How, When and Where

History

From Trade to Territory

Ruling the Countryside

Tribals, Dikus and the Vision of a Golden Age

When People Rebel

Weavers, Iron Smelters and Factory Owners

Civilising the Native, Educating the Nation

Women, Caste and Reform

The Making of the National Movement : 1870s - 1947

India After Independence

Class 8 History begins with the chapter of How, When and Where and it tells about the dates in history and their construction. It also focuses on the way we classify Indian History into Ancient, Medieval and Modern History. Next, From Trade to Territory – The Company establishes Power is about the Britsh came to trade with India and the formation of East India Company. Further, Ruling the Countryside tells us about Mughal Emperor, Shah Alam and his attempts in protecting his throne by siding with the East India Company. Next, Tribals, Dikus and the Vision of a Golden Age discusses the lives of Tribals and how the British Rule impacted them. Next, When People Rebel is about the Revolt of 1857 and how leaders like Mangal Pandey and Rani Lakshmi Bai played a role in it. Colonialism and the City – The Story of an Imperial Capital will tell us how the British managed to colonise almost every country and exploited them. Further, Weavers, Iron Smelters and Factory Owners are about handicraft industry of India. Civilizing the Native, Educating the Nation covers Modern Education System which the British introduced whereas Women, Caste and Reform is about evil social practices and the reforms to ban them. The Changing Wolrd of Visual Arts is about Indian Sculptures and art. Finally, The Making of the National Movement: 1870s – 1947 and India After Independence tells us about freedom movements and the post-independence era of India.
