ওয়েস্ট বেঙ্গল কাউন্সিল অফ হায়ার সেকেন্ডারি এডুকেশন (WBCHSE) কর্তৃক একাদশ-দ্বাদশ শ্রেণীর (Class XI-XII) ছাত্র-ছাত্রীদের জন্য ইতিহাস (History) বিষয়ের নতুন সিলেবাস গঠন করা হয়েছে। যারা 2024-2025 শিক্ষাবর্ষে একাদশ শ্রেণীতে ভর্তি হয়েছে তাঁদের সময় থেকে সেমিস্টার (Semester) ভিত্তিক সিলেবাসে (Syllabus) পরীক্ষা দেওয়ার যাত্রা শুরু হবে। নতুন সিলেবাসে একাদশ শ্রেণীর জন্য দুটো সেমিস্টারে পরীক্ষা নেওয়া হবে; যথা- (ক) Semester-I এবং (খ) Semester-II।
Class – XI, Semester – I, Full Marks – 40
| Unit No. | Topics | Marks |
| 1: Learning History |
Understanding History: Pre-History, Proto-History—Early sources and their nature—Forms of recorded history—Facts and interpretation—Indo-Persian tradition of history writing in Medieval India—Concept of time in history—Linear and cyclical periodisation of history and chronology |
10×1=10 (MCQs) |
| 2: Empires |
Empires Across Three Continents: 100 BCE to 1300 CE: Introducing the Age of Empires—Dynamics of the Roman Empire—Implications of the contact between the Romans and sub-continental empires—The importance of slavery in the economy—Cultural transformation and impact on the slave economy |
15×1=15 MCQs) |
| 3: Comparative Studies |
Concept of Governance: (i) City-States: Classical Governments (ii) রাজতন্ত্র: জনপদ থেকে মহাজনপদ পর্যন্ত (প্রধান রাজ্য থেকে রাজ্য) (iii) সাম্রাজ্য: সংজ্ঞা, রাজতন্ত্রের সাথে পার্থক্য—সাম্রাজ্যের তুলনামূলক ইতিহাস (a) মৌর্য সাম্রাজ্য এবং ম্যাসেডোনিয়া সাম্রাজ্য (b) চোল প্রশাসন (c) রোমান সাম্রাজ্য এবং গুপ্ত সাম্রাজ্য (d) মুঘল সাম্রাজ্য এবং অটোমান সাম্রাজ্য |
15×1=15 (MCQs) |
Class – XI, Semester – II, Full Marks – 40
| Unit No. | Topics | Marks |
| 4: রাষ্ট্রের প্রকৃতি | State and its apparatus: HOURS 25 Nature of State 4.1. Nature of state, The ideal prototype a) The Indian context Kautilya, the Arthasastra and the state craft; Ziauddin Barani: Fatwa-i-Jahandari and the nature of the state under the Delhi sultans b) The European context: Greek and the Roman world. Thomas Cromwell and the new Monarchy: intellectual basis of the early modern state. 4.2. Apparatus of Governance a. Persian Satraps b. Chinese Mandarins c. Delhi Sultans: Iqtadars d. Mughal Mansabdars |
7×1=7 (SAQ) 1×8=8 (DQ) মোট=15 |
| 5: ঐতিহ্য পরিবর্তন | The Crusades – Changing Cultural Traditions – To appreciate the history of Cultural transformations with reference to paintings, art & architecture of the period. Renaissance periods. Debate on Renaissance – positive and negative impact. Roman Catholic Church & Protestant movements. Bhakti, Sufi, Confucious, Tao, Shinto etc. | 10 |
| 6 | Origins of Modern Science -From Witchcraft to Social emancipation-Astrology to Astronomy, Towards a solar centric universe. Geographical Explorations and new geographical knowledge – Technological advancements. Agricultural, Military and Shipbuilding technology- Printing Revolution in Western Europe (With reference to the contributions of China, Japan and the Arab World to the art of Printing) | 15 |
Class – XI, Course Code – Project, Full Marks – 20
| 1 | Prepare a timeline of evolution. |
| 2 |
a. Map Work: On a world map, point out the places that were under the Roman Empire. b. Slavery and Its Impact on the Contemporary World. |
| 3 |
Map Work a. On an outline map of Europe, locate (i) Athens and (ii) Sparta. b. On an outline map of India, locate and name the sixteen Mahajanapadas. c. Trade relations in ancient times between Europe and India during 500 BCE – 500 CE. |
| 4 |
Contributions of (a) Kautilya, (b) Zia-ud-din Barani, and (c) Thomas Cromwell. |
| 5 | The Renaissance and Its Impact on Human Life. |
| 6 | Printing Revolution and Its Impact on the Spread of Education. |
Class – XII, Semester – III, Full Marks – 40
| Unit No. | Topics | Marks |
| 1 | Society and Polity of India (Between 10th and 17th Centuries) with reference to travelers’ accounts: Administrative Structure – Economic Life-Social and Religious Life-Literature, Art and Architecture Bhakti, Sufi, Nath, Yogi, Vaishnava, etc: The Bhakti Cult- Shaivism-Vaishnavism -Bhakti Saints -Impact of Bhakti Ideology – Origins of Sufism-Sufi Orders in India- Impact of Sufism etc Vijaynagara, Bahamani and others: Origins-Administrative Structure-Society and Economy-Religion and Culture – Art and Architecture – Literature-The Bahamani Successor States. | 20 |
| 2 | Brief overview of 17th and 18th Century Colonialisation in Asia and the New World: Brief overview of Colonisation in Asia & the New World-Economic Dynamics of Imperialism and Colonialism; from Mercantile Capital to Industrial & Finance Capital Terminology of Imperialism, Colonialism, Neo- Imperialism: The Political Basis of Colonialism- Political and Economic Domination and Subordination of the Colonies-Racism and Its Impact on Colonial Societies- Neo-imperialism The Levers of Colonial Control: India-as a ‘colonised’ state- The instruments of control: Law/Legislature/ Bureaucracy/Police/Army- The subordination of the colonial economy | 20 |
Class – XII, Semester – IV, Full Marks – 40
| Unit No. | Topics | Marks |
| 3 | Revolt of 1857 and its representations: Causes of the Revolt Character – Causes of Failure – The impact of the Revolt | 07 |
| 4 | Aligarh Movement, Birth of Muslim League, Hindu Mahasabha:The Aligarh Movement – Sayyid Ahmed Khan – The ‘two nation theory’-Birth of the Muslim League – The Hindu Mahasabha -Politics of Separatism and the Pathway to Pakistan2. Pre-1917 and post-1917, till independence:The early Congress and the Moderate phase – Rise of Gandhi-Concept of Satyagraha-Gandhi in South Africa-Gandhi’s popular appeal-Khadi, Charka, Village Reconstruction – Harijan Sampradaya Upliftment-Gandhian Philosophy of Non-Violence and its impact – The Quit India Movement (1942)-An Assessment of Gandhi in Indian and International Affairs.Contemporary Major Indian Freedom Movements Advent of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose. Formation of Azad Hind Movement. Formation of INA and its background and impacts. Naval Mutiny. Other forms of revolutionary movements in Bengal, Punjab, Maharashtra. Transfer of Power and the relate d issues. | 19 |
| 5 | The beginning of a New Era, India after 75 years of Independence:Making of the Indian Constitution – Salient Features of the Constitution with emphasis on social and economic empowerment and women empowerment – Five Year Plans-Liberalisation and the Opening up of the Indian Economy in the 1990s-Changing Foreign Policy with reference to the USA, Russia, China and Pakistan – Assessment of 75 years of Indian Independenc e | 07 |
| 6: Partition | The 1971 Indo-Pak War Formation of Bangladesh and its impact on India. | 07 |
Class – XII, Course Code – Project, Full Marks – 20
| 1 | বিশ্বায়ন (Globalization) |
| 2 | (নারী অধিকার আন্দোলন) Women’s Right Movement |
| 3 | (সাম্প্রতিক রাজনৈতিক সংকট (আন্তর্জাতিক)) Recent Political Crisis (International) |
| 4 | নতুন সামাজিক আন্দোলন (New Social Movement) |
| 5 | বর্ণবাদ বিরোধী আন্দোলন (Anti-Apartheid Movement) |
| 6 | পরিবেশ ও বিশ্ব (Environment And The World) |
| 7 | দুর্নীতি বিরোধী আন্দোলন (Anti-Corruption Movement) |
| 8 | পরিবেশ আন্দোলন (Environmental Movement) |
| 9 | (বিশ্ব শান্তি আন্দোলন) World Peace Movement |