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Kerala Board Class 12 History Syllabus 2026

Complete Kerala Board Class 12 History syllabus for 2026. Chapter-wise topics, marks distribution, and preparation priorities.

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The Kerala Board Class 12 History syllabus for 2026 covers all prescribed chapters and topics. Understanding the syllabus helps you plan your study schedule and prioritise high-weightage chapters.

Kerala Board Class 12 History — Complete Chapter List

The Kerala Board Class 12 History syllabus for 2026 has 31 chapters. Complete all chapters in order for thorough preparation.

#Chapter Name
1Understanding History as Subject and It's Necessity
2Historical Identity of India - Geographical Features and Environmental Factors and Its Influence on History of India - Unity in Diversity Sources to Study History
3Pre-history And Proto History: Foundation Of Societies In Ancient India - Indus Valley Civilization: The Emergence Of First Cities
4Religious Developments In Ancient India: Vedic Period (1500-600 BCE) - Jainism And Buddhism, 6th Century Bce
5Iron Age, Rise Of Second Urbanisation & Formation Of Territorial States (Mahajanapada):Oligarchies And Monarchies
6Rise Of Magadha –Porus And Concept Of Uniting India – Foreign Invasions: Persian And Greek (Alexander Invasion)
7Mauryan Empire : Foundation Of First Greatest Empire Of India
8Post-mauryan Era - Political Fragmentation Circa 200 Bce To 600 CE
9Rise Of Gupta Dynasty - Vakatakas And Huna Invasions
10India Since 7th century CE And After: Emergence Of Ruling Families And Rise Of Emperor Harshavardhan
11Post-harsha Period : Emergence Of The Regional Dynasties - Tripartite Struggle –The Rise Of The Rajput States: Conflicts And Impact
12Emergence Of South Indian Kingdoms Between 6th C CE To 13th C CE
13Arab Conquest Of Sindh - Turks Invasion And Establishment Of Delhi Sultanate In India
14Bhakti And Sufi Movements - Composite Culture
15Foundation Of Mughal Dynasty and Power Of Sur Empire
16Akbar And Consolidation Of Mughal Administration (1556-1605) Jahangir - Shahjahan - Aurangzeb And Their Contributions
17The Vijayanagara Empire— The Bahmani Kingdom - Rise Of Sikh Power And Marathas
18Arrival Of Europeans In India - As Traders And Consolidation Of British Power
19Princely States Of India
20Indian Renaissance: During 19th And 20th Centuries In India
21Indian Freedom Struggle
22History Of Telangana - Geographical Features - Sources And Pre historic Period
23Satavahanas and Ikshvakus
24Vishnukundins And Chalukyas
25Kakatiyas
26Musunuri Dynasty and Recharla/ Admanayaka / Velama Dynasty
27Qutb Shahis (1518 -1687)
28Asaf Jahis (1724 -1948)
29Telangana Movement For Separate State (1948-2014)The Idea Of Telangana (1948-1970)
30Mobilizational Phase (1971-1990)
31Towards Formation Of Telangana State (1991-2014)

Preparation Strategy

  1. Complete NCERT first — NCERT textbooks are the primary source for board exams.
  2. Note key formulas — maintain a formula sheet for quick revision.
  3. Practice previous year papers — this reveals the actual exam pattern.
  4. Time your practice — simulate exam conditions while practising.

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This page provides syllabus for Kerala Board Class 12 History for the 2026 board exam. For chapter-by-chapter study help including summaries, quizzes, and flashcards, try Super Tutor.

History is one of the scoring subjects in Kerala Board Class 12 if prepared well. Focus on understanding concepts, practising problems regularly, and revising key formulas. Most students who follow a structured study plan score above 80%.

Start by understanding the complete syllabus. Then focus on important questions from each chapter. Use revision notes for quick review before exams. Follow a study plan that covers all chapters with dedicated revision time.

The syllabus is updated periodically. Check the official Kerala Board website for the most current syllabus. This page is updated to reflect the latest available syllabus for 2026.

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31 chapters available

1

Understanding History as Subject and It's Necessity

2

Historical Identity of India - Geographical Features and Environmental Factors and Its Influence on History of India - Unity in Diversity Sources to Study History

3

Pre-history And Proto History: Foundation Of Societies In Ancient India - Indus Valley Civilization: The Emergence Of First Cities

4

Religious Developments In Ancient India: Vedic Period (1500-600 BCE) - Jainism And Buddhism, 6th Century Bce

5

Iron Age, Rise Of Second Urbanisation & Formation Of Territorial States (Mahajanapada):Oligarchies And Monarchies

6

Rise Of Magadha –Porus And Concept Of Uniting India – Foreign Invasions: Persian And Greek (Alexander Invasion)

7

Mauryan Empire : Foundation Of First Greatest Empire Of India

8

Post-mauryan Era - Political Fragmentation Circa 200 Bce To 600 CE

9

Rise Of Gupta Dynasty - Vakatakas And Huna Invasions

10

India Since 7th century CE And After: Emergence Of Ruling Families And Rise Of Emperor Harshavardhan

11

Post-harsha Period : Emergence Of The Regional Dynasties - Tripartite Struggle –The Rise Of The Rajput States: Conflicts And Impact

12

Emergence Of South Indian Kingdoms Between 6th C CE To 13th C CE

13

Arab Conquest Of Sindh - Turks Invasion And Establishment Of Delhi Sultanate In India

14

Bhakti And Sufi Movements - Composite Culture

15

Foundation Of Mughal Dynasty and Power Of Sur Empire

16

Akbar And Consolidation Of Mughal Administration (1556-1605) Jahangir - Shahjahan - Aurangzeb And Their Contributions

17

The Vijayanagara Empire— The Bahmani Kingdom - Rise Of Sikh Power And Marathas

18

Arrival Of Europeans In India - As Traders And Consolidation Of British Power

19

Princely States Of India

20

Indian Renaissance: During 19th And 20th Centuries In India

21

Indian Freedom Struggle

22

History Of Telangana - Geographical Features - Sources And Pre historic Period

23

Satavahanas and Ikshvakus

24

Vishnukundins And Chalukyas

25

Kakatiyas

26

Musunuri Dynasty and Recharla/ Admanayaka / Velama Dynasty

27

Qutb Shahis (1518 -1687)

28

Asaf Jahis (1724 -1948)

29

Telangana Movement For Separate State (1948-2014)The Idea Of Telangana (1948-1970)

30

Mobilizational Phase (1971-1990)

31

Towards Formation Of Telangana State (1991-2014)

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