Unit-I
Society and Culture in Punjab during the Turko-Afghan rule 
The Punjab under the Great Mughals 
Guru Nanak : His teachings, concept of Langar and Sangat. 
Unit-II
Salient features of the Bhakti movement 
Main Features of Sufism in Punjab. 
Development of Sikhism (1539-1581): Contribution of Guru Angad Dev, Guru Amar Das and Guru Ram Das for the development of Sikhism 
Unit III 
Transformation of Sikhism : Compilation of Adi-Granth; Martyrdom of Guru Arjan Dev 
Guru Hargobind’s New policy
Martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahadur  
Unit IV
Foundation of the Khalsa
Post Khalsa activities of Guru Gobind Singh