Class 12 History Notes Chapter 7 An Imperial Capital: Vijayanagara The Vijayanagara Empire was the most dignified and glorious empire of South India. Its Capital was Hampi. Hampi was discovered by Colin Mackenzie, the first Surveyor General of India in 1815. His (Colin Mackenzie's) arduous work, gave a new direction to all the future researcher. Alexander Greenlaw … [Read more...]

Class 12 History Notes Chapter 6 Bhakti-Sufi Traditions Changes in Religious Beliefs and Devotional Texts From 8th-18th century Bhakti Movement, Islam and Sufi movement played an important role in the history of medieval India. The Alvars and the Nayanars were considered as the founder of Bhakti movement in southern India. The Alvars were the devotees of Lord Vishnu, … [Read more...]

Class 12 History Notes Chapter 5 Through the Eyes of Travellers Perceptions of Society Many foreign travellers visited India during medieval period. They came to India for several motives. Most of the travellers who came to India wrote their accounts. The accounts of these travellers dealt with various aspects. Some travellers accounts deal with the affairs of the … [Read more...]

Class 12 History Notes Chapter 4 Thinkers, Beliefs and Buildings Cultural Developments In the reconstruction of the history of India from 600 BCE to 600 CE, the historians took the invaluable information from Buddhist, Jain and Brahmanical texts. Besides these texts, temples, stupas, monuments, etc also provide authentic information. The rulers of Bhopal, Shahjahan … [Read more...]

Class 12 History Notes Chapter 3 Kinship, Caste and Class Early Societies A number of important changes occurred in the economic and political life of India during the period from 600 BCE to 600 CE. The changes occurred during this period had left a deep mark on the contemporary society. A new change began to occur with the expansion of agriculture. Emergence of … [Read more...]