1.Major Dynasties(750-1200)
The Pratiharas (8th to 10th Century), The Palas (8th to 11th Century), The Tripartite Conflict, The Rajaputas, Pallavas, Chalukyas, Rashtrakutas
2.Chola Empire
- Political History: Vijayalaya (850–871 CE),Rajaraja I (985 – 1014 A.D.),Rajendra I (1012-1044 A.D.),
- Administration, Religion, Society, Literature, Architecture, Sculptures of Chola Empire
3.Early Muslim Invasions
- Ghaznavid Dynasty: Condition of India on the eve of Mahmud Ghazni invasion
- Muhammad Ghori: Political Condition of India on the Eve of Ghori Invasion, Different Battles
4.The Delhi Sultanate (1206-1526AD)
- Slave Dynasty (1206-1290),Khalji Dynasty (1290-1320), Thuglaq Dynasty (1320-1414),Sayeed Dynasty (1414-1451), Lodhi Dynasty (1451-1526)
- Administration, Economy, Literature and Languages, Music, Architecture during Delhi Sultanates
5.Rajput States
The Chahamanas or Chauhans of Ajmer, Solankis (Chalukya Dynasty), The Paramaras, The Rathors or Gahawars
6.Southern Dynasties
Hoysalas, Yadavas, Kakatiyas
7.Mughal Empire
- Important Rulers: Mohammed Babur, Mohammad Humayun, Akbar, Jahangir, Shah Jahan, Aurangazeb
- Administration, Literature, Painting, Architecture during Mughals
8.Sur Dynasty
Sher Shah Suri: Sher Shah’s Reforms and Important Battles
9.Marathas and others in 18th Century
- Policy of Expansion: Marathas and Nizam-ul-Mulk, Martha Advance into Gujara and Malwa, The Maratha Advance into Doab and Punjab
- Different Phases of Maratha Kingdom: First Phase(1741-52), Second Phase (1752-61)
- Chhatrapati Shivaji(1627-1680): Shivaji’s administration
- The Peshwas (1713-1818)
- Other Indian States ( The Bhonsles The Gaikwads Holkars Sindhias)
- Economic, Social and Cultural life of 18th Century
11.Vijayanagar Empire
- Sources, Political History (Sangama dynasty(1336-1486), Saluva dynasty(1486-1506), Tuluva dynasty(1506-1565), Aravidu dynasty(1570-1647))
- Administration, Revenue, Society, Religion, Literature and Architecture of Vijayanagara Kingdom
12.Regional States in Medieval Period
Bahmani, Bengal, Avadh, The Sikhs, Rajput States, Jats, Hyderabad, Mysore
13.Religious Movements During Medieval Period
- Bhakti Movement: Reason for the Movement, Common teachings of Bakthi Movement, Schools of thought of Bhakti Movement
- Sufi Movement: Salient features of Sufism, Liberal outlook associated with Sufism, Sufi orders