History: What, Where, How and When

In the context of European history, around which century is the beginning of the Medieval period marked?

How is the history divided for the sake of convenience?

The Medieval period in India is generally divided into which two periods?

What does the word 'Medieval' primarily refer to?

During which period did India witness various political, social, economic, and cultural changes?

What is the span of the Early Medieval period in India according to the text?

According to the passage, why is history divided into different periods?

Which centuries are covered by the Medieval period in India?

According to many historians, the Medieval period in Europe lasted until which century?

Periodisation of History

Three Periods of History

Meaning of 'Medieval'

Medieval Period in India

Divisions of Medieval Period in India

Unit 1: History studies "What, Where, How and When"
Introduction topics include the periodisation of history, terms used for the Indian subcontinent, the time period of the Medieval Age, and reliable sources of history.

History tells the stories of people who lived in the past.
History is a vast subject and is divided into Ancient, Medieval, and Modern periods for convenience.
Dividing history into periods is called the periodisation of history.

The word 'Medieval' stands for Middle Age.
In Europe, the Medieval period is referred to as the Middle Ages.
The Medieval period in Europe is considered to have begun around the 5th century AD and lasted until the 16th century AD.
The Medieval period in India covers the period between the 8th and 18th centuries AD.
The Medieval period in India is divided into the Early Medieval period (between the 8th and 12th centuries AD) and the Later Medieval period (between the 13th and 18th centuries).
India witnessed various political, social, economic, and cultural changes during the Medieval period.