Book Title | Author | Purpose | Why It’s Good for UPSC Prelims | |
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Ancient India | R.S. Sharma | Comprehensive understanding of Ancient Indian history | Offers an in-depth look at Ancient India, including art, culture, economy, and polity. Essential for Ancient History in UPSC. | Buy on Amazon |
India’s Struggle for Independence | Bipin chandra | Understanding India’s freedom movement | Focuses on the political and social struggles during the British colonial rule. An essential read for Modern History. | Buy on Amazon |
History of Medieval India | Satish Chandra | Detailed exploration of Medieval Indian history | Covers key events, rulers, and socio-political changes in Medieval India. Highly recommended for both Mains and Prelims. | Buy on Amazon |
Modern India | Bipin Chandra | Focuses on Modern Indian History (1857-1947) | A detailed study of the Indian freedom struggle, British policies, and major events. Essential for Modern History. | Buy on Amazon |
A Brief History of Modern India | Rajiv Ahir | Concise overview of India’s modern history | A brief but comprehensive guide covering all major events from the late 18th century to independence. Perfect for quick revision. | Buy on Amazon |
World History | Arjun Dev | Overview of world history and its impact on India | Covers global historical events and their relations with Indian history. Useful for world history sections in UPSC. | Buy on Amazon |
NCERT Notes Indian History | Ncert Notes Quick Revision | Focused on key events in Modern Indian history, especially pre-independence and post-independence India. Also ancient and medieval India. | Buy on Amazon |