"The Third Level" is a story about a man named Charley who stumbles upon a mysterious third level at a train station that appears to lead to the year 1894.…
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The story "Lost Spring" revolves around the lives of two main characters, Saheb and Mukesh, who work in the bangle factories of Firozabad. Saheb, a young boy from Dhaka, Bangladesh,…
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"The Cutting of My Long Hair" recounts the author's experience of being forced to cut her long hair, a significant symbol of her Native American identity, by the school authorities.…
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"The Interview" portrays the struggles of Gangadharpant, a retired teacher who decides to seek employment to support his family. Despite his qualifications and experience, Gangadharpant faces discrimination and prejudice during…
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The chapter unfolds in the setting of the First World War, where two soldiers, Dr. Sadao and Hana, find an enemy soldier washed ashore near their house. Despite the animosity…
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The chapter begins with the protagonist, Tushar, receiving a postcard from his friend Sunil, inviting him on a road trip to the remote village of Purushwadi. Excited by the prospect…
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The chapter "Colonialism and the Countryside" in the CBSE Class 12 History curriculum examines the transformations in rural India under British colonial rule. It investigates the various land revenue systems…
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The story revolves around the Maharaja of Pratibandapuram, who is informed by an astrologer that he will meet his end at the hands of a tiger. Determined to avoid this…
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"An Imperial Capital: Vijayanagara" takes students through the history and significance of the Vijayanagara Empire, which flourished in South India between the 14th and 17th centuries. The chapter begins with…
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The chapter "Peasants, Zamindars, and the State" provides an in-depth analysis of the agrarian structure during the Mughal era, highlighting the roles and relationships of peasants, zamindars (landholders), and the…
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