Ancient India

In this chapter, we will study the prehistoric period. It discusses Palaeolithic age, Mesolithic age, and Neolithic age. It also describes the Chalcolithic age, copper phase and iron age, along with their features and sites.

From this chapter, we will learn the discovery of Indus Valley Civilization, geographical extent, and town planning. We will study the different lives and their relations along with the map. It also discusses its decline and disappearance.

This chapter highlights the origins of Aryans and socio-economic life in Rig Vedic age. It briefs on the Rig Vedic religion with the later Vedic polity, economy, and society. Moreover, it also discusses the importance of Vedic rituals.

In this chapter, we will talk about the Mahajanapadas with the locations and capitals. We will study the rise of Magadha and various foreign invasions. We will also discuss the socio-economic conditions during this period.

In this chapter, we will learn the history of Mauryas with major Mauryan kings. We will discuss the various factors which cause the decline of Mauryas. It also briefs on different administrations with their socio-economic and religious conditions.

This chapter deals with history about India after the Mauryas. It discusses the different dynasties such as the Sunga, Kanva, and Chetis. We will also learn about the age of the Satavahanas, along with their administrations and various invasions from Asia.

This chapter discusses the introduction of the Sangam age with different dynasties such as the Cholas, the Pandyas and the Cheras in brief. We will also discuss its politics along with socio and economic-religious structures.

This chapter highlights the age of the Guptas. We will learn about the major kings during this age. We will also discuss its administration along with their social and economic developments. It further describes the developments in science and technology.

In this chapter, we will discuss the Post-Gupta era. It describes the different dynasties in northern and southern India. We will also study about the Harshavardhana dynasty, besides various other dynasties in Deccan regions.

In this chapter, we will study transformation from the ancient to medieval phase. It discusses the socio and economic changes in Indian society. It talks about trade and commerce along with its decline. It also briefs on education, science, and learning.

With the help of this chapter, we will practice the test about ancient India to enhance our knowledge based on it. It consists of various multiple-choice questions in which one answer is correct. It also includes answers to the given questions.