(Books) Adhunik Bharat : Bharat me British Raj ka Vistar (1707 - 1857), 1st Edition By Singh
Adhunik Bharat : Bharat me British Raj ka Vistar (1707 - 1857), 1st Edition By Singh
Adhunik Bharat: Bharat Me British Raj Ka Vistar 1707-1857 is an authoritative account on Indian history by Rahees Singh. Specifically concentrating on the era of the British Raj during the period between 1707-1857, this book explains to the reader about the social, economic, political, cultural, religious developments of that period. The book is an outcome of extensive research done by the author over a period of years.
The period from 1707 to 1857 marks an important phase in the Indian history. Rich with incidents such as the decline of the Mughal empire, battle of Plassey, emergence of the British as a new colonial power in India and the subsequent events redefined the Indian history dramatically during the period. The book, by concentrating specifically on the period, explains to the reader the impact made by each of those incidents in the Indian history.
The author has made it a point to ensure that the book follows a rational approach, without falling prey to any political or institutional interests. Adhunik Bharat: Bharat Me British Raj Ka Vistar 1707-1857 is often regarded as a preparatory material for those students preparing for the civil service examinations in India. What makes the book distinct is its detailed accounts on the various Indian princely states under the british colonial rule.
Also, the book highlights the various social and educational reformations that took place in India during the period. The establishment of the railways, reformation of industry rules, etc. are also given special attention. The impacts made by viceroy rule in India is clearly illustrated in the book. The rebellion of 1857, also called as the Indian mutiny by the pritish is also explained in detail.
The first edition of this book was published in 2010 by Pearson Education. It is available as a paperback.
Key Features:
- It is widely used as a preparatory material for various competitive examinations held across India.
Book Details:
Publisher Pearson
Publication Year 2010
ISBN-13 9788131732892
ISBN-10 8131732894
Edition 1707-1857), 1 Edition
Binding Paperback
Number of Pages 244 Pages
Exam Civil Services Mains, CSAT, CSAT