Indian History
Complete Indian History from ancient civilisations to post-independence India. 50 topics covering Ancient, Medieval, Modern India, and Art & Culture with notes, revision tricks, and practice questions.
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Ancient India
Indus Valley to Gupta Empire — foundation of Indian civilization
Indus Valley Civilization
Harappan sites, town planning, seals, script, decline.
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Vedic Period
Early vs Later Vedic, society, polity, literature.
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Buddhism & Jainism
Founders, councils, teachings, sects, spread.
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Mahajanapadas & Rise of Magadha
16 kingdoms, Haryanka to Nanda.
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Maurya Empire & Ashoka
Arthashastra, edicts, Dhamma, decline.
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Post-Maurya Period
Sungas, Kanvas, Kushanas, Satavahanas.
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Sangam Age
Tamil kingdoms, literature, trade.
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Gupta Empire & Golden Age
Science, literature, art.
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South Indian Dynasties
Chalukyas, Pallavas, Cholas.
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Prehistoric India
Palaeolithic, Mesolithic, Neolithic, Chalcolithic.
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Indian Philosophical Schools
Nyaya, Vaisheshika, Samkhya, Yoga, Mimamsa, Vedanta.
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Chola Dynasty
Rajaraja I, Rajendra I, naval power, temples.
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Pallava Dynasty
Mahabalipuram, Kanchipuram, rock-cut architecture.
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Medieval India
Delhi Sultanate to Maratha Empire — conquests, culture, and administration
Delhi Sultanate
5 dynasties, administration.
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Vijayanagara & Bahmani
Krishnadevaraya, Hampi.
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Bhakti & Sufi Movements
Saints, philosophy, impact.
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Mughal Empire
Babur to Aurangzeb, Mansabdari.
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Maratha Empire
Shivaji, Peshwas, Panipat III.
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Other Medieval Kingdoms
Rajputs, Sikhs, Ahom.
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Rajput Kingdoms
Pratiharas, Chahamanas, Rajput polity.
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Modern India
European arrival to Independence — colonialism, reform, and freedom struggle
European Trading Companies
Portuguese, Dutch, French, EIC.
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British Conquest & Expansion
Plassey, Buxar, Doctrine of Lapse.
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Governor-Generals & Viceroys
Key policies, reforms.
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British Economic Policies
Land revenue, Drain of Wealth.
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Revolt of 1857
Causes, centres, leaders.
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Social & Religious Reform Movements
Brahmo Samaj, Arya Samaj.
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INC & National Movement
Moderates, Extremists, Swadeshi.
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Gandhian Era & Mass Movements
NCM, CDM, QIM.
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Revolutionary Movement
Ghadar, HSRA, INA, Bose.
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Constitutional Development
Acts 1773-1935.
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Tribal & Peasant Movements
Santhal, Munda, Indigo.
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Anglo-Mysore, Anglo-Maratha & Anglo-Sikh Wars
Hyder Ali, Tipu Sultan, treaties.
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Land Revenue Systems
Permanent Settlement, Ryotwari, Mahalwari.
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Press & Education Under British Rule
Vernacular Press Act, Wood Despatch.
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Caste Reform & Anti-Caste Movements
Phule, Ambedkar, Periyar, SNDP.
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Women's Movements in Modern India
Sati abolition, widow remarriage, WIA.
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Post-Independence
Partition to liberalisation — nation building and foreign policy
Independence & Partition
Cabinet Mission, Mountbatten Plan.
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Integration of Princely States
Sardar Patel, Hyderabad.
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Nation Building & Economic Development
FYPs, LPG 1991.
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Wars & Foreign Policy
1962, 1965, 1971, NAM.
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Post-Independence Consolidation
Constitution, FYPs, linguistic states.
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Non-Aligned Movement & Foreign Policy
Panchsheel, Belgrade, Bandung.
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Green, White & Other Revolutions
Green, White, Blue, Yellow revolutions.
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Art & Culture
Architecture, paintings, performing arts, and heritage
Indian Architecture
Nagara, Dravida, Indo-Islamic.
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Indian Paintings & Sculpture
Cave art, miniatures.
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Music, Dance & Theatre
Classical forms.
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Indian Literature & Philosophy
Vedic, Sangam.
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UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Key sites.
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Indian Cinema & Theatre
Phalke, Satyajit Ray, Natyashastra.
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Indian Fairs & Festivals
Kumbh Mela, harvest, tribal festivals.
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Interactive Visualizers
Animated explorations of Indian history