Department of History

History is one of the oldest academic disciplines in the Humanities and has remained vibrant as a distinct knowledge of education and research for centuries. The subject, being a major area of study particularly in Manipur in particular and that of the country in general, is a vital choice of study for many students. The Department of History at Rayburn College was established in the year 2003 with an under-graduate program (General and Honours), followed by a postgraduate program in the year 2021. The focus of the department is to nourish an in-depth understanding of the course and produce students who are well-versed in their understanding and analysis of the subject, and are able to utilize their specialized knowledge in solving a wide range of problems associated with history.

The programme focuses on coherent understanding of the academic field of history, its different branches and applications and its linkages with related disciplinary subjects. It aims to make the students aware of the past and its legacies through teaching, research and extended activities. It recognises the importance of qualitative as well as quantitative approaches for fully comprehending the complexity of human history and society. The department also focusses on teaching the importance of being objective, unbiased and truthful in all aspects of research work and pays special attention to the ethics of research practice by regularly holding seminars and capacity building programs.