The frontiers separating regions have evolved over time are still changing. What we understand as regional cultures today are often the product of complex processes of intermixing of local traditions with ideas from other parts of the subcontinent. In this post, let us quickly go through some of the regional cultures of India during the […]
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Medieval India: Bhaktism, Sufism and Sikhism (NCERT)
We have already posted about the major kingdoms and tribals societies in Medieval India. In this post let’s see in detail the devotional paths followed by people during the medieval period – Bhakitsm, Sufism, and Sikhism. Brahminism vs Buddhism/Jainism vs Devotional Paths (Bhakitsm, Sufism, and Sikhism) Brahminism based on caste-system was prominent during the Medieval period. But there was opposition […]
Medieval India: Tribes, Nomads, and Settled Communities (NCERT)
In this article on Medieval India, we plan to cover the topic ‘Tribes, Nomads, and Settled Communities’. One of the major reference material for this post is NCERT History text for Class 7 (Our past -1). The main points from the chapters are compiled below. These points might come quite handy during the preparation of […]
Medieval India: Tribes, Nomads, and Settled Communities (NCERT)
In this article on Medieval India, we plan to cover the topic ‘Tribes, Nomads, and Settled Communities’. One of the major reference material for this post is NCERT History text for Class 7 (Our past -1). The main points from the chapters are compiled below. These points might come quite handy during the preparation of […]
Alexander the Great Was Mentioned in the Bible—and He Knew It!
The civilization-altering life of Alexander the Great is well known to most students of history. But there is one chapter of his saga that is as seldom discussed as it is fascinating: Not only was Alexander’s reign predicted in the Old Testament long before he was born, but when Alexander visited Jerusalem, the high priest […]
Medieval India: Tribes, Nomads, and Settled Communities (NCERT)
In this article on Medieval India, we plan to cover the topic ‘Tribes, Nomads, and Settled Communities’. One of the major reference material for this post is NCERT History text for Class 7 (Our past -1). The main points from the chapters are compiled below. These points might come quite handy during the preparation of […]
Medieval India: Towns, Traders and Craftpersons (NCERT)
In this article on Medieval India, we plan to cover the topic ‘Towns, Traders and Craftpersons in the medieval India’. We have noticed more and more questions being asked in Prelims from this topic, hence the write-up on the same. One of the major reference material for this post is NCERT History text for Class […]
Medieval India: Rulers and Buildings (NCERT)
In this article on Medieval India, we plan to cover the topic ‘Rulers and Buildings – Medieval India’. The reference material for this post is NCERT History text for Class 7 (Our past -1). Only main points from the chapters are compiled below. These points might come quite handy during preparation of Prelims and Mains […]
Medieval India: Mughal Dynasty (NCERT)
Back after a short break! Our team members have been working on Clear IAS Prelims Mock Tests – timed test series with performance analysis, the only one of its kind – which will be launched soon! Also, a detailed analysis of Budget is in the making. As of now, let’s focus back to our free online study materials on Indian […]
Medieval India: Delhi Sultanate (NCERT)
Well, Indian History continues 🙂 In this article on Medieval India, we plan to cover the Delhi Sultanate. The reference material for this post is NCERT History text for Class 7 (Our past -1). Only main points from the chapters are compiled below. These points might come quite handy during preparation of Prelims and Mains, to get a quick […]