Medieval History for UPSC-PCS & Other Exams - History of Medieval India by Satish Chandra + Other Sources - Detailed Explanation

Embark on a comprehensive journey through Medieval History, tailored for UPSC/PCS and other competitive exams. Delve into the intricacies of the East and West Roman Empires, European feudalism, Arabian civilization, and its global impact. Explore the Tripartite Struggle, dynasties like Pala, Gurjara-Pratihara, and Rashtrakuta, and the mighty Chola Empire. Examine the socio-economic conditions, cultural developments, and religious movements of the 800-1200 AD period. Analyze the rise and fall of the Delhi Sultanate, its administration, and its impact on Indian society. Investigate the Vijayanagar and Bahmani kingdoms, Portuguese influence, and regional powers like Bengal, Gujarat, and Malwa. Study the Bhakti and Sufi movements, along with developments in art, architecture, and literature. Trace the establishment and expansion of the Mughal Empire under rulers like Babur, Akbar, and Aurangzeb, exploring their policies, administration, and cultural contributions. Conclude with an analysis of the factors leading to the decline of the Mughal Empire, providing a thorough understanding of Medieval Indian history essential for competitive exams.

(Part 1) Medieval History Satish Chandra+Other Sources - East/West Roman Empire, Feudalism in Europe.
(Part 2) Arabian Civilization & Its Impact on the World, Abbasids (Medieval History Satish Chandra).
(Part 3) Arabian connection with Africa, China & South-east Asia (Medieval History Satish Chandra).
(Part 4) Tripartite Struggle, Important Facts about Pala dynasty (Medieval History Satish Chandra).
(Part 5) Gurjara-Pratihara Dynasty - Rulers, Conquests, Art/Arch. (Medieval History Satish Chandra).
(Part 6) Rashtrakuta Dynasty - Rulers, Conquests, Art/Architecture (Medieval History Satish Chandra).
(Part 7) Administrative Setup of Palas, Pratiharas & Rashtrakutas (Medieval History Satish Chandra).
(Part 8)Chola Empire- Rulers, Culture, Army, Local Self Government (Medieval History Satish Chandra).
(Part 9)Trade & Commerce, Condition of People in period 800-1200AD (Medieval History Satish Chandra).
(Part 10) Nature of Society, Caste system and Condition of Women (Medieval History Satish Chandra).
(Part 11) Education, Science, Religion, Dance, Dress in 800-1200AD (Medieval History Satish Chandra).
(Part 12) Ghazi Soldier, Turks Invasion, The exploits of Mahmud of Ghazni, End of Ghaznavid dynasty..
(Part 13) The Rajput states - Gahadavalas, Paramaras, Chauhans, Chandels | Nagara style temples.
(Part 14) Decline of Ghaznavids & Rise of Ghurids, Entry of Mohammed Ghori in India, Tarain battle.
(Part 15)Turks winning kingdoms of Ganga valley, Why Rajput were defeated, Bakhtiyar khalji exploits.
(Part 16) Mamluk/Slave dynasty - The rule of Iltutmish and Raziya (Mischievous role of Chahalgani).
(Part 17) The Era of Balban (1246-87)- Sultan Mahmud, Sijada/Paibos, Diwan-i-arz, Chahalgani crushed.
(Part 18)The Rise of Mongols & how they consistently pestered Delhi sultanate, Wrath of Changez Khan.
(Part 19)Delhi Sultanate-Internal rebellion & Struggle for territorial consolidation (Satishchandra).
(Part 20) Delhi Sultanate - Khalji dynasty and Tughlaq dynasty all Important facts covered in depth..
(Part 21) Expansion of Delhi Sultanate in Gujarat and Malwa - From Iltutmish to Allauddin Khalji.
(Part 22) How Delhi Sultanate under Allauddin Khalji conquered whole Rajasthan ? #medievahistoryupsc.
(Part 23) How Malik Kafur & Mohammed Bin Tughlaq won whole South India, Yadavas of Deogiri crushed.
(Part 24) Administrative Experiments and Market Control Policy of Alauddin Khalji, Shahana-i-Mandi.
(Part 25)Agricultural Reforms and Policies of Alauddin Khalji, Harsh measures imposed on cultivators.
(Part 26) Ghiasuddin Tughlaq death, Muhammad bin Tughluq capital shifting and token currency steps.
(Part 27) Muhammad bin Tughluq- Khurasan & Qarachil expedition, Agrarian reforms, Revolt of Nobility.
(Part 28) Firuz Shah Tughlaq- (Appeasing Nobles, Army & Theologians), Sharia Rule, Loss of provinces.
(Part 29) Reasons of Decline of Delhi Sultanate, Successors of Firuz Shah Tughluq, Slave politics.
(Part 30) (Delhi Sultanate)How Sultans dispensed Justice, Law of Succession | Who will sit on throne.
(Part 31) How administration worked under Delhi Sultanate ? (Importance of Wazir and other posts).
Important Departments and Officers of Delhi Sultanate (Important for all Competitive Exams).
(Part 32) Delhi Sultanate - Local Admn, Economic & Social Life, Peasants, Trade, Merchants, Industry.
(Part 33) Delhi Sultanate- Sultans & Nobles, TOWN LIFE: Slaves, Artisans and Others #medievalhistory.
(Part 34) Delhi Sultanate - Caste, Social Manners and Customs #medievalhistory #upsc #ias @pcsprep.
(Part 35) Delhi Sultanate - Nature of the State, Religious Freedom under the Sultanate #historyupsc.
(Part 36) The Foundation of Vijayanagar Empire, Rulers Hierarchy & its conflict with Bahmani Kingdom.
(Part 37) Bahmani Kingdom - Expansion & Disintegration, Fizur Shah Bahmani, Mahmud Gawan, Ahmed Shah.
(Part 38) Climax of Vijayanagar Empire & its disintegration, State and Economy under Vijayanagar.
(Part 39) Entry of Portuguese, How Turks dominated the Eastern Mediterranean, Ottoman Empire extent..
(Part 40) Why Goa was important for Portuguese, Portuguese attempt to capture Red Sea & Persian Gulf.
(Part 41) Portuguese vs Bahadur Shah of Gujarat, Turks vs Portuguese - Who actually won at last ??.
(Part 42)Portuguese Impact on the Indian trade, Society and Politics #medievalhistory #satishchandra.
(Part 43) Bengal's tryst with Delhi Sultanate, Political battles of Bengal, Orissa and Assam dynasty.
(Part 44) Analyzing the Rule of Sultans of Gujarat - Muzaffar Shah, Ahmad Shah, Mahmud Begarha.
(Part 45) Rule of Malwa and Mewar rulers - Hoshang Shah, Mahmud Khalji, Rana Kumbha, Rana Sanga.
(Part 46) Rule of Sharqi Dynasty and Lodi Sultans - How Delhi Sultans subjugated Sharqis ? #upsc.
(Part 47) The Hindu and Muslim Rule over Kashmir - The Golden Rule of Zainul Abidin.
(Part 48) Art & Architecture during Delhi Sultanate, Arch and Dome Style of Building, Qutub minar.
(Part 49) Religious Ideas and Beliefs in India, Entry of Sufi Movement in India - Ba-shara/Be-shara.
(Part 50) The Chishti and Suharwardi Silsilah - Khwaja Muinuddin Chisti, Nizamuddin Auliya #ias #pcs.
(Part 51) Bhakti Movement in India- Nayanars, Alwars, Kabir, Namadeva, Nanak, Ramananda #upschistory.
(Part 52) Vaishnavite Movement - Chaitanya, Vedantic Monism, Ibn-i-Arabi, Tauhid-i-Wajudi #history.
(Part 53) Literature and Fine Arts - Sanskrit, Arabic and Persian literature, Regional Languages.
(Part 54) How Babur was humiliated repeatedly, Entry of Babur through help of Rana Sanga/Daulat Lodi.
(Part 56) How Babur defeated Rana Sanga and Afghans in Battle of Khanwa in 1527 ? #upschistory.
(Part 57)How Babur handled Afghans of Eastern Uttar Pradesh under Mahmud Lodi & Bengal's Nusrat Shah.
(Part 58) Significance of Babur's Entry into India, What aspects of governance will Babur Introduce?.
(Part 59) Rule of Humayun, How Humayun subjugated Bahadur Shah of Gujarat, Chunar Siege of Sher Khan.
(Part 60) Humayun vs Sher Shah Suri, Battle of Chausa 1539, Battle of Kannauj 1540, Humayun comeback.
(Part 61) Rise of Sher Shah Suri/Sher Khan, Subjugation of Rajasthan, Sarais/Dak-chowkis/qasbas.
(Part 62) Contribution of Sher Shah Suri - Administration, Commerce, Army, Justice, Infrastructure.
(Part 63) Coronation of Akbar, Role of Bairam Khan, Hemu's defeat, Nobility rebellion, Garh-katanga..
(Part 64) Expansion of Mughal Empire - Siege of Chittor, Conquering Gujarat/Bengal, Baz Bahadur.
(Part 65) Land Revenue Administration during Akbar - Zabti, Dahsala, Kankut, Batai, Polaj, Parati...
(Part 66) Masabdari System and Organization of Army during Akbar/Mughal rule - ZAT, SAWAR, JAGIRDARI.
(Part 67) Mughal Organization of Government- Fauzdar, Amalguzar, Wakil/Wazir, Sadr, Qazi, Mir Bakshi.
(Part 68) Akbar/Mughal Relations with Rajputs, Akbar vs Rana Pratap of Mewar, Matrimonial Alliances.
(Part 69) Rebellion during Akbar's Rule, Expansion of Mughal Empire under Man Singh, Mirza Aziz Koka.
(Part 70) Akbar policy in Integration of State, Religion and Social Reforms- Ibadat khana discussion.
(Part 71) Internal fights of Ahmednagar, Bijapur and Golconda- Importance of Marathas in Deccan Pol..
(Part 72) How Mughals entered Deccan and occupied Berar, Ahmednagar and Khandesh ? Role of Bijapur.
(Part 73) How Malik Ambur resisted Mughals, Why Mughals were repeatedly defeated in Deccan ?.
(Part 74) How Mughals dominated Golconda and Bijapur, Deccani States Expansion, Rise of Marathas.
(Part 75) Cultural Contribution of Deccani States - Architecture, Literature and Religion.
(Part 76) Struggle & Fight for succession in Mughals- Jahangir's political/administrative management.
(Part 77) How dominant was Nur Jahan during Jahangir's reign ? How they got married ?.
(Part 78) Why Shah Jahan (Prince Khurram) revolted against Jahangir ? Qandahar fall to Iranians.
(Part 79) Role of Mahabat Khan and how Nur Jahan defeated Mahabat Khan ? Coronation of Shah Jahan.
(Part 80) Mughal's Foreign Policy - How Mughals interacted with Safavids, Uzbeks & Ottoman Turks ?.
(Part 81) Akbar vs Abdullah Khan Uzbek - Dominance of Balkh, Badakhshan, Kabul and Qandahar.
(Part 82) Mughals and Safavids - Friend or foes, The tussle for Qandahar & why Mughals loved it ?.
(Part 83) Shah Jahan Balkh Expedition, How Nazr Muhammad turned out to be an asset, Mughal's Border..
(Part 84) Mughal Persian relations, Mansabdari System, Mughal Army, Persistent fight of Qandahar.
(Part 85) Rich vs poor during Mughals, Standard of Living: Pattern of village life and masses #upsc.
(Part 86) The Ruling Class - Nobles and Zamindars, How the Rich elements of Mughal Empire Acted ?.
(Part 87) Zamindars and Rural Gentry, The Middle class during Mughals, Mughal's Trade and Commerce.
(Part 88) How foreign trade of India evolved and role of Eurpoean traders vis-a-vis Indian traders ?.
(Part 89) Cultural Development during Mughals - How Architecture and Painting developed rapidly ?.
(Part 90) Cultural Development during Mughals - Music, Language, Literature, Religious beliefs/ideas.
(Part 91) How Aurungzeb defeated Dara Shikoh, Murad & Shuja to sit on throne, Shah Jahan imprisoned..
(Part 92)Religious Policies of Aurungzeb, Destruction of Temples, Alienation of Marathas and Rajputs.
(Part 93) Mughals intrigues with Northeast/East India, Mir Jumla/Shaista Khan wars with Ahoms/Others.
(Part 94) Revolts/Popular Movements against Mughals - Jats, Satnamis and Afghans | Regional Identity.
(Part 95)Sikh vs Aurungzeb, Guru Tegh Bahadur Execution, Sikh Militarization under Guru Govind Singh.
(Part 96) How Aurungzeb/Mughals opened a front against Rajput principalities of Mewar and Marwar ?.
(Part 97) Rise of Shivaji Maharaj, How he defeated Afzal Khan & Shaista Khan, Aurungzeb's Nightmaire.
(Part 98) Shivaji Maharaj Escape from Agra, How Shivaji recovered his territories from Mughals ?.
(Part 99) Aurungzeb's struggle with Deccani Sultanates - First, Second and Third phase (1658-1687).
(Part 100) Aurungzeb's struggle with Marathas, Sambhaji's execution, Marathas resurgence (1687-1707).
(Part 101) Decline of Mughals during and after Aurungzeb - Political, Social and Economic factors.
(Part 102) Medieval History is finally complete. Relevant for all Competitive Exams.