Indian history offers numerous mnemonics and shortcuts, especially for competitive exams like UPSC, SSC, and state PCS, to recall rulers, dynasties, battles, and events quickly. These tricks use acronyms, phrases, or stories for easy memorization.
👑 Mughal Emperors & Dynasties
Mnemonic Meaning Details BHAJSA 🏛️Babur, Humayun, Akbar, Jahangir, Shah Jahan, Aurangzeb Core 6 “Great Mughals” (1526–1707); extend to BHAJSAB for Bahadur Shah II Bahut Simple Jagah Se Aaye Bahadur B-H-A-J-S-A-B (same as above) Phrase for full sequence including last emperor Gulaab Khile To Saas Lo 🌹Gulam (Slave), Khilji, Tughlaq, Sayyid, Lodi Delhi Sultanate dynasties order Salman Khan To Salman Lodi Slave, Khilji, Tughlaq, Sayyid, Lodi Fun phrase for Delhi Sultanate
🕉️ Ancient & Medieval Kings
Mnemonic Meaning Details BAPU Ka Hath 🙏Bimbisara, Ashoka, Prasenjit, Udayin, Kanishka, Harshavardhana Ancient kings who followed/promoted Buddhism MEN vs Hyder Ali ⚔️Marathas, English, Nizam Fought in 1st Anglo-Mysore War
🇺🇸 Freedom Struggle & Battles
Mnemonic Meaning Details S.P.C.Q.C 🚩Swadeshi (1905), Partition of Bengal, Champaran, Quit India, Cabinet Mission Key events/movements in sequence KFC ☸️Knowledge, Faith, Conduct Jainism’s Triratna (Three Jewels)
