TNUSRB SI History Sylabus-Exam Detail

The syllabus for the TNUSRB Sub-Inspector (SI) Exam (Tamil Nadu Uniformed Services Recruitment Board) in the History section typically focuses on the following topics:

Ancient History

1. Prehistoric Period:
   • Paleolithic, Mesolithic, and Neolithic Ages.
   • Indus Valley Civilization – Features, Town Planning, Arts, and Decline.
2. Vedic Age:
   • Early and Later Vedic Society, Economy, and Culture.
   • Rise of Jainism and Buddhism – Teachings and Contributions.
3. Mauryan Empire:
   • Chandragupta Maurya and Ashoka – Administration, Policies, and Edicts.
   • Decline of the Mauryas.
4. Gupta Period:
   • Administration, Economy, Society, Literature, Science, and Arts.
   • Harsha’s Empire and Contributions.

Medieval History

1. Sultanate Period:
   • Delhi Sultanate – Administration, Art, Architecture, and Decline.
   • Important Rulers: Alauddin Khilji, Mohammed bin Tughlaq.
2. Vijayanagara Empire and Bahmani Kingdom:
   • Political, Social, and Cultural Contributions.
3. Mughal Empire:
   • Akbar, Shah Jahan, and Aurangzeb – Administration, Religious Policies, and Decline.
   • Art, Architecture, and Literature during the Mughal Period.
4. Marathas:
   • Shivaji’s Contributions.
   • Administration and Decline of the Marathas.

Modern History

1. Advent of Europeans:
   • Portuguese, Dutch, English, and French in India.
   • Anglo-French Wars and Carnatic Wars.
2. Indian Independence Movement:
   • Revolt of 1857 – Causes, Events, and Effects.
   • Freedom Struggles – Pre-Gandhian Era (Moderates and Extremists), Gandhian Era.
   • Important Movements – Non-Cooperation, Civil Disobedience, Quit India.
   • Partition of Bengal, Jallianwala Bagh Massacre, and Simon Commission.
   • Contributions of Freedom Fighters – Mahatma Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru, Subhas Chandra Bose, Bhagat Singh, and others.
3. Social and Cultural Reform Movements:
   • Raja Ram Mohan Roy, Swami Vivekananda, Jyotirao Phule, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, and others.
   • Women’s Empowerment Movements in India.
4. Formation of Indian Constitution:
   • Role of Constituent Assembly.
   • Indian Independence Act of 1947.

Tamil Nadu History

1. Sangam Period – Literature, Economy, Society, and Culture.
2. Kalabhra, Pallava, Pandya, and Chola Dynasties – Administration, Art, and Architecture.
3. Justice Party and Tamil Renaissance Movements.
4. Role of Tamil Nadu in the Freedom Movement – V.O. Chidambaram, Bharathiyar, and Periyar.

World History (Optional or Lesser Focused)

1. Industrial Revolution.
2. French and American Revolutions.
3. World Wars – Causes and Consequences.
4. Cold War Era and Globalization.