History

🏛️ History – Topic Overview

The History section plays a vital role in all TNPSC exams (Group I, II, IIA, IV, and VAO). It tests a candidate’s understanding of India’s cultural, political, and social evolution, with a special focus on Tamil Nadu’s heritage.

This module provides well-organized notes, timelines, maps, and factual summaries, helping aspirants remember key events and dates with ease.

🔹 Ancient Indian History

Trace the early roots of civilization in India — from the Indus Valley Civilization, Vedic age, to Mauryas and Guptas.

Topics include:

Prehistoric cultures

Harappan civilization

Vedic society & religion

Rise of Jainism and Buddhism

Mauryan administration

Sangam age

🔹 Medieval Indian History

Explore the rise and fall of empires during the medieval period and their impact on culture, trade, and administration.

Topics include:

Delhi Sultanate

Vijayanagar & Bahmani kingdoms

Mughal Empire

Bhakti and Sufi movements

Art, architecture, and administration

🔹 Modern Indian History

Covers the era of colonization, freedom struggle, and emergence of independent India.

Topics include:

Advent of Europeans

British economic policies

Revolt of 1857

Formation of INC

Gandhi, Nehru, and mass movements

Indian Independence Act, 1947

🔹 Tamil Nadu History

A TNPSC-specific focus on regional history, highlighting the unique heritage, kings, and reform movements in Tamil Nadu.

Topics include:

Early Tamil kingdoms (Chera, Chola, Pandya)

Kalabhra and Pallava rule

Chola administration and naval power

Nayak rule and Marathas of Tanjore

Tamil reformers and freedom fighters

🔹 Social and Religious Movements

Understand the role of reformers and social thinkers in transforming Indian society during colonial rule.

Topics include:

Raja Ram Mohan Roy & Brahmo Samaj

Swami Vivekananda & Ramakrishna Mission

Periyar and Self-Respect Movement

Anti-caste movements in Tamil Nadu

🔹 Nationalism and Freedom Struggle

Covers various phases and ideologies of India’s fight for freedom.

Topics include:

Early nationalists & moderates

Extremist phase

Non-cooperation, Civil Disobedience, and Quit India movements

Role of Subhash Chandra Bose & INA

📘 Ideal For:

TNPSC Group I, II, IIA, IV, VAO aspirants

School & college students revising Indian history

Competitive exams requiring strong factual recall