New IGNOU EHI-03 Help Book India: From 8th to 15th Century A.D. in English – BTS History Latest Edition Guide and Study Material.

Block 1 – Early Medieval Economy: 8th to 13th Century
Agrarian Economy
Urban Settlements
Trade and Commerce
Trading Communities and Organisations

Block 2 – Society and Culture: 8th to 13th Century
Social Organisation
Ideology
Development of Regional Cultural Traditions

Block 3 – Indian Polity in its Regional Variation: 8th to 13th Century
Nature of Regional Politics
Northern and Eastern India
Western and Central India
The Deccan
South India

Block 4 – Establishment of Delhi Sultanate
Rise of Turks and Mongols in Central Asia
Establishment and Consolidation
Territorial Expansion

Block 5 – Indian Polity: The Sultanate
Administration of the Sultanate
Formation of the Sultanate Ruling Class
Problem, Crisis and Decline

Block 6 – Economy of Delhi Sultanate
State and Economy
Agrarian Structure
Rise of Urban Economy Trade and Commerce
Technology and Crafts

Block 7 – The Regional Powers: 13th to 15th Century
Central and Eastern India
Northern and Western India
State, Administration and Economy in North India
Regional Powers in South India and Deccan
The Vijaynagar Empire
The Bahmanis

Block 8 – Society and Culture: 13th to 15th Century
Socio-Religious Movement: Bhakti Movement
Socio-Religious Movement: Sufi Movement
Art and Architecture of Delhi Sultanate
Art and Architecture of Regional States
Language and Literature
Lifestyle and Popular Cultures