Lesson Plan – The Medieval World
NAME OF THE CHAPTER:The Medieval World
LEARNING INTENT
To make learners understand:
• Medieval period in India-Timeline
• The many names of India
• Major historical developments during medieval period.
• Sources of information on medieval period
➢ Archaeological sources
➢ Literary sources
CONCEPT MAP:
Lesson overview:
Concepts of the lesson:
This chapter is about the medieval India which stretches between 8 to 18th
century, it’s characteristics and the different historical sources for the
period.
Sub concepts of the lesson:
The different names of India at different points in history.
Factors affecting the evolution of a distinct ‘Indian’ culture during the
period.
Archaeological and literally sources available for the medieval period.
Approach for the lesson:
Discussion
Inquiry based learning
Activity based learning
Number of sessions required:4
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Session 1:
Medieval India: Early medieval and Late Medieval
The many names of India
Session 2:
The major historical developments during the medieval period.- The
evolution of ‘Indian’ culture, greater contact between India and other parts
of the world and the growing popularity of the Bhakti and Sufi movements.
Session 3:
Sources of medieval history- Archaeological sources
Temples, palaces, mosques, inscriptions, utensils, tools, weapons,
ornaments and paintings, coins-(Drarya pariksha -a book on coins return
during the reign of Alauddin khalji)
Session 4:
Sources of medieval history- Literary sources
Chronicles, autobiographies, biographies, travelogues.
Home Connect
1.What did Hindustan stand for in medieval times?
2.What were the major historical developments during the
medieval period?
3.List some important chronicles available for the study of the
medieval period.
4.How are travelogues an important literary source?
Enrichment Activities
Make your own manuscript.
Step 1: Take 4 to 6 leaves(palm,peepal), wash the leaves
properly and let them dry
Step 2: Ask your parents to sew or tie the leaves together to
make them look like pages of notebook.
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Step 3: Make a design on the first leaf and then on the
following leaves. You can write about your family, friends and
yourself.
Surfing activity
You live in the city of Chennai, formerly known as Madras. Now
go back in time and make a Timeline for the history of this region
including the earliest settlers, dynasties and empires that ruled
the region.
