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| Part I |
| Chapter 1: Bricks, Beads and Bones: The Harappan Civilisation |
| Chapter 2: Kings, Farmers and Towns: Early States and Economies |
| Chapter 3: Kinship, Caste and Class: Early Societies |
| Chapter 4: Thinkers, Beliefs and Buildings: Cultural Developments |
| Part II |
| Chapter 5: Through the Eyes of Travellers: Perceptions of Society |
| Chapter 6: Bhakti-Sufi Traditions: Changes in Religious Beliefs and Devotional Texts |
| Chapter 7: An Imperial Capital: Vijayanagara |
| Chapter 8: Peasants, Zamindars and the State: Agrarian Society and the Mughal Empire |
| Chapter 9: Kings and Chronicles: The Mughal Courts |
| Part III |
| Chapter 10: Colonialism and the Countryside: Exploring Official Archives |
| Chapter 11: Rebels and the Raj: 1857 Revolt and Its Representations |
| Chapter 12: Colonial Cities: Urbanisation, Planning and Architecture |
| Chapter 13: Mahatma Gandhi and the Nationalist Movement: Civil Disobedience and Beyond |
| Chapter 14: Understanding Partition: Politics, Memories, Experiences |
| Chapter 15: Framing the Constitution: The Beginning of a New Era |
About AHSEC Class 12 History textbook
The AHSEC Class 12 History syllabus covers different periods of Indian history. It is divided into three parts, each dealing with themes from ancient, medieval, and modern times.
The first part begins with “Bricks, Beads and Bones,” which talks about the Harappan Civilization. It covers town planning, trade, and daily life. “Kings, Farmers and Towns” discusses early states and economies from 600 BCE to 600 CE, including the rise of kingdoms and agricultural systems. “Kinship, Caste and Class” explores social structures, family relations, and caste practices of the time. “Thinkers, Beliefs and Buildings” looks at religious and philosophical developments along with the construction of temples, stupas, and other monuments.
The second part moves to later periods. “Through the Eyes of Travellers” presents accounts of foreign visitors from the tenth to the seventeenth centuries. Their writings describe Indian society, economy, and culture. “Bhakti-Sufi Traditions” explains religious movements that spread new ideas of devotion and spirituality. “An Imperial Capital: Vijayanagara” tells the story of this city, its rulers, and its impressive structures. “Peasants, Zamindars and the State” discusses agriculture and land revenue systems under Mughal rule. “Kings and Chronicles” explores how Mughal rulers used writings and records to shape their image.
The third part deals with modern history. “Colonialism and the Countryside” studies British policies and their effects on rural life. “Rebels and the Raj” focuses on the 1857 Revolt and different viewpoints on it. “Colonial Cities” describes how British rule changed urban spaces, architecture, and planning. “Mahatma Gandhi and the Nationalist Movement” looks at Gandhi’s methods and role in the struggle for independence. “Understanding Partition” explains the events that led to the division of India and its impact on people. “Framing the Constitution” discusses the process of making the Indian Constitution and shaping the country’s future.
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