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About the Book
Blending engaging storytelling with insightful historical analysis, Ancient and Medieval India offers a captivating exploration of India’s heritage. Specially curated for aspirants of the UPSC Civil Services Examination and various state public service exams, this book comprehensively covers the relevant syllabus with precision and clarity.
This latest edition features extensive updates, incorporating fresh data, newly framed questions, figures, and maps across all chapters. Each section includes chapter-wise practice questions to reinforce learning. Designed for ease of use, the book is presented in a bi-colour format with highlighted keywords and includes two detachable pluck-out charts for instant revision—ideal for quick recall during exam preparation.
Salient Features
Comprehensive coverage of the entire syllabus for UPSC CSE and State Service Examinations
Includes two detachable pluck-out charts on Ancient and Medieval India for quick pre-exam revision
Key points highlighted in tabular format for efficient learning
Enriched with updated facts, questions, maps, flowcharts, and images for better conceptual clarity
Enhanced content on major topics like Buddhism and Jainism, The Guptas and Vakatakas, and The Mughals
Latest Preliminary and Main exam questions included within chapters
Includes a detailed trend analysis of UPSC CSE Prelims (2009–2023) for Ancient and Medieval India
Access to digital learning resources for holistic preparation
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Chapter-wise previous years’ questions (up to 2024)
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Table of Contents
Pre-Historic India
Harappan Civilisation / Bronze Age (c. 2600–1900 BCE)
The Vedic Age (Rig Vedic and Later Vedic) (c. 1500–500 BCE)
The Mahajanapadas of the Indo-Gangetic Plain (c. 600−300 BCE)
Buddhism and Jainism
The Maurya Empire (c. 324–187 BCE)
Political and Cultural Developments (c. 200 BCE–300 CE)
The Guptas and the Vakatakas (c. 300–600 CE)
Early Medieval India: Age of Regional Configurations (c. 600−1200 CE)
Period from c. 1000 to 1200 CE: Northern India
The Delhi Sultanate (c. 1206–1526 CE)
Provincial Kingdoms of Medieval India
The Mughals (c. 1526–1857 CE)
The Later Mughals, the Marathas, and Other Provincial Kingdoms
Bhakti and Other Important Religious Movements
The Advent of Europeans
Also Includes:
Preface
Acknowledgements
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