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