ICSE Class 8 History & Civics, Unit 3: India in the 18th Century
From the CISCE curriculum. 3 key concepts, about 1 day of study at 20 to 30 minutes a day.
What this unit aims at
The theme ‘India in the 18th Century’ focuses on developing an understanding of how the medieval period in Indian history gradually drew to a close following the death of Aurangzeb which marked the decline of the Mughal Empire. This was followed by the rise of independent regional kingdoms. These kingdoms were founded by powerful nobles who took advantage of the weak central authority and began to break away from the Mughal Empire. Children will also understand and appreciate the transition of India from medieval Mughal era to the modern British Period.
Your child should be able to
- identify the Mughal rulers who ruled after Aurangzeb (later Mughals)
- discuss factors responsible for the decline of the Mughal empire
- examine the rise of regional kingdoms
- recognize the rising power of the Marathas under the Peshawas
Key concepts in this unit
- Concerns Decline of the Mughal
- Empire – (Major factors/causes).
- Rise of independent/regional kingdoms- Hyderabad, Awadh, Bengal, Rajputs, Sikhs, Mysore, Marathas (brief).
Teach this unit at home
- A day-by-day plan from the CISCE concepts, so you know what to cover each day.
- A step-by-step script for each day, so you know what to say and ask (AI-written from the CISCE curriculum, so check it against your child's school book).
- A quiz at the end.
From the CISCE Curriculum for Classes I to VIII (2016). CISCE sets what is taught, not the textbooks, so schools use different books and there are no page numbers here. Adhian Gurus is not affiliated with CISCE.