TNPSC Syllabus of History & Culture of India
- Indus Valley Civilization – Guptas, Delhi Sultans, Mughals and Marathas – Age of Vijayanagaram and Bahmani Kingdoms – South Indian History.
- Change and Continuity in the Socio-Cultural History of India.
- Characteristics of Indian Culture, Unity in Diversity – Race, Language, Custom.
- India as a Secular State, Social Harmony.
South Indian History Syllabus based topics with PDF links in English & Tamil
Micro-topics of South Indian History
The Sangam Age
- South India under the Mauryan & Satavahanas
- Intro to the Evolution of South Indian Society
- The Sangam Age
- The Sangam Age – Society & Economy; Ideology & Religion
- The Sangam Age – Social Formation & Polity
- Age of Kalabhras
Chalukyas Dynasty
Pallavas
The Chola Empire
- The Cholas – Origin, Sources & Territory
- The Chola Empire Building
- The Chola Adminstration
- The Chola Economy
- The Chola – Society and its Structure
- The Chola – Trade, Literature & End of Chola Rule
Pandyas
- Pandyas – Sources & Territory
- Pandya Kingdom & Invasion of Malik Kafur
- Pandyas Kingdom – Religion & Temples
- Pandyas Kingdom – Polity & State Administration
- Pandyas Kingdom – Trade & Economy