Social Science Part-1 Chronological Events and Analysis Flashcards

A comprehensive set of vocabulary flashcards detailing key historical dates, figures, and concepts from the Delhi Sultanate to the Sikh Empire, based on the Social Science Class VIII CBSE lecture notes.

$$1192$$

The year Prithviraj Chauhan was defeated by Muhammad Ghori, marking the start of Muslim rule in North India.

$$1206$$

The establishment of the Delhi Sultanate, specifically the Mamluk Slave dynasty.

Mewar Kingdom

A kingdom established in $1326$ as part of Rajput resistance against the Delhi Sultanate.

Vijayanagara Empire

A South Indian Hindu kingdom established in $1336$ that flourished and resisted foreign invasion via natural defences and a well-trained army.

Bahmani Sultanate

A Deccan Muslim kingdom established in $1347$.

Timur

The invader who attacked Delhi in $1398$, significantly weakening the Delhi Sultanate.

Portuguese

The European power that arrived in India in $1498$, marking the start of European influence.

First Battle of Panipat

A battle in $1526$ where Babur defeated Ibrahim Lodi, leading to the foundation of the Mughal Empire.

Second Battle of Panipat

A battle in $1556$ where Akbar defeated Hemu, consolidating Mughal rule.

Battle of Talikota

A conflict in $1565$ where the Vijayanagara Empire was defeated by the Deccan Sultanates, leading to its decline.

Jauhar at Chittorgarh

An event of Rajput resistance against Mughal attacks that occurred between $1567$ and $1568$.

Battle of Haldighati

A battle in $1576$ where Maharana Pratap resisted Akbar's expansion.

Jahangir

The emperor who succeeded Akbar after his death in $1605$, continuing the Mughal Empire.

Battle of Saraighat

A battle in $1671$ where the Ahoms defeated the Mughals, marking Ahom resistance in Assam.

Khalsa

The military community formed by Guru Gobind Singh in $1699$ to strengthen the Sikh community.

Aurangzeb

The Mughal emperor whose death in $1707$ marked the beginning of the Mughal decline.

Marathas

A major power in India whose expansion began in $1754$.

Maharaja Ranjit Singh

The leader who established the Sikh Empire in $1799$, uniting Northern India under the Sikhs.

Paik system

A military factors in the Ahom Kingdom where every man rendered military service.

Sulh-i-kul

A policy of universal peace and religious tolerance promoted by Akbar to achieve stability and unity.

Jizya tax

A tax abolished by Akbar as part of his transition toward tolerant and benevolent governance.

Hampi

The capital of the Vijayanagara Empire and a great centre of trade, art, and learning.