History

This topic classifies the sources into primary, secondary, archaeological and literary sources with the concept of time and space in history. It explains about the sources of information and its examples. It also details how to know our past.

In this chapter, we will learn about the time period, where people started to live with the concept of stone tools and its origins. It also discusses the changing environment and the major milestones that led to the development.

This chapter introduces the Vedic period along with the diffusion of iron technology and political organisations. It explains the rise of certain states including Maghda and Vajji. It also mentions the impact of religion and its significance.

This chapter deals with the Mauryan empires and kings with their administration and responsibilities. We will study the era of invaders with the detail on social and cultural changes along with details of wars and their aftermath.

This chapter introduces the emergence of new kings and kingdoms known as the Cholas and their rule, including the empire and the importance of the Chola kingdom. It also details the transaction period of north India.

This chapter deals with the establishment of the Delhi sultanate and its sources. It discusses the emergence of the Mughal empire administration and social changes during the newly emerged powers.

This chapter details on Mughal empire and its provinces, including Bengal, Hyderabad, Awadh and Mysore. It also deals with the emergence of new powers including Rajput, Maratha kingdom, jats, Sikhs and European powers.

In this chapter, we will study about the oriental tradition with the implication of British colonisation on society. It also explains the national movements with its first, second and third phase.

This chapter introduces the old civilization in the form of a new and divided nation with the acceptance, state formation and the problems faced. It also discusses the independent foreign policy with the brief on India after 70 years.