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About Kinship Caste and Class
This CBSE Class 12 History chapter explains Kinship Caste and Class by using the Mahabharata and other sources to study early Indian society. It covers family, patriliny, marriage rules, property rights, caste, varna, social differences, women, social mobility, and the making of critical editions. The chapter shows how historians read literary traditions carefully to understand social norms and conflicts.
These ideas help students analyse hierarchy, gender, kinship, and power in early societies. For board exams, school tests, and revision, the chapter is important for source-based interpretation, explaining the Mahabharata as a historical source, and writing balanced answers on caste, family, property, and social status.
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Key concepts in Kinship Caste and Class for Class 12 History.
- Caste System and Varna
- Family and Kinship
- Literary Traditions and Critical Editions
- Patriliny and Marriage
- Property and Social Status
- Social Differences
- Social Mobility
- The Mahabharata as a Source
- Women in Early Societies
Chapter information
| Class | Class 12 |
|---|---|
| Subject | History |
| Chapter | Kinship Caste and Class |
| Total resources | 6 PDFs |
| Question Bank | 4 PDFs |
| Revision Notes | 2 PDFs |