Manikant Sir History Complete Notes 2025-26 | 7 Booklets | Hindi Medium | UPSC Study Material
Rajnish Raj History Optional Hindi Notes 2025-26 | 4 Booklets | Hindi Medium | UPSC Study Material
Parmar SSC GK History 4.0 Hindi Notes 2026-27 | 1 Booklet | Hindi Medium | UPSC Study Material
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History is a critical component of UPSC Civil Services preparation. It features prominently in GS Paper 1 (Ancient, Medieval, and Modern Indian History), as a standalone optional subject, and in Prelims where history questions account for 15-20 questions every year. UPSC Store stocks comprehensive history notes from all top institutes.
History Topics in UPSC
Ancient India
Covers Indus Valley Civilisation, Vedic Period, Mahajanapadas, Maurya and Gupta Empires, and post-Gupta kingdoms. NCERT books form the base, supplemented by coaching institute notes for deeper analysis.
Medieval India
Covers Delhi Sultanate, Mughal Empire, Bhakti and Sufi movements, Maratha Empire, and regional kingdoms. Emphasis on administrative systems, art, and architecture.
Modern India
The most important section for UPSC - covers the British Raj, Freedom Movement, major personalities, and post-independence consolidation. Bipin Chandra's books are the standard reference.
World History
Covers French Revolution, World Wars, Cold War, decolonisation, and formation of international organisations. Relevant for GS Paper 1 Mains.
History Optional
History as an optional subject has a vast syllabus covering Indian and World History in depth. Notes from Vajiram and Ravi and Vision IAS are popular for history optional.
Why Buy History Notes from UPSC Store?
- All Sections Covered - Ancient, Medieval, Modern, and World History
- Top Institute Notes - Vision IAS, Vajiram, Drishti IAS
- GS and Optional - Notes for both GS and History optional aspirants
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