Class 12 NCERT • History Textbook (New Syllabus)
Class 12 History Theme 09: Kings and Chronicles
Select a topic or study module below to explore Mughal chronicles and manuscripts, the Akbar Nama, imperial court ceremonies, nobility and mansabdari system, imperial households and women, painting ateliers, state religious policies, and comprehensive board review questions.
Topic 01 • Mughal Chronicles
Exploring Production of Manuscripts, Akbar Nama, Badshah Nama, Persian Language Heritage, and Calligraphy
Topic 02 • Court Rituals & Status
Analyzing Divine Light (Farr-i Izadi), Jharokha Darshan, Sijda Prostration, Tassilization, and Festival Celebrations
Topic 03 • The Imperial Household
Studying Meaning of Haram, Wives, Begums, Aghas, Female Guards, Slaves, and Gulbadan Begum’s Humayun-nama
Topic 04 • Mansabdars & Nobility
Investigating Recruitment of Iranis, Turanisation, Rajputs, Afghans, Zat and Sawar Ranks, and Jagir Assignments
Topic 05 • Information & Intelligence
Examining Waqia-navis, News Reporters, Secret Agents (Waqia-nigar and Sarishtadar), and Imperial Communication Speed
Topic 06 • Painting Ateliers
Analyzing Miniature Paintings, Akbar’s Karkhanas, Tension Between Ulama and Imperial Art, and Portraiture Depictions
Topic 07 • Sulh-i Kul & Religion
Studying Absolute Peace (Sulh-i Kul), Abolition of Jizya, Translation Bureau (Maktab Khana), and Religious Harmony
Module 08 • Solutions & Chapter Review