Indian history for IAS exam

This year I am going to appear for the IAS examination conducted by the UPSC for the post of various civil servants and I am very much interested in taking up this examination. So regarding that I would like you to provide me with the syllabus of Indian history for my better preparation. Thank you.

Hello sir, Im preparing for IAS exam. I want to know what is Indian history for IAS exam? Is there any one can provide me here Indian history for IAS exam?

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History is a major part of General Studies Paper 1 in IAS Civil Services Exam Prelims. This paper will include questions from Indian Culture, History of India and Indian National Movement.

Indian History is a topic of interest to many including foreigners because of the cultures and civilizations existed in this sub-continent.

History of India can be studied under political, cultural, religious or economic heads.

Chronologically, Indian History can be classified into three periods Ancient India, Medieval India and Modern India.

Best Books for Indian History for IAS Exam:

Indias Ancient Past by R.S. Sharma. (Ancient History)
History Of Medieval India by Satish Chandra. (Medieval History)
History Of Modern India by Bipan Chandra. (Modern History).
Indias Struggle For Independence Bipan Chandra. (Modern History)
Indian Art and Culture by Nitin Singhania. (Culture)
A Brief History of Modern India Spectrum (Point wise notes for faster reading).
The Wonder That Was India A.L. Bhasham. (This book is helpful for Culture, go for it if you have time)
From Plassey to Partition : A History of Modern India (Reference)

These are important topics covered in Indian history for IAS exam:

Ancient India
Indian History: Ancient India to Modern India Chronology
Indus Valley Civilization
Important Indus Valley Sites and Archaeological Discoveries
Ancient India: Customs and Practices (NCERT)
Ancient India: Early Cities and Republics (NCERT)
Ancient India: Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism (NCERT)
Ancient India: Maurya and Post-Maurya Rulers (NCERT)
Ancient India: Gupta and Post-Gupta (NCERT)

Medieval India
Medieval India: Tripartite Struggle and Cholas (NCERT)
Medieval India: Delhi Sultanate (NCERT)
Medieval India: Mughal Dynasty (NCERT)
Medieval India: Rulers and Buildings (NCERT)
Medieval India: Towns, Traders, and Craftspersons (NCERT)
Medieval India: Tribes, Nomads, and Settled Communities (NCERT)
Medieval India: Bhaktism, Sufism, and Sikhism (NCERT)
Medieval India: Regional Cultures (NCERT)
Medieval India: 18th Century Political Formations (NCERT)

Modern India
Land Revenue Systems in British India: Zamindari, Ryotwari, and Mahalwari
Historical Background of Indian Constitution

Culture
Prehistoric Era Art Rock Paintings (Indian Culture Series NCERT)
Arts of Indus Valley Civilization (Indian Culture Series NCERT)
Arts of the Mauryan Period (Indian Culture Series NCERT)
Post-Mauryan Trends in Indian Art and Architecture (Indian Culture Series NCERT)
Later Mural Traditions (Indian Culture Series NCERT)
Temple Architecture and Sculpture Hindu, Buddhist and Jain (Indian Culture Series NCERT)
Indian Bronze Sculpture (Indian Culture Series NCERT)
Indo-Islamic Architecture (Indian Culture Series NCERT)
Indian Philosophy: Orthodox and Heterodox Schools
Buddhist Councils: Everything you need to know!
Hindu Temple Architecture: Pallava
Hindu Temple Architecture: Cholas
Hindu Temple Architecture: Chalukyas
Hindu Temple Architecture: Hoysala
Classical Dances of India