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DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY
A BRIEF PROFILE
B. Borooah College, Guwahati, one of the pioneer educational institutions of Assam was established in the year 1943. It was then affiliated to Calcutta University. The Department of History came into existence simultaneously with the establishment of the College. Initially, History as a subject was introduced in the Intermediate level. With the elevation of the institution into a Degree college in 1952 under Gauhati University, honours classes in History also commenced. Indeed, it was one of the first departments of the College to introduce Honours Course. The founder Principal of B. Borooah College, Bharat Ratna Gopinath Bordoloi, who later became the first Chief Minister of Assam after independence, was closely associated with this department. Gyanada Prasad Sharma was the first faculty (part-time) of the department, while Prasanna Kumar Sharma was the first full-time faculty, who later went on to become the Principal of the College in 1986. He retired as Principal in 1988.
Many devoted teachers have rendered their valuable services to this Department. Founder teachers of the department during the period 1943-1952 were Gyanada Prasad Sharma, Dr. Surya Kanta Barpujari and Kulada Charan Bhagawati. Former full-time faculty members of the department since 1952 were Prasanna Kumar Sharma (1952-1988), Sayed Abdul Ohid (1959-1988), Hena Rajkumari (1964-1966), Dr. Arun Kr. Bhattacharya (1966-1973), Dr. Sunil Pawan Baruah (1974-2006), Smti. Gayatree Borthakur (1977-2014, Dr. Meena Barkataki (1988-2012), Dr. Dinesh Chandra Deka (1988-2014), Dr. Shirumoni Baruah (2017-2020) and Dr. Nilam Kakati (2021-2023)
Former Head of Department since 1952 were Prasanna Kumar Sharma (1952-1986), Sayed Abdul Ohid (1986-1988), Dr. Sunil Pawan Baruah (1988-2006), Smti. Gayatree Borthakur (2006-2014), and Dr. Dinesh Chandra Deka (April 2014).
The Department of History has always contributed significantly to the growth of the College. Over the years, it has grown in stature in terms of academic achievements of students and teachers alike. A positive turn around for the department is that successive years have recorded increasing number of applicants seeking Honours in History. The Department is a meeting ground of teachers and students belonging to diverse socio-economic, cultural and regional orientation. Despite the differences, the department is united in its diversity. Much has been attained, though much more remains to be achieved, for the fulfilment of which, the department is committed to tread along the path of progress and excellence.
FACULTY MEMBERS
The Department at present has 4 sanctioned posts.
1. Dr. Manjula Phukan, Ph. D., Associate Professor and Head of Department. (Modern Indian History)
2. Dr. Shabnam Bormon, Ph. D., SLET, B.Ed., Assistant Professor, Senior Scale (Modern Indian History)
3. Sri. Ishan Krishna Saikia, M. Phil., NET, Assistant Professor (Medieval Indian History)
4. Dr. Ankita Borgohain, Ph. D., M. Phil., Assistant Professor (Ancient Indian History)
NON-TEACHING STAFF
1. Sri. Akshay Kumar Bhagabati
COURSES OFFERED
1. B.A. Honours (50 seats)
2. B.A. Regular
3. Higher Secondary Course under AHSEC
4. Add-On Course on Tour Guide
LIBRARY
The Department of History has a library of its own. It was started in 2004 on the eve of the first visit of NAAC (National Assessment and Accreditation Council). It was started with 64 books and a few historical journals. However, a devastating fire on 03 March, 2005 completely gutted the main building of the college. The departmental library was also reduced to ashes. After reconstruction of the college building, the collection of books was started, so as to restore the lost library. At present, the department library has more than 450 course related texts and reference books, along with those for competitive examinations.
VISION AND MISSION
Mission
The Department of History seeks to explore and foster interest of the past. To develop an environment that enables History to be enjoyed, understand what History has to offer and to appreciate how things have changed over time. To cultivate in students the skills they will need to become self-reliant, constructive and independent thinkers and citizens.
Vision
The vision is to provide an environment where all students feel recognised, respected and encouraged to develop to their fullest potential. To prepare students to adapt, contribute and excel in a rapidly changing world scenario following values of ethics, respect, tolerance with inclusive attitude.
