TNPSC Group 1 HISTORY AND CULTURE OF INDIA Syllabus

The general outline of the topics that are typically covered in the History and Culture of India section for TNPSC Group 1 exams:

1. Indus Valley Civilization:
   • Origin, extent, major cities, society, trade, and decline.
2. Vedic Period:
   • Rigvedic and Later Vedic periods, society, economy, and religion.
3. Maurya and Gupta Empires:
   • Administration, economy, society, and culture.
4. Post-Gupta Period:
   • Harsha, Chola, and Pallava dynasties, administration, economy, society, and culture.
5. Medieval India:
   • Delhi Sultanate, Mughal Empire, Vijayanagar and Bahmani Kingdoms, Bhakti and Sufi movements, and the impact of Islam on Indian society.
6. The advent of Europeans and the Establishment of British Rule:
   • Impact on Indian economy, society, and culture.
7. Indian Independence Movement:
   • Major events, leaders, and movements.
8. Constitution of India:
   • Historical background, making of the Constitution, and features.
9. Social and Cultural History of India:
   • Social reforms and movements, growth of nationalism, and cultural developments.
10. World History:
    • Important events, revolutions, and movements in world history.

It’s crucial to go through the official TNPSC Group 1 notification and syllabus for the most accurate and detailed information