In 1967, History was taught as a subject in pre-university course (PUC). The Department of History was started in the year 1970-71, with a sanctioned strength of 50. The M.A. History program was started in the year 1978-79, with a sanctioned strength of 24. The Department offers M.Phil. and Ph.D. degrees in History on Full-time and Part-time basis. The Department has a prestigious museum to its credit.

On successful completion of the Program the graduates will be able understand the political, social and cultural facets of the world and develop their historical knowledge. The students acquire modern skills, aptitude and potentialities of most creative mode in history.

• The learners understand history with the ability to know the different historical times of world.
• The learners can expand their vision to recognize the diversity of human experience in ethnicity, caste, class, religion, sex etc. and make them work towards universal brotherhood.
• The students are equipped with the essentialities of their chosen career.

On successful completion of the program, the post graduates can understand the broad learning goals of history and acquire the attitude of historical research.

• The post graduates can have a deep understanding of history with the ability to comprehend the different historical times of world and can compare and contrast the different thoughts in history.
• An attitude of historical research with social relevance is developed among the students.
• Expand their vision to recognize the diversity of human experience in ethnicity, caste, class, religion, sex etc. and make them work towards universal brotherhood.
• The students are equipped with the essentialities of their chosen career.

The concept of history Museum was initiated by Dr.S.Krishnaswamy, M.A., Ph.D., (Chicago), former Principal and Head of the Department. During 8th plan period, the Department received Rs.1,00,000 from UGC towards the construction of a History Museum. It was inaugurated by Dr. K.V. Raman, Professor and Head, Department of Ancient History and Archaeology, University of Madras on April 24, 1981. The museum has separate sections on numismatics, models of ancient and medieval replicas, burial urns, palm-leaf records, epigraphs from various temples, excavated potteries and objects reflecting tribal life. The Museum grew to the present state by generous support of the former Principal and the Director of Vasavi Insitutions Prof. V. Sivakumar.

• Mr. M. Thangavel, M.A., M.Phil., B.Ed.,
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  Name of faculty                                               : THANGAVEL.M
  Email id                                                            : thangavelhistorysvc@gmail.com
  Department                                                      : HISTORY
  Qualification                                                    : M.A.,M.Phil.,B.Ed.,
  Designation                                                     : ASSISTANT PROFESSOR AND HEAD
  Experience in Years                                        : 13
  Number of M.Phil Produced                           : 3
  Number of Papers Presented                         : 1
                                                                               (Head)
• Dr. R. Prakash, M.A., M.Phil.,Ph.D.,
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  Name of faculty                                               : R.PRAKASH
  Email id                                                            : prakashero80@gmail.com
  Department                                                      : History
  Qualification                                                    : M.A. MPHIL.,
  Designation                                                     : Assistant professor
  Experience in Years                                        : 15
  Number of M.Phil Produced                           : 4
  Number of Articles in Journals                     : 1
  Number of Papers Presented                         : 2
  Number of Programs                                      : 10
• Dr. S. Z. Niazudeen, M.A., M.Phil., B.Ed., Ph.D.
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  Name of faculty                                               : S.Z.NIAZUDEEN
  Email id                                                            : niazudeensz78@gmail.com
  Department                                                      : DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY
  Qualification                                                    : M.A.,M.Phil, B.Ed., Ph.D.,
  Designation                                                     : ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
  Experience in Years                                        : 12
  Number of M.Phil Produced                           : 2
  Number of Articles in Journals                     : 8
  Number of Papers Presented                         : 6
  Number of Programs                                      : 6
• Dr. R. Sundara devi, M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D.
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  Name of faculty                                               : R.SUNDARA DEVI
  Email id                                                            : sundaradevir@gmail.com
  Department                                                      : HISTORY
  Qualification                                                    : M.A., MPHIL.,PH.D
  Designation                                                     : ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
  Experience in Years                                        : 3
  Number of Articles in Journals                     : 7
  Number of Papers Presented                         : 7
• Mrs. S. Pandiyalakshmi., M.A., B.Ed., SET
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  Name of faculty                                               : PANDIYALAKSHMI S
  Email id                                                            : sarveskavishs@gmail.com
  Department                                                      : HISTORY
  Qualification                                                    : M.A.,B.Ed.,SET
  Designation                                                     : Assistant Professor
  Experience in Years                                        : 0.4
  Number of Papers Presented                         : 1
• Dr. R.Santhanam., M.A., Ph.D.,
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  Name of faculty                                               : Dr.R.SANTHANAM
  Email id                                                            : rsanma86@yahoo.in
  Department                                                      : HISTORY
  Qualification                                                    : M.A., PH.D.
  Designation                                                     : Assistant Professor
  Experience in Years                                        : 0.4
  Number of Articles in Journals                       : 11
  Number of Papers Presented                         : 4

• Dr. S.Z. Niazudeen
  • Politics Outshine Religious Affinity: A Review of Nawabi Relations with Contemporaries, Feb 12, 2015, ISBN: 978-93-81521-61-8
  • Muslims and Communal Reservation: A Review, Sep., 2015, ISBN:978-93-5174-212-1
  • Trivial Communal unrest in Tiruchirapalli District, Feb., 2018, ISSN:0973-0303
  • Kapiya Illakiyam Kattum Muvendargalin Nidichirappugal, Nov., 2019-ISSN:2321-0737.
• Dr. R. Sundara devi
  • Habitual practice of drinking in Tamil country, International journal of social science and humanities, 2014-2015, 2348-6023
  • Legislative Enactments against Child Marriage and the Panorama of Madras Region, International Journal of social science review, 2013-2014, ISSN:2347-6885

• • • The MHRD, Govt. of India granted an amount of Rs.7,00,000 for “Promotion and Dissemination of Tribal Folk Arts and Culture” and for “Propagation of Cultural Heritage of Himalayas.”