Social Formation and Cultural Patterns of Ancient and Medieval World by Mitali Baruah and Ankit Bora, published by Mahaveer Publications, is a comprehensive academic resource designed as per the FYUGP NEP 2nd semester History Major syllabus of Dibrugarh University and various other Indian universities. The book offers an in-depth analysis of the evolution of social structures and cultural developments from ancient to medieval times across different civilizations. It explores key historical themes, societal transformations, and cultural patterns with clarity and scholarly insight, making it an essential textbook for History students, educators, and researchers pursuing undergraduate studies in History under the new education framework.

Unit 1:

• Origin and Growth of Human Culture and Civilization

• Bronze Age and Iron Age

Unit 2:

• Mesopotamian Civilizations

• Egyptian Civilization

• Chinese Civilization

Unit 3:

• Greek Civilization: Athenian Democracy, Society, Culture, and Slavery

• Roman Civilization: Republic, Society, Culture, Trade, and Urbanization

• Europe in the Medieval Age: Feudalism and the Expansion of Christianity

Unit 4:

• The Aztec and the Maya: Origin, Society, Religion, Economy, and Decline

• The Incas: Polity, Religion, Society, Economy, Art, Architecture, and Decline

• Central Islamic Civilization (Arab and Persia): Rise of Islam, Ummah, Caliphate, and Crusades