JPSC

History

(A) Ancient Period:

1. The Indus Valley Civilization : Origin, antiquity, extent, authorship and main features
2. Origin of the Aryans
3. Antiquity and stratification of the Vedic literature: Society, economy and religion during Early (Rig-Vedic) period
4. The Lichchhavis and their republican constitution
5. The rise of Magadhan Empire
6. The Mauryas : Extent of empire, Kalinga War and its impact; Ashoka's Dhamma, Foreign Policy, Development of Art & Architecture during the Mauryan period
7. The Kushanas : Kanishka; Extent of empire, His religious policy, Development of Art, Architecture and Letters during the Kushana period
8. The Guptas : Extent of empire; development of language and literature, art & architecture during Gupta period
9. Harsha-Vardhan : The last great Hindu ruler of Northern India; cultural achievements during his period
10. The Cholas : Maritime activities in South-East Asian countries, Chola administration, art & architecture 
11. Cultural achievements of Pallavas

(B) Medieval Period:

1. The Arab invasion of India
2. The Ghazanvid invasion of India
3. The Delhi Sultanate : Market & Military reforms of Allauddin Khilji; Utopian policies of Muhammad-Bin-Tughlaq
4. The Mongol invasion of India
5. Religious movements: (a) Sufism, (b) Bhakti Movement
6. Dawn of a new Islamic culture : Indo-Islamic architecture, Development of Urdu & Hindi languages 
7. The Mughals: First battle of Panipat, Achievement of Sher Shah Suri, Consolidation of Mughal empire, Establishment of Jagirdari & Mansabdari systems under Akbar, Akbar's Religious and Rajput policies, Aurangzeb's Religious and Rajput policies, Mughal architecture & painting, Economic condition during Mughal period
8. The rise of Marathas : Achievements of Shivaji, Northward expansion of the Marathas & their downfall

(C) Modern Period:

1. Begining of European settlements : Formation & growth of East India Company; Consolidation of British power in India; Battles of Plassey & Buxar,; Control over Mysore; Subsidiary Alliance; Doctrine of Lapse; Doctrine of Escheat
2. Resistance to Colonial Rule : Tribal & Cultural Renaissance; Revolt of 1857
3. Social Reform Movements in Hindu Community : Brahma Samaj, Arya Samaj, Ram Krishna Mission, Prarthana Samaj & Theosophical Society of India
4. Social Reform movements in Muslim Community : Wahabi Movement & Aligarh Movement
5. Struggle for Raising Women's status : Abolition of Sati System, Widow Marriage Act, Consent Bill, Stress on Female Education
6. Land revenue administration under the British rule: Permanent Settlement: Ryotwari & Mahalwari Systems
7. Rise of nationalism in India in the 19th century : Formation of Indian National Congress: Moderates & Extremists; Swadeshi movement, Home Rule League movement, Khilafat movement
8. Mahatma Gandhi & mass politics : Non co-operation movement, Civil disobedience movement, Quit India movement
9. The partition of India & its consequences
10. India after independence : Integration of Princely states in Indian Union; Linguistic Reorganization of states; Non-aligned policy under Nehru & Indira Gandhi, Liberation of Bangladesh

(C) History of Jharkhand:

1. Adi-dharma i.e. Sarna cult of Jharkhand tribals 
2. Concept of Sadan & emergence of Nagpuria Language
3. Tribal revolts in Jharkhand & national struggle
4. Birsa movement
5. Tana Bhagat movement
6. Freedom movement in Jharkhand