BPSC (Bihar) History for State PSC ExamsThis syllabus is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of the history of Bihar for the BPSC (Bihar) State PSC Exams. The syllabus includes various topics from ancient history to modern history, along with recommended study materials.
1. BPSC (Bihar) Ancient History- Indus Valley Civilization: Features, Town Planning, Economy, and Society
- Vedic Period: Rigvedic and Later Vedic Age, Political and Social Life, Religious and Economic Life
- Mauryan Empire: Chandragupta Maurya, Ashoka, and Administration
- Post-Mauryan Period: Sungas, Kushans, and Guptas
- Early Medieval Period: Harsha, Chalukyas, and Pallavas
- Rajput Period: Pratiharas, Pala Dynasty, and Rashtrakutas
- Cultural Achievements, Trade, and Commerce in Ancient Bihar
Recommended Study Material: NCERT books on Ancient History, summaries of the chapters, and practice tests.
2. BPSC (Bihar) Modern History- Advent of Europeans: British, French, and Portuguese
- British Conquest of Bihar and Indian Rebellion of 1857
- Socio-Religious and Political Movements: Brahmo Samaj, Arya Samaj, and Indian National Congress
- Partition of Bengal and Swadeshi Movement
- Non-Cooperation Movement and Civil Disobedience Movement in Bihar
- Quit India Movement and Contributions of Bihar Freedom Fighters
- Bihar in Post-Independence Era: Major Political and Social Developments
Recommended Study Material: Modern History book by Spectrum.
3. BPSC (Bihar) Medieval History- Delhi Sultanate: Slave Dynasty, Khilji Dynasty, Tughlaq Dynasty, Sayyid Dynasty, and Lodhi Dynasty
- Vijayanagara Empire and Bahmani Kingdom
- Mughal Empire: Babur, Akbar, Jahangir, Shah Jahan, Aurangzeb, and Administration in Bihar
- Rise of Regional Powers: Bengal, Awadh, and Bihar
- Cultural and Architectural Contributions in Medieval Bihar
Recommended Study Material: Medieval History book by Satish Chandra.
4. BPSC (Bihar) Revision Notes- Concise and comprehensive revision notes covering all important topics from ancient, modern, and medieval history.
- Key points, dates, and events to remember for quick revision.
5. BPSC (Bihar) Indian Art & Culture: Nitin Singhania- Indian art and culture from ancient to modern times
- Architecture, sculpture, painting, dance, music, and theater forms
- Cultural heritage and tourism in Bihar
Recommended Study Material: Indian Art & Culture book by Nitin Singhania.
It is important to note that the study material mentioned above is recommended as a reference, and candidates are advised to refer to additional books and resources for a comprehensive understanding of the topics. Regular practice of mock tests and previous year question papers is also essential for better preparation.
Conclusion:This detailed syllabus for BPSC (Bihar) History aims to provide candidates with a structured approach to prepare for the State PSC Exams. By following this syllabus and using the recommended study materials, candidates can enhance their knowledge and increase their chances of scoring well in the history section of the BPSC (Bihar) exams.
This course is helpful for the following exams: BPSC (Bihar), UPPSC (UP), HPSC (Haryana), RPSC RAS (Rajasthan), MPPSC (Madhya Pradesh), WBCS (West Bengal), APPSC (Andhra Pradesh), KPSC KAS (Karnataka), CGPSC (Chhattisgarh), MPSC (Maharastra), OPSC OCS (Odisha), JPSC (Jharkhand), TNPSC (Tamil Nadu), TSPSC (Telangana), HPPSC HPAS (Himachal Pardesh), GPSC (Gujarat), PPSC PCS (Punjab), JKPSC KAS (Jammu and Kashmir), Kerala PSC KAS , Manipur CSCCE , UKPSC (Uttarakhand), APPSC (Arunachal Pradesh), APSC CCE (Assam), GPSC (Goa), MPSC MCS (Mizoram), NPSC (Nagaland), SPSC (Sikkim), TPSC TCS (Tripura)