JunagadhShakt Temples Of Junagadh Town – A Historical Study.240542025
2Jadeja Mahipatsinh BharatsinhProf. (Dr.) Vishal R. Joshi, Professor & Head, Department 0f History, BKNMU-JunagadhLife And Contribution Of Jamsaheb Ranjitsinhji Of Jamnagar – A Study240522025
3Jalu Mukesh MerambhaiProf. (Dr.) Vishal R. Joshi, Professor & Head, Department 0f History, BKNMU-JunagadhShree Swaminarayan Main Temples of Junagadh – A Historical Study240512025
4Gujarati Darshit DhirubhaiProf. (Dr.) Vishal R. Joshi, Professor & Head, Department 0f History, BKNMU-JunagadhHistory of famous Ancient religious places on the mount girnar and their contribution230252024
5Madhak Batukbhai ArvindbhaiProf. (Dr.) Vishal R. Joshi, Professor & Head, Department 0f History, BKNMU-JunagadhShivalayas of Porbandar district : A historical study230642024
6Solanki rakeshkumar DhansukhlalProf. (Dr.) Vishal R. Joshi, Professor & Head, Department 0f History, BKNMU-JunagadhContribution of sadhu saints to socio-cultural and religious history of sorath (in the context of 19th and 20th centuries).230852024
7Bandhiya parbat hardasProf. (Dr.) Vishal R. Joshi, Professor & Head, Department 0f History, BKNMU-JunagadhThe history of the Dwarkadhish jagatmandir of devbhumidwarka : A study222402023
8Gohil Divyajeetsinh LagdhirsinhProf. (Dr.) Vishal R. Joshi, Professor & Head, Department 0f History, BKNMU-JunagadhHistory Of Palitana State (1723 A.D. to 1947A.D) A Historical Studies201142021
9Gadhavi Pratik AnilbhaiProf. (Dr.) Vishal R. Joshi, Professor & Head, Department 0f History, BKNMU-JunagadhThe Contrbutiton Of Rashtriya SwayamSewak Sangh At The Time Of Natural Disaster In Saurastra – Historical Study (1950-2020)”200722021
10Gohil Maheshkumar DansinhbhaiDr.Ramesh M.Chauhan, Assistant Professor, Dept. of History, BKNMU-JunagadhA Historical Study of Karadiya Rajputs of Saurashtra Region200672021
11Parmar Lalit AmrutlalProf. (Dr.) Vishal R. Joshi, Professor & Head, Department 0f History, BKNMU-JunagadhA Comparative Study of the Economy and its Impact on the Princely States of Saurashtra (With Special Reference to Junagadh and Porbandar States – from 1801 A.D. to 1947 A.D.)191112020
12Gondalia Samir DalpatbhaiProf. (Dr.) Vishal R. Joshi, Professor & Head, Department 0f History, BKNMU-JunagadhThe Margi Saints and Societies of Gujarat: A study (with special reference 19th & 20th century)191122020
13Rathod Bharat BoghabhaiProf. (Dr.) Vishal R. Joshi, Professor & Head, Department 0f History, BKNMU-JunagadhOrganizations of Gujarat : Establishment, development and contribution-A study (with special reference to 19th and 20th century)191072020
14Chudasama Hetalben ShravanbhaiDr.Ramesh M.Chauhan, Assistant Professor, Dept. of History, BKNMU-JunagadhThe Establishment, Development and Impact of Railways in Junagadh State: A Study (from 1888 a. d. to 1947 A. D.)191142020
15Chandela Kana GoganbhaiDr.Ramesh M.Chauhan, Assistant Professor, Dept. of History, BKNMU-JunagadhThe Administration in Princely States of Saurashtra - A Study (with special reference191132020
16Chandela Kana GoganbhaiDr.Ramesh M.Chauhan, Assistant Professor, Dept. of History, BKNMU-JunagadhThe Administration in Princely States of Saurashtra - A Study (with special reference to Junagadh, Jamnagar and Bhavanagar State -1801 A.D. to 1947 A. D.)191132020
17Ojha Raja Kishore GopinathDr.Ramesh M.Chauhan, Assistant Professor, Dept. of History, BKNMU-JunagadhGir National Park-A Historical Study191082020
18Kava Vishvjit ArunbhaiProf. (Dr.) Vishal R. Joshi, Professor & Head, Department of History, BKNMU-JunagadhFamous pilgrimages of Junagadh and Gir Somnath District: A Historical Study (A.D. 1850 to A.D.2000)180912018
Contact