Contents of History Optional for UPSC Mains Study Kit

Agra
Ahar
Ahichchatra
Ahmadabad
Ahmadnagar
Aihole
Ajanta
Ajmer
Alamgirpur
Allahabad/ Kosam
Amaravati
Amarkot
Amber/Amer
Amri
Amritsar
Anegondi
Anga
Anhilwara
Anupa
Anuradhapura
Aornus
Aparajitaka/Aparanta
Aphsad
Arikamedu
Asirgarh
Assaka (Assamaka)
Atranjikhera
Attock
Aurangabad
Avanti
Avantipur
Ayodhya
Badami
Badaun
Badrinath
Bagh
Bairat/Birat/Vairat
Balasore
Bamiyan
Banaras/Varanasi
Banavali
Banavasi/Vijayanti
Bangalore
Bangarh
Barabara
Barbaricum
Barkhera
Baroda
Barygaza/Bharukachcha
Bassein
Bayana
Bedsa
Belur
Berar
Besnagar/Vidisa/Bhilsa
Bhagatrav
Bhagwanpura
Bhaja
Bharhut
Bhatinda
Bhatkal
Bhatnair
Bhattiprolu
Bhimbetka
Bhita
Bhitargaon
Bhitari
Bhubaneshwar
Bhumara
Bidar
Bijapur
Bikaner
Bodh Gaya
Brahmagiri
Bundi
Burhanpur
Burzahom
Calicut
Cambay
Champa
Champaner
Chanderi
Chandragiri
Chandraketugarh
Chanhu-daro
Chaul
Chausa
Chidambaram
Chirand
Chittor
Chunar
Dabhol
Daimabad
Daulatabad
Debal
Delhi
Deogarh
Dhamner
Dhar
Dhauli
Dholavira
Di U
Dwaraka
Elephanta
Elichpur
Ellora
Eran
Fatehpur Sikri
Gandhara
Gangaikondacholapuram
Ganjam
Gangotri
Gaur/Lakhnauti
Ghantasala/Kantakasila
Gingee
Girnar
Golconda
Goli
Gop Moti
Gulbarga
Gwalior
Gyaraspur
Halebid/ Dwarasamudra
Hampi
Hansi
Harappa
Haridwar Harwan
Hastinapur
Indore
Indraprastha
Itanagar
Jaipur
Jaisalmer
Jajnagar
Jalor
Janjira
Jatinga Rameshwar
Jaugada
Jaunpur
Jhansi
Jodhpur
Junnar
Kabul
Kaladi
Kalibangan
Kalinjar
Kalpi
Kalsi
Kalyani
Kamarupa/Kamrup
Kampili
Kannauj
Kanchipuram
Kandahar/Qandhar
Kangra
Kanheri Caves
apilavastu
Kara
Kargil
Karle
Kaveripattinam
Khajuraho
Kishangarh
Konark
Koppam
Korkai
Kosambi/Kaushambi
Kot-diji
Kurukshetra
Kusinagar (Kasia)
Lalitagiri
Lalithpatan
Lepakshi
Lothal
Lucknow
Lumbinigram
Madurai
Mahabalipuram/ Mamallapuram
Mahasthan
Maheshwar/ Mahishmati
Mahoba
Mandu
Mansehra
Manyakheta
Maski
Masulipatnam
Mathura
Meerut
Mehrgarh
Modhera
Mohenjo-daro
Monghyr
Mukhalingam
Multan
Mumbai
Murshidabad
Muziris
Nachna-kuthar
Nagapattinam
Nagarjunakonda
Nagarkot
Nagaur
Nalanda
Narnaul
Nasik
Navdatoli
Ohind
Orchha
Paithan
Panchala
Pandharpur
Pandua
Panipat
Panjim/ Panaji
Patna
Pattadakal
Pavapuri
Penukonda
Peshawar
Piprahwa
Pitalkhora
Pondicherry
Pulicat
Pune
Purandhar
Puri/ Jagannath Puri
Pushkalavati
Pushkar
Quilon
Raigad
Rajgir
Rajim
Rameshwaram
Rangpur
Ranthambor
Ratnagiri
Rohtas
Rojdi
Ropar
Rupanath
Saketa
Salsette
Samana
Sambhal
Sambhar
Samugarh
Sanchi
Sanghol
Sankasya/Sankisa
Sarnath
Sasaram
Satara
Shahbazgarhi
Shatrunjaya
Shivner
Shravana Belagola
Sialkot/ Shakala
Siddapur
Sigiriya
Sikandara
Sirhind
Siri
Sirsa
Sittannavasal
Somnath
Sopara
Sravasti
Srinagar
Sringeri
Srirangam
Srirangapatnam
Sultanganj
Surat
Surkotada
Tagara/Ter
Talikota
Tamralipti
Tarain
Taxila/ Takshashila
Thanesar/Thaneshwar
Thanjavur
Thatta
Tigawa
Tiruchirapalli
Tirupati
Uchh
Udaipur
Udayagiri And Khandagiri Caves
Udupi
Ujjain
Uraiyur
Uttaramerur
Vaishali
Valabhi
Vengi
Vijayanagar
Vikramashila
Warangal

1 Pre-historic India and The Harappan Culture
2 The Vedic Culture
3 Religious Movements
4 The Rise of the Magadha
5 The Mauryan Empire
6 Post-Mauryan
7 Gupta Empire
8 Post-Gupta Period
9 India During 300 – 700 AD

Harappa (Indus Valley) Civilsation
Mature Indus Civilization
Vedic And Later Vedic Civilisation
Rig -vedic Age
Magadhan Imperialism (Upto The Period Of Ashoka)
Rise Of Magadhan Imperialism
Mauryan Empire
Post Maurya Period (200 Bc —— 300 A D)
General Review Of Science And Technology,

Education And Learning

Early Medical India

Questions And Answers

Sources
Indus Valley Civilisation
Vedic Period
6th Century Bc (Rise Of Mahajanapadas)
Mauryan Empire
Post-mauryan Period
Post Mauryan Economy
Sangam Literature
Gupta Period
Indian Feudalism
Ancient Art & Architecture
Soth India
Early Medieval India
Early Medieval India
Delhi Sultanate
Vijayanagar & Bahamani Empire
Administration & Economy (1200 – 1526)
Society, Culture & Religion (1200 – 1526)
Regional Centres of Power
Mughal Empire
Mughal Administration & Economy
Mughal Architecture
The Maratha Age

Matritime Activities : (750 As– 1200 Ad)
Contacts With The Arabs
Impacts
Nagara Art
Religion And Philosophy
Shankaracharya
The Vedanta Of Sankracharya
Cultural Achievements Of Cholas
South – Indian Village System
Sources Of History - Important Chronicles, Inscriptions And Travellers Accounts
Indian Society On The Eve Of Mahmud Of Ghazni’s Campaigns: Alberuni’s Observations
Impact Of The Foundation Of Delhi Sultanate On India Society
Consolidation Of Delhi Sultanate Under Balban
Khalji Imperialism
Revenue Reforms Of Alaudin Khalji
Market Regulations Of Alauddin Khalji
Administrative Policy Of Alauddin Khalji
Disintergration Of The Delhi Sultanate : Causes And Its Effects On Indian Polity And Society
Nature And Character Of State Under The Delhi Sultan-ate:
Political Ideas And Institutions
The Central Governmetn
The Provincial Administration
Military Administration
Revenue System
Economy During The Sultanate
Agrarian Structure And Relations
Growth Of Urban Centres
Trade And Commerce
Condition Of Artisans
Condition Of Peasants
New Crafts
Industry And Technology
The Iqtadari System
Role Of Ulema In Political Of Delhi Sultanate
Conflict Between The Crown And The Nobility
Changes In Society (1206-1526)
Delhi Sultanate
Ghazanavide Empire
Mohammad-bin-tughlaq
New Orientation Of State Policies & Administrative Principles Under Muhammad Bin Tughlaq
Assessment Of Projects Of Muhammad Bin Tughlaq And His Personality
Firuz Shah Tughlaq
Religions Policy Of Firuz Shah Tughlaq
Public Works Of Firuz Shah Tughlaq
Firuz Shah Tughlaq An Assessment Of His Reign
Firuz Shah Tughlaq And The Decline Of The Delhi Sultanate
Bhakti & Sufi Movement
Influence Of Islam On Indian Culture
Muslim Mystic Movement : Sufism
The Bhakti Movement
Maharashtra Dharma
Role Of The Vaishnava Revivalist Movement
Social & Relegious Significance Of The Chaitanya Movement
The New Regional Languages
Cultural Contribution Of Mughals
Education And Literature
Mughal Architecture
Mughal Painting
Some More Solved Questions

1 Eighteenth Century’s India
2 Advent of the Europeans & ascendance of the British
3 Administration & Economy under the company rule (1757-1857)
4 Early Uprisings, Revolt of 1857 & British Policies after 1857
5 The Indian Renaissance
6 Indian National Congress
7 Rise of Indian Nationalism
8 Peasant & Trade Union Movements
9 Development of Education & the Indian Press
10 Gandhian Era (1917-1947)
11 Towards Freedom
The Approach towards Mains
Some More Solved Questions

Historical Forces And Factors In The British Conquest Of India
Conquest Of Bengal
Anglo-maratha Struggle
Conquest Of Slnd
Resistance Of Indian Powers And Causes Of Their Failure
British Economic Policies & Their/Impact
Permanent Settlement
Ryotwari Settlement
Mahalwarisystem
Ideological Background To Ryotwari & Mahalwari System
Commercialization Of Agriculture
Rural Indebtedness
Growth Of Agricultural Labour
Deindustrialization
The Study Efforsts At Regeneration Of Indian Society
Reform Movements In East India
Young-bengal Movement
Iswar Chandra Vidyasagar
Vivekananda
Reform-movements In Western India
Reform Movement In North India Arya Samaj
Reform Movements In South India
Reform Movements Among Muslims
Drain Of Wealth
Rise Of Capitalist Class
Growt Of Industries In India Till 1947
Evolution Of British Para-mountcy Over Princely States
Stages Of Colonialism And Changes In Administrative Structure And Policies
The Judicial System
Social And Cultural Policy
Spread Of Modern Education
Local Self-government
Utlitarian1nfluence On Indian Admin1stration
Revolt Of 1857 : Causes And Failure
Consequences Of Revolt Of 1857
Nature Of The Revolt Of 1857
Civil Rebellion And Peasant Revolts
Peasant Movements : Its Nature And Weaknesses
Social Basis Of Indian Nationalism
Factors Responsible For Growth, Of Indian Nationalism
Moderates And Extremists
Rise And Growth Of Communalism
The Home Rule Leagues (1915-18)
The Administrative Reforms Under British Raj After 1858
The Colonial Economy
Drain Of Wealth
De-industrialisation
Famines
Rise Of Modern Industries
The Factors That Encouraged Socio-religious Reforms In India
The Specific Feature Of Socio-religious Movement
Woman As A Focus For Social Reforms
The Factors Behind The Rise Of Leftist Ideas In National Movement In India
Csp- (Congress Socialist Party) And Other Socialist Organisations
Constitutional Development In India Under The British Rule
Gandhi Strategy And Tactics
Civil Disobedience Movement :
Quit India Movement
Socialist Ideas Of Nehru And Subhash

Rise Of Nation State And Absolute Monarchy
The Enlightenment
American Revolution
French Revolution
Thesis Antithesis Synthesis
Chinise Revolution
League Of Nations
Some More Question Answers

The Enlightenment
European State System
The American Revolution-its Significance
Making Of The American Constitution
French Revolution
American Revolution Or American War Of Independence
British Parliamentarian Politics (1815-1850)(Chartist And Free Traders)
Industrial Revolution
Rise Of Fascism In Italy
Rise Of Nazism
The First World War
“origin Of Second World War”
Colonialism And Imperialism
Chinese Revolution
Cold War
Decolonalisation
Emergence Of Third World
Non Alignment
Relevance Of Nam
United Nations Organisation (Uno)
End Of Cold War And Ascendancy Of Usa
South Africa-aparthied To Democracy
Latin America
Revolution In 19th Century
Russian Revolution

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