Question

How is indian history classified in a medieval period?

Answer 1

mediaeval Indian refers to a long period of history of the Indian subcontinent between the ancient period and modern period .the Mughal Era from 16 century to 18th century is often referred to as the early modern period but is sometimes also included in the late mediaeval period

Answer 2

The Indian history in the medieval period is classified into two periods

• Early medieval period - It lasted from 8th century to 13th century.

• Late Medieval period- This period lasted from 13th century to 18th century.

Characteristics of Medieval period

• Migration of people

• Invasions

• Population distribution.

• De - urbanization.

• Classification of Sources in Medieval period .

•Literary sources which included Manuscripts, folk tales, Poems and biographies of different rulers.

The teachings of Sants and trader transactions were also recorded.

•Archeological Sources - Archeological Sources include Temples, Mosques, Forts.

• In Medieval period maratha warrior Shivaji Maharaj, Akbar the great mughal emperor , these dynasties were seen

• Medieval period ended with start of the Mughal Empire .