Modern History
(From UPSC CSE point of view)
Modern Indian History is crucial for UPSC aspirants as it provides insights into India’s struggle for independence, socio-economic transformations, and key historical figures. A thorough understanding aids in the General Studies papers, essays, and interviews, offering a comprehensive perspective on India’s past and its impact on contemporary issues.
I. ARRIVAL OF EUROPEANS IN INDIA
- Portuguese in India »
- Dutch in India »
- British (English) in India »
- French in India »
- Danes in India »
- India on the verge of Colonial Rule »
II. EXPANSION OF BRITISH EMPIRE IN INDIA
- Establishment of British rule in Bengal »
- Establishment of British rule in Mysore »
- Establishment of British rule in Maratha »
- Establishment of British rule in Punjab »
- Establishment of British rule in Sindh »
- British India’s Relation with Neighbouring Countries »
III. BRITISH POLICIES AND IMPACT IN INDIA
- British Imperial Policies »
- British Administrative Policies »
- British Economic Policies »
- British Education Policies »
- British Socio-Cultural Policies »
- Development or Press and its Policies »
IV. INDIAN RESPONSE TO BRITISH
V. SOCIO-RELIGIOUS REFORM MOVEMENTS
- Background of Socio-Religious Reform Movements
- Socio-Religious Reforms Movements and Leaders
VI. GOVERNMENT GENERAL UNDER BRITISH
- Different Governer Generals and Their Impact
VII. INDIAN NATIONAL MOVEMENT (WITHOUT GANDHIJI)
- Rise of Nationalist Movements in India
- Foundation Indian National Congress
- India’s Militant Nationalism and Revolutionary Activities (1905-1909)
- India’s Militant Nationalism and Revolutionary Activities (1909-1917)
- Revolutionary Activities Abroad
VIII. INDIAN NATIONAL MOVEMENT (WITH GANDHIJI)
- Gandhi’s Rise to Prominence
- Non-Cooperation and the Khilafat Movement
- Swarajists, Socialist Ideas, and Revolutionary Activities
- The Simon Commission and the Nehru Report
- Civil Disobedience Movement and the Round Table Talks
- Debates on the Future Path
- Congress Rule in the Provinces
- Nationalist Response During World War II
- Quit India Movement, Pakistan Demands, and the INA
- The Post-War Scenario
- Independence with Partition
VIII. POST INDEPENDENCE INDIA
