Therithal - Important questions with answers: 11 th Std Class History

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11 th Std Class History - Importance questions with Answer Key

11 th Std Class History - Importance questions with Answer Key

The Peshwas - Balaji Viswanath, Balaji Baji Rao, Baji Rao I -- - Download - Key Answer
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Unit I

Lesson : 1. The Impact of Geography on Indian History - Unity in Diversity

Write short notes (Any three points).

Himalayan Mountains.

Deccan Plateau.

Rivers of southern peninsula

Multi-cultural society.

Answer briefly (100 words).

Write a note on the impact of the Indo-Gangetic Plains on the history of India.

Briefly describe the geography of South India.

Answer in detail (200 words).

Assess the impact of geography on the history of India.

‘India is a land of unity in diversity’ – Elucidate.

Lesson : 2. The Stone Age - The Old Stone Age (Paleolithic Age) - New Stone Age (Neolithic Age) - Metal Age - Salient features of Harappan culture.

Write short notes (Any three points).

Chalcolithic Age

Megaliths.

Great Bath.

Date of the Harappan Culture.

Answer briefly (100 words).

Write a note on the Old Stone Age.

Trace the origin and evolution of the Harappan Culture.

Name the important sites of the Harappan Culture.

Mention the probable causes for the decline of the Harappan culture.

Answer in detail (200 words).

Write a brief essay on the pre-historic period in India.

Describe the socio-economic condition of the Harappan civilization.

Lesson : 3. Vedic Period - Sources - Early Vedic Period (Rig Vedic Period) - Later Vedic Period - Epic age - Social, Economic and Cultural life

Write short notes (Any three points).

Vedic literature.

Original Home of the Aryans.

Position of women during the Rig Vedic period.

Religion of Rig Vedic period.

Answer briefly (100 words).

Write a note on the Rig Vedic polity.

Mention the religious life of Later Vedic people.

Answer in detail (200 words).

Give a brief account of the socio-economic life of the Rig Vedic Aryans.

Assess the political and social conditions during the Later Vedic period.

Unit II

Lesson : 4. Condition of India in the 6th Century B.C. - Magadhan empire and other kindgoms.

Write short notes (Any three points).

Triratnas

Split in Jainism

Tripitakas

Third Buddhist Council

Answer briefly (100 words).

Discuss the spread of Jainism in various parts India.

Account for the decline of Buddhism in India.

Answer in detail (200 words).

Sketch the life and teachings of Mahavira.

Give a brief account of the life and teachings of Buddha.

How did Buddhism become a world religion?

5.Rise of Jainism - Mahavira - Principles of Jainism - Digambaras and Swedambaras - Spread of Jainism - Contributions.

Write short notes (Any three points).

Sixteen Mahajanapadas.

Cyrus

Battle of Hydaspes.

Effects of Alexander’s invasion.

Answer briefly (100 words).

Write briefly the achievements of Bimbisara.

Assess the impact of Persian invasions on India.

Answer in detail (200 words).

Describe the rise of Magadha and the achievements of its rulers.

Give an account of Alexander’s invasion of India.

Lesson : 6. Rise of Buddhism - Buddha - Principles of Buddhism - Hinayana and Mahayana sects - Spread of Buddhism - Contributions. The Similarities and dissimilarities of these two religions.

Write short notes (Any three points).

Kautilya’s Arthasastra.

Kalinga War.

Megasthanes.

Bindusara.

Answer briefly (100 words).

Write a note on the achievements of Chandragupta Maurya.

Mention the efforts taken by Asoka for the spread of Buddhism.

Assess the significance of the Mauryan art.

Analyse the causes for the decline of the Mauryan empire.

Answer in detail (200 words).

Give an account of Asoka’s achievements and his policy of Dhamma.

Write in detail the salient features of the Mauryan administration.

Unit III

Lesson : 7. India of the Pre-Mauryan period - Nandas - Persian invasion - Alexander’s invasion - Results.

Write short notes (Any three points).

Gautamiputra Satakarni.

Menander.

Asvagosha.

Mathura School of art.

Answer briefly (100 words).

Assess the importance of the rule of Sungas.

Mention the cultural contributions of Satavahanas.

Examine the salient features of the Gandhara art.

Answer in detail (200 words).

Give an account of the history of the Satavahanas.

Assess the achievements of Kanishka.

Lesson : 8. The Mauryan period - Sources - Chandragupta Maurya - Asoka - Mauryan Administration - Asoka’s Dharma - Development of Art and Architecture - Decline of Mauryas.

Write short notes (Any three points).

Pattupattu.

Ettutogai.

Kadaiyelu Vallalgal

Women poets of the Sangam period.

Muchchangam.

Answer briefly (100 words).

Assess the achievements of Cheran Senguttuvan.

Give an estimate of Karikala.

Write a note on the Pandya rulers of the Sangam period.

Answer in detail (200 words).

Give an account of the political administration of the Sangam period.

Discuss the socio-economic condition of ancient Tamil Nadu.

Assess the significance of the overseas commerce during the Sangam age.

Unit IV

Lesson : 9. India after the Mauryas - the Sungas - Kanvas - Satavahanas Kushnas - Kanishka - Gandhara Art.

Write short notes (Any three points).

Allahabad Pillar Inscription.

Dakshinapatha expedition of Samudragupta.

Aryabhatta.

Metal artifacts under the Guptas.

Answer briefly (100 words).

Evaluate the impact of the conquest of western India by Chandragupta II.

Write a brief account of Fahien’s visit to India and his observation on India.

Examine the salient features of the Gupta administration.

Answer in detail (200 words).

Give an account of the achievements of Samudragupta.

Describe the socio-economic life under the rule of Guptas.

Examine the cultural contributions of the Guptas.

Lesson : 10. Sangam Age in Tamil Nadu - Sources - Brief History of Kingdoms - Social, Religious and Economic life of the people.

Write short notes (Any three points).

Sources for the study of Harsha.

Travel accounts of Hiuen Tsang.

Kanuaj Assembly.

Allahabad Conference.

Answer briefly (100 words).

Bring out the cultural progress under the rule of Harsha.

Write a brief account of the Nalanda University.

Answer in detail (200 words).

Give an account of the life and achievements of Harshavardhana.

Estimate the contributions of Harsha to Buddhism.

Describe the administration and society under Harsha as explained by Hiuen Tsang.

Unit V

11. India of Gupta period - Administration - Social, Economic and Cultural conditions - Hun invasions and decline of the Guptas.

Write short notes (Any three points).

Origin of the Pallavas.

Ghatika at Kanchi.

Pallava Chalukya conflict.

Bakthi Movement.

Fine arts under the Pallavas.

Answer briefly (100 words).

Give an account of the reign of Mahendravarman I.

Write a brief account on the military accomplishments of Narasimhavarman I.

Examine the administration system of the Pallavas.

Write a note on the social life under the Pallavas.

Answer in detail (200 words).

Give an account of the political history of the Pallavas.

Assess the cultural contributions of the Pallavas.

Mention the salient features of the Pallava art.

Lesson : 12. Harshavardhana - Sources - Social, Religious and Cultural life.

Write short notes (Any three points).

Aihole inscription

Pattadakal

Ellora

Elephanta

Answer briefly (100 words).

Give a brief account of the achievements of Pulakesin II.

Give an estimate of Amoghavarsha I.

Answer in detail (200 words).

Give an account of the development of art and architecture under the Chalukyas of Badami.

Evaluate the cultural contributions of the Rashtrakutas.

Unit VI

Lesson : 13. South Indian Empires

Pallavas - Sources - Administration - Social, Economic and Cultural conditions.

Chalukyas - Development of Arts.

Rashtrakutas - Contribution to Arts.

Cholas - Social, Economic and Cultural conditions.

Write short notes (Any three points).

Brihadeeswaram.

Gangaikondacholapuram.

Kudavolai system.

Development of educational institutions under the Cholas.

Answer briefly (100 words).

Describe the society and economy under the Imperial Cholas.

Write the development of Tamil literature under the Cholas.

Answer in detail (200 words).

Examine the achievements of Rajaraja I.

Assess the military conquests of Rajendra I.

Describe the salient features of the Chola’s administration.

Lesson : 14. The Cultural Relations between India and the Asian countries

Write short notes (Any three points).

Angkorwat

Borobudur

Cultural contacts between India and Myanmar

India and Bali.

Answer briefly (100 words).

Trace the cultural contacts between India and China.

Write a short note on Indo-Java Art.

Answer in detail (200 words).

Give an account of the spread of Indian culture in South East Asia.

Assess the impact of Indian cultural influence in other parts of Asia

Unit VII

Lesson : 15. Indian During Arab Invasions - Rajput kingdoms - Arab Invasions-Mahmud of Ghazni-Muthammad of Ghor.

Write short notes (Any three points).

Muhammad bin Qasim.

Second Battle of Tarain.

Gurjarapratiharas

Alberuni

Answer briefly (100 words).

Assess the impact of the Arab conquest of Sind.

Bring out the causes for the decline of Rajput kingdoms.

Analyse the causes for the failure of Hindu states against the Muslim invasions.

Answer in detail (200 words).

Give an account of the invasions of Mahmud of Ghazni.

Examine the military conquests of Mahmud of Ghori.

Lesson : 16. Delhi Sultans - Mameluk, Khilji, Tughluq, Sayyid and Lodi Dynasties.

Write short notes (Any three points).

Raziya

The Forty

Token Currency

Sayyids

Lodis

Answer briefly (100 words).

Assess the achievements of Qutbuddin Aibak.

Examine the Market reforms of Alauddin Khalji.

Write a note on the South Indian expedition of Malik Kafur.

Answer in detail (200 words).

Give an estimate of the achievements of Iltutmish.

Examine the rule of Balban and his theory of kingship.

Evaluate the personality of Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq.

Write an essay on the reforms of Firoz Tughlaq.

Lesson : 17. Social, Economic and Cultural conditions under the Sultanate of Delhi

Write short notes (Any three points).

Diwani Wizarat

Coinage under the Delhi Sultanate.

Amir Khusrau

Qutub Minar

Answer briefly (100 words).

Give a brief account of local administration under the Delhi Sultanate.

Trace the economic condition under the Delhi Sultanate.

Answer in detail (200 words).

Examine the administration of the Delhi Sultanate.

Evaluate the cultural contributions of the Sultans of Delhi.

Unit VIII

Lesson : 18. Bhakti Movement in Medieaval India - Ramananda, Kabir - Vallabhacharya - Chaitanya - Gurunanak - Meerabai – Sufism

Write short notes (Any three points).

Chishti Order

Ramanuja

Guru Nanak

Kabir

Answer briefly (100 words).

Trace the spread of Sufism in India.

Bring out the importance of Bhakti Movement in medieval India.

Answer in detail (200 words).

Give an account of the rise and spread of Bhakti movement in medieval India.

Lesson : 19. Vijayanagar and Bahmani kingdoms - Social, Economic and Cultural conditions.

Write short notes (Any three points).

Sangama dynasty

Provincial administration under the Vijayanagar.

Hasan Gangu.

Position of women in Vijayanagar Empire.

Answer briefly (100 words).

Write a note on the foreign travelers who visited the Vijayanagar Empire.

Examine the growth of literature under the Vijayanagar rule.

Answer in detail (200 words).

Estimate the achievements of Krishna Deva Raya.

Examine the cultural contributions of the Vijayanagar rulers.

Give an estimate of Mahmud Gawan.

Unit IX

Lesson : 20. Mughal empire - Brief History of Mughal, Sur dynasty rulers.

Write short notes (Any three points).

Tuzuk-i-Baburi.

Sur Interregnum.

Raja Todar Mal.

Din Ilahi.

Nur Jahan.

Answer briefly (100 words).

Bring out the achievements of Babur.

Write a brief not on the War of Succession in the last years of Shah Jahan.

Analyse the causes for the decline of the Mughal Empire.

Answer in detail (200 words).

Give an account of the salient features of the administration of Sher Shah.

Assess the achievements of Akbar.

Evaluate the religious policy of Aurangazeb.

Lesson : 21. Mughal Administration - Emperor - Central Government Officials - Provincial Governments - Officials - Duties - Decline of the Mughals.

Lesson : 22. Social, Economics, Religious and Cultural conditions under the Mughals.

Write short notes (Any three points).

The Mughal Nobility.

Fatepur Sikri.

Abul Fazl.

Pietra dura.

Answer briefly (100 words).

Mention the economic condition of the rural masses during the Mughal period.

Write a note on the internal and foreign trade under the Mughals.

Answer in detail (200 words).

Give an account of the cultural development under the Mughals.

Examine the salient features of the Mughal art and architecture.

Trace the growth of language and literature under the Mughal rule.

Unit X

Lesson : 23. Rise of Marathas - Administration of Shivaji - Peshwas.

Write short notes (Any three points).

Treaty of Purander.

Ashtapradhan.

Third Battle of Panipat.

Answer briefly (100 words).

Trace the causes for the rise of Marathas.

Write a note on Balaji Viswanath.

Give an account of the life and achievements of Shivaji.

Mention the salient features of the administration of Shivaji.

Examine the rise of the Peshwas and their achievements.

Lesson : 24. Coming of the Europeans to India - Establishment of British Rule in India

Answer in detail (200 words).

Write short notes (Any three points).

Vasco Da Gama

Albuquerque

Dutch settlements in India

Battle of Plassey

Answer briefly (100 words).

Trace the rise and fall of Portuguese power in India.

Write a note on the rise of British power in Bengal.

Answer in detail (200 words).

Give an account of the Anglo-French rivalry in India.

Lesson : 2. The Stone Age - The Old Stone Age (Paleolithic Age) - New Stone Age (Neolithic Age) - Metal Age - Salient features of Harappan culture.

Write short notes (Any three points).

Chalcolithic Age

Megaliths.

Great Bath.

Date of the Harappan Culture.

Answer briefly (100 words).

Write a note on the Old Stone Age.

Trace the origin and evolution of the Harappan Culture.

Name the important sites of the Harappan Culture.

Mention the probable causes for the decline of the Harappan culture.

Answer in detail (200 words).

Write a brief essay on the pre-historic period in India.

Describe the socio-economic condition of the Harappan civilization.

Lesson : 3. Vedic Period - Sources - Early Vedic Period (Rig Vedic Period) - Later Vedic Period - Epic age - Social, Economic and Cultural life

Write short notes (Any three points).

Vedic literature.

Original Home of the Aryans.

Position of women during the Rig Vedic period.

Religion of Rig Vedic period.

Answer briefly (100 words).

Write a note on the Rig Vedic polity.

Mention the religious life of Later Vedic people.

Answer in detail (200 words).

Give a brief account of the socio-economic life of the Rig Vedic Aryans.

Assess the political and social conditions during the Later Vedic period.

Unit II

Lesson : 4. Condition of India in the 6th Century B.C. - Magadhan empire and other kindgoms.

Write short notes (Any three points).

Triratnas

Split in Jainism

Tripitakas

Third Buddhist Council

Answer briefly (100 words).

Discuss the spread of Jainism in various parts India.

Account for the decline of Buddhism in India.

Answer in detail (200 words).

Sketch the life and teachings of Mahavira.

Give a brief account of the life and teachings of Buddha.

How did Buddhism become a world religion?

5.Rise of Jainism - Mahavira - Principles of Jainism - Digambaras and Swedambaras - Spread of Jainism - Contributions.

Write short notes (Any three points).

Sixteen Mahajanapadas.

Cyrus

Battle of Hydaspes.

Effects of Alexander’s invasion.

Answer briefly (100 words).

Write briefly the achievements of Bimbisara.

Assess the impact of Persian invasions on India.

Answer in detail (200 words).

Describe the rise of Magadha and the achievements of its rulers.

Give an account of Alexander’s invasion of India.

Lesson : 6. Rise of Buddhism - Buddha - Principles of Buddhism - Hinayana and Mahayana sects - Spread of Buddhism - Contributions. The Similarities and dissimilarities of these two religions.

Write short notes (Any three points).

Kautilya’s Arthasastra.

Kalinga War.

Megasthanes.

Bindusara.

Answer briefly (100 words).

Write a note on the achievements of Chandragupta Maurya.

Mention the efforts taken by Asoka for the spread of Buddhism.

Assess the significance of the Mauryan art.

Analyse the causes for the decline of the Mauryan empire.

Answer in detail (200 words).

Give an account of Asoka’s achievements and his policy of Dhamma.

Write in detail the salient features of the Mauryan administration.

Unit III

Lesson : 7. India of the Pre-Mauryan period - Nandas - Persian invasion - Alexander’s invasion - Results.

Write short notes (Any three points).

Gautamiputra Satakarni.

Menander.

Asvagosha.

Mathura School of art.

Answer briefly (100 words).

Assess the importance of the rule of Sungas.

Mention the cultural contributions of Satavahanas.

Examine the salient features of the Gandhara art.

Answer in detail (200 words).

Give an account of the history of the Satavahanas.

Assess the achievements of Kanishka.

Lesson : 8. The Mauryan period - Sources - Chandragupta Maurya - Asoka - Mauryan Administration - Asoka’s Dharma - Development of Art and Architecture - Decline of Mauryas.

Write short notes (Any three points).

Pattupattu.

Ettutogai.

Kadaiyelu Vallalgal

Women poets of the Sangam period.

Muchchangam.

Answer briefly (100 words).

Assess the achievements of Cheran Senguttuvan.

Give an estimate of Karikala.

Write a note on the Pandya rulers of the Sangam period.

Answer in detail (200 words).

Give an account of the political administration of the Sangam period.

Discuss the socio-economic condition of ancient Tamil Nadu.

Assess the significance of the overseas commerce during the Sangam age.

Unit IV

Lesson : 9. India after the Mauryas - the Sungas - Kanvas - Satavahanas Kushnas - Kanishka - Gandhara Art.

Write short notes (Any three points).

Allahabad Pillar Inscription.

Dakshinapatha expedition of Samudragupta.

Aryabhatta.

Metal artifacts under the Guptas.

Answer briefly (100 words).

Evaluate the impact of the conquest of western India by Chandragupta II.

Write a brief account of Fahien’s visit to India and his observation on India.

Examine the salient features of the Gupta administration.

Answer in detail (200 words).

Give an account of the achievements of Samudragupta.

Describe the socio-economic life under the rule of Guptas.

Examine the cultural contributions of the Guptas.

Lesson : 10. Sangam Age in Tamil Nadu - Sources - Brief History of Kingdoms - Social, Religious and Economic life of the people.

Write short notes (Any three points).

Sources for the study of Harsha.

Travel accounts of Hiuen Tsang.

Kanuaj Assembly.

Allahabad Conference.

Answer briefly (100 words).

Bring out the cultural progress under the rule of Harsha.

Write a brief account of the Nalanda University.

Answer in detail (200 words).

Give an account of the life and achievements of Harshavardhana.

Estimate the contributions of Harsha to Buddhism.

Describe the administration and society under Harsha as explained by Hiuen Tsang.

Unit V

11. India of Gupta period - Administration - Social, Economic and Cultural conditions - Hun invasions and decline of the Guptas.

Write short notes (Any three points).

Origin of the Pallavas.

Ghatika at Kanchi.

Pallava Chalukya conflict.

Bakthi Movement.

Fine arts under the Pallavas.

Answer briefly (100 words).

Give an account of the reign of Mahendravarman I.

Write a brief account on the military accomplishments of Narasimhavarman I.

Examine the administration system of the Pallavas.

Write a note on the social life under the Pallavas.

Answer in detail (200 words).

Give an account of the political history of the Pallavas.

Assess the cultural contributions of the Pallavas.

Mention the salient features of the Pallava art.

Lesson : 12. Harshavardhana - Sources - Social, Religious and Cultural life.

Write short notes (Any three points).

Aihole inscription

Pattadakal

Ellora

Elephanta

Answer briefly (100 words).

Give a brief account of the achievements of Pulakesin II.

Give an estimate of Amoghavarsha I.

Answer in detail (200 words).

Give an account of the development of art and architecture under the Chalukyas of Badami.

Evaluate the cultural contributions of the Rashtrakutas.

Unit VI

Lesson : 13. South Indian Empires

Pallavas - Sources - Administration - Social, Economic and Cultural conditions.

Chalukyas - Development of Arts.

Rashtrakutas - Contribution to Arts.

Cholas - Social, Economic and Cultural conditions.

Write short notes (Any three points).

Brihadeeswaram.

Gangaikondacholapuram.

Kudavolai system.

Development of educational institutions under the Cholas.

Answer briefly (100 words).

Describe the society and economy under the Imperial Cholas.

Write the development of Tamil literature under the Cholas.

Answer in detail (200 words).

Examine the achievements of Rajaraja I.

Assess the military conquests of Rajendra I.

Describe the salient features of the Chola’s administration.

Lesson : 14. The Cultural Relations between India and the Asian countries

Write short notes (Any three points).

Angkorwat

Borobudur

Cultural contacts between India and Myanmar

India and Bali.

Answer briefly (100 words).

Trace the cultural contacts between India and China.

Write a short note on Indo-Java Art.

Answer in detail (200 words).

Give an account of the spread of Indian culture in South East Asia.

Assess the impact of Indian cultural influence in other parts of Asia

Unit VII

Lesson : 15. Indian During Arab Invasions - Rajput kingdoms - Arab Invasions-Mahmud of Ghazni-Muthammad of Ghor.

Write short notes (Any three points).

Muhammad bin Qasim.

Second Battle of Tarain.

Gurjarapratiharas

Alberuni

Answer briefly (100 words).

Assess the impact of the Arab conquest of Sind.

Bring out the causes for the decline of Rajput kingdoms.

Analyse the causes for the failure of Hindu states against the Muslim invasions.

Answer in detail (200 words).

Give an account of the invasions of Mahmud of Ghazni.

Examine the military conquests of Mahmud of Ghori.

Lesson : 16. Delhi Sultans - Mameluk, Khilji, Tughluq, Sayyid and Lodi Dynasties.

Write short notes (Any three points).

Raziya

The Forty

Token Currency

Sayyids

Lodis

Answer briefly (100 words).

Assess the achievements of Qutbuddin Aibak.

Examine the Market reforms of Alauddin Khalji.

Write a note on the South Indian expedition of Malik Kafur.

Answer in detail (200 words).

Give an estimate of the achievements of Iltutmish.

Examine the rule of Balban and his theory of kingship.

Evaluate the personality of Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq.

Write an essay on the reforms of Firoz Tughlaq.

Lesson : 17. Social, Economic and Cultural conditions under the Sultanate of Delhi

Write short notes (Any three points).

Diwani Wizarat

Coinage under the Delhi Sultanate.

Amir Khusrau

Qutub Minar

Answer briefly (100 words).

Give a brief account of local administration under the Delhi Sultanate.

Trace the economic condition under the Delhi Sultanate.

Answer in detail (200 words).

Examine the administration of the Delhi Sultanate.

Evaluate the cultural contributions of the Sultans of Delhi.

Unit VIII

Lesson : 18. Bhakti Movement in Medieaval India - Ramananda, Kabir - Vallabhacharya - Chaitanya - Gurunanak - Meerabai – Sufism

Write short notes (Any three points).

Chishti Order

Ramanuja

Guru Nanak

Kabir

Answer briefly (100 words).

Trace the spread of Sufism in India.

Bring out the importance of Bhakti Movement in medieval India.

Answer in detail (200 words).

Give an account of the rise and spread of Bhakti movement in medieval India.

Lesson : 19. Vijayanagar and Bahmani kingdoms - Social, Economic and Cultural conditions.

Write short notes (Any three points).

Sangama dynasty

Provincial administration under the Vijayanagar.

Hasan Gangu.

Position of women in Vijayanagar Empire.

Answer briefly (100 words).

Write a note on the foreign travelers who visited the Vijayanagar Empire.

Examine the growth of literature under the Vijayanagar rule.

Answer in detail (200 words).

Estimate the achievements of Krishna Deva Raya.

Examine the cultural contributions of the Vijayanagar rulers.

Give an estimate of Mahmud Gawan.

Unit IX

Lesson : 20. Mughal empire - Brief History of Mughal, Sur dynasty rulers.

Write short notes (Any three points).

Tuzuk-i-Baburi.

Sur Interregnum.

Raja Todar Mal.

Din Ilahi.

Nur Jahan.

Answer briefly (100 words).

Bring out the achievements of Babur.

Write a brief not on the War of Succession in the last years of Shah Jahan.

Analyse the causes for the decline of the Mughal Empire.

Answer in detail (200 words).

Give an account of the salient features of the administration of Sher Shah.

Assess the achievements of Akbar.

Evaluate the religious policy of Aurangazeb.

Lesson : 21. Mughal Administration - Emperor - Central Government Officials - Provincial Governments - Officials - Duties - Decline of the Mughals.

Lesson : 22. Social, Economics, Religious and Cultural conditions under the Mughals.

Write short notes (Any three points).

The Mughal Nobility.

Fatepur Sikri.

Abul Fazl.

Pietra dura.

Answer briefly (100 words).

Mention the economic condition of the rural masses during the Mughal period.

Write a note on the internal and foreign trade under the Mughals.

Answer in detail (200 words).

Give an account of the cultural development under the Mughals.

Examine the salient features of the Mughal art and architecture.

Trace the growth of language and literature under the Mughal rule.

Unit X

Lesson : 23. Rise of Marathas - Administration of Shivaji - Peshwas.

Write short notes (Any three points).

Treaty of Purander.

Ashtapradhan.

Third Battle of Panipat.

Answer briefly (100 words).

Trace the causes for the rise of Marathas.

Write a note on Balaji Viswanath.

Give an account of the life and achievements of Shivaji.

Mention the salient features of the administration of Shivaji.

Examine the rise of the Peshwas and their achievements.

Lesson : 24. Coming of the Europeans to India - Establishment of British Rule in India

Answer in detail (200 words).

Write short notes (Any three points).

Vasco Da Gama

Albuquerque

Dutch settlements in India

Battle of Plassey

Answer briefly (100 words).

Trace the rise and fall of Portuguese power in India.

Write a note on the rise of British power in Bengal.

Answer in detail (200 words).

Give an account of the Anglo-French rivalry in India.

Lesson : 2. The Stone Age - The Old Stone Age (Paleolithic Age) - New Stone Age (Neolithic Age) - Metal Age - Salient features of Harappan culture.

Write short notes (Any three points).

Chalcolithic Age

Megaliths.

Great Bath.

Date of the Harappan Culture.

Answer briefly (100 words).

Write a note on the Old Stone Age.

Trace the origin and evolution of the Harappan Culture.

Name the important sites of the Harappan Culture.

Mention the probable causes for the decline of the Harappan culture.

Answer in detail (200 words).

Write a brief essay on the pre-historic period in India.

Describe the socio-economic condition of the Harappan civilization.

Lesson : 3. Vedic Period - Sources - Early Vedic Period (Rig Vedic Period) - Later Vedic Period - Epic age - Social, Economic and Cultural life

Write short notes (Any three points).

Vedic literature.

Original Home of the Aryans.

Position of women during the Rig Vedic period.

Religion of Rig Vedic period.

Answer briefly (100 words).

Write a note on the Rig Vedic polity.

Mention the religious life of Later Vedic people.

Answer in detail (200 words).

Give a brief account of the socio-economic life of the Rig Vedic Aryans.

Assess the political and social conditions during the Later Vedic period.

Unit II

Lesson : 4. Condition of India in the 6th Century B.C. - Magadhan empire and other kindgoms.

Write short notes (Any three points).

Triratnas

Split in Jainism

Tripitakas

Third Buddhist Council

Answer briefly (100 words).

Discuss the spread of Jainism in various parts India.

Account for the decline of Buddhism in India.

Answer in detail (200 words).

Sketch the life and teachings of Mahavira.

Give a brief account of the life and teachings of Buddha.

How did Buddhism become a world religion?

5.Rise of Jainism - Mahavira - Principles of Jainism - Digambaras and Swedambaras - Spread of Jainism - Contributions.

Write short notes (Any three points).

Sixteen Mahajanapadas.

Cyrus

Battle of Hydaspes.

Effects of Alexander’s invasion.

Answer briefly (100 words).

Write briefly the achievements of Bimbisara.

Assess the impact of Persian invasions on India.

Answer in detail (200 words).

Describe the rise of Magadha and the achievements of its rulers.

Give an account of Alexander’s invasion of India.

Lesson : 6. Rise of Buddhism - Buddha - Principles of Buddhism - Hinayana and Mahayana sects - Spread of Buddhism - Contributions. The Similarities and dissimilarities of these two religions.

Write short notes (Any three points).

Kautilya’s Arthasastra.

Kalinga War.

Megasthanes.

Bindusara.

Answer briefly (100 words).

Write a note on the achievements of Chandragupta Maurya.

Mention the efforts taken by Asoka for the spread of Buddhism.

Assess the significance of the Mauryan art.

Analyse the causes for the decline of the Mauryan empire.

Answer in detail (200 words).

Give an account of Asoka’s achievements and his policy of Dhamma.

Write in detail the salient features of the Mauryan administration.

Unit III

Lesson : 7. India of the Pre-Mauryan period - Nandas - Persian invasion - Alexander’s invasion - Results.

Write short notes (Any three points).

Gautamiputra Satakarni.

Menander.

Asvagosha.

Mathura School of art.

Answer briefly (100 words).

Assess the importance of the rule of Sungas.

Mention the cultural contributions of Satavahanas.

Examine the salient features of the Gandhara art.

Answer in detail (200 words).

Give an account of the history of the Satavahanas.

Assess the achievements of Kanishka.

Lesson : 8. The Mauryan period - Sources - Chandragupta Maurya - Asoka - Mauryan Administration - Asoka’s Dharma - Development of Art and Architecture - Decline of Mauryas.

Write short notes (Any three points).

Pattupattu.

Ettutogai.

Kadaiyelu Vallalgal

Women poets of the Sangam period.

Muchchangam.

Answer briefly (100 words).

Assess the achievements of Cheran Senguttuvan.

Give an estimate of Karikala.

Write a note on the Pandya rulers of the Sangam period.

Answer in detail (200 words).

Give an account of the political administration of the Sangam period.

Discuss the socio-economic condition of ancient Tamil Nadu.

Assess the significance of the overseas commerce during the Sangam age.

Unit IV

Lesson : 9. India after the Mauryas - the Sungas - Kanvas - Satavahanas Kushnas - Kanishka - Gandhara Art.

Write short notes (Any three points).

Allahabad Pillar Inscription.

Dakshinapatha expedition of Samudragupta.

Aryabhatta.

Metal artifacts under the Guptas.

Answer briefly (100 words).

Evaluate the impact of the conquest of western India by Chandragupta II.

Write a brief account of Fahien’s visit to India and his observation on India.

Examine the salient features of the Gupta administration.

Answer in detail (200 words).

Give an account of the achievements of Samudragupta.

Describe the socio-economic life under the rule of Guptas.

Examine the cultural contributions of the Guptas.

Lesson : 10. Sangam Age in Tamil Nadu - Sources - Brief History of Kingdoms - Social, Religious and Economic life of the people.

Write short notes (Any three points).

Sources for the study of Harsha.

Travel accounts of Hiuen Tsang.

Kanuaj Assembly.

Allahabad Conference.

Answer briefly (100 words).

Bring out the cultural progress under the rule of Harsha.

Write a brief account of the Nalanda University.

Answer in detail (200 words).

Give an account of the life and achievements of Harshavardhana.

Estimate the contributions of Harsha to Buddhism.

Describe the administration and society under Harsha as explained by Hiuen Tsang.

Unit V

11. India of Gupta period - Administration - Social, Economic and Cultural conditions - Hun invasions and decline of the Guptas.

Write short notes (Any three points).

Origin of the Pallavas.

Ghatika at Kanchi.

Pallava Chalukya conflict.

Bakthi Movement.

Fine arts under the Pallavas.

Answer briefly (100 words).

Give an account of the reign of Mahendravarman I.

Write a brief account on the military accomplishments of Narasimhavarman I.

Examine the administration system of the Pallavas.

Write a note on the social life under the Pallavas.

Answer in detail (200 words).

Give an account of the political history of the Pallavas.

Assess the cultural contributions of the Pallavas.

Mention the salient features of the Pallava art.

Lesson : 12. Harshavardhana - Sources - Social, Religious and Cultural life.

Write short notes (Any three points).

Aihole inscription

Pattadakal

Ellora

Elephanta

Answer briefly (100 words).

Give a brief account of the achievements of Pulakesin II.

Give an estimate of Amoghavarsha I.

Answer in detail (200 words).

Give an account of the development of art and architecture under the Chalukyas of Badami.

Evaluate the cultural contributions of the Rashtrakutas.

Unit VI

Lesson : 13. South Indian Empires

Pallavas - Sources - Administration - Social, Economic and Cultural conditions.

Chalukyas - Development of Arts.

Rashtrakutas - Contribution to Arts.

Cholas - Social, Economic and Cultural conditions.

Write short notes (Any three points).

Brihadeeswaram.

Gangaikondacholapuram.

Kudavolai system.

Development of educational institutions under the Cholas.

Answer briefly (100 words).

Describe the society and economy under the Imperial Cholas.

Write the development of Tamil literature under the Cholas.

Answer in detail (200 words).

Examine the achievements of Rajaraja I.

Assess the military conquests of Rajendra I.

Describe the salient features of the Chola’s administration.

Lesson : 14. The Cultural Relations between India and the Asian countries

Write short notes (Any three points).

Angkorwat

Borobudur

Cultural contacts between India and Myanmar

India and Bali.

Answer briefly (100 words).

Trace the cultural contacts between India and China.

Write a short note on Indo-Java Art.

Answer in detail (200 words).

Give an account of the spread of Indian culture in South East Asia.

Assess the impact of Indian cultural influence in other parts of Asia

Unit VII

Lesson : 15. Indian During Arab Invasions - Rajput kingdoms - Arab Invasions-Mahmud of Ghazni-Muthammad of Ghor.

Write short notes (Any three points).

Muhammad bin Qasim.

Second Battle of Tarain.

Gurjarapratiharas

Alberuni

Answer briefly (100 words).

Assess the impact of the Arab conquest of Sind.

Bring out the causes for the decline of Rajput kingdoms.

Analyse the causes for the failure of Hindu states against the Muslim invasions.

Answer in detail (200 words).

Give an account of the invasions of Mahmud of Ghazni.

Examine the military conquests of Mahmud of Ghori.

Lesson : 16. Delhi Sultans - Mameluk, Khilji, Tughluq, Sayyid and Lodi Dynasties.

Write short notes (Any three points).

Raziya

The Forty

Token Currency

Sayyids

Lodis

Answer briefly (100 words).

Assess the achievements of Qutbuddin Aibak.

Examine the Market reforms of Alauddin Khalji.

Write a note on the South Indian expedition of Malik Kafur.

Answer in detail (200 words).

Give an estimate of the achievements of Iltutmish.

Examine the rule of Balban and his theory of kingship.

Evaluate the personality of Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq.

Write an essay on the reforms of Firoz Tughlaq.

Lesson : 17. Social, Economic and Cultural conditions under the Sultanate of Delhi

Write short notes (Any three points).

Diwani Wizarat

Coinage under the Delhi Sultanate.

Amir Khusrau

Qutub Minar

Answer briefly (100 words).

Give a brief account of local administration under the Delhi Sultanate.

Trace the economic condition under the Delhi Sultanate.

Answer in detail (200 words).

Examine the administration of the Delhi Sultanate.

Evaluate the cultural contributions of the Sultans of Delhi.

Unit VIII

Lesson : 18. Bhakti Movement in Medieaval India - Ramananda, Kabir - Vallabhacharya - Chaitanya - Gurunanak - Meerabai – Sufism

Write short notes (Any three points).

Chishti Order

Ramanuja

Guru Nanak

Kabir

Answer briefly (100 words).

Trace the spread of Sufism in India.

Bring out the importance of Bhakti Movement in medieval India.

Answer in detail (200 words).

Give an account of the rise and spread of Bhakti movement in medieval India.

Lesson : 19. Vijayanagar and Bahmani kingdoms - Social, Economic and Cultural conditions.

Write short notes (Any three points).

Sangama dynasty

Provincial administration under the Vijayanagar.

Hasan Gangu.

Position of women in Vijayanagar Empire.

Answer briefly (100 words).

Write a note on the foreign travelers who visited the Vijayanagar Empire.

Examine the growth of literature under the Vijayanagar rule.

Answer in detail (200 words).

Estimate the achievements of Krishna Deva Raya.

Examine the cultural contributions of the Vijayanagar rulers.

Give an estimate of Mahmud Gawan.

Unit IX

Lesson : 20. Mughal empire - Brief History of Mughal, Sur dynasty rulers.

Write short notes (Any three points).

Tuzuk-i-Baburi.

Sur Interregnum.

Raja Todar Mal.

Din Ilahi.

Nur Jahan.

Answer briefly (100 words).

Bring out the achievements of Babur.

Write a brief not on the War of Succession in the last years of Shah Jahan.

Analyse the causes for the decline of the Mughal Empire.

Answer in detail (200 words).

Give an account of the salient features of the administration of Sher Shah.

Assess the achievements of Akbar.

Evaluate the religious policy of Aurangazeb.

Lesson : 21. Mughal Administration - Emperor - Central Government Officials - Provincial Governments - Officials - Duties - Decline of the Mughals.

Lesson : 22. Social, Economics, Religious and Cultural conditions under the Mughals.

Write short notes (Any three points).

The Mughal Nobility.

Fatepur Sikri.

Abul Fazl.

Pietra dura.

Answer briefly (100 words).

Mention the economic condition of the rural masses during the Mughal period.

Write a note on the internal and foreign trade under the Mughals.

Answer in detail (200 words).

Give an account of the cultural development under the Mughals.

Examine the salient features of the Mughal art and architecture.

Trace the growth of language and literature under the Mughal rule.

Unit X

Lesson : 23. Rise of Marathas - Administration of Shivaji - Peshwas.

Write short notes (Any three points).

Treaty of Purander.

Ashtapradhan.

Third Battle of Panipat.

Answer briefly (100 words).

Trace the causes for the rise of Marathas.

Write a note on Balaji Viswanath.

Give an account of the life and achievements of Shivaji.

Mention the salient features of the administration of Shivaji.

Examine the rise of the Peshwas and their achievements.

Lesson : 24. Coming of the Europeans to India - Establishment of British Rule in India

Answer in detail (200 words).

Write short notes (Any three points).

Vasco Da Gama

Albuquerque

Dutch settlements in India

Battle of Plassey

Answer briefly (100 words).

Trace the rise and fall of Portuguese power in India.

Write a note on the rise of British power in Bengal.

Answer in detail (200 words).

Give an account of the Anglo-French rivalry in India.

HISTORY

Higher Secondary - First Year

Unit I

1. The Impact of Geography on Indian History - Unity in Diversity

2. The Stone Age - The Old Stone Age (Paleolithic Age) - New Stone Age (Neolithic Age) - Metal Age - Salient features of Harappan culture.

3. Vedic Period - Sources - Early Vedic Period (Rig Vedic Period) - Later Vedic Period - Epic age - Social, Economic and Cultural life

Unit II

4. Condition of India in the 6th Century B.C. - Magadhan empire and other kindgoms.

Rise of Jainism - Mahavira - Principles of Jainism - Digambaras and Swedambaras - Spread of Jainism - Contributions.

6. Rise of Buddhism - Buddha - Principles of Buddhism - Hinayana and Mahayana sects - Spread of Buddhism - Contributions. The Similarities and dissimilarities of these two religions.

Unit III

7. India of the Pre-Mauryan period - Nandas - Persian invasion - Alexander’s invasion - Results.

8. The Mauryan period - Sources - Chandragupta Maurya - Asoka - Mauryan Administration - Asoka’s Dharma - Development of Art and Architecture - Decline of Mauryas.

Unit IV

9. India after the Mauryas - the Sungas - Kanvas - Satavahanas Kushnas - Kanishka - Gandhara Art.

10. Sangam Age in Tamil Nadu - Sources - Brief History of Kingdoms - Social, Religious and Economic life of the people.

Unit V

11. India of Gupta period - Administration - Social, Economic and Cultural conditions - Hun invasions and decline of the Guptas.

12. Harshavardhana - Sources - Social, Religious and Cultural life.

Unit VI

13. South Indian Empires

Pallavas - Sources - Administration - Social, Economic and Cultural conditions.

Chalukyas - Development of Arts.

Rashtrakutas - Contribution to Arts.

Cholas - Social, Economic and Cultural conditions.

14. The Cultural Relations between India and the Asian countries

Unit VII

15. Indian During Arab Invasions - Rajput kingdoms - Arab Invasions-Mahmud of Ghazni-Muthammad of Ghor.

16. Delhi Sultans - Mameluk, Khilji, Tughluq, Sayyid and Lodi Dynasties.

17. Social, Economic and Cultural conditions under the Sultanate of Delhi

Unit VIII

16. Bhakti Movement in Medieaval India - Ramananda, Kabir - Vallabhacharya - Chaitanya - Gurunanak - Meerabai - Sufism

19. Vijayanagar and Bahmani kingdoms - Social, Economic and Cultural conditions.

Unit IX

20. Mughal empire - Brief History of Mughal, Sur dynasty rulers.

21. Mughal Administration - Emperor - Central Government Officials - Provincial Governments - Officials - Duties - Decline of the Mughals.

22. Social, Economics, Religious and Cultural conditions under the Mughals.

Unit X

23. Rise of Marathas - Administration of Shivaji - Peshwas.

24. Coming of the Europeans to India - Establishment of British Rule in India

Unit I

Lesson : 1. The Impact of Geography on Indian History - Unity in Diversity

Lesson : 2. The Stone Age - The Old Stone Age (Paleolithic Age) - New Stone Age (Neolithic Age) - Metal Age - Salient features of Harappan culture.

Lesson : 3. Vedic Period - Sources - Early Vedic Period (Rig Vedic Period) - Later Vedic Period - Epic age - Social, Economic and Cultural life Unit II

Lesson : 4. Condition of India in the 6th Century B.C. - Magadhan empire and other kindgoms.

Rise of Jainism - Mahavira - Principles of Jainism - Digambaras and Swedambaras - Spread of Jainism - Contributions.

Lesson : 6. Rise of Buddhism - Buddha - Principles of Buddhism - Hinayana and Mahayana sects - Spread of Buddhism - Contributions. The Similarities and dissimilarities of these two religions.

Unit III

Lesson : 7. India of the Pre-Mauryan period - Nandas - Persian invasion - Alexander’s invasion - Results.

Lesson : 8. The Mauryan period - Sources - Chandragupta Maurya - Asoka - Mauryan Administration - Asoka’s Dharma - Development of Art and Architecture - Decline of Mauryas.

Unit IV

Lesson : 9. India after the Mauryas - the Sungas - Kanvas - Satavahanas Kushnas - Kanishka - Gandhara Art.

Lesson : 10. Sangam Age in Tamil Nadu - Sources - Brief History of Kingdoms - Social, Religious and Economic life of the people.

Unit V

11. India of Gupta period - Administration - Social, Economic and Cultural conditions - Hun invasions and decline of the Guptas.

Lesson : 12. Harshavardhana - Sources - Social, Religious and Cultural life.

Unit VI

Lesson : 13. South Indian Empires

Pallavas - Sources - Administration - Social, Economic and Cultural conditions.

Chalukyas - Development of Arts.

Rashtrakutas - Contribution to Arts.

Cholas - Social, Economic and Cultural conditions.

Lesson : 14. The Cultural Relations between India and the Asian countries

Unit VII

Lesson : 15. Indian During Arab Invasions - Rajput kingdoms - Arab Invasions-Mahmud of Ghazni-Muthammad of Ghor.

Lesson : 16. Delhi Sultans - Mameluk, Khilji, Tughluq, Sayyid and Lodi Dynasties.

Lesson : 17. Social, Economic and Cultural conditions under the Sultanate of Delhi

Unit VIII

Lesson : 16. Bhakti Movement in Medieaval India - Ramananda, Kabir - Vallabhacharya - Chaitanya - Gurunanak - Meerabai - Sufism

Lesson : 19. Vijayanagar and Bahmani kingdoms - Social, Economic and Cultural conditions.

Unit IX

Lesson : 20. Mughal empire - Brief History of Mughal, Sur dynasty rulers.

Lesson : 21. Mughal Administration - Emperor - Central Government Officials - Provincial Governments - Officials - Duties - Decline of the Mughals.

Lesson : 22. Social, Economics, Religious and Cultural conditions under the Mughals.

Unit X

Lesson : 23. Rise of Marathas - Administration of Shivaji - Peshwas.

Lesson : 24. Coming of the Europeans to India - Establishment of British Rule in India

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