Understanding Indian History - Class 12 1 / 22 Understanding Indian History What is History and Why is it Important? History is the study of past events. It helps us understand the processes that enabled early humans to successfully conquer their environment and develop present-day civilizations. Key Points: History is not just about battles and kings It's an analysis of society, economy, and cultural trends Historians differentiate between fact and fiction Every new evidence enriches our knowledge about the past Example: Charles Masson noticed walls in Harappa (1826) → Alexander Cunningham collected seals → John Marshall identified the Indus civilization (50 years later) ...