Class 9 · Social Science · New NCERT
Chapter 12 (Part 2, Chapter 3): Resistance and Resilience (1000–1700 CE)
Chapter 12 (Part 2, Chapter 3 in the printed book). On this site the chapters of both parts are numbered continuously.
"Resistance and Resilience (1000-1700 CE)" is a long History chapter of about thirty-six pages. The title suggests a period in which societies faced pressures and challenges and responded with resistance and adaptation, so students are likely to study major developments in the subcontinent and beyond between the eleventh and seventeenth centuries. It builds on the Grade 7 and 8 chapters on that era and on the Part 1 chapters on early states. Maps, sources and timelines help.
This is chapter 12 (Part 2, Chapter 3) of 15 in Exploring Society: India and Beyond, the Class 9 Social Science textbook, in the History section, and begins on page 45 of Part 2 of the printed 2026-27 book. It follows "Life on Earth" and is followed by "Governance and Public Policy".
Social Science in this book studies society through four disciplines: Geography, History, Political Science and Economics. With "Resistance and Resilience (1000–1700 CE)", students are invited to ask questions, analyse information and examine multiple perspectives rather than memorise: maps, images, side boxes and activities are all part of the learning. Real-life application and critical thinking are emphasised.
A good follow-up to "Resistance and Resilience (1000–1700 CE)" is to connect it with something local or current: a place, a person, a custom or a news item. Ask the student to bring one new fact or question to class. Discussing different points of view politely is part of the learning.
This overview is written from the 2026-27 textbook's Contents page, its preface and the chapter title, to help families and teachers prepare. Please read the chapter itself for exact content, activities and exercises.