Pre - Syllabus - Importance Based - History-Medieval India
Pre - Syllabus - Importance Based - History-Medieval India
IASment 
Regional Kingdoms (7-9)
· The Cholas (5-7)
o Administration and Local Self-Government
o Temple Architecture (Brihadeshwara Temple)
o Naval Expeditions and Trade
· The Rajputs (3-5)
o Major Clans (Chauhans, Chandelas, Paramaras)
o Feudal Structure and Culture
· The Palas, Pratiharas, and Rashtrakutas (3-5)
o Tripartite Struggle for Kanauj
o Contributions to Art and Culture
Socio-Economic Conditions (5-7)
· Agriculture and Land Grants (3-5)
o Feudalism Debate
· Trade and Commerce (3-5)
o Internal and Maritime Trade
· Society and Religion (3-5)
o Rise of Regional Languages
o Bhakti Movement Beginnings
Dynasties of the Delhi Sultanate (15-17)
· Mamluk (Slave) Dynasty (5-7)
o Qutubuddin Aibak
o Iltutmish and Razia Sultan
o Balban's Consolidation
· Khilji Dynasty (7-9)
o Alauddin Khilji's Market Reforms
o Military Campaigns and Southern Expeditions
· Tughlaq Dynasty (7-9)
o Muhammad bin Tughlaq's Experiments
o Firoz Shah Tughlaq's Reforms
· Sayyid and Lodi Dynasties (3-5)
o Decline of the Sultanate
o Emergence of Regional Kingdoms
Administration and Society (9-11)
· Iqta System (5-7)
o Land Revenue and Military Administration
· Socio-Economic Conditions (5-7)
o Urbanization and Growth of Cities
o Art and Architecture (Qutub Minar)
· Sufi Movements (7-9)
o Chishti and Suhrawardi Orders
o Influence on Society and Culture
Founding and Expansion (17-19)
· Babur (3-5)
o First Battle of Panipat (1526)
o Memoirs (Baburnama)
· Humayun (1-3)
o Struggles with Sher Shah Suri
· Akbar (13-15)
o Administrative Reforms (Mansabdari System)
o Religious Policies (Din-i-Ilahi)
o Revenue Reforms (Todar Mal's Bandobast)
o Cultural Contributions
Later Mughals (15-17)
· Jahangir (3-5)
o Nur Jahan's Influence
o Art and Architecture
· Shah Jahan (5-7)
o Golden Age of Mughal Architecture (Taj Mahal, Red Fort)
· Aurangzeb (7-9)
o Expansion and Deccan Policy
o Religious Policies and Rebellions
o Decline of the Mughal Empire
Administration and Culture (15-17)
· Mughal Administration (9-11)
o Central and Provincial Governance
o Military Organization
· Art and Architecture (13-15)
o Mughal Painting (Miniatures)
o Development of Indo-Islamic Architecture
· Literature and Music (5-7)
o Persian and Regional Languages
o Contributions of Tansen
· Socio-Economic Conditions (11-13)
· Agrarian Economy (7-9)
o Zamindari and Jagirdari Systems
· Trade and Commerce (7-9)
o Inland and Foreign Trade
o Role of European Traders
· Religious and Social Life (5-7)
o Position of Women
o Education and Learning Centres
Bhakti Movement (9-11)
· Early Bhakti Saints (5-7)
o Ramanuja, Madhvacharya
· Later Bhakti Saints (7-9)
o Kabir, Guru Nanak, Mirabai, Chaitanya Mahaprabhu
· Impact on Society (5-7)
o Social Reforms
o Emphasis on Devotion over Rituals
Sufi Movement (7-9)
· Sufi Saints (5-7)
o Nizamuddin Auliya, Moinuddin Chishti
· Principles and Practices (5-7)
o Mysticism, Love for God
· Cultural Synthesis (3-5)
o Influence on Music and Literature
Vijayanagara Empire (7-9)
· Founding and Expansion (5-7)
o Harihara and Bukka
· Administration and Economy (5-7)
o Nayankara System
o Trade Relations
· Art and Architecture (7-9)
o Hampi Monuments
o Dravidian Style Temples
Bahmani Kingdom (3-5)
· Formation and Development (3-5)
o Conflicts with Vijayanagara
· Contribution to Culture (3-5)
o Indo-Islamic Architecture
Maratha Confederacy (5-7)
· Shivaji's Role (5-7)
o Administration (Ashtapradhan)
o Military Tactics (Guerrilla Warfare)
· Expansion under Peshwas (3-5)
Chahamanas (Chauhans) (1-3)
- Prithviraj Chauhan
- Battles with Muhammad Ghori
Gahadavalas and Paramaras (1-3)
- Cultural Contributions
Minor Sultanates and Kingdoms (1-3)
Malwa, Gujarat, Jaunpur Sultanates (1-3)
- Regional Developments
- Art and Architecture
Foreign Invasions and Contacts (3-5)
Mongol Invasions (1-3)
- Impact on Delhi Sultanate
Timur's Invasion (1-3)
- Consequences for Delhi
Science and Technology (1-3)
Advancements during Medieval Period (1-3)
- Astronomy and Mathematics
- Medicine and Engineering
Economic Theories and Policies (1-3)
Ain-i-Akbari by Abul Fazl (1-3)
- Economic Data and Administration
Mercantilism and Trade Policies (1-3)
- European Trading Companies
Women in Medieval India (1-3)
Notable Women Figures (1-3)
- Razia Sultan
- Nur Jahan
- Jahanara Begum
