History — Textbook & Study Material

Download the official textbook for History and see the full chapter list so you know exactly what to cover.

What you will study (chapters)

Chapter 1: Renaissance in Europe and Development of Science
Chapter 2: European Colonialism
Chapter 3: India and European Colonialism
Chapter 4: Colonialism and the Marathas
Chapter 5: India: Social and Religious Reforms
Chapter 6: Struggle against Colonialism
Chapter 7: Decolonisation to Political Integration of India
Chapter 8: World Wars and India
Chapter 9: World: Decolonisation
Chapter 10: Cold War
Chapter 11: India Transformed Part 1
Chapter 12: India Transformed Part 2

Frequently asked questions

Is the History textbook enough to score well, or do I need extra notes?

The official textbook is the core — most exam questions are set directly from it, so read it thoroughly first. Add concise notes and solved past papers for revision and exam practice rather than switching to unofficial books.

How should I study the History textbook chapter by chapter?

Cover the high-weightage chapters first (use the exam pattern as a guide), make a one-page summary per chapter, and immediately solve a few past-paper questions on it. Active recall beats passive re-reading.

How can I prepare for History faster?

Begin with the most-frequently-asked topics and the last few years of question papers, then test yourself under timed conditions. If you want guided help, you can use the free AI study tutor for History — practise past-paper questions and get instant feedback — or a focused History study guide that condenses the syllabus into the topics that matter most — both are free to start.