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Themes in Indian History – Part II” (Class XII NCERT2025–26 Edition) Explores writings of foreign visitors like Al-Biruni, Ibn Battuta, BernierHighlights their observations on society, economy, and culture, e.g., bustling bazaars with religious spaces, agrarian productivity, and integration into Asian trade networks Tracks the evolution of devotional movements across religions.Compares Bhakti poets (Mirabai, Tulsidas) with Sufi saints (Miyan Mir, Sirhindi), focusing on their universal messages promoting harmonyStudies the rise, flourishing, and decline of the Vijayanagara Empire and its capital (modern-day Hampi).Covers foundation by Harihara & Bukka (1336 CE), Hampi's urban design, architecture, and cosmopolitan society.Analyses Mughal agrarian relations and revenue systems.Examines roles of peasants, zamindars, and provincial administration in the 16th and 17th centuries This Part II bridges ancient (Part I) and modern colonial India (Part III).Provides essential context for understanding early medieval and Mughal India.Combines narrative history with diverse sources—literary, visual, epigraphical—to present a nuanced view.