ICSE Class 8 History Syllabus 2020-21
Chapter 1: The Period of Transition
It covers the events and changes that occurred across the world during the study. It also discusses the basic differences between primary and secondary sources, analysing the radical changes brought about by the industrial revolution, and evaluating the impact of imperialism on the world.
Chapter 2: Decline of the Mughal Empire
It includes the events that resulted in the decline of the Mughal empire and the events that mark the transition from the medieval period to India's modern period. It also discusses the Mansabdari system, Aurangzeb’s policy of religious intolerance, etc.
Chapter 3: Rise of Regional Powers and the Marathas
It talks about the Mughal rulers who ruled after Aurangzeb (the late Mughals) and discusses the factors in charge of the Mughal empire's decline.
Chapter 4: The European in India and the Anglo-French Struggle
This chapter talks about the Carnatic wars fought between various Indian rulers and British and French East India Company on either side. It also discusses the Anglo-French struggle.
Chapter 5: Establishment of the British Empire
This chapter takes you through the prosperity of India before the British Rule. It helps to understand how British rule destroyed the Indian industry.
Chapter 6: Impact of the British Rule in India
This chapter talks about the Impact of British Rule on India, including India's prosperity before the British Rule and how the British rule destroyed the Indian industry. It also discusses the Mahalwari system, Ijaradari system, Ryotwari system, etc.
Chapter 7: Social and Religious Reform Movements
It talks about social reformers who brought changes in the nineteenth century in India. It also helps understand the social, cultural, and religious reform movements. It discusses Singh Sabha, Brahmo Samaj, Ramakrishna Mission, Arya Samaj, etc.
Chapter 8: The American Revolution
It discusses the cause of the American Revolution and how it took place and the political movements involved during this revolution.
Chapter 9: The French Revolution and Napoleon
This chapter talks about the different classes of French society, Napoleon Bonaparte's role, the influence of new ideas, etc.
Chapter 10: Nationalism in Europe
It talks about the rise of nationalism in Europe and Giuseppe Mazzini's contribution to the unification of Italy. This chapter helps discover the importance of the Treaty of Constantinople of 1832 in Greece's independence. The students will also relearn about the administrative measures that Napoleon Bonaparte had initiated in his ruling territories.