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Reshaping India’s Political Map

CBSE · Class 8 · Social Science

Summary of Reshaping India’s Political Map for CBSE Class 8 Social Science. Key concepts, important points, and chapter overview.

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Overview

This chapter explores how foreign invasions and the rise of new dynasties dramatically changed India's political boundaries from the 11th to 17th centuries. This period, often called the 'medieval period' in Indian history, witnessed the establishment of the Delhi Sultanate, the Vijayanagara Empire,

Key Concepts

A series of five Turkic

A series of five Turkic-Afghan dynasties that ruled northern India: Mamluks (Slave dynasty), Khiljis, Tughlaqs, Sayyids, and Lodis. Established after

A powerful South Indian empire founded

A powerful South Indian empire founded by Harihara and Bukka, reaching its peak under Krishnadevaraya. Famous for its capital city (present-day Hampi)

Founded by Babur after defeating Ibrahim

Founded by Babur after defeating Ibrahim Lodi at Panipat (1526). Major rulers included Akbar, Jahangir, Shah Jahan, and Aurangzeb. Known for cultural

Various groups resisted foreign rule including

Various groups resisted foreign rule including Rajputs (Maharana Pratap), Ahoms of Assam, Sikhs, tribal communities (Rani Durgavati), and peasant rebe

Delhi Sultanate used the Iqta system

Delhi Sultanate used the Iqta system; Mughals developed the Mansabdari system under Akbar. Both relied heavily on land revenue and military organizati

Learning Objectives

  • Understand how foreign invasions reshaped India's political boundaries
  • Analyze the rise and fall of the Delhi Sultanate and its five dynasties
  • Explore the emergence and significance of the Vijayanagara Empire
  • Study the establishment and expansion of the Mughal Empire
  • Examine various resistance movements against foreign rule

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