5-Days Study Plan The Mughal Empire - General Awareness for SSC CGL

Introduction

• The Mughal Empire represents a significant era in Indian history, marked by remarkable developments in governance, culture, architecture, and economy.
• This study plan is designed to help students master the key aspects of the chapter using a variety of comprehensive resources including documents, videos, and tests.
• By following this day-wise plan, students will engage actively with the material to ensure thorough understanding and retention.

Chapter Overview

• Foundation and Expansion of the Mughal Empire (1526-1540 and 1555-1857)
• Administration and Land Revenue Systems
• Agriculture, Architecture, and Painting during the Mughal period
• The Sur Empire and Sher Shah Suri’s Contributions
• Climax and Disintegration of the Mughal Empire
• Key Personalities: Akbar, Bahadur Shah, Sher Shah Suri
• Literature and Cultural Developments

Study Plan

Day 1: Foundation and Early Expansion of the Mughal Empire

• Read The Mughal Empire (1526-40) and (1555-1857) to understand the origins and early phases of the empire.
• Watch Biography of Sher Shah Suri to learn about the Sur Empire’s impact.
• Attempt Test: Sher Shah Suri to assess your grasp on Sher Shah Suri’s role.

Day 2: Administration and Land Revenue Systems

• Study Administration: The Mughal Empire for insights into the governance structure.
• Read Land Revenue Administration: The Mughal Empire to understand revenue policies.
• Watch Land Revenue Systems for visual explanation.

Day 3: Agriculture, Architecture, and Cultural Developments

• Read State of Agriculture, Architecture & Painting: The Mughal Empire for economic and cultural context.
• Watch Mughal Architecture to explore architectural marvels.
• Watch Administration & Literature during Mughal Empire to understand literary contributions.

Day 4: Climax and Disintegration of the Mughal Empire

• Read Old NCERT Summary: Consolidation of Mughal Empire (Age of Akbar) for consolidation phase.
• Study Climax & Disintegration of Mughal Empire - Part 1 and Part 2 for detailed understanding.
• Read about Bahadur Shah, a key figure in the empire’s decline.

Day 5: Revision and Practice

• Review notes and revisit Cheat Sheet: The Mughal Empire for quick recap.
• Take Test: The Mughal Empire -1, Test: The Mughal Empire -2, and Test: The Mughal Empire -3 to consolidate learning.
• Clarify any doubts by revisiting videos or documents as needed.

Important Links

• The Mughal Empire (1526-40) and (1555-1857)
• State of Agriculture, Architecture & Painting: The Mughal Empire
• Land Revenue Systems
• Land Revenue Administration: The Mughal Empire
• Biography of Sher Shah Suri
• Mughal Architecture
• Old NCERT Summary: Climax & Disintegration - Part 1
• Old NCERT Summary: Climax & Disintegration - Part 2
• Bahadur Shah
• Cheat Sheet: The Mughal Empire
• Test: The Mughal Empire -1