UPSC History (Prelims) by UPSC ToppersThis syllabus is designed for UPSC aspirants who are preparing for the History section of the Preliminary examination. It has been curated by UPSC toppers who have successfully cleared the exam. The syllabus focuses on covering the essential topics and concepts required to excel in the UPSC History Prelims examination.
UPSC NCERT Textbooks and Tests1. NCERT textbooks play a vital role in building a strong foundation in History. The syllabus includes studying the NCERT textbooks of Class 6 to Class 12.
2. Regular tests based on the NCERT textbooks will be conducted to assess the understanding and retention of the concepts.
UPSC Ancient India1. Indus Valley Civilization: Geography, society, economy, and culture.
2. Vedic Period: Rigvedic and Later Vedic phases, social and economic conditions, religious beliefs, and practices.
3. Mauryan Empire: Chandragupta Maurya, Ashoka, administration, economy, society, and decline.
4. Post-Mauryan Kingdoms: Sungas, Kanvas, and other regional kingdoms.
5. Gupta Empire: Samudragupta, Chandragupta II, administration, economy, society, art, and culture.
6. Harsha Vardhana: Administration, economy, society, and cultural achievements.
7. Sangam Age: Literature, society, and culture.
8. Pallavas, Cholas, and Cheras: Administration, society, trade, and cultural achievements.
9. Delhi Sultanate: Slave Dynasty, Khalji Dynasty, Tughlaq Dynasty, Sayyid Dynasty, and Lodi Dynasty.
10. Vijayanagara Empire: Administration, economy, society, art, and culture.
11. Mughal Empire: Babur, Akbar, Jahangir, Shah Jahan, Aurangzeb, administration, economy, society, art, and culture.
12. Marathas: Shivaji, Peshwas, administration, society, and cultural achievements.
UPSC Medieval India1. Bhakti and Sufi Movements: Saints and their teachings.
2. Delhi Sultanate: Slave Dynasty, Khalji Dynasty, Tughlaq Dynasty, Sayyid Dynasty, and Lodi Dynasty.
3. Vijayanagara and Bahmani Kingdoms: Administration, society, trade, and cultural achievements.
4. Mughal Empire: Babur, Akbar, Jahangir, Shah Jahan, Aurangzeb, administration, economy, society, art, and culture.
5. Marathas: Shivaji, Peshwas, administration, society, and cultural achievements.
6. Other Regional Kingdoms: Rajputs, Rajputs of Rajasthan, Ahoms, Jats, Sikhs, and other regional powers.
7. European Trade and Colonialism: Portuguese, Dutch, French, and British.
8. Revolt of 1857: Causes, events, leaders, and consequences.
UPSC Modern India1. British Rule in India: Economic policies, administrative policies, social reforms, and cultural impact.
2. Indian National Movement: Early phase, moderate phase, extremist phase, Gandhian phase, revolutionary phase, and post-independence phase.
3. Social and Religious Reform Movements: Raja Ram Mohan Roy, Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar, Swami Vivekananda, Dayananda Saraswati, and others.
4. Renaissance in Bengal: Raja Ram Mohan Roy and his contributions.
5. Socio-Religious Reform Movements in the 19th and 20th centuries: Arya Samaj, Brahmo Samaj, Prarthana Samaj, Aligarh Movement, and others.
6. Indian National Congress: Formation, objectives, leaders, and role in the national movement.
7. Partition of Bengal: Causes, consequences, and Swadeshi Movement.
8. Non-Cooperation Movement: Causes, leaders, events, and impact.
9. Civil Disobedience Movement: Causes, leaders, events, and impact.
10. Quit India Movement: Causes, leaders, events, and impact.
11. Post-Independence India: Integration of princely states, linguistic reorganization of states, economic policies, social reforms, and foreign policies.
UPSC Topic-wise Tests1. Regular topic-wise tests will be conducted to assess the understanding and retention of the topics covered.
2. The tests will focus on specific topics mentioned in the syllabus to ensure comprehensive preparation.
3. These tests will help in identifying areas of weakness and provide opportunities for improvement.
Prepare for the UPSC History Prelims examination by following this comprehensive syllabus. The syllabus has been carefully designed by UPSC toppers and covers all the essential topics required for success in the examination. Regular practice through tests and thorough study of NCERT textbooks will ensure a strong foundation in History.
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