History

This chapter deals with dates, periodisation in Indian history and different sources of information of the colonial periods. It also explains the earliest societies and their significance, tools and features.

In this chapter, we will learn about the discovery of Harappa, social, economic and religious life of the Vedic age. It also discusses Janapadas and Mahajanapadas and the rise of the Magadha empire. It also mentions the early states of the world outside of India.

In this chapter, we will deal with some new ideas related to religion. Religion plays an important role in our traditional and cultural practices. It discusses Jainism and Buddhism in detail with complete description.

This chapter discusses Magadha and Maurya empire with its administration. We will also learn about the foreign invasions and decline of the Maurya empire.

This chapter discusses the contribution of traders, coastal kingdoms, silk route and Sungas. We will also learn about the foreign empire establishment in India and foreign pilgrims. It also mentions the beginning of Gupta dynasty and its administration.

This chapter deals with the iron pillar, the architecture of the Indian temples and also discusses stupas. We will learn about Gupta arts, crafts, epics and books along with science and technology. It also shares the information regarding the invention of paper.

This chapter deals with the major kingdoms of 7th to 12th centuries and administration of south Indian kingdoms. It also discusses the Chola empire.

In this chapter, we will learn about Slave, Khilji, Tughlaq, Sayyid and Lodhi dynasty. It also discusses the administration, architecture, achievements and legacy of the Sultanate.

In this chapter, we will learn about the Mughal empire and its architecture in detail. It discusses the great Mughal emperors with their conquests and policies with a brief on the literature during their time.

This chapter deals with towns, trades, traders and crafts. It discusses Hampi, Surat and Masulipatnam in detail. We will learn about the new religious development in North India and the advent of Bhakti and Sufi movement.

This chapter discusses the cheers and development of Malayalam. It explains the tribes, nomads and settled communities. We will also learn about new castes and hierarchies.

In this chapter, we will learn about India during the 18th century and the establishment of European powers. It talks about the beginning of trade in Bengal, Battle of Plassey and the war with the Marathas. It also discusses the claim of paramountcy and settling of the new administration.

In this chapter, we will learn about rural life, economic policies of the British and demand for Indian indigo. It also discusses colonialism and tribal society.

This chapter deals with the first war of independence and the doctrine of lapse. It also discusses administrative, political resentment, failure of revolt and end of the East India company.

In this chapter, we will learn about the peasant uprising in detail. It also discusses various labour and tribal movements along with the conditions that lead to these rebels in India.

This chapter discusses the condition of women in the earlier days and the reformers that fought for their development. We will also learn about the challenges of the caste system, demand for equality and justice.

This chapter covers the concepts of the rise of nationalism, India after independence and assassinations with complete description. It also covers the various Acts, conferences and the Dandi March.