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Reshaping India’s Political Map

CBSE · Class 8 · Social Science

Complete topic list for Reshaping India’s Political Map in CBSE Class 8 Social Science. Key concepts, sub-topics, and what to focus on for board exams.

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Topics in Reshaping India’s Political Map

1

The Delhi Sultanate (1192-1526 CE)

  • Established after Prithviraj Chauhan's defeat in 1192 CE
  • Five successive dynasties: Mamluks (Slave), Khiljis, Tughlaqs, Sayyids, and Lodis
  • Political instability - average sultan's reign was only 9 years
2

Resistance to Delhi Sultanate

  • Eastern Ganga kingdom of Kalinga successfully resisted Sultanate expansion
  • Narasimhadeva I defeated Sultanate forces and built Surya temple at Konark
  • Hoysalas in southern India fended off multiple attacks but eventually declined
3

The Vijayanagara Empire (14th-17th Centuries)

  • Founded by brothers Harihara and Bukka in 14th century
  • Capital established at Hampi after witnessing hare chasing hounds
  • Krishnadevaraya (16th century) - greatest ruler, expanded empire
4

The Mughal Empire (1526-1707 CE)

  • Founded by Babur after defeating Ibrahim Lodi at First Battle of Panipat (1526)
  • Babur used gunpowder, cannons, and matchlock guns in warfare
  • Humayun struggled to maintain empire, temporarily lost to Sher Shah Suri

Key Concepts

A series of five TurkicA powerful South Indian empire foundedFounded by Babur after defeating IbrahimVarious groups resisted foreign rule includingDelhi Sultanate used the Iqta system

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