AP PGCET 2023 Syllabus History

APPGCET -2023: SYLLABUS
TEST NAME: 114: HISTORY
INDIAN HISTORY AND CULTURE

Survey of the sources – Literary sources- Archaeological Sources – Influence of Geography on
History – Unity in Diversity – Prehistoric period – Paleolithic, Mesolithic and Neolithic cultures
– Harappan Civilization: Origin, Extent, Urban planning – Nature of Polity and Economic
Organization, Society – Religious Conditions – Downfall of the Civilization.

Vedic Civilization: vedic literature – Early Vedic and later Vedic Civilizations-Political,
Economic and Religious Conditions in the Society – Emergence of Varna and Caste system -
Rise of New Religious Movements: Conditions of 6th Century B.C. – Jainism – Vardhamana
Mahavira. Buddhism – Gauthama Buddha.

A brief survey of political conditions in ancient India – mahajanapadas – rise and expansion of
Magadha – Persian, aleander’s invasions – causes and its effects on india – the mauryan empire:
origin – Chandragupta maurya – ashoka’s dhama, it’s nature and propagation – mauryan
administration, society, economy, religion, art and architecture – downfall of the mauryan
empire.

Post – mauryan period in north India – sunga. Kanva dynasties – A brief political survey of
Foreign invasions - Kushan – Kanishka – The age of Satavashanas – Brief Political History –
Gauthamiputrasatakrni – Socio Economic religious cultural development.

Age of guptas: Brief Political History – Development in the Gupta period – Administrative
system, society, economy, art, architecture. Literature, science and technology – golden age of
guptas – post gupta period: achievements of harshavardhana – Hiuen Tsang.

INDIAN HISTORY AND CULTURE UPTO 1526 A.D.

A brief political survey of South India - Sangam Age, Literature, Society andCulture - Pallavas -
Political History their contribution of Society and Culture – Artand Architecture - Chalukyas of
Badami Period: Vaapi Chalukyas –EasternChalukyas of Vengi - Rashtrakutas - Chalukyas of
Kalyani - Polity, Society,Economy, Evolution of Bhakti Tradition Art and Architecture.

The Cholas: overview of the History of Administration - Social and religioustreads - Indian
Culture - Contacts with South-East Asia and Sri Lanka – Age of theRajputs: Political History of
Rajputs - Socio-Cultural Conditions – MuslimInvasions: Arabs, Ghazani and Ghoti and their
impact.

Age of Delhi Sultanate: Slave Dynasty, Khiji Dynasty and Tughlak Dynasy -Poloity and
Administration under Delhi Sultanate, Society - Composition of Rural Society, Nobility – Status
of Women. Economic and Technological Developments. Agriculture - Industry - Trade and
Commerce -Urbanization, Artand Architecture - Education and Literance-3.

Impact of Islam on Indian Society and culture - Bhakti and Sufi Movements -Ramanujacharya
Kabir, Meerabai - Emergence of Composite Culture. TheKakaatiya: Outline of Political History
Religious conditions, and architecture, Literature

Vijayanagara Empire: Brief Political History - Balamani - Vijayanagara
Relations Sri Krishna devaraya - Administration Society. Development of LiteractureReferences
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Sum - II Books:Telugu Academy Text Books - Indian History and Culture – I

LATE MEDIEVAL & COLONIAL HISTORY OF INDIA (1526 to 1857 A. D.)
(History and Culture of India (1526 – 1857))

India from 1526 to 1707 A. D.: Emergence of Mughal Empire - Sources, Conditionsin India on
the eve of Babur’s invasion, Brief Summary of Mughal Polity – SherShah & Sur Interregnum –
Expansion & Consolidation of Mughal Empire – Rise ofMarathas &Peshwas.

Administration, Economy, Society and Cultural Developments under the Mughals –
Disintegration of Mughal Empire.

India under Colonial Hegemony: Beginning of European Settlements – Anglo-French Struggle –
Policies of Expansion - Subsidiary Alliance & Doctrine of Lapse -Consolidation of British
Empire in India up to 1857 A. D.

Economic Policies of the British (1757-1857): Land Revenue Settlements –Commercialization of
Agriculture – Impact of Industrial Revolution on Indian Industry; Administration of the
Company
– Regulating Charter Acts; Cultural &Social Policies: Humanitarian Measures & Spread of
Modern Education.

Anti-Colonial Upsurge –Peasant & Tribal Revolts - 1857 Revolt – Causes, Nature &
Consequences.

SOCIAL REFORM MOVEMENT & FREEDOM STRUGGLE (1857 to 1947 A.D.)
(History and Culture of India (1857 – 1947))

Social, Religious & Self-Respect Movements: Social & Cultural Awakening –Brahma Samaj,
Arya Samaj, Theosophical Society, Ramakrishna Mission, Aligarh Movement – Emancipation of
Women – Struggle Against Caste: JyotibaPhule, Narayana Guru, Periyar, Dr. B. R. Ambedkar.

Growth of Nationalism in the 2nd Half of 19th Century – Impact of British Colonial Policies
under Viceroys’ Rule and the Genesis of Freedom Movement – Birth of Indian National
Congress.

Freedom Struggle from 1885 to 1920: Moderate Phase –– Partition of Bengal -Emergence of
Militant Nationalism –Swadeshi & Boycott Movement – Home Rule Movement.

Freedom Struggle from 1920 to 1947: Gandhiji’s Role in the National Movement –
Revolutionary Movement –Subhas Chandra Bose. Muslim League & the Growth of
Communalism – Partition of India – Advent of Freedom - Integration of Princely States into
Indian Union – SardarVallabhai Patel.

AGE OF RATIONALISM AND HUMANISM
THE WORLD BETWEEN 15TH& 18TH CENTURIES
(History of Modern World (1453 – 1821 A.D))

A Brief introduction to the fall / decline of feudalism & Rise of capitalism -Geographical
Discoveries: Causes – Compass & Maps – Portugal Leads and Western World Follows –
Consequences;
The Renaissance Movement: Factors for the Growth of Renaissance –Characteristic Features -
Transformation from Medieval to Modern World; Reformation & Counter Reformation

Movements: The Background –Protestantism – Spread of the Movement– Counter Reformation–
Effects of Reformation

Emergence of Nation States: Contributory Factors - England and other NationStates – Impact
due to the Emergence of Nation States.;Age of Revolutions: The Glorious Revolution (1688) –
Origin of Parliament – Constitutional Settlement –Bill of Rights – Results.

Age of Revolutions: The American Revolution (1776) – Opening of New World –Causes –
Course – Declaration of Independence, 1776 – Bill of Rights, 1791 –Significance.

Age of Revolutions: The French Revolution (1789) – Causes - Teachings of Philosophers -
Course of the Revolution – Results.

HISTORY OF MODERN EUROPE (from 19th Century to 1945 A. D.)
(History of Modern World (1821 – 1945))
Industrial Revolution: Origin, Nature and Impact.

Unification Movements in Italy & Germany and their Impact.

Communist Revolution in Russia – Causes, Course and Results – Impact on World
Order.

World War I: Age of Rivalry in Europe Between 1870 and 1914 – Results of the War– Paris
Peace Conference - League of Nations.

World War II: Causes, Fascism & Nazism – Results; The United Nations Organization:
Structure, Functions and Challenges.

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