Whichever stream you have chosen, the Maharashtra State Board Class 12 History textbook remains the core reference for both your board exam and, in many cases, competitive exam preparation.
History depends heavily on how answers are framed, and the Maharashtra Board textbook’s own explanations and maps are the safest reference for writing exam-ready answers. This History textbook for Class 12 is available in 2 editions on this page — English Medium, Marathi Medium — so pick the one that matches what your school has prescribed.
Maharashtra Board Class 12 History Book — Details
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Board | Maharashtra State Board (MSBSHSE) |
| Class | 12th Std (Class 12) |
| Subject | History |
| Publisher | Balbharati (Maharashtra State Bureau of Textbook Production and Curriculum Research) |
| Editions available here | English Medium, Marathi Medium |
Download Class 12 History Textbook PDF
Click a link below to open the History textbook for Class 12 in the Balbharati e-book viewer. Each edition opens in a new tab so you don’t lose your place on this page.
About These Class 12 History Editions
History for Class 12 is published by Balbharati under the following titles:
- English Medium — Maharashtra Board 12th Std History Textbook.
- Marathi Medium — Maharashtra Board 12th Std History Textbook (in Marathi).
How to Use This History Textbook Well
Use the textbook alongside your practical work: For History, cross-check practicals and case studies against what the Class 12 textbook actually prescribes — MSBSHSE exam questions follow this closely.
Revise with board-exam weightage in mind: Not every History chapter carries equal marks — use the textbook alongside the latest MSBSHSE paper pattern to prioritise revision.
Practice After You’ve Studied History
Once you’ve gone through the textbook, test yourself with the official exam pattern:
More Class 12 Maharashtra Board Textbooks
Browse the full set of Class 12 textbooks, or jump to another subject directly:
- Agriculture Science & Technology
- Biology
- Book Keeping and Accountancy
- Chemistry
- Economics
- English
- Geography
- Geology
- Information Technology
- Logic
- Marathi
- Mathematics and Statistics (Art and Science) Part 1
- Mathematics and Statistics (Art and Science) Part 2
- Mathematics and Statistics (Commerce) Part 1
- Mathematics and Statistics (Commerce) Part 2
- Philosophy
- Physics
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Sociology
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this the official Maharashtra Board Class 12 History textbook?
Yes. The PDF linked on this page is the History textbook prescribed by the Maharashtra State Bureau of Textbook Production and Curriculum Research (Balbharati) for Class 12, under MSBSHSE (HSC).
Is the Class 12 History book available free of cost?
Yes, you can view and download the Class 12 History textbook PDF from this page at no cost.
Is a Marathi-medium version of the Class 12 History book available?
Yes — both the English-medium and Marathi-medium editions of the Class 12 History textbook are linked above.
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