History

This chapter discusses the meaning of history, its significance, and its introduction to school curriculum. It also explains the methods of studying history, such as archaeological sources, monument findings, epigraphics, and so on.

This chapter introduces the earliest human civilizations to the learners. The candidates will learn about the relationship between history and geography, human migration, prehistoric times, and the Harappan civilization in detail.

This chapter consists of some important information related to the Vedic Age from 1500 BC to 600 BC. It describes the coming of the Aryans and the Vedic age at different time periods.

In the chapter, we will know about the emergence of different empires. It discusses the urbanization process of empires. It further sheds light on the political developments and alignments that led to cultural exchange and integration.

This chapter gives an introduction to the political and cultural situations post-Gupta period. The emergence of new kingdoms, understanding of territorial dynamics, the kingdom’s polity, and the Chola dynasty are briefly explained here.

In this chapter, the students will learn about the battle of Tarain and the establishment of the Delhi Sultanate, the Mamluk sultans, some famous dynasties, and the Mughal empire. The details of some famous rulers of the Mughal empire are also given.

This chapter talks about the post-Mughal rule. Here, the candidates will learn about the decline of the Mughal empire and the rise of new regional powers, the end of the Mughal empire, the advent of the Europeans, and other developments in India.

This chapter discusses important nationalist movements and social reforms. The students will learn about oriental tradition, reasons for Indian social reforms, some major reform movements, and civil disobedience movement.

This chapter discusses post-colonial India. It explains some legacies of the colonial rule, India’s freedom, the formation of states, and parliamentary democracy. In addition, it talks about the Constitution, development planning, and foreign policies.