This PSEB 8th Class Social Science Notes Chapter 9 When, Where and How will help you in revision during exams.
PSEB 8th Class Social Science Notes Chapter 9 When, Where and How
→ Division of History:
- World history has been divided into the ancient period, the medieval period, and the modern period.
- In the same way, Indian history has also been divided into three periods i.e. ancient period, the medieval period, and the modern period.
→ Modern Period: Modern period in Europe started in the 16th century but in India, it started in the 18th century.
→ Modern Period in India:
- New powers emerged in the modern period.
- European powers came to India and British rule was established in India.
- Consciousness came among Indians with the spread of western education and national movement started in India.
- It led to the freedom of India in 1947 A.D.
→ Sources of History of Modern India: Main sources of the History of Modern India are:
- Books
- Government Documents
- Newspapers, Magazines, and Pamphlets
- Historical monuments
- Paintings and Sculptures
- Letters of political leaders, etc.