MPSC Detailed History Syllabus (India & Maharashtra)
1. Ancient India
1.1 Stone Age to Vedic Era- Indus Valley Civilization: Sites in India, Town Planning, Social Structure.
- Vedic Literature and Religious Philosophy.
- Satavahanas: Administration and Culture.
- Vakatakas and Chalukyas of Badami.
2. Medieval India & Maratha Empire
- The Delhi Sultanate (Slave, Khilji, Tughlaq dynasties).
- Mughal Empire: From Babur to Aurangzeb.
- Maratha Power: Rise of Shivaji Maharaj, Military tactics (Ganimi Kava), Administration, and the Peshwa Era.
3. Modern India (1818 - 1947)
- British Expansion: Wars (Anglo-Maratha, Anglo-Sikh) and Annexation policies.
- Social Awakening: Impact of Western Education and Press.
- Indian National Congress: Moderates (Gokhale, Naoroji) vs Extremists (Tilak, Pal, Rai).
- Revolutionary Activities: Abhinav Bharat, HSRA, Ghadar Party.
4. Social Reformers of Maharashtra
- Pioneers: Balshastri Jambhekar, Jagannath Shankar Sheth.
- The Dalit Movement: Mahatma Phule, Shahu Maharaj, and Dr. B.R. Ambedkar.
- Women's Empowerment: Pandita Ramabai, Savitribai Phule, Maharshi Karve.