In this post, notes of “Unit 4: Economy and Society- Rural Society, Merchant Communities, India’s Oceanic Trade” from “DSC- 1: History of India – VII: 1600 – 1750s” are given which is helpful for the students doing graduation this year.  1. Rural Society – Village Community; Role of Zamindars 1.1 Structure of Village Communities 1.1.1 Social […]

In this post, notes of “Unit 3: : Religious Ideas and Visual Culture” from “DSC- 1: History of India – VII: 1600 – 1750s” are given which is helpful for the students doing graduation this year. Religious Ideas of Dara Shikoh; Aurangzeb’s Policy towards Jizya, Temples, and Music Dara Shikoh: The Mystic Prince 1.1.1 Early Life […]

In this post, notes of “Unit 2: Political Developments and State Formation: Rajput State Formation, Mughal State, Maratha State” from “DSC- 1: History of India – VII: 1600 – 1750s” are given which is helpful for the students doing graduation this year. Rajput State Formation and Negotiations The Rajput states were important in Indian history during […]

In this post, notes of “Unit 1: Sources: Sanskrit Sources, Travelogues- Bernier and Manucci, Vernacular Literary Traditions- Mangal Kavya“ from “DSC- 1: History of India – VII: 1600 – 1750s” are given which is helpful for the students doing graduation this year. Sanskrit Sources of History (1600-1750s) Sanskrit texts give important information about ancient and medieval […]