1. First Farmers
Content
: Study of early human settlements, the transition from hunting gathering
to agriculture, and the development of farming communities in India.
Objective
: To understand how the agricultural revolution laid the foundation
for settled life, leading to the growth of early civilizations.
2. First Cities of India
Content
: Exploration of the Indus Valley Civilization (Harappan
Civilization), its urban planning, trade, culture, and decline.
Objective
: To analyze the significance of India's first cities and their
contributions to ancient Indian civilization.
3. Chalcolithic Villages in India
Content
: Study of Chalcolithic (Copper Age) settlements, their cultures,
technologies, and the interaction between different regions.
Objective
: To explore the development of Chalcolithic cultures and how they
influenced later periods in Indian history.
4. Vedic Period
Content
: Examination of the Vedic period, including the early and later
Vedic texts, societal structure, religion, and the rise of kingdoms.
Objective
: To understand the cultural, religious, and social foundations laid
by the Vedic Age in Indian history.
5. Janapadas and Republics
Content
: Analysis of the formation of Janapadas (kingdoms) and republics
during the post Vedic period and their role in shaping early political systems.
Objective
: To study the rise of regional powers and the early development of
governance in ancient India.
6. Second Urbanisation in India
Content
: The period of second urbanization in the Gangetic plains, marked
by the growth of trade, cities, and powerful kingdoms.
Objective
: To explore how this phase of urbanization influenced political and
social structures in India.
7. India and Iran (Persia)
Content
: The cultural, political, and economic interactions between India
and the Persian (Iranian) Empire during ancient times.
Objective
: To understand how cross cultural exchanges with Persia impacted
Indian civilization.
8. India during the Mauryan Period
Content
: Overview of the Mauryan Empire under rulers like Chandragupta
Maurya and Ashoka, focusing on administration, economy, and Ashoka’s spread of
Buddhism.
Objective
: To study the first large scale empire in India and its role in
unifying the Indian subcontinent.
9. Post Mauryan India
Content
: The political fragmentation after the Mauryan Empire, the rise of
regional powers like the Shakas, Kushanas, and Satavahanas.
Objective
: To analyze the changes in politics, culture, and economy in post Mauryan
India.
10. Changing Times
Content
: Exploration of the transitions in Indian society, religion, and
politics during the post Mauryan era, including the spread of new ideas and
trade.
Objective
: To understand the transformative effects of changing political and
social conditions in ancient India.
11. Kingdoms in South India
Content
: Study of the southern kingdoms like the Cholas, Pandyas, Cheras,
and Pallavas, focusing on their administration, culture, and maritime trade.
Objective
: To explore the distinct cultural and political development of
South India and its contributions to Indian history.
12. India’s Relations with the Northwest of the
Indian Subcontinent and China
Content
: Overview of India’s interactions with the regions of Central Asia
and China, including trade, cultural exchanges, and the spread of Buddhism.
Objective
: To study the impact of India’s relations with its northwest
neighbors and China on its trade, culture, and religion.
13. India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia
Content
: Exploration of India’s cultural and economic influence on Sri
Lanka and Southeast Asia, especially through trade and the spread of Hinduism
and Buddhism.
Objective
: To understand the cultural and political ties between India and these
regions and their historical significance.
14. Delhi Sultanate, Vijayanagar, and Bahmani
Kingdom
Content
: Examination of the Delhi Sultanate and the southern kingdoms of
Vijayanagar and Bahmani, focusing on their administration, conflicts, and
cultural contributions.
Objective
: To study the political dynamics and cultural achievements of
medieval India, particularly during the Sultanate and the southern kingdoms.
15. India during the Mughal Period
Content
: Study of the Mughal Empire from Babur to Aurangzeb, including
administration, architecture, economy, and cultural synthesis under the
Mughals.
Objective
: To understand the significance of the Mughal Empire in shaping
medieval Indian society, politics, and culture.
16. Swarajya to Empire (Maratha Period)
Content
: The rise of the Maratha Empire under Shivaji, its expansion,
administration, and conflicts with the Mughals and British.
Objective
: To explore the rise of Maratha power and its role in challenging
the Mughal Empire, ultimately influencing the future of Indian independence.