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The Vijayanagar Empire and Bahamani Kingdom — Study Plan

ICSE · Class 7 · History & Civics

A step-by-step study plan for The Vijayanagar Empire and Bahamani Kingdom, ICSE Class 7 History & Civics: what to learn first, what to practise and when.

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Study Plan

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Day 1–2

Learn the Theory

Read the textbook chapter carefully. Note down definitions, formulas and key ideas. Focus on: 1. Decline of the Tughlaq Dynasty, 2. The Vijayanagara Kingdom, 3. Krishnadev Raya: The Greatest Vijayanagara Ruler.

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Day 3

Practise

Solve the textbook exercises and extra practice questions. There are 53 questions available for this chapter.

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Day 4

Revise & Test

Revise key points without looking at your notes. Take a practice quiz and mark weak areas for another pass.

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Day 7

Spaced Revision

Come back to The Vijayanagar Empire and Bahamani Kingdom after a week. Use flashcards for quick recall and try past exam questions on this chapter.

What to Focus On

  • Weak successors could not preserve the Tughlaq Empire.
  • Timur invaded Delhi in 1398 and gave the final blow to the empire.
  • Muhammad bin Tughlaq's failed experiments drained resources.
  • Harihara and Bukka Raya founded Vijayanagara in CE 1336.
  • Hampi was the capital.
  • The king was treated as the representative of God.
  • Krishnadev Raya ruled from CE 1509 to 1530.
  • He was the third ruler of the Tuluva Dynasty.
  • He defeated several powerful enemies.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Timur was the main reason the Vijayanagara Empire was founded.

Muhammad bin Tughlaq founded the Bahamani Kingdom.

Hampi was the capital of the Bahamani Kingdom.

Memory Tips

Vijayanagara Kingdom founded in CE 1336 by Harihara and Bukka Raya

Bahamani Kingdom founded in CE 1347 by Hasan Gangu

Hampi as the capital of Vijayanagara

Gulbarga as the capital of the Bahamani Kingdom

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in The Vijayanagar Empire and Bahamani Kingdom for ICSE Class 7 History & Civics?
Key topics in The Vijayanagar Empire and Bahamani Kingdom include Decline of the Tughlaq Dynasty, The Vijayanagara Kingdom, Krishnadev Raya: The Greatest Vijayanagara Ruler, Economy, Society, and Culture of Vijayanagara. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 7 exams.
How should I revise The Vijayanagar Empire and Bahamani Kingdom for Class 7 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 53 practice questions on The Vijayanagar Empire and Bahamani Kingdom. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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