Updated 6 August 2026·12 chapters

Madhya Pradesh Board Class 12 History — Syllabus 2026-27

Madhya Pradesh Board Class 12 History syllabus for 2026-27: all 12 chapters, with the topics in each. Follows the MPBSE syllabus.

About this syllabus

The Madhya Pradesh Board Class 12 History course for 2026-27 has 12 chapters. Chapters with a topic breakdown link to their own syllabus page.

Madhya Pradesh Board Class 12 History — Chapter List

#	Chapter	Topics
1	Bricks, Beads and Bones (The Harappan Civilization)	Time span, phases, and settlements · Archaeological discovery and interpretation · Urban planning, bricks, drains, and houses
2	Through the Eyes of Travelers: Perceptions of Society	Why travel accounts matter · Al-Biruni and the Kitab-ul-Hind · Ibn Battuta and the Rihla
3	Colonialism and the Countryside: Exploring Official Archives	Bengal and the Permanent Settlement · Jotedars and Rural Power in Bengal · Paharias, Santhals, and the Rajmahal Hills
4	Kings, Farmers and Towns (Early States and Economies) (c.600 BCE-600 CE)	Sources for Early Indian History · Mahajanapadas and Early Political Forms · The Mauryan Empire
5	Bhakti - Sufi Traditions: Changes in Religious Beliefs and Devotional Texts	Religious Landscape and the Growth of New Traditions · Tamil Bhakti: Alvars and Nayanars · Women Saints and Dissent in Tamil Bhakti
6	Rebels and the Raj: 1857 Revolt and its Representations	The Beginning of the Revolt and its Spread · Planning, Communication, and Collective Decision-Making · Leaders of the Revolt and Why People Followed Them
7	Kinship, Caste and Class (Early Societies) (c. 600 BCE-600 CE)	The Mahabharata as a historical source · Kinship, patriliny, and marriage · Gotra, Satavahanas, and kinship rules
8	An Imperial Capital: Vijaynagara	Discovery of Hampi and the study of Vijayanagara · Foundation, dynasties, and political changes · Krishnadeva Raya: expansion, statecraft, and imperial image
9	Mahatma Gandhi and the Nationalist Movement: Civil Disobedience and Beyond	Gandhi’s Entry into Indian Politics · Early Peasant and Labour Struggles · Rowlatt Satyagraha and Non-Cooperation
10	Thinkers, Beliefs and Buildings (Cultural Developments) (c. 600 BCE-600 CE)	Religious and Intellectual Background · Jainism, Buddhism, and New Ethical Ideas · Competing Philosophies and Social Debate
11	Peasants, Zamindars and the State: Agrarian Society and the Mughal Empire	Peasants and Agricultural Production · Irrigation, Technology, and Crop Diversity · Village Community, Panchayat, and Caste
12	Framing the Constitution: The Beginning of a New Era	Making of the Constituent Assembly · Key leaders and their roles · Vision of the Constitution

Preparation Strategy

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Practise past papers — they show you the pattern questions follow.
Time your practice — attempt some papers under exam conditions.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I find Madhya Pradesh Board Class 12 History Syllabus?

This page has syllabus for 12 chapters of Madhya Pradesh Board Class 12 History for the board exams 2027. Each chapter links to its own page with the full set.

How should I prepare for Madhya Pradesh Board Class 12 History board exams?

Go through the syllabus first, then work chapter by chapter: learn the ideas, practise questions, and revise with notes and flashcards. Leave time at the end to revise every chapter once more under timed conditions.

Has the Madhya Pradesh Board Class 12 History syllabus changed for 2026-27?

This page lists the chapters in the current Madhya Pradesh Board Class 12 History course. Boards revise syllabi from time to time, so check the board's official website for the latest notified syllabus.

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