Class 12 NCERT • History Textbook (New Syllabus)
Class 12 History Theme 06: Bhakti-Sufi Traditions
Select a topic or study module below to explore religious histories, Alvars and Nayanars of Tamil Nadu, the growth of Sufism, Nirguna and Saguna Bhakti saints (Kabir, Mirabai, Guru Nanak), temple traditions, and comprehensive board review questions.
Topic 01 • Religious History Sources
Exploring Hagiographies, Devotional Hymns, Epigraphic Evidence, and Sculptural Representations
Topic 02 • Alvars & Nayanars
Analyzing Vaishnava Alvars, Shaiva Nayanars, Opposition to Caste Systems, and Royal Patronage by Chola Rulers
Topic 03 • Sufi Traditions & Khanqahs
Studying Islamic Mysticism, Sufi Orders (Silsilas), Chishti Khanqahs, Ziyarat Pilgrimages, and Sama Musical Gatherings
Topic 04 • Kabir & Nirguna Bhakti
Investigating Kabir’s Verses (Bijak), Rejection of Orthodox Rituals, Formless Divine Conception, and Composite Culture
Topic 05 • Guru Nanak & Sikhism
Examining Guru Nanak’s Teachings, Rejection of Sacrifices/Idol Worship, Hymns in Adi Granth, and Langar Traditions
Topic 06 • Mirabai & Devotional Protest
Analyzing Mirabai’s Challenge to Rajput Royal Norms, Devotion to Krishna, and Popular Bhajans Across Gujarat & Rajasthan
Topic 07 • Temples & Royal Patronage
Studying State Patronage of Temples, Brahmanical Integration, Interaction between Bhakti Saints and Sultans/Emperors
Module 08 • Solutions & Chapter Review