Document for Ancient History Standard Books
- "Ancient India" by R.S. Sharma
- "India's Ancient Past" by R.S. Sharma
- "A History of Ancient and Early Medieval India" by Upinder Singh
- "Ancient India" by Romila Thapar
- "The Wonder That Was India" by A.L. Basham

History for UPSC CSE
For the UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE), candidates should focus on ancient history as it forms an important part of the syllabus. It is essential to refer to standard books that cover the various aspects of ancient Indian history in depth. Some of the recommended books for UPSC CSE preparation are:
- "Ancient India" by R.S. Sharma
- "India's Ancient Past" by R.S. Sharma
- "A History of Ancient and Early Medieval India" by Upinder Singh
- "Ancient India" by Romila Thapar
- "The Wonder That Was India" by A.L. Basham
These books provide a comprehensive understanding of ancient Indian history, including the Indus Valley Civilization, Vedic period, Mauryan Empire, Gupta Empire, and more. Studying from these standard books will help candidates in mastering the subject and scoring well in the history section of the UPSC CSE exam.