11
th Std Class History - Importance questions with Answer Key
The Indo-Gangetic Plain -- - Download - Key Answer
The Southern Peninsula -- - Download - Key Answer
India A Land of Unity in Diversity -- - Download - Key Answer
Paleolithic or Old Stone Age -- - Download - Key Answer
Mesolithic or Middle Stone Age -- - Download - Key Answer
Neolithic Age -- - Download - Key Answer
Metal Age -- - Download - Key Answer
The Harappan Civilization -- - Download - Key Answer
Salient Features of the Harappan Culture -- - Download - Key Answer
The vedic culture -- - Download - Key Answer
Rig Vedic Age or Early Vedic Period (1500 - 1000 B.C.) -- - Download - Key Answer
Later Vedic Period (1000 600 B.C.) -- - Download - Key Answer
Causes for the Rise of Jainism and Buddhism -- - Download - Key Answer
Life and Teachings of Vardhamana Mahavira (539- 467 B.C.) and Spread of Jainism -- - Download - Key Answer
Life and Teachings of Gautama Buddha And Spread of Buddhism -- - Download - Key Answer
The rise of magadha and alexander s invasion -- - Download - Key Answer
Persian and greek invasions -- - Download - Key Answer
Alexander s Invasion of India -- - Download - Key Answer
The mauryan empire -- - Download - Key Answer
Political history of the mauryas chandragupta Maurya -- - Download - Key Answer
Extent of Asoka s Empire -- - Download - Key Answer
Mauryan Administration -- - Download - Key Answer
Post-mauryan india -- - Download - Key Answer
Foreign Invasions of Northwest India -- - Download - Key Answer
History : Kanishka (78 120 A.D.) -- - Download - Key Answer
Sangam age and Sangam Literature -- - Download - Key Answer
Sangam age Political History - Cheras, Cholas, Pandyas -- - Download - Key Answer
Sangam age - Society, Religion, Position of Women, Fine Arts -- - Download - Key Answer
Economy of the Sangam Age -- - Download - Key Answer
History : Gupta empire - Chandragupta I, II ,Samudragupta -- - Download - Key Answer
History : Samudragupta and Extant of Samudragupta s Empire -- - Download - Key Answer
History : Chandragupta II - Estimate, Successors, Western India Conquest -- - Download - Key Answer
Gupta Administration and Social Life -- - Download - Key Answer
Gupta Empire - Art, Culture,Architecture, Literature, Science -- - Download - Key Answer
History : Harshavardhana - Early Life of Harsha -- - Download - Key Answer
Harshavardhana - Harsha s Military Conquests -- - Download - Key Answer
Harshavardhana - Kanauj Assembly, Allahabad Conference -- - Download - Key Answer
Harsha s Administration, Society and Economy -- - Download - Key Answer
Harshavardhana - Nalanda University -- - Download - Key Answer
South Indian Kingdoms I : PallavasOrgin and History -- - Download - Key Answer
Pallavas - Mahendravarman I -- - Download - Key Answer
Pallavas - Narasimhavarman I (630-668 A.D.) -- - Download - Key Answer
Pallavas - Narasimhavarman II or Rajasimha -- - Download - Key Answer
Administration and Society under the Pallavas -- - Download - Key Answer
Pallava - Education, Literature, Pallava Art and Architecture -- - Download - Key Answer
South Indian Kingdoms : Chalukyas, Pulakesin II -- - Download - Key Answer
Art, Architecture, Administration, Social Life under the Chalukyas -- - Download - Key Answer
Rashtrakutas - South Indian Kingdom -- - Download - Key Answer
Rashtrakutas - Administration, Society, Cultural, Economy, Art and Architecture -- - Download - Key Answer
Imperial cholas - Rajaraja I, Rajendra I -- - Download - Key Answer
Chola Administration - Government, Revenue, Provincial, Military -- - Download - Key Answer
Chola Kingdom : Socio-economic Life -- - Download - Key Answer
Chola Kingdom : Education, Literature, Art and Architecture -- - Download - Key Answer
The spread of indian culture in other asian countries -- - Download - Key Answer
Indian Culture in South East Asia -- - Download - Key Answer
Indian culture in Central Asia -- - Download - Key Answer
Early medieval india -- - Download - Key Answer
Rajput Kingdoms -- - Download - Key Answer
Arab Conquest of Sind (712 A.D.) -- - Download - Key Answer
Mahmud of Ghazni and his Invasions -- - Download - Key Answer
Muhammad Ghori and The Battle of Tarain -- - Download - Key Answer
Delhi sultanate - Qutbuddin Aibak -- - Download - Key Answer
Delhi sultanate - Slave Dynasty -- - Download - Key Answer
Delhi sultanate - Ilbari dynasty by Iltutmish -- - Download - Key Answer
Delhi sultanate - First Ilbari dynasty : Iltutmish, Raziya, Balban -- - Download - Key Answer
Delhi sultanate - Second Ilbari dynasty : Balban, Khalji, Alauddin Khalji -- - Download - Key Answer
Era of Balban (1246-1287) -- - Download - Key Answer
Delhi sultanate - The Khalji Dynasty -- - Download - Key Answer
Delhi sultanate - The Tughlaq Dynasty -- - Download - Key Answer
Delhi sultanate - Firoz Tughlaq -- - Download - Key Answer
Delhi sultanate - Muhammad bin Tughlaq -- - Download - Key Answer
Delhi sultanate - Sayyids and Lodis -- - Download - Key Answer
India under the delhi sultanate -- - Download - Key Answer
Delhi sultanate - Administration and Government -- - Download - Key Answer
Delhi sultanate - Social Life -- - Download - Key Answer
Delhi sultanate - Art, Architecture, Literature and Music -- - Download - Key Answer
Bhakti movement in medieval india -- - Download - Key Answer
Bhakti Movement -- - Download - Key Answer
Bhakti Movement - Ramananda, Kabir, Guru Nanak, Chaitanya, Gnanadeva, Namadeva, Ekanatha -- - Download - Key Answer
Vijayanagar and bahmani kingdoms - Sources, Political History -- - Download - Key Answer
Krishna Deva Raya -- - Download - Key Answer
Krishna Deva Raya - Administration and Social Life -- - Download - Key Answer
Krishna Deva Raya - Economic Condition, Cultural Contributions -- - Download - Key Answer
Bahmani Kingdom and Mahmud Gawan -- - Download - Key Answer
The mughal empire : Babur -- - Download - Key Answer
The mughal empire : Humayun -- - Download - Key Answer
The mughal empire : Sher Shah Sur -- - Download - Key Answer
The mughal empire : Humayun and Sur Interregnum -- - Download - Key Answer
The mughal empire : Akbar - Administration, Mansabdari System -- - Download - Key Answer
The mughal empire : Jahangir and Nur Jahan -- - Download - Key Answer
The mughal empire : Shah Jahan -- - Download - Key Answer
The mughal empire : Aurangazeb - Deccan and Religious Policy -- - Download - Key Answer
Causes for the Downfall of the Mughals -- - Download - Key Answer
India under the mughals -- - Download - Key Answer
The mughal empire : Art and Architecture -- - Download - Key Answer
The mughal empire : Paintings and Music -- - Download - Key Answer
The mughal empire : Rural Masses, Agriculture, Growth of Trade -- - Download - Key Answer
The Marathas - The Rise of the Marathas -- - Download - Key Answer
The Marathas - Shivaji : His Life, Conquests and Administration -- - Download - Key Answer
The Peshwas - Balaji Viswanath,
Balaji Baji Rao, Baji Rao I --
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The coming of Europeans to India -- - Download - Key Answer
The coming of Europeans to India -- - Download - Key Answer
Unit I
Lesson : 1.
The Impact of Geography on Indian History - Unity in Diversity
Himalayan Mountains.
Deccan Plateau.
Rivers of southern peninsula
Answer briefly (100 words).
Write a note on the impact of the Indo-Gangetic Plains on the history of
India.
Briefly describe the geography of South India.
Answer in detail (200 words).
Assess the impact of geography on the history of India.
‘India is a land of unity in diversity’ – Elucidate.
Lesson :
2. The Stone Age - The Old
Stone Age (Paleolithic Age) - New Stone Age (Neolithic Age) - Metal Age -
Salient features of Harappan
culture.
Write short notes (Any
three points).
Chalcolithic Age
Megaliths.
Great Bath.
Date of the Harappan Culture.
Answer briefly (100
words).
Write a note on the Old Stone Age.
Trace the origin and evolution of the Harappan Culture.
Name the important sites of the Harappan Culture.
Mention the probable causes for the decline of the Harappan culture.
Answer in detail (200 words).
Write a brief essay on the pre-historic period in India.
Describe the socio-economic condition of the Harappan civilization.
Lesson : 3. Vedic
Period - Sources - Early Vedic Period (Rig
Vedic Period) - Later Vedic Period - Epic
age - Social, Economic and Cultural life
Write short notes (Any
three points).
Vedic literature.
Original Home of the Aryans.
Position of women during the Rig Vedic period.
Religion of Rig Vedic period.
Answer briefly (100 words).
Write a note on the Rig Vedic polity.
Mention the religious life of Later Vedic people.
Answer in detail (200
words).
Give a brief account of the socio-economic life of the Rig Vedic Aryans.
Assess the political and social conditions during the Later Vedic
period.
Unit II
Lesson : 4. Condition
of India in the 6th Century B.C. -
Magadhan empire and other kindgoms.
Write short notes (Any
three points).
Triratnas
Split in Jainism
Tripitakas
Third Buddhist Council
Answer briefly (100 words).
Discuss the spread of Jainism in various parts India.
Account for the decline of Buddhism in India.
Answer in detail (200
words).
Sketch the life and teachings of Mahavira.
Give a brief account of the life and teachings of Buddha.
How did Buddhism become a world religion?
5.Rise of Jainism - Mahavira - Principles of
Jainism - Digambaras and Swedambaras - Spread of Jainism - Contributions.
Write short notes (Any
three points).
Sixteen Mahajanapadas.
Cyrus
Battle of Hydaspes.
Effects of Alexander’s invasion.
Answer briefly (100
words).
Write briefly the achievements of Bimbisara.
Assess the impact of Persian invasions on India.
Answer in detail (200
words).
Describe the rise of Magadha and the achievements of its rulers.
Give an account of Alexander’s invasion of India.
Lesson : 6. Rise
of Buddhism - Buddha - Principles of Buddhism
- Hinayana and Mahayana sects - Spread
of Buddhism - Contributions. The Similarities
and dissimilarities of these two religions.
Write
short notes (Any three points).
Kautilya’s
Arthasastra.
Kalinga
War.
Megasthanes.
Bindusara.
Answer briefly (100 words).
Write
a note on the achievements of Chandragupta Maurya.
Mention
the efforts taken by Asoka for the spread of Buddhism.
Assess
the significance of the Mauryan art.
Analyse
the causes for the decline of the Mauryan empire.
Answer in detail (200 words).
Give
an account of Asoka’s achievements and his policy of Dhamma.
Write
in detail the salient features of the Mauryan administration.
Unit III
Lesson :
7. India of the Pre-Mauryan
period - Nandas - Persian
invasion - Alexander’s invasion - Results.
Write short notes (Any
three points).
Gautamiputra Satakarni.
Menander.
Asvagosha.
Mathura School of art.
Answer briefly (100 words).
Assess the importance of the rule of Sungas.
Mention the cultural contributions of Satavahanas.
Examine the salient features of the Gandhara art.
Answer in detail (200
words).
Give an account of the history of the Satavahanas.
Assess the achievements of Kanishka.
Lesson :
8. The Mauryan period -
Sources - Chandragupta Maurya - Asoka - Mauryan Administration - Asoka’s Dharma
- Development of Art and Architecture - Decline of Mauryas.
Write short notes (Any
three points).
Pattupattu.
Ettutogai.
Kadaiyelu Vallalgal
Women poets of the Sangam period.
Muchchangam.
Answer briefly (100 words).
Assess the achievements of Cheran Senguttuvan.
Give an estimate of Karikala.
Write a note on the Pandya rulers of the Sangam period.
Answer in detail (200
words).
Give an account of the political administration of the Sangam period.
Discuss the socio-economic condition of ancient Tamil Nadu.
Assess the
significance of the overseas commerce during the Sangam age.
Unit IV
Lesson : 9. India
after the Mauryas - the Sungas - Kanvas - Satavahanas
Kushnas - Kanishka - Gandhara Art.
Write short notes (Any three points).
Allahabad
Pillar Inscription.
Dakshinapatha
expedition of Samudragupta.
Aryabhatta.
Metal
artifacts under the Guptas.
Answer briefly (100 words).
Evaluate the impact of the conquest of western India by Chandragupta II.
Write a brief account of Fahien’s visit to India and his observation on
India.
Examine the salient features of the Gupta administration.
Answer in detail (200
words).
Give an account of the achievements of Samudragupta.
Describe the socio-economic life under the rule of Guptas.
Examine the cultural contributions of the Guptas.
Lesson : 10. Sangam Age in Tamil Nadu -
Sources - Brief History of
Kingdoms - Social, Religious and Economic
life of the people.
Write short notes (Any
three points).
Sources for the study of Harsha.
Travel accounts of Hiuen Tsang.
Kanuaj Assembly.
Allahabad Conference.
Answer briefly (100 words).
Bring out the cultural progress under the rule of Harsha.
Write a brief account of the Nalanda University.
Answer in detail (200 words).
Give an account of the life and achievements of Harshavardhana.
Estimate the contributions of Harsha to Buddhism.
Describe the administration and society under Harsha as explained by
Hiuen Tsang.
Unit V
11. India
of Gupta period - Administration - Social,
Economic and Cultural conditions - Hun invasions
and decline of the Guptas.
Write short notes (Any
three points).
Origin of the Pallavas.
Ghatika at Kanchi.
Pallava Chalukya conflict.
Bakthi Movement.
Fine arts under the Pallavas.
Answer briefly (100 words).
Give an account of the reign of Mahendravarman I.
Write a brief account on the military accomplishments of Narasimhavarman
I.
Examine the administration system of the Pallavas.
Write a note on the social life under the Pallavas.
Answer in detail (200 words).
Give an account of the political history of the Pallavas.
Assess the cultural contributions of the Pallavas.
Mention the salient features of the Pallava art.
Lesson : 12. Harshavardhana - Sources -
Social, Religious and
Cultural life.
Write short notes (Any
three points).
Aihole inscription
Pattadakal
Ellora
Elephanta
Answer briefly (100 words).
Give a brief account of the achievements of Pulakesin II.
Give an estimate of Amoghavarsha I.
Answer in detail (200 words).
Give an account of the development of art and architecture under the
Chalukyas of Badami.
Evaluate the cultural contributions of the Rashtrakutas.
Unit VI
Lesson : 13. South Indian Empires
Pallavas - Sources - Administration -
Social, Economic and Cultural conditions.
Chalukyas - Development of Arts.
Rashtrakutas - Contribution to Arts.
Cholas - Social, Economic and Cultural
conditions.
Write short notes (Any
three points).
Brihadeeswaram.
Gangaikondacholapuram.
Kudavolai system.
Development of educational institutions under the Cholas.
Answer briefly (100
words).
Describe the society and economy under the Imperial Cholas.
Write the development of Tamil literature under the Cholas.
Answer in detail (200
words).
Examine the achievements of Rajaraja I.
Assess the military conquests of Rajendra I.
Describe the salient features of the Chola’s administration.
Lesson : 14. The Cultural Relations between
India and the Asian countries
Write short notes (Any
three points).
Angkorwat
Borobudur
Cultural contacts between India and Myanmar
India and Bali.
Answer briefly (100 words).
Trace the cultural contacts between India and China.
Write a short note on Indo-Java Art.
Answer in detail (200 words).
Give an account of the spread of Indian culture in South East Asia.
Assess the impact of Indian cultural influence in other parts of Asia
Unit VII
Lesson : 15. Indian
During Arab Invasions - Rajput kingdoms - Arab Invasions-Mahmud of
Ghazni-Muthammad of Ghor.
Write short notes (Any
three points).
Muhammad bin Qasim.
Second Battle of Tarain.
Gurjarapratiharas
Alberuni
Answer briefly (100 words).
Assess the impact of the Arab conquest of Sind.
Bring out the causes for the decline of Rajput kingdoms.
Analyse the causes for the failure of Hindu states against the Muslim
invasions.
Answer in detail (200 words).
Give an account of the invasions of Mahmud of Ghazni.
Examine the military conquests of Mahmud of Ghori.
Lesson : 16. Delhi
Sultans - Mameluk, Khilji, Tughluq, Sayyid and Lodi Dynasties.
Write short notes (Any
three points).
Raziya
The Forty
Token Currency
Sayyids
Lodis
Answer briefly (100 words).
Assess the achievements of Qutbuddin Aibak.
Examine the Market reforms of Alauddin Khalji.
Write a note on the South Indian expedition of Malik Kafur.
Answer in detail (200
words).
Give an estimate of the achievements of Iltutmish.
Examine the rule of Balban and his theory of kingship.
Evaluate the personality of Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq.
Write an essay on the reforms of Firoz Tughlaq.
Lesson : 17. Social, Economic and Cultural
conditions under the Sultanate of Delhi
Write short notes (Any
three points).
Diwani Wizarat
Coinage under the Delhi Sultanate.
Amir Khusrau
Qutub Minar
Answer briefly (100 words).
Give a brief account of local administration under the Delhi Sultanate.
Trace the economic condition under the Delhi Sultanate.
Answer in detail (200
words).
Examine the administration of the Delhi Sultanate.
Evaluate the cultural contributions of the Sultans of Delhi.
Unit VIII
Lesson : 18. Bhakti
Movement in Medieaval India - Ramananda, Kabir - Vallabhacharya - Chaitanya - Gurunanak
- Meerabai – Sufism
Write short notes (Any
three points).
Chishti Order
Ramanuja
Guru Nanak
Kabir
Answer briefly (100 words).
Trace the spread of Sufism in India.
Bring out the importance of Bhakti Movement in medieval India.
Answer in detail (200 words).
Give an account of the rise and spread of Bhakti movement in medieval
India.
Lesson : 19. Vijayanagar and Bahmani
kingdoms - Social, Economic and
Cultural conditions.
Write short notes (Any
three points).
Sangama dynasty
Provincial administration under the Vijayanagar.
Hasan Gangu.
Position of women in Vijayanagar Empire.
Answer briefly (100
words).
Write a note on the foreign travelers who visited the Vijayanagar
Empire.
Examine the growth of literature under the Vijayanagar rule.
Answer in detail (200
words).
Estimate the achievements of Krishna Deva Raya.
Examine the cultural contributions of the Vijayanagar rulers.
Give an estimate of Mahmud Gawan.
Unit IX
Lesson : 20. Mughal empire - Brief History
of Mughal, Sur dynasty rulers.
Write short notes (Any
three points).
Tuzuk-i-Baburi.
Sur Interregnum.
Raja Todar Mal.
Din Ilahi.
Nur Jahan.
Answer briefly (100 words).
Bring out the achievements of Babur.
Write a brief not on the War of Succession in the last years of Shah
Jahan.
Analyse the causes for the decline of the Mughal Empire.
Answer in detail (200
words).
Give an account of the salient features of the administration of Sher
Shah.
Assess the achievements of Akbar.
Evaluate
the religious policy of Aurangazeb.
Lesson : 21. Mughal
Administration - Emperor - Central Government Officials - Provincial
Governments - Officials - Duties - Decline of the Mughals.
Lesson : 22. Social,
Economics, Religious and Cultural conditions under the Mughals.
Write short notes (Any
three points).
The Mughal Nobility.
Fatepur Sikri.
Abul Fazl.
Pietra dura.
Answer briefly (100 words).
Mention the economic condition of the rural masses during the Mughal
period.
Write a note on the internal and foreign trade under the Mughals.
Answer in detail (200 words).
Give an account of the cultural development under the Mughals.
Examine the salient features of the Mughal art and architecture.
Trace the growth of language and literature under the Mughal rule.
Unit X
Lesson : 23. Rise of Marathas -
Administration of Shivaji - Peshwas.
Write short notes (Any
three points).
Treaty of Purander.
Ashtapradhan.
Third Battle of Panipat.
Answer briefly (100 words).
Trace the causes for the rise of Marathas.
Write a note on Balaji Viswanath.
Give an account of the life and achievements of Shivaji.
Mention the salient features of the administration of Shivaji.
Examine the rise of the Peshwas and their achievements.
Lesson : 24. Coming of the Europeans to
India - Establishment of British Rule in
India
Answer in detail (200 words).
Write short notes (Any
three points).
Vasco Da Gama
Albuquerque
Dutch settlements in India
Battle of Plassey
Answer briefly (100 words).
Trace the rise and fall of Portuguese power in India.
Write a note on the rise of British power in Bengal.
Answer in detail (200
words).
Give an
account of the Anglo-French rivalry in India.
Lesson :
2. The Stone Age - The Old
Stone Age (Paleolithic Age) - New Stone Age (Neolithic Age) - Metal Age -
Salient features of Harappan
culture.
Write short notes (Any
three points).
Chalcolithic Age
Megaliths.
Great Bath.
Date of the Harappan Culture.
Answer briefly (100
words).
Write a note on the Old Stone Age.
Trace the origin and evolution of the Harappan Culture.
Name the important sites of the Harappan Culture.
Mention the probable causes for the decline of the Harappan culture.
Answer in detail (200 words).
Write a brief essay on the pre-historic period in India.
Describe the socio-economic condition of the Harappan civilization.
Lesson : 3. Vedic
Period - Sources - Early Vedic Period (Rig
Vedic Period) - Later Vedic Period - Epic
age - Social, Economic and Cultural life
Write short notes (Any
three points).
Vedic literature.
Original Home of the Aryans.
Position of women during the Rig Vedic period.
Religion of Rig Vedic period.
Answer briefly (100 words).
Write a note on the Rig Vedic polity.
Mention the religious life of Later Vedic people.
Answer in detail (200
words).
Give a brief account of the socio-economic life of the Rig Vedic Aryans.
Assess the political and social conditions during the Later Vedic
period.
Unit II
Lesson : 4. Condition
of India in the 6th Century B.C. -
Magadhan empire and other kindgoms.
Write short notes (Any
three points).
Triratnas
Split in Jainism
Tripitakas
Third Buddhist Council
Answer briefly (100 words).
Discuss the spread of Jainism in various parts India.
Account for the decline of Buddhism in India.
Answer in detail (200
words).
Sketch the life and teachings of Mahavira.
Give a brief account of the life and teachings of Buddha.
How did Buddhism become a world religion?
5.Rise of Jainism - Mahavira - Principles of
Jainism - Digambaras and Swedambaras - Spread of Jainism - Contributions.
Write short notes (Any
three points).
Sixteen Mahajanapadas.
Cyrus
Battle of Hydaspes.
Effects of Alexander’s invasion.
Answer briefly (100
words).
Write briefly the achievements of Bimbisara.
Assess the impact of Persian invasions on India.
Answer in detail (200
words).
Describe the rise of Magadha and the achievements of its rulers.
Give an account of Alexander’s invasion of India.
Lesson : 6. Rise
of Buddhism - Buddha - Principles of Buddhism
- Hinayana and Mahayana sects - Spread
of Buddhism - Contributions. The Similarities
and dissimilarities of these two religions.
Write
short notes (Any three points).
Kautilya’s
Arthasastra.
Kalinga
War.
Megasthanes.
Bindusara.
Answer briefly (100 words).
Write
a note on the achievements of Chandragupta Maurya.
Mention
the efforts taken by Asoka for the spread of Buddhism.
Assess
the significance of the Mauryan art.
Analyse
the causes for the decline of the Mauryan empire.
Answer in detail (200 words).
Give
an account of Asoka’s achievements and his policy of Dhamma.
Write
in detail the salient features of the Mauryan administration.
Unit III
Lesson :
7. India of the Pre-Mauryan
period - Nandas - Persian
invasion - Alexander’s invasion - Results.
Write short notes (Any
three points).
Gautamiputra Satakarni.
Menander.
Asvagosha.
Mathura School of art.
Answer briefly (100 words).
Assess the importance of the rule of Sungas.
Mention the cultural contributions of Satavahanas.
Examine the salient features of the Gandhara art.
Answer in detail (200
words).
Give an account of the history of the Satavahanas.
Assess the achievements of Kanishka.
Lesson :
8. The Mauryan period -
Sources - Chandragupta Maurya - Asoka - Mauryan Administration - Asoka’s Dharma
- Development of Art and Architecture - Decline of Mauryas.
Write short notes (Any
three points).
Pattupattu.
Ettutogai.
Kadaiyelu Vallalgal
Women poets of the Sangam period.
Muchchangam.
Answer briefly (100 words).
Assess the achievements of Cheran Senguttuvan.
Give an estimate of Karikala.
Write a note on the Pandya rulers of the Sangam period.
Answer in detail (200
words).
Give an account of the political administration of the Sangam period.
Discuss the socio-economic condition of ancient Tamil Nadu.
Assess the
significance of the overseas commerce during the Sangam age.
Unit IV
Lesson : 9. India
after the Mauryas - the Sungas - Kanvas - Satavahanas
Kushnas - Kanishka - Gandhara Art.
Write short notes (Any three points).
Allahabad
Pillar Inscription.
Dakshinapatha
expedition of Samudragupta.
Aryabhatta.
Metal
artifacts under the Guptas.
Answer briefly (100 words).
Evaluate the impact of the conquest of western India by Chandragupta II.
Write a brief account of Fahien’s visit to India and his observation on
India.
Examine the salient features of the Gupta administration.
Answer in detail (200
words).
Give an account of the achievements of Samudragupta.
Describe the socio-economic life under the rule of Guptas.
Examine the cultural contributions of the Guptas.
Lesson : 10. Sangam Age in Tamil Nadu -
Sources - Brief History of
Kingdoms - Social, Religious and Economic
life of the people.
Write short notes (Any
three points).
Sources for the study of Harsha.
Travel accounts of Hiuen Tsang.
Kanuaj Assembly.
Allahabad Conference.
Answer briefly (100 words).
Bring out the cultural progress under the rule of Harsha.
Write a brief account of the Nalanda University.
Answer in detail (200 words).
Give an account of the life and achievements of Harshavardhana.
Estimate the contributions of Harsha to Buddhism.
Describe the administration and society under Harsha as explained by
Hiuen Tsang.
Unit V
11. India
of Gupta period - Administration - Social,
Economic and Cultural conditions - Hun invasions
and decline of the Guptas.
Write short notes (Any
three points).
Origin of the Pallavas.
Ghatika at Kanchi.
Pallava Chalukya conflict.
Bakthi Movement.
Fine arts under the Pallavas.
Answer briefly (100 words).
Give an account of the reign of Mahendravarman I.
Write a brief account on the military accomplishments of Narasimhavarman
I.
Examine the administration system of the Pallavas.
Write a note on the social life under the Pallavas.
Answer in detail (200 words).
Give an account of the political history of the Pallavas.
Assess the cultural contributions of the Pallavas.
Mention the salient features of the Pallava art.
Lesson : 12. Harshavardhana - Sources -
Social, Religious and
Cultural life.
Write short notes (Any
three points).
Aihole inscription
Pattadakal
Ellora
Elephanta
Answer briefly (100 words).
Give a brief account of the achievements of Pulakesin II.
Give an estimate of Amoghavarsha I.
Answer in detail (200 words).
Give an account of the development of art and architecture under the
Chalukyas of Badami.
Evaluate the cultural contributions of the Rashtrakutas.
Unit VI
Lesson : 13. South Indian Empires
Pallavas - Sources - Administration -
Social, Economic and Cultural conditions.
Chalukyas - Development of Arts.
Rashtrakutas - Contribution to Arts.
Cholas - Social, Economic and Cultural
conditions.
Write short notes (Any
three points).
Brihadeeswaram.
Gangaikondacholapuram.
Kudavolai system.
Development of educational institutions under the Cholas.
Answer briefly (100
words).
Describe the society and economy under the Imperial Cholas.
Write the development of Tamil literature under the Cholas.
Answer in detail (200
words).
Examine the achievements of Rajaraja I.
Assess the military conquests of Rajendra I.
Describe the salient features of the Chola’s administration.
Lesson : 14. The Cultural Relations between
India and the Asian countries
Write short notes (Any
three points).
Angkorwat
Borobudur
Cultural contacts between India and Myanmar
India and Bali.
Answer briefly (100 words).
Trace the cultural contacts between India and China.
Write a short note on Indo-Java Art.
Answer in detail (200 words).
Give an account of the spread of Indian culture in South East Asia.
Assess the impact of Indian cultural influence in other parts of Asia
Unit VII
Lesson : 15. Indian
During Arab Invasions - Rajput kingdoms - Arab Invasions-Mahmud of
Ghazni-Muthammad of Ghor.
Write short notes (Any
three points).
Muhammad bin Qasim.
Second Battle of Tarain.
Gurjarapratiharas
Alberuni
Answer briefly (100 words).
Assess the impact of the Arab conquest of Sind.
Bring out the causes for the decline of Rajput kingdoms.
Analyse the causes for the failure of Hindu states against the Muslim
invasions.
Answer in detail (200 words).
Give an account of the invasions of Mahmud of Ghazni.
Examine the military conquests of Mahmud of Ghori.
Lesson : 16. Delhi
Sultans - Mameluk, Khilji, Tughluq, Sayyid and Lodi Dynasties.
Write short notes (Any
three points).
Raziya
The Forty
Token Currency
Sayyids
Lodis
Answer briefly (100 words).
Assess the achievements of Qutbuddin Aibak.
Examine the Market reforms of Alauddin Khalji.
Write a note on the South Indian expedition of Malik Kafur.
Answer in detail (200
words).
Give an estimate of the achievements of Iltutmish.
Examine the rule of Balban and his theory of kingship.
Evaluate the personality of Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq.
Write an essay on the reforms of Firoz Tughlaq.
Lesson : 17. Social, Economic and Cultural
conditions under the Sultanate of Delhi
Write short notes (Any
three points).
Diwani Wizarat
Coinage under the Delhi Sultanate.
Amir Khusrau
Qutub Minar
Answer briefly (100 words).
Give a brief account of local administration under the Delhi Sultanate.
Trace the economic condition under the Delhi Sultanate.
Answer in detail (200
words).
Examine the administration of the Delhi Sultanate.
Evaluate the cultural contributions of the Sultans of Delhi.
Unit VIII
Lesson : 18. Bhakti
Movement in Medieaval India - Ramananda, Kabir - Vallabhacharya - Chaitanya - Gurunanak
- Meerabai – Sufism
Write short notes (Any
three points).
Chishti Order
Ramanuja
Guru Nanak
Kabir
Answer briefly (100 words).
Trace the spread of Sufism in India.
Bring out the importance of Bhakti Movement in medieval India.
Answer in detail (200 words).
Give an account of the rise and spread of Bhakti movement in medieval
India.
Lesson : 19. Vijayanagar and Bahmani
kingdoms - Social, Economic and
Cultural conditions.
Write short notes (Any
three points).
Sangama dynasty
Provincial administration under the Vijayanagar.
Hasan Gangu.
Position of women in Vijayanagar Empire.
Answer briefly (100
words).
Write a note on the foreign travelers who visited the Vijayanagar
Empire.
Examine the growth of literature under the Vijayanagar rule.
Answer in detail (200
words).
Estimate the achievements of Krishna Deva Raya.
Examine the cultural contributions of the Vijayanagar rulers.
Give an estimate of Mahmud Gawan.
Unit IX
Lesson : 20. Mughal empire - Brief History
of Mughal, Sur dynasty rulers.
Write short notes (Any
three points).
Tuzuk-i-Baburi.
Sur Interregnum.
Raja Todar Mal.
Din Ilahi.
Nur Jahan.
Answer briefly (100 words).
Bring out the achievements of Babur.
Write a brief not on the War of Succession in the last years of Shah
Jahan.
Analyse the causes for the decline of the Mughal Empire.
Answer in detail (200
words).
Give an account of the salient features of the administration of Sher
Shah.
Assess the achievements of Akbar.
Evaluate
the religious policy of Aurangazeb.
Lesson : 21. Mughal
Administration - Emperor - Central Government Officials - Provincial
Governments - Officials - Duties - Decline of the Mughals.
Lesson : 22. Social,
Economics, Religious and Cultural conditions under the Mughals.
Write short notes (Any
three points).
The Mughal Nobility.
Fatepur Sikri.
Abul Fazl.
Pietra dura.
Answer briefly (100 words).
Mention the economic condition of the rural masses during the Mughal
period.
Write a note on the internal and foreign trade under the Mughals.
Answer in detail (200 words).
Give an account of the cultural development under the Mughals.
Examine the salient features of the Mughal art and architecture.
Trace the growth of language and literature under the Mughal rule.
Unit X
Lesson : 23. Rise of Marathas -
Administration of Shivaji - Peshwas.
Write short notes (Any
three points).
Treaty of Purander.
Ashtapradhan.
Third Battle of Panipat.
Answer briefly (100 words).
Trace the causes for the rise of Marathas.
Write a note on Balaji Viswanath.
Give an account of the life and achievements of Shivaji.
Mention the salient features of the administration of Shivaji.
Examine the rise of the Peshwas and their achievements.
Lesson : 24. Coming of the Europeans to
India - Establishment of British Rule in
India
Answer in detail (200 words).
Write short notes (Any
three points).
Vasco Da Gama
Albuquerque
Dutch settlements in India
Battle of Plassey
Answer briefly (100 words).
Trace the rise and fall of Portuguese power in India.
Write a note on the rise of British power in Bengal.
Answer in detail (200
words).
Give an
account of the Anglo-French rivalry in India.
Lesson :
2. The Stone Age - The Old
Stone Age (Paleolithic Age) - New Stone Age (Neolithic Age) - Metal Age -
Salient features of Harappan
culture.
Write short notes (Any
three points).
Chalcolithic Age
Megaliths.
Great Bath.
Date of the Harappan Culture.
Answer briefly (100
words).
Write a note on the Old Stone Age.
Trace the origin and evolution of the Harappan Culture.
Name the important sites of the Harappan Culture.
Mention the probable causes for the decline of the Harappan culture.
Answer in detail (200 words).
Write a brief essay on the pre-historic period in India.
Describe the socio-economic condition of the Harappan civilization.
Lesson : 3. Vedic
Period - Sources - Early Vedic Period (Rig
Vedic Period) - Later Vedic Period - Epic
age - Social, Economic and Cultural life
Write short notes (Any
three points).
Vedic literature.
Original Home of the Aryans.
Position of women during the Rig Vedic period.
Religion of Rig Vedic period.
Answer briefly (100 words).
Write a note on the Rig Vedic polity.
Mention the religious life of Later Vedic people.
Answer in detail (200
words).
Give a brief account of the socio-economic life of the Rig Vedic Aryans.
Assess the political and social conditions during the Later Vedic
period.
Unit II
Lesson : 4. Condition
of India in the 6th Century B.C. -
Magadhan empire and other kindgoms.
Write short notes (Any
three points).
Triratnas
Split in Jainism
Tripitakas
Third Buddhist Council
Answer briefly (100 words).
Discuss the spread of Jainism in various parts India.
Account for the decline of Buddhism in India.
Answer in detail (200
words).
Sketch the life and teachings of Mahavira.
Give a brief account of the life and teachings of Buddha.
How did Buddhism become a world religion?
5.Rise of Jainism - Mahavira - Principles of
Jainism - Digambaras and Swedambaras - Spread of Jainism - Contributions.
Write short notes (Any
three points).
Sixteen Mahajanapadas.
Cyrus
Battle of Hydaspes.
Effects of Alexander’s invasion.
Answer briefly (100
words).
Write briefly the achievements of Bimbisara.
Assess the impact of Persian invasions on India.
Answer in detail (200
words).
Describe the rise of Magadha and the achievements of its rulers.
Give an account of Alexander’s invasion of India.
Lesson : 6. Rise
of Buddhism - Buddha - Principles of Buddhism
- Hinayana and Mahayana sects - Spread
of Buddhism - Contributions. The Similarities
and dissimilarities of these two religions.
Write
short notes (Any three points).
Kautilya’s
Arthasastra.
Kalinga
War.
Megasthanes.
Bindusara.
Answer briefly (100 words).
Write
a note on the achievements of Chandragupta Maurya.
Mention
the efforts taken by Asoka for the spread of Buddhism.
Assess
the significance of the Mauryan art.
Analyse
the causes for the decline of the Mauryan empire.
Answer in detail (200 words).
Give
an account of Asoka’s achievements and his policy of Dhamma.
Write
in detail the salient features of the Mauryan administration.
Unit III
Lesson :
7. India of the Pre-Mauryan
period - Nandas - Persian
invasion - Alexander’s invasion - Results.
Write short notes (Any
three points).
Gautamiputra Satakarni.
Menander.
Asvagosha.
Mathura School of art.
Answer briefly (100 words).
Assess the importance of the rule of Sungas.
Mention the cultural contributions of Satavahanas.
Examine the salient features of the Gandhara art.
Answer in detail (200
words).
Give an account of the history of the Satavahanas.
Assess the achievements of Kanishka.
Lesson :
8. The Mauryan period -
Sources - Chandragupta Maurya - Asoka - Mauryan Administration - Asoka’s Dharma
- Development of Art and Architecture - Decline of Mauryas.
Write short notes (Any
three points).
Pattupattu.
Ettutogai.
Kadaiyelu Vallalgal
Women poets of the Sangam period.
Muchchangam.
Answer briefly (100 words).
Assess the achievements of Cheran Senguttuvan.
Give an estimate of Karikala.
Write a note on the Pandya rulers of the Sangam period.
Answer in detail (200
words).
Give an account of the political administration of the Sangam period.
Discuss the socio-economic condition of ancient Tamil Nadu.
Assess the
significance of the overseas commerce during the Sangam age.
Unit IV
Lesson : 9. India
after the Mauryas - the Sungas - Kanvas - Satavahanas
Kushnas - Kanishka - Gandhara Art.
Write short notes (Any three points).
Allahabad
Pillar Inscription.
Dakshinapatha
expedition of Samudragupta.
Aryabhatta.
Metal
artifacts under the Guptas.
Answer briefly (100 words).
Evaluate the impact of the conquest of western India by Chandragupta II.
Write a brief account of Fahien’s visit to India and his observation on
India.
Examine the salient features of the Gupta administration.
Answer in detail (200
words).
Give an account of the achievements of Samudragupta.
Describe the socio-economic life under the rule of Guptas.
Examine the cultural contributions of the Guptas.
Lesson : 10. Sangam Age in Tamil Nadu -
Sources - Brief History of
Kingdoms - Social, Religious and Economic
life of the people.
Write short notes (Any
three points).
Sources for the study of Harsha.
Travel accounts of Hiuen Tsang.
Kanuaj Assembly.
Allahabad Conference.
Answer briefly (100 words).
Bring out the cultural progress under the rule of Harsha.
Write a brief account of the Nalanda University.
Answer in detail (200 words).
Give an account of the life and achievements of Harshavardhana.
Estimate the contributions of Harsha to Buddhism.
Describe the administration and society under Harsha as explained by
Hiuen Tsang.
Unit V
11. India
of Gupta period - Administration - Social,
Economic and Cultural conditions - Hun invasions
and decline of the Guptas.
Write short notes (Any
three points).
Origin of the Pallavas.
Ghatika at Kanchi.
Pallava Chalukya conflict.
Bakthi Movement.
Fine arts under the Pallavas.
Answer briefly (100 words).
Give an account of the reign of Mahendravarman I.
Write a brief account on the military accomplishments of Narasimhavarman
I.
Examine the administration system of the Pallavas.
Write a note on the social life under the Pallavas.
Answer in detail (200 words).
Give an account of the political history of the Pallavas.
Assess the cultural contributions of the Pallavas.
Mention the salient features of the Pallava art.
Lesson : 12. Harshavardhana - Sources -
Social, Religious and
Cultural life.
Write short notes (Any
three points).
Aihole inscription
Pattadakal
Ellora
Elephanta
Answer briefly (100 words).
Give a brief account of the achievements of Pulakesin II.
Give an estimate of Amoghavarsha I.
Answer in detail (200 words).
Give an account of the development of art and architecture under the
Chalukyas of Badami.
Evaluate the cultural contributions of the Rashtrakutas.
Unit VI
Lesson : 13. South Indian Empires
Pallavas - Sources - Administration -
Social, Economic and Cultural conditions.
Chalukyas - Development of Arts.
Rashtrakutas - Contribution to Arts.
Cholas - Social, Economic and Cultural
conditions.
Write short notes (Any
three points).
Brihadeeswaram.
Gangaikondacholapuram.
Kudavolai system.
Development of educational institutions under the Cholas.
Answer briefly (100
words).
Describe the society and economy under the Imperial Cholas.
Write the development of Tamil literature under the Cholas.
Answer in detail (200
words).
Examine the achievements of Rajaraja I.
Assess the military conquests of Rajendra I.
Describe the salient features of the Chola’s administration.
Lesson : 14. The Cultural Relations between
India and the Asian countries
Write short notes (Any
three points).
Angkorwat
Borobudur
Cultural contacts between India and Myanmar
India and Bali.
Answer briefly (100 words).
Trace the cultural contacts between India and China.
Write a short note on Indo-Java Art.
Answer in detail (200 words).
Give an account of the spread of Indian culture in South East Asia.
Assess the impact of Indian cultural influence in other parts of Asia
Unit VII
Lesson : 15. Indian
During Arab Invasions - Rajput kingdoms - Arab Invasions-Mahmud of
Ghazni-Muthammad of Ghor.
Write short notes (Any
three points).
Muhammad bin Qasim.
Second Battle of Tarain.
Gurjarapratiharas
Alberuni
Answer briefly (100 words).
Assess the impact of the Arab conquest of Sind.
Bring out the causes for the decline of Rajput kingdoms.
Analyse the causes for the failure of Hindu states against the Muslim
invasions.
Answer in detail (200 words).
Give an account of the invasions of Mahmud of Ghazni.
Examine the military conquests of Mahmud of Ghori.
Lesson : 16. Delhi
Sultans - Mameluk, Khilji, Tughluq, Sayyid and Lodi Dynasties.
Write short notes (Any
three points).
Raziya
The Forty
Token Currency
Sayyids
Lodis
Answer briefly (100 words).
Assess the achievements of Qutbuddin Aibak.
Examine the Market reforms of Alauddin Khalji.
Write a note on the South Indian expedition of Malik Kafur.
Answer in detail (200
words).
Give an estimate of the achievements of Iltutmish.
Examine the rule of Balban and his theory of kingship.
Evaluate the personality of Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq.
Write an essay on the reforms of Firoz Tughlaq.
Lesson : 17. Social, Economic and Cultural
conditions under the Sultanate of Delhi
Write short notes (Any
three points).
Diwani Wizarat
Coinage under the Delhi Sultanate.
Amir Khusrau
Qutub Minar
Answer briefly (100 words).
Give a brief account of local administration under the Delhi Sultanate.
Trace the economic condition under the Delhi Sultanate.
Answer in detail (200
words).
Examine the administration of the Delhi Sultanate.
Evaluate the cultural contributions of the Sultans of Delhi.
Unit VIII
Lesson : 18. Bhakti
Movement in Medieaval India - Ramananda, Kabir - Vallabhacharya - Chaitanya - Gurunanak
- Meerabai – Sufism
Write short notes (Any
three points).
Chishti Order
Ramanuja
Guru Nanak
Kabir
Answer briefly (100 words).
Trace the spread of Sufism in India.
Bring out the importance of Bhakti Movement in medieval India.
Answer in detail (200 words).
Give an account of the rise and spread of Bhakti movement in medieval
India.
Lesson : 19. Vijayanagar and Bahmani
kingdoms - Social, Economic and
Cultural conditions.
Write short notes (Any
three points).
Sangama dynasty
Provincial administration under the Vijayanagar.
Hasan Gangu.
Position of women in Vijayanagar Empire.
Answer briefly (100
words).
Write a note on the foreign travelers who visited the Vijayanagar
Empire.
Examine the growth of literature under the Vijayanagar rule.
Answer in detail (200
words).
Estimate the achievements of Krishna Deva Raya.
Examine the cultural contributions of the Vijayanagar rulers.
Give an estimate of Mahmud Gawan.
Unit IX
Lesson : 20. Mughal empire - Brief History
of Mughal, Sur dynasty rulers.
Write short notes (Any
three points).
Tuzuk-i-Baburi.
Sur Interregnum.
Raja Todar Mal.
Din Ilahi.
Nur Jahan.
Answer briefly (100 words).
Bring out the achievements of Babur.
Write a brief not on the War of Succession in the last years of Shah
Jahan.
Analyse the causes for the decline of the Mughal Empire.
Answer in detail (200
words).
Give an account of the salient features of the administration of Sher
Shah.
Assess the achievements of Akbar.
Evaluate
the religious policy of Aurangazeb.
Lesson : 21. Mughal
Administration - Emperor - Central Government Officials - Provincial
Governments - Officials - Duties - Decline of the Mughals.
Lesson : 22. Social,
Economics, Religious and Cultural conditions under the Mughals.
Write short notes (Any
three points).
The Mughal Nobility.
Fatepur Sikri.
Abul Fazl.
Pietra dura.
Answer briefly (100 words).
Mention the economic condition of the rural masses during the Mughal
period.
Write a note on the internal and foreign trade under the Mughals.
Answer in detail (200 words).
Give an account of the cultural development under the Mughals.
Examine the salient features of the Mughal art and architecture.
Trace the growth of language and literature under the Mughal rule.
Unit X
Lesson : 23. Rise of Marathas -
Administration of Shivaji - Peshwas.
Write short notes (Any
three points).
Treaty of Purander.
Ashtapradhan.
Third Battle of Panipat.
Answer briefly (100 words).
Trace the causes for the rise of Marathas.
Write a note on Balaji Viswanath.
Give an account of the life and achievements of Shivaji.
Mention the salient features of the administration of Shivaji.
Examine the rise of the Peshwas and their achievements.
Lesson : 24. Coming of the Europeans to
India - Establishment of British Rule in
India
Answer in detail (200 words).
Write short notes (Any
three points).
Vasco Da Gama
Albuquerque
Dutch settlements in India
Battle of Plassey
Answer briefly (100 words).
Trace the rise and fall of Portuguese power in India.
Write a note on the rise of British power in Bengal.
Answer in detail (200
words).
Give an
account of the Anglo-French rivalry in India.
HISTORY
Higher
Secondary - First Year
Unit I
1. The Impact of Geography on Indian History -
Unity in Diversity
2. The Stone Age - The Old Stone Age
(Paleolithic Age) - New Stone Age (Neolithic Age) - Metal Age - Salient
features of Harappan culture.
3. Vedic Period - Sources - Early Vedic
Period (Rig Vedic Period)
- Later Vedic Period - Epic
age - Social, Economic and Cultural life
Unit II
4. Condition of India in the 6th Century B.C. - Magadhan empire and other
kindgoms.
Rise of Jainism - Mahavira - Principles
of Jainism - Digambaras and Swedambaras - Spread of Jainism - Contributions.
6. Rise of Buddhism - Buddha - Principles of Buddhism - Hinayana and Mahayana sects
- Spread of Buddhism -
Contributions. The Similarities
and dissimilarities of these two religions.
Unit III
7. India of the Pre-Mauryan period - Nandas - Persian invasion - Alexander’s
invasion - Results.
8. The Mauryan period - Sources -
Chandragupta Maurya - Asoka - Mauryan Administration - Asoka’s Dharma -
Development of Art and Architecture - Decline of Mauryas.
Unit IV
9. India after the Mauryas - the Sungas -
Kanvas - Satavahanas Kushnas -
Kanishka - Gandhara Art.
10.
Sangam Age in Tamil Nadu - Sources - Brief History
of Kingdoms - Social, Religious and Economic
life of the people.
Unit V
11. India of Gupta period - Administration - Social, Economic and Cultural
conditions - Hun invasions and
decline of the Guptas.
12.
Harshavardhana - Sources - Social, Religious and
Cultural life.
Unit VI
13.
South Indian Empires
Pallavas - Sources - Administration -
Social, Economic and Cultural conditions.
Chalukyas - Development of Arts.
Rashtrakutas - Contribution to Arts.
Cholas - Social, Economic and Cultural
conditions.
14.
The Cultural Relations between India and the
Asian countries
Unit VII
15. Indian During Arab Invasions - Rajput
kingdoms - Arab Invasions-Mahmud of Ghazni-Muthammad of Ghor.
16. Delhi Sultans - Mameluk, Khilji, Tughluq,
Sayyid and Lodi Dynasties.
17.
Social, Economic and Cultural conditions under the Sultanate of Delhi
Unit
VIII
16. Bhakti Movement in Medieaval India -
Ramananda, Kabir - Vallabhacharya - Chaitanya - Gurunanak - Meerabai - Sufism
19.
Vijayanagar and Bahmani kingdoms - Social, Economic
and Cultural conditions.
Unit IX
20.
Mughal empire - Brief History of Mughal, Sur dynasty
rulers.
21. Mughal Administration - Emperor - Central
Government Officials - Provincial Governments - Officials - Duties - Decline of
the Mughals.
22. Social, Economics, Religious and Cultural
conditions under the Mughals.
Unit X
23.
Rise of Marathas - Administration of Shivaji -
Peshwas.
24.
Coming of the Europeans to India - Establishment of British Rule in India
Unit I
Lesson : 1.
The Impact of Geography on Indian History - Unity in Diversity
Lesson :
2. The Stone Age - The Old Stone
Age (Paleolithic Age) - New Stone Age (Neolithic Age) - Metal Age - Salient
features of Harappan culture.
Lesson
: 3. Vedic Period - Sources - Early Vedic
Period (Rig Vedic Period) -
Later Vedic Period - Epic
age - Social, Economic and Cultural life Unit II
Lesson : 4. Condition
of India in the 6th Century B.C. -
Magadhan empire and other kindgoms.
Rise
of Jainism - Mahavira - Principles of Jainism - Digambaras and Swedambaras -
Spread of Jainism - Contributions.
Lesson : 6. Rise
of Buddhism - Buddha - Principles of Buddhism
- Hinayana and Mahayana sects - Spread
of Buddhism - Contributions. The Similarities and dissimilarities of
these two religions.
Unit III
Lesson :
7. India of the Pre-Mauryan period
- Nandas - Persian invasion -
Alexander’s invasion - Results.
Lesson :
8. The Mauryan period - Sources -
Chandragupta Maurya - Asoka - Mauryan Administration - Asoka’s Dharma -
Development of Art and Architecture - Decline of Mauryas.
Unit IV
Lesson : 9. India
after the Mauryas - the Sungas - Kanvas - Satavahanas
Kushnas - Kanishka - Gandhara Art.
Lesson : 10. Sangam Age in Tamil Nadu -
Sources - Brief History of
Kingdoms - Social, Religious and Economic
life of the people.
Unit V
11. India
of Gupta period - Administration - Social,
Economic and Cultural conditions - Hun invasions
and decline of the Guptas.
Lesson : 12. Harshavardhana - Sources -
Social, Religious and Cultural
life.
Unit VI
Lesson : 13. South Indian Empires
Pallavas
- Sources - Administration - Social, Economic and Cultural conditions.
Chalukyas
- Development of Arts.
Rashtrakutas
- Contribution to Arts.
Cholas
- Social, Economic and Cultural conditions.
Lesson : 14. The Cultural Relations between
India and the Asian countries
Unit VII
Lesson : 15. Indian
During Arab Invasions - Rajput kingdoms - Arab Invasions-Mahmud of
Ghazni-Muthammad of Ghor.
Lesson : 16. Delhi
Sultans - Mameluk, Khilji, Tughluq, Sayyid and Lodi Dynasties.
Lesson : 17. Social, Economic and Cultural
conditions under the Sultanate of Delhi
Unit VIII
Lesson : 16. Bhakti
Movement in Medieaval India - Ramananda, Kabir - Vallabhacharya - Chaitanya -
Gurunanak - Meerabai - Sufism
Lesson : 19. Vijayanagar and Bahmani
kingdoms - Social, Economic and
Cultural conditions.
Unit IX
Lesson : 20. Mughal empire - Brief History
of Mughal, Sur dynasty rulers.
Lesson : 21. Mughal
Administration - Emperor - Central Government Officials - Provincial
Governments - Officials - Duties - Decline of the Mughals.
Lesson : 22. Social,
Economics, Religious and Cultural conditions under the Mughals.
Unit X
Lesson : 23. Rise of Marathas -
Administration of Shivaji -
Peshwas.
Lesson
: 24. Coming of the Europeans to India - Establishment of British Rule in India
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