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MEDIEVAL INDIAN HISTORY: CLASS NOTES

Topic Coverage: Early Medieval to the Mughal Era (c. 750 AD – 1700 AD) Format: High-Density Summary & Analysis medieval indian history notes pdf vision ias free

Dynasties in a Nutshell: Slave (Mamluk), Khalji, Tughlaq, Sayyid, Lodi.
Key Rulers: Qutb-ud-din Aibak (Lakh Baksh), Iltutmish (Chahalgani), Razia Sultan, Alauddin Khalji (Market reforms & Mongol policy), Muhammad bin Tughlaq (Five ambitious projects), Firoz Shah Tughlaq (Public works).
Administration: Iqta system, Mandi control, Diwan-i-Arz (Military department).
Architecture: Qutub Minar complex, Alai Darwaza, Tughlaqabad Fort.

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Timeline Charts: Visual representation of kings and their reign periods.
Comparative Tables: Comparing the administrative policies of Alauddin Khalji vs. Muhammad bin Tughlaq (a favorite UPSC question).
Art & Culture Snapshots: Two-page summaries of Indo-Islamic architecture elements like the Arch, Dome, and Minaret, with labeled diagrams.
Mains Question Banks: At the end of every chapter, you will find previous year questions (PYQs) and potential Mains questions (e.g., "Discuss the socio-economic impact of the Bhakti Movement on medieval society.")

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj: Coronation (1674), Ashta Pradhan (Council of 8 Ministers), and guerrilla warfare.
Peshwa era (Balaji Vishwanath, Baji Rao I).
Third Battle of Panipat (1761).

Political History: Babur to Aurangzeb—major battles (Panipat, Khanwa, Chausa), and the consolidation of empire.
Administration: The Mansabdari system, Jagirdari system, and Agrarian relations.
Culture: Mughal architecture (Taj Mahal, Red Fort), painting (Mughal miniatures), and literature.
Society: Position of women, the Zamindari system, and the gradual decline of the empire.