HBSE Class 12 History Syllabus 2026 consists of 12 Chapters . The Syllabus covers major themes such as Bricks, Beads and Bones (Harappan Civilisation), Kings, Farmers and Towns, Kinship, Caste and Class. It also includes Thinkers, Beliefs and Buildings, Through the Eyes of Travellers. Other topics include Bhakti–Sufi Traditions, An Imperial Capital: Vijayanagara, Peasants, Zamindars and the State etc.

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HBSE Class 12th History Syllabus 2026
HBSE Class 12th History Syllabus 2026: Conclusion

HBSE Class 12th History Syllabus 2026

HBSE Class 12 History Syllabus 2026 also covers Rebels and the Raj, Mahatma Gandhi and the Nationalist Movement, and Framing the Constitution. These topics focus on political, social, economic and cultural developments across different periods of Indian history.For more information, Students can refer to the table below.

Unit	Topics	Marks / Notes
Chapter 1: Bricks, Beads and Bones (Harappan Civilization)	Study of Harappan culture, major sites, town planning, seals and stamps	10 marks
Chapter 2: Kings, Farmers and Towns	Early states and economies (c.600 BCE–600 CE), political and economic life, Mahajanapadas	6 marks
Chapter 3: Kinship, Caste and Class	Early societies (c.600 BCE–600 CE), social structures and mobility	5 marks
Chapter 4: Thinkers, Beliefs and Buildings	Cultural developments, Sanchi Stupa, Buddhism	5 marks
Chapter 5: Through the Eyes of Travellers	Accounts of Al-Biruni, Ibn Battuta, Francois Bernier and perceptions of society	5 marks
Chapter 6: Bhakti-Sufi Traditions	Religious beliefs and devotional texts, influence of saints and traditions	10 marks
Chapter 7: An Imperial Capital: Vijayanagar	Vijayanagar’s architecture, political and cultural developments	5 marks
Chapter 8: Peasants, Zamindars and the State	Agrarian structure, Ain-i-Akbari, agrarian relations and change	4 marks
Chapter 9: Colonialism and The Countryside	Rural life under colonial rule, land revenue, changes in countryside	4 marks
Chapter 10: Rebels and the Raj — 1857 Revolt	Causes, course, and impact of the First War of Indian Independence	10 marks
Chapter 11: Mahatma Gandhi and the Nationalist Movement	Gandhi’s leadership, movements from 1918–48	7 marks
Chapter 12: Framing of the Constitution	Constitution making, ideology and features of the Indian Constitution	4 marks
Map Work	Identification and labeling of historical sites and regions	5 marks
Total (External Theory)	—	80 marks
Internal Assessment	Class tests, projects, participation and attendance	20 marks
Grand Total	Written + Internal Assessment	100 marks

HBSE Class 12th History Syllabus 2026: Conclusion

Overall, HBSE Class 12 History Syllabus 2026 provides an overview of India’s past, covering political, social, economic, and cultural developments from ancient to modern times. It equips students with knowledge about early civilizations, social structures, religious movements, colonial impact, nationalist struggles, and the making of the Indian Constitution, while also developing skills in historical analysis and map work.

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