JKPSC 10+2 Lecturer History syllabus, organized into logical sections for better clarity and study planning:
🏛️ 1. Ancient Indian History
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Sources – archaeological and literary
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Pre‑history: Stone, Bronze, Iron Ages (Hunters, Gatherers, Farming communities)
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Indus Valley Civilization
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Vedic Period & Mahajanapadas
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Mauryan Empire
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Gupta Empire – political, cultural achievements
⛩️ 2. Medieval Indian History
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Sultan Mahmud Ghaznavi & Shihab‑ud‑Din Muhammad Ghori
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Delhi Sultanate
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Provincial Kingdoms: Vijayanagar, Bahmani
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Mughal Empire: administration, Indo‑Islamic architecture, arts
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Bhakti & Sufi movements
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Rise of Marathas – especially Shivaji
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Sultanate of Mysore: Tipu Sultan
🇬🇧 3. Modern Indian History
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European arrival & East India Company’s role
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British consolidation of power
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The 1857 Revolt
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Nationalist movements (1857‑1947)
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Freedom struggle leading to Independence & Partition
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Post‑Independence developments
🌍 4. World History
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American, French & Russian Revolutions
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Rise & fall of Fascism/Nazism
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World Wars I & II
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Decolonization of Asia, Africa
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Cold War (including its origins and end)
🏔️ 5. History of Jammu & Kashmir
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Spread of Buddhism, Shaivism, Vaishnavism, Islam
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J&K under Mughals, Afghans, Sikhs
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Dogra rule & establishment of J&K State
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British Residents’ influence
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Freedom movements & People’s Administration
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Socio‑economic reforms, especially in education
📌 Study Order Recommendation
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Start with Ancient India — build a foundation from Stone Age through Gupta era.
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Medieval India — move chronologically; align dynastic history with cultural/artistic developments.
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Modern Indian History — focus on colonization, revolt, nationalist era.
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World Context — interlink revolutions and world wars with Indian political awakening.
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Regional Focus — conclude with J&K, tying national history to local backdrop.
✅ How to Use This Organized Syllabus
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Create subject-wise notes under each main period and theme.
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Maintain timelines and mind maps—especially helpful for comparing revolutions or dynasties.
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Source primary texts, historiography, architecture/cultural references (e.g., Mughal monuments, Dogra administration).
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Use past JKPSC papers or model questions to practice structured answers.