TNPSC Group 4 History Syllabus 2024, Topic-wise Details

TNPSC Group 4 History Syllabus 2024

The TNPSC history syllabus 2024 of the TNPSC Group 4 exam focuses on ancient, medieval and modern Indian history. Topics include Indus valley civilization, Vedic age, Mauryan empire, Gupta dynasty, Delhi Sultanate, Mughal empire and Maratha confederacy. The TNPSC Group IV history syllabus also covers advent of European invasion, British rule in India and Indian freedom struggle. Questions on cultural heritage of India and Tamil Nadu history are also asked.

Read Tamil Nadu state board history textbooks of classes 6 to 12 and NCERT books thoroughly for preparation of TNPSC group four exam 2024. Regular revision of important events, years, people and places is essential to score well in the history section.

TNPSC Group 4 History Syllabus 2024 Overview

Topic	Sub Topic
Ancient History	Prehistoric period, Indus Valley Civilization, Vedic period, Mauryan Empire, Gupta Empire, and other ancient dynasties. Political, social, economic, and cultural aspects of these civilizations. Key topics include Ashoka’s reign, Mauryan administration, Gupta dynasty’s achievements, and socio-religious movements.
Medieval History	Delhi Sultanate, Vijayanagara Empire, Mughal Empire, and the advent of European powers in India, important rulers, their policies, and the impact of their reign on Indian society. Emphasis should be given to topics such as the Bhakti and Sufi movements, the impact of the Mughals on art and architecture, and the British East India Company’s arrival.
Modern History	The period from the arrival of Europeans to independence, comprehensive understanding of India’s struggle for independence, including the Revolt of 1857, the Indian National Congress, the Non-Cooperation Movement, the Quit India Movement, and the role of key personalities like Mahatma Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru, and Subhash Chandra Bose. Knowledge of the partition of India and the post-independence era is also essential.

Topic-wise TNPSC Group 4 History Syllabus

There are wide range of topics in TNPSC Group 4 Syllabus. Aspirants must prepare all the topic for the exam. General Studies section consists questions from general science, history, polity and others. The history syllabus 2024 consists topics from ancient history, medieval history and modern history. Below are the details of the topics and sub topics.

History Syllabus 2024: Ancient History

• Prehistoric cultures – Paleolithic, Mesolithic, Neolithic
• Indus Valley Civilization – Society, economy, art and architecture
• Vedic Period – Society, polity, economy
• Rise of Buddhism and Jainism
• Mauryan Empire – Chandragupta, Kautilya, Ashoka
• Gupta Dynasty – Samudragupta, Chandragupta II, contributions
• Sangam Age – Society, economy, literature
• Major dynasties of South India – Cholas, Cheras, Pandyas

History Syllabus 2024: Medieval History

• Delhi Sultanate – Slave, Khilji, Tughlaq, Lodi dynasties
• Vijayanagar Empire – Society, economy, art and architecture
• Bhakti Movement and Sufi Movement
• Mughal Empire – Babur, Akbar, Aurangzeb – Administration and policies
• Maratha Confederacy – Shivaji and expansion under Peshwas
• Advent of European powers – Portuguese, Dutch, French and British

History Syllabus 2024: Modern History

• British colonial policies – Doctrine of Lapse, Subsidiary Alliance
• Revolt of 1857 – Causes, leaders, impact
• Socio-religious reform movements – Brahmo Samaj, Arya Samaj, Theosophical Society
• Rise of Indian National Movement – Moderates, Extremists, Revolutionary Terrorists
• Home Rule Movement, Non-Cooperation Movement, Salt Satyagraha, Quit India Movement
• Important contributions of Gandhi, Nehru, Patel, Bose
• Partition and Independence of India

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Tamilnadu History Syllabus

1. Dravidian Movement in Tamil Nadu

• Justice Party and Dravidian identity
• Periyar E.V. Ramasamy and Self-Respect Movement
• Dravidar Kazhagam and its ideological foundations

2. Socio-Religious Reform Movements in 19th Century

• Brahmo Samaj, Arya Samaj, Theosophical Society
• Contributions of Raja Ram Mohan Roy, Dayananda Saraswati, Annie Besant
• Women’s education, remarriage of widows, abolition of untouchability

3. Anti-Colonial Struggles and Rise of Nationalism

• Revolt of 1857 – causes and impact
• Rise of Indian National Congress and nationalist movement
• Extremists, moderates, partition of Bengal

4. Nationalism: Gandhian Era

• Gandhi’s role in national movement – Champaran, Non-cooperation, Dandi March
• Civil Disobedience Movement, Quit India Movement
• Contributions of Nehru, Patel, Bose

5. Freedom Struggle in Tamil Nadu

• Justice Party, Self Respect Movement
• Role of VOC, Rajaji, Periyar, EV Ramasamy
• Anti-Hindi agitations

6. Social Changes in Tamil Nadu

• Self-Respect Movement and women’s rights
• Dravidian movement and social reform
• Anti-caste struggles and assertion of lower castes

7. Bhakti Movement

• Origins, spread and impact of Bhakti movement
• Contributions of Alwars and Nayanmars
• Philosophical underpinnings

8. Cultural Unity: Bhakti Movement in India

• Bhakti and Sufi traditions
• Saints like Kabir, Guru Nanak, Surdas, Tulsidas
• Syncretic culture, assimilation and integration

9. Tamil Bhakti Movement

• Nayanmars and Alwars
• Contributions to literature, music, philosophy
• Impact on society and culture

10. Towards Modernity

• Social, religious, educational reforms
• Rise of nationalism and democratic consciousness
• Industrialization, urbanization and modern outlook

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