Topics
Historiography : Development in the West
Working of the Constitution
Applied History
Geographical discoveries and colonization
- Concept for Geographical Discoveries and Colonization
Africa
- Imperialism - Africa
Asia: India, China, Japan
- Concept for Asia: India, China, Japan
Historiography : Indian Tradition
Working of the Indian Constitution
The Electoral Process
Dictatorships in Europe, Second World War and world
- Concept on Dictatorships in Europe
- Second World War (1939-1945 C.E.)
First world war
The League of Nations
Russian Revolution
- Concept for Russian Revolution
United Nations Organization
- Concept for United Nations Organization
Political Parties
Applied History
Africa
- Emancipation of Africa
Asia
- Emancipation of Asia
Social and Political Movements
History of Indian Arts
- Concept of Art
- Mural Paintings and Cave Painting
- Indian Traditions of Visual Arts (Drik Kala): Painting
- Indian Traditions of Visual Arts (Drik Kala): Sculptural Art
- Indian Traditions of Visual Arts (Drik Kala): Architecture and Sculpture
- Indian Traditions of Performing Arts
- Art, Applied Art, and Professional Opportunities
Globalization
- Globalization After World War II
Scientific and Technological Progress
- Scientific and Technological Progress After World War II
Cold war
- Formation of the Cold War
Mass Media and History
Challenges Faced by Indian Democracy
Social Diversity and Democracy
- Social Diversity
- Coccept for Caste/Race and Democracy
- Concept for Language and Democracy
- Cocnept for Religion and Democracy
- Concept for Gender and Democracy
- Concept for Democracy and Diversity
Challenges to Democracy Remedial Measures to the Challenges
- Concept for Challenges to Democracy Remedial Measures to the Challenges
Internal work
Democracy
- Democracy - Meaning, Types and Characteristics
Political Parties and Types
- Political Parties
- Importance of Political Parties
- Major National and Regional Parties in India/ Types of Political Parties
Entertainment and History
Sports and History
Tourism and History
Heritage Management
History - Imperialism
History - 20th Century Age of conflict
History - Emancipation of Asia and Africa
History - World after World War 2
Political Science
Maharashtra State Board: Class 10
Definition: Applied History
‘Applied History’ is a field of study concerned with the application of history for the benefit of people in the contemporary and future times.
Notes
Applied History:
- ‘Applied History’ is also known as ‘Public History’.
- The study of Applied History focuses on how history may be used to benefit current and future generations of citizens.
Misgivings about the practicality of the knowledge of history:
There are some misgivings about the practicality of the knowledge of history like:
- History is thought of as a field only for historians and students pursuing higher studies.
- It is not useful in practical/daily life.
- History as a field of knowledge does not have any relation or applicability to economically productive fields etc.
Importance of the study of history:
It is useful:
- To provide guidance and in finding solutions to contemporary social issues.
- To incorporate the solutions in social planning.
- To help people in future planning.
Participation of common people in projects:
- Tourists visit museums and ancient sites.
- Tourism helps create interest in history.
- People take part in the conservation and preservation of their own city or village.
Maharashtra State Board: Class 10
Key Points: Applied History
- Applied history uses historical knowledge for present and future benefit.
- It proves that history is useful in practical and everyday life.
- It helps in solving contemporary social problems through planning.
- It is taught in universities and studied through research projects.
- It encourages public participation, tourism, and conservation of heritage sites.
