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CBSE Class 12 History — Quick Revision Notes

Quick revision notes for CBSE Class 12 History. Key formulas, concepts, and definitions for last-minute board exam preparation.

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1

Bricks, Beads and Bones (The Harappan Civilization)

Topics covered

  • Timeline and Terminology
  • Geographical Extent and Sites
  • Agriculture and Food Production
  • Urban Planning and Architecture
The Harappan Civilization is divided intoHarappan cities like Mohenjodaro featured sophisticatedThe most distinctive feature wasHarappans cultivated wheatSpecialized craft centers like Chanhudaro produced
2

Through the Eyes of Travelers: Perceptions of Society

Topics covered

  • Al-Biruni: The Scholar from Uzbekistan (11th Century)
  • Ibn Battuta: The Globe-Trotter from Morocco (14th Century)
  • François Bernier: The French Doctor-Philosopher (17th Century)
  • Key Themes and Social Observations
A scholar from Uzbekistan who cameA Moroccan traveler and qazi (judge)A French physician and philosopher whoAlIbn Battuta described Indian cities like
3

Colonialism and the Countryside: Exploring Official Archives

Topics covered

  • Bengal and the Permanent Settlement (1793)
  • Tribal Areas: Paharias and Santhals in Rajmahal Hills
  • Bombay Deccan and Ryotwari System
  • Official Archives and Historical Sources
Introduced by Lord Cornwallis in BengalUnder this systemRich peasants in Bengal who acquiredPaharias were hill folk practicing shiftingIntroduced in Bombay Deccan

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1

Bricks, Beads and Bones (The Harappan Civilization)

2

Through the Eyes of Travelers: Perceptions of Society

3

Colonialism and the Countryside: Exploring Official Archives

4

Kings, Farmers and Towns (Early States and Economies) (c.600 BCE-600 CE)

5

Bhakti - Sufi Traditions: Changes in Religious Beliefs and Devotional Texts

6

Rebels and the Raj: 1857 Revolt and its Representations

7

Kinship, Caste and Class (Early Societies) (c. 600 BCE-600 CE)

8

An Imperial Capital: Vijaynagara

9

Mahatma Gandhi and the Nationalist Movement: Civil Disobedience and Beyond

10

Thinkers, Beliefs and Buildings (Cultural Developments) (c. 600 BCE-600 CE)

11

Peasants, Zamindars and the State: Agrarian Society and the Mughal Empire

12

Framing the Constitution: The Beginning of a New Era

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CBSE Class 12

Important Questions

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Syllabus

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Study Plan

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Flashcards

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Formula Sheet

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Chapter Summary

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Practice Quiz

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Concept Maps

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