The 8th class History textbook is the official book published by the Punjab Curriculum & Textbook Board (PCTB) for Class 8, and it's what every Punjab board school actually teaches from. Middle-school History introduces major historical periods and civilisations relevant to the South Asian and Islamic context.
Since PCTB sets one prescribed edition for the whole province, this copy is valid whether your school falls under Lahore, Multan, Gujranwala, Faisalabad, Sargodha, Rawalpindi, Bahawalpur, DG Khan, or Sahiwal board.
Class
8th (Class 8)
Subject
History
Board
Punjab (PCTB)
Format
Pages
96 pages
Medium
Single Edition
Cost
No Charges
Source
Official PECTAA
What's Inside This Textbook
Early civilisations
Islamic history overview
Sub-continental history basics
Key historical figures and events
Official PCTB edition, free to view or download
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8th Class History
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the 8th class History Punjab board textbook.
Is this the official Punjab board History textbook for Class 8?
Yes — this is the exact edition published by the Punjab Curriculum & Textbook Board (PCTB) and taught in Punjab board schools for Class 8, not a summary or third-party rewrite.
What topics does the Class 8 History book actually cover?
It covers topics like early civilisations, islamic history overview, sub-continental history basics, among others, matched to the syllabus used in Punjab board examinations for this class.
Is it free to view and download?
Yes, completely free. Tap "Download PDF" below, wait a few seconds while it prepares, and it opens automatically — no login or payment required.
Is this the same book used in all Punjab districts?
Yes — every district under the Punjab Curriculum & Textbook Board uses this same edition for Class 8 History.
Why does it open through Google Drive instead of downloading directly?
Textbook PDFs are large (many run 50–200MB), so they're served via Google Drive rather than hosted directly — this keeps things fast and reliable for everyone.