: 10 Best Books to Study Indian History for UPSC CSE #IndiaNEWS #Affiliate There are lakhs of aspirants who apply for the Union Public Service Commission’s (UPSC) Civil Service Examination (CSE) each

10 Best Books to Study Indian History for UPSC CSE #IndiaNEWS #Affiliate
There are lakhs of aspirants who apply for the Union Public Service Commission’s (UPSC) Civil Service Examination (CSE) each year. Before embarking on the preparatory journey, each aspirant draws up a list of books to study from.
So, here’s a list of 10 books that one could refer to while preparing for Indian History.
1. Indias Ancient Past by RS Sharma
Indias Ancient Past R S Sharma
This book presents a complete and accessible description of the history of early India. It starts by discussing the origins and growth of civilisations, empires and religions. It also deals with the geographical, ecological, and linguistic backgrounds, and looks at specific cultures of the Neolithic, Chalcolithic, and Vedic periods, as well as at the Harappan civilization.
In addition, the rise of Jainism and Buddhism, Magadha and the beginning of territorial states, the period of Mauryas, Central Asian countries, Satvahanas, Guptas, and Harshavardhana are also analysed. Next, it stresses the varna system, urbanisation, commerce and trade, developments in science and philosophy and cultural legacy.
Finally, the process of transition from ancient to medieval India and the origin of the Aryan culture has also been examined.
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2. History of Medieval India by Satish Chandra
History of Medieval India by Satish Chandra
Satish Chandra’s History of Medieval India is a comprehensive overview of the history of the Indian subcontinent between the 8th and 18th centuries. It focuses on:

The histories of the Chola, Bahmani and Vijayanagara kingdoms
The influence exerted by the Surs, Lodis, the Delhi Sultanate and the Mughals
The importance of the Rajput kings and the Marathas
Religious movements, such as Sufism and the Bhakti movement
The changing political, economic and agrarian scene.

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3. History of Modern India by Bipan Chandra
History of Modern India by Bipan Chandra
History of Modern India presents what is arguably an authoritative overview of the historical period known as British India. It moves away from a largely political narrative to offer:

An explanation of conditions in 18th-century India that helped the British East India Company establish its rule.
Important insights into the primary aim of colonial rule:
The economic exploitation of India through trade and investment
A detailed account of the nationalist movement
An introduction to significant freedom fighters.

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4. India’s Struggle For Independence by Bipan Chandra
Indias Struggle for Independence by Bipan Chandra
This book by Bipan Chandra is a go-to book for an in-depth and detailed overview of the Indian independence movement.