From Trade To Territory Class 8 Notes History
From Trade To Territory ( History ) Introduction In this chapter we will discuss that how East India company that entered into India for trading became a ruler of our country. But before we start with our chapter, we should know that Indian history is divided broadly into three categories which are as follows: VIDEOS: 1. Ancient History – It started in 4000 B.C. and continued up to 200 B.C. In ancient history we talk mainly about the following- a) Indus valley civilization-When and where these sites were discovered. What religion did the people of that time follow, what was their lifestyle. b) Vedas- Here we discuss about Vedic literature their composition period and their contents. c) Famous dynasties- Here we discuss about some of the famous dynasties of that time such as Mauryans, Guptas, Pallavas, etc. 2. Medieval History – It started with the coming of Muslims in 700 A.D. In beginning, they entered as invaders but later on, settled in Ind