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History & Culture Notes for
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NCERT-based, PYQ-mapped notes on Ancient India, Medieval India, Modern History & Art and Culture — structured for high-scoring Prelims preparation.

10–15Qs in Prelims
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📚 History practice · Sample question Free
The Ajanta Caves are primarily associated with which religion and period?
A Jainism — Gupta period
B Buddhism — Satavahana to Vakataka period
C Hinduism — Rashtrakuta period
D Buddhism — Mauryan period
💡 Correct: B. Ajanta Caves in Maharashtra are Buddhist rock-cut caves dating from the 2nd century BCE (Satavahana) to the 5th–6th century CE (Vakataka). They are UNESCO World Heritage Sites famous for paintings and sculptures.
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Ancient History & Culture

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Indus Valley Civilisation Vedic Age Buddhism Jainism Mauryan Empire Post-Mauryan Period Gupta Empire Sangam Age South Indian Kingdoms Rock-cut Architecture Temple Architecture Ajanta & Ellora Caves Ancient Indian Literature Coins & Economy in Ancient India

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Delhi Sultanate Mughal Empire Bhakti Movement Sufi Movement Vijayanagara Empire Maratha Empire Medieval Architecture Mughal Paintings Regional Kingdoms Medieval Literature & Languages Indo-Islamic Architecture

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Advent of Europeans British Conquest of India 1857 Revolt Social Reform Movements Indian National Congress Partition of Bengal & Swadeshi Non-Cooperation Movement Civil Disobedience Movement Quit India Movement Revolutionary Movements Indian Independence & Partition Important Personalities Constitutional Development (1858–1947)

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Classical Dance Forms Folk Dance Forms Classical Music (Hindustani & Carnatic) Puppetry Traditions Painting Traditions Handicrafts & Textile Temple Architecture Styles Festivals of India UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage GI Tagged Products Tribal Art Forms Theatre Traditions
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