Indus Valley Civilization

Guptas

Delhi Sultans

Mughals

Marathas

Age of Vijayanagaram and Bahmani Kingdoms

South Indian History

Change and continuity in the socio-cultural history of India; Characteristics of Indian Culture, Unity in Diversity – Race, Language, Custom; India as a secular state, Social harmony; Prominent personalities in various spheres – Arts, Science, Literature and Philosophy

Early uprising against British rule

Indian National Congress

Emergence of leaders – B.R.Ambedkar, Bhagat Singh, Bharathiar, V.O.Chidambaranar, Jawaharlal Nehru, Kamarajar, Mahatma Gandhi, Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, Thanthai Periyar, Rajaji, Subash Chandra Bose, Rabindranath Tagore, and others;

Different modes of agitation: Growth of Satyagraha and Militant Movements; Communalism and Partition;