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NDA History Notes

The document provides a quick guide on Indian history, covering ancient, medieval, and modern periods, including key civilizations, empires, and movements. It highlights important events such as the arrival of Europeans, the Revolt of 1857, and the Indian National Movement. Additionally, it offers tips for effective study, including creating timelines and practicing multiple-choice questions.

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NDA History Notes

The document provides a quick guide on Indian history, covering ancient, medieval, and modern periods, including key civilizations, empires, and movements. It highlights important events such as the arrival of Europeans, the Revolt of 1857, and the Indian National Movement. Additionally, it offers tips for effective study, including creating timelines and practicing multiple-choice questions.

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NDA History Notes - Quick Guide

1. Ancient Indian History:

- Indus Valley Civilization: Harappa, Mohenjodaro, urban planning, trade.

- Vedic Period: Early and Later Vedic Age, social and religious life.

- Mahajanapadas and Rise of Jainism & Buddhism.

- Mauryan Empire: Chandragupta Maurya, Ashoka, administration, Dhamma.

- Post-Mauryan Period: Kushanas, Satavahanas, Sangam Age.

- Gupta Empire: Golden Age of India, advancements in science and art.

- Harshavardhana and regional kingdoms.

2. Medieval Indian History:

- Delhi Sultanate: Slave, Khilji, Tughlaq, Sayyid, Lodi dynasties.

- Bhakti and Sufi Movements: Key saints and their teachings.

- Mughal Empire: Babur to Aurangzeb, administration, architecture.

- Regional Kingdoms: Vijayanagar, Bahmani, Marathas.

3. Modern Indian History:

- Arrival of Europeans: Portuguese, Dutch, French, British.

- British Expansion: Battles of Plassey, Buxar, Subsidiary Alliance, Doctrine of Lapse.

- Revolt of 1857: Causes, leaders, consequences.

- Socio-Religious Reform Movements: Brahmo Samaj, Arya Samaj, Aligarh Movement.

- Indian National Movement:

* Early Phase (1885-1905): Formation of INC, moderate leaders.

* Extremist Phase (1905-1919): Lal-Bal-Pal, revolutionary activities.


* Gandhian Era (1919-1947): Non-Cooperation, Civil Disobedience, Quit India.

- Independence & Partition of India: Mountbatten Plan, role of leaders.

4. Important Tips:

- Create timelines for rulers/empires.

- Focus on keywords and important acts/events.

- Practice MCQs regularly.

Best of luck for your NDA preparation!

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