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History

Indian history for CGPSC — ancient, medieval and modern India, the national movement, and Indian art and culture.

Indus Valley Civilisation Indus Valley (Harappan) Civilisation for CGPSC Prelims and Mains: sites and town planning, economy and trade, … 5 topics The Vedic Age CGPSC History notes on the Vedic Age: Rig Vedic society and polity, the later Vedic period, and Vedic … 4 topics Jainism, Buddhism and Religious Movements CGPSC notes: rise of heterodox sects, Mahavira and Jain philosophy, Buddha and Buddhist philosophy, Buddhist … 5 topics Mahajanapadas, Magadha and the Mauryan Empire CGPSC History notes: Sixteen Mahajanapadas, rise of Magadha, Chandragupta and Ashoka, Ashokan edicts, Mauryan … 5 topics Post-Mauryan Period, Guptas and Vakatakas CGPSC History notes: Shungas to Kushanas, Satavahanas and Sangam kingdoms, Gupta polity, the Vakatakas, and … 6 topics Early Medieval India CGPSC notes on early medieval India (c. 750–1206): tripartite struggle, Rajput kingdoms, the Cholas and the … 5 topics The Delhi Sultanate Delhi Sultanate for CGPSC Prelims and Mains: five dynasties from 1206 to 1526, iqta and revenue … 5 topics Bhakti and Sufi Movements CGPSC notes on Bhakti and Sufi movements: Alvars, Nayanars, acharyas, Kabir to Mirabai, Sufi silsilas and … 5 topics The Mughal Empire CGPSC History notes on the Mughals: Babur to Aurangzeb, administration and mansabdari, art and architecture, … 6 topics Advent of Europeans and British Expansion CGPSC notes on European trading companies, Plassey and Buxar, subsidiary alliance and lapse, and the economic … 5 topics The Revolt of 1857 Revolt of 1857 for CGPSC Prelims and Mains: causes, centres and leaders, British commanders, nature debate, … 4 topics Socio-Religious Reform Movements CGPSC notes on 19th–20th century reform: Brahmo and Arya Samaj, Muslim, Parsi and Sikh reform, women and caste … 5 topics National Movement: 1885 to 1919 CGPSC History notes: founding of the Congress, Moderates and Extremists, Bengal partition and Swadeshi, … 6 topics The Gandhian Era and Independence (1919–1947) CGPSC History notes: Gandhi's rise, Non-Cooperation, Civil Disobedience, Quit India, the INA, Cabinet Mission, … 5 topics Indian Art, Literature and Culture CGPSC notes on Indian art and culture: architecture and sculpture, painting, classical music and dance, … 5 topics