The Delhi Through the Ages course looks at the long history of Delhi, showing how it changed from a medieval city to an important place in early modern India. Students will study the political, cultural, and building changes that happened under different rulers, from the Delhi Sultanate to the Mughal Empire. The course also covers how Delhi became a center for politics and culture, the impact of leaders like Alauddin Khalji and Shah Jahan, and how the city became a symbol of power in Indian history.
This course is great for students interested in how Delhi’s history shaped the rest of India.
In this post, notes of “Unit 4: 18th Century Delhi – Understanding Political and Social Changes” from “GE –1 : Delhi Through ages: From Colonial to Contemporary Times” are given which is helpful for the students doing graduation this year. Introduction Overview of the 18th Century in Delhi The 18th century was an important time for […]
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History (H) GE – 1 Delhi Through the Ages unit – 3, 16th to 17th Century Delhi Humayun’s Garden Tomb and History of Shahjahanabad In this post, notes of Unit 3: (16th to 17th Century Delhi:– Humayun’s Garden Tomb and History of Shahjahanabad) from GE-1: (Delhi through Ages) are given which is helpful for the students doing graduation this
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History (H) GE – 1 Delhi Through the Ages unit – 2, Understanding the 10th and 14th Century Cities of Delhi, Part – 5 Firuzabad In this post, notes of Unit 2: (Understanding the 10th and 14th Century Cities of Delhi– Firuzabad) from GE-1: (Delhi through Ages) are given which is helpful for the students doing graduation this year.
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History (H) GE – 1 Delhi Through the Ages unit – 2, Understanding the 10th and 14th Century Cities of Delhi, Part – 5 Tughulqabad In this post, notes of Unit 2: (Understanding the 10th and 14th Century Cities of Delhi– Tughulqabad) from GE-1: (Delhi through Ages) are given which is helpful for the students doing graduation this year.
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Ghiyaspur and Kilukhari In this post, notes of Unit 2: (Understanding the 10th and 14th Century Cities of Delhi– Ghiyaspur and Kilukhari ) from GE-1: (Delhi through Ages) are given which is helpful for the students doing graduation this year. Study of Ghiyaspur and Kilukhari as settlements. Ghiyaspur and Kilukhari are settlements situated in various locales, each with its
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Siri the Medieval City In this post, notes of Unit 2: (Understanding the 10th and 14th Century Cities of Delhi– Siri) from GE-1: (Delhi through Ages) are given which is helpful for the students doing graduation this year. Establishment and growth of Siri as a city Siri was a medieval city located in present-day Delhi, India. Its history spans
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Delhi-i Kuhna’s Masjid-i Jami In this post, notes of Unit 2: (Understanding the 10th and 14th Century Cities of Delhi– Delhi-i Kuhna’s Masjid-i Jami) from GE-1: (Delhi through Ages) are given which is helpful for the students doing graduation this year. Exploration of the mosque’s architecture and design. The Masjid-i Jami, also known as the Friday Mosque or Jami
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In this post, notes of Unit 1: (Ancient Delhi and adjoining sites – Anangpur Fort) from GE-1: (Delhi through Ages) are given.
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In this post, notes of Unit 1 (Ancient Delhi and adjoining sites – Mehrauli Iron Pillar) from GE-1: (Delhi through Ages) are given which is helpful for the students doing graduation this year. Introduction to the Mehrauli Iron Pillar A. Basic Identification and Location Current location: Qutub Minar Complex, Mehrauli, Delhi. The Mehrauli Iron Pillar
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English (H) DSC – 1 Delhi Through the Ages unit–1: Ancient Delhi and adjoining sites, Part – 3 Lal kot In this post, notes of Unit 1 (Ancient Delhi and adjoining sites – Lalkot) from GE – 1 (Delhi Through the Ages) are given which is helpful for the students doing graduation this year. The
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