Chapter 1

Ancient India: Harappan Civilisation

Indus Valley Civilisation: Features and town planning

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Social and economic life of Harappans

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Religious beliefs and script of the civilisation

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Trade and craft specialization in Harappa

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Decline of the Harappan culture and its reasons

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Chapter 2

Mahajanapadas and Mauryan Empire

Rise of sixteen Mahajanapadas and Magadha's dominance

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Mauryan administration: Central and provincial

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Ashoka's Dhamma: Principles and propagation

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Decline of the Maurya Dynasty and its causes

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Sources of Mauryan history: Arthashastra and Indica

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Chapter 3

Medieval India: Agrarian Relations

Mughal land revenue system: Zabt and Dahshala

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Role of the Zamindars and Peasants in Mughal economy

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Village communities and agricultural practices

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Land grants and agrarian expansion in South India

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Revenues from trade and commerce in medieval India

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Chapter 4

Colonialism and Countryside

Permanent Settlement of Bengal and its impact

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Ryotwari and Mahalwari systems in India

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Decline of traditional handicrafts and trade

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Peasant movements and revolts (Santhal rebellion)

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Impact of British policies on tribal communities

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Chapter 5

Nationalist Movement (Gandhian Era)

Mahatma Gandhi: South Africa stay and early Satyagrahas

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Non-Cooperation Movement and the Rowlatt Satyagraha

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Civil Disobedience Movement and the Salt Satyagraha

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Quit India Movement and the role of Subhash Chandra Bose

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Partition of India and the transfer of power

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