UPSC Civil Services Prelims Syllabus 2026

Prehistoryप्रागैतिहासिक काल

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• Prehistoric Time Periods
• Sources of Information of Pre-History
• History of Paleolithic or Old Stone Age
• History of Mesolithic or Middle Stone Age
• History of Neolithic Age or New Stone Age
• History of Chalcolithic Age
• History of Early Iron Age
• Geographical Distribution and Characteristics of Pre-History

Harappan/Indus Valley Civilisationहड़प्पा/सिंधु घाटी सभ्यता

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• Phases of Evolution of Harappan Civilisation
• Geography and Archaeological Findings of Indus Valley Civilisation
• Important Urban Towns
• Town Planning
• Socio-Cultural Aspects of Indus Valley Civilisation
• Script and Language
• Crafts
• Religions
• Seals and Images
• Economic Aspects of Indus Valley Civilisation
• Harappan Trade
• Agriculture
• Domestication of animals
• Weights and Measures
• Decline of Harappan Civilisation

History of Early Vedic/Rigvedic Periodप्रारंभिक वैदिक/ऋग्वैदिक काल का इतिहास

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• Sources for Information about Vedic Society and Culture
• Extent and Geography of the Rig Vedic Period
• Evolution of Political Organisation
• Societal Setup
• Economic Aspects
• Issues Concerning Religion and Culture

History of Later Vedic Periodउत्तर वैदिक काल का इतिहास

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• Extent and Geography of the Later Vedic Period
• Development of Early Political Organisation
• Social Organisation and Hierarchy
• Economic Activities
• Issues Concerning Religion and Culture

History of South India: The Sangam Dynastiesदक्षिण भारत का इतिहास: संगम राजवंश

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• Sangam Literature
• Cholas
• Cheras
• Pandyas
• Aspects of Sangam Administration
• Aspects of Sangam Society
• Aspects of Sangam Economy
• Aspects of Sangam Religion
• Aspects of Sangam Culture
• Dynasties of Foreign Origin
• Trade and Commerce with the Outside World
• Art and Architecture

Jainism and Buddhismजैन धर्म और बौद्ध धर्म

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• Factors Responsible for their Advent
• Jainism: Birth and Life of Mahavira (540- 468 B.C.)
• Tirthankaras of Jainism
• Teachings of Mahavira
• Important Tenets of Jainism
• Five Doctrines of Jainism
• Three Jewels of Jainism
• Organizational Setup and Sects of Jainism
• Jain Councils
• Literature of Jainism
• Jain Architecture
• Associated Terminology
• Overall Contribution
• Buddhism: Birth and Life of Buddha (563-483 BC) & Great Events
• Teachings of Buddha
• 3 Jewels (Buddhism)
• 4 Noble Truths (Buddhism)
• 5 Principles (Buddhism)
• 8-fold Path (Buddhism)
• Concept of Bodhisattvas
• Organisation (Sangha) and Sects of Buddhism
• Buddhist Councils
• Spread of Buddhism and Royal Patronage
• Literary Sources of Buddhism
• 3 Pittakas
• Causes for the Decline (Buddhism)
• Overall Contribution of Buddhism

Age of Mahajanapadas (Pre-Mauryan Period)महाजनपदों का युग (मौर्य-पूर्व काल)

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• Polity: Republics and Monarchies
• The 16 Mahajanapadas
• Rise of Magadha
• Haryanka dynasty
• Shishunaga Dynasty
• Nanda Dynasty
• Persian Invasions
• Alexander’s Invasion
• Society and Rise of Cities/Towns
• Economy during Mahajanapadas Period
• Administrative Setup

Mauryan Empireमौर्य साम्राज्य

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• Sources of Information: Inscriptions
• Sources of Information: Coins and Sites
• Sources of Information: Literary Sources (Indian Texts and Travellers Account)
• Political History of the Mauryas
• Chandragupta
• Bindusara
• Ashoka and His Successors
• Ashoka’s Inscriptions and Sites
• Ashokan Reign
• Ashoka and Buddhism
• Ashoka Policy of Dhamma
• Aspects of Mauryan Economy
• Aspects of Mauryan Polity
• Administration (Important Offices)
• Society
• Foreign Relations
• Decline of the Mauryas

History of Post Mauryan Periodमौर्योत्तर काल का इतिहास

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• Shungas
• Kanvas
• Chedis
• Satavahanas
• Indo-Greeks
• Parthians
• Sakas
• Kushans (Kanishka’s Rule)

History of Gupta Age (Golden Age)गुप्त काल का इतिहास (स्वर्ण युग)

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• Sources of Information about Gupta Period
• Important Gupta Kings: Srigupta
• Important Gupta Kings: Chandragupta I
• Important Gupta Kings: Samudragupta
• Important Gupta Kings: Chandragupta II
• Important Gupta Kings: Kumaragupta I
• Important Gupta Kings: Skandagupta
• Decline of Guptas
• Aspects of Gupta Rule: Administration
• Aspects of Gupta Rule: Economy
• Aspects of Gupta Rule: Society
• Aspects of Gupta Rule: Religion and Culture
• Aspects of Gupta Rule: Art and Architecture
• Aspects of Gupta Rule: Literature
• Foreign Travellers and their Accounts
• Urban centers in Gupta Period
• Development of Science and Technology
• Later Guptas
• Other Important Dynasties

Harshvardhan and Southern Dynasties in 7th Century Indiaहर्षवर्धन और 7वीं शताब्दी के दक्षिण भारतीय राजवंश

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• Military Conquests of Harshvardhan
• Administration (Harsha)
• Economy (Harsha)
• Society and Culture (Harsha)
• Religion (Harsha)
• Harsha and Buddhism
• Art and Architecture (Harsha)
• Pallavas of Kanchi and Chalukyas of Badami
• Administration (Pallavas & Chalukyas)
• Economy (Pallavas & Chalukyas)
• Society and Culture (Pallavas & Chalukyas)
• Religion (Pallavas & Chalukyas)
• Art and Architecture (Pallavas & Chalukyas)

Early Medieval Period (750-1200) and Dynastiesप्रारंभिक मध्यकालीन काल (750-1200) और राजवंश

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• The Pratiharas
• The Palas
• The Tripartite Conflict
• The Senas
• The Rajputs
• Rashtrakutas
• Indian Feudalism
• Administration
• Economy
• Society and Culture
• Art and Architecture
• Cholas Dynasty
• The Cheras
• The Yadavas
• Contact with South-East Asia

Islamic Invasionsइस्लामी आक्रमण

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• Invasion of Mohd Bin Qasim
• Invasion of Mahmud of Ghazni
• Invasion of Muhammad Ghuri

The Delhi Sultanateदिल्ली सल्तनत

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• Slave Dynasty: Qutubuddin Aibak
• Slave Dynasty: Iltutmish
• Slave Dynasty: Rajia Sultan
• Slave Dynasty: Ghiyasuddin Balban
• Various Aspects of Rule under Slaves
• Khilji Dynasty: Jalaluddin Khilji
• Khilji Dynasty: Alauddin Khilji
• Various Aspects of Rule under Khiljis
• Tughlaq Dynasty: Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq
• Tughlaq Dynasty: Mohd. Bin Tughlaq
• Tughlaq Dynasty: Firuz Shah Tughlaq
• Various Aspects of Rule under Tughlaqs
• Provincial Kingdoms and Resistance by Indian Chiefs
• Sayyid Dynasty (1414-1451 AD)
• Lodhi Dynasty: Behlul Lodhi
• Lodhi Dynasty: Sikander Lodhi
• Lodhi Dynasty: Ibrahim Lodhi
• Administration under Delhi Sultanate
• Economy: Various Initiative by Different Kings
• Military and Attacks by Mongols and other Turks
• Society and Culture (Delhi Sultanate)
• Decline of the Sultanate

Mughal Ruleमुगल शासन

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• Babur: First Battle of Panipat
• Babur: Challenges after the Battle of Panipat
• Babur: Struggle with Rana Sanga
• Babur: Problems of the Eastern Areas and the Afghans
• Babur’s Contribution and Significance of his Advent
• Humayun and the Afghans
• Humayun: Early Activities and Tussle with Bahadur Shah
• Humayun: The Gujarat Campaign
• Humayun: The Bengal Campaign and Struggle with Sher Khan
• Social and Political Background of Bihar and Rise of Sher Shah
• The Sur Empire (1540-56)
• Sher Shah Suri Contribution: Coinage
• Sher Shah Suri Contribution: Architecture
• Akbar: Conflict with the Afghans - Hemu
• Akbar: 2nd Battle of Panipat
• Akbar: Battle of Haldighati
• Akbar Early Expansion: Early Expansion of the Empire (1560-76)
• Akbar Expansion: Relations with the Rajputs
• Akbar Expansion: Rebellions and Northwest Expansion
• Akbar Expansion: Concept of Suzerainty
• Akbar Administration: Central and Provincial Administration
• Akbar Administration: Land-Revenue System
• Akbar Administration: The Dahsala System
• Akbar Administration: The Mansabdari System
• Akbar Administration: Other Aspects of Administration
• Akbar Administration: Concept of Navaratnas
• Akbar Socio-Religious Initiatives: Relations with the Ulama and Social Reforms
• Akbar Socio-Religious: The First Phase (1556-73)
• Akbar Socio-Religious: The Second Phase (1573-80) - the Ibadat Khana
• Akbar Socio-Religious: The Final Phase - Din-i-Ilahi
• Jahangir: Territorial Consolidation and Expansion (Mewar, East India, Kangra)
• Jahangir: Arrival of British Envoys in Jahangir’s Court
• Jahangir: State and Religion in the First Half of the 17th Century
• Shah Jahan: Development of Art and Architecture
• Shah Jahan: Evolution of the Mughal Ruling Class and the Mansabdari System
• Aurangzeb: Expansion of Empire
• Aurangzeb and the Deccani States (1658-87)
• Aurangzeb Deccani States: Treaty of Purandar (1665)
• Aurangzeb: Marathas and the Deccan (1687-1707)
• Aurangzeb: Assessment of Aurangzeb and the Jagirdari Crisis
• Later Mughals: Bahadur Shah (Shah-i-Bekhabar)
• Later Mughals: Jahandar Shah
• Later Mughals: Farrukhsiyar
• Later Mughals: Rafi-ud-Darajat
• Later Mughals: Rafi-ud-Daula (Shah Jahan II)
• Later Mughals: Muhammad Shah (Rangeela)
• Later Mughals: Ahmad Shah
• Later Mughals: Alamgir II
• Later Mughals: Shah Jahan III
• Later Mughals: Shah Alam II
• Later Mughals: Akbar II
• Later Mughals: Bahadur Shah II/ Zafar
• Later Mughals: Rise of Regional States and Foreign Invasions (1725-48)
• Mughal Economy: Inland Trade
• Mughal Economy: Overseas Trade and Role of Foreign Trading Companies
• Mughal Economy: Overland Trade
• Mughal Economy: The Mughal State and Commerce
• Mughal Economy: Trend of India’s Economy in First Half of 18th Century
• Mughal Society: Rural Society
• Mughal Society: Towns and Town Life
• Mughal Society: Artisans and Master-Craftsmen
• Mughal Society: Women
• Mughal Society: Servants and Slaves
• Mughal Society: Standard of Living
• Mughal Society: The Ruling Classes
• Mughal Society: The Middle Strata
• Mughal Society: The Commercial Classes

Rise of the Marathasमराठों का उदय

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• The Marathas and their Policy of Expansion
• The Marathas and Nizam-ul-Mulk
• The Maratha Advance into Gujarat and Malwa
• The Maratha Advance into Doab and Punjab: First Phase (1741-52)
• The Maratha Advance into Doab and Punjab: Second Phase (1752-61)
• Third Battle of Panipat
• Chhatrapati Shivaji
• The Peshwas (1713-1818)
• The Bhonsles
• The Gaekwads
• The Holkars
• The Sindhias
• Economy in 18th Century
• Social and Cultural Life (Marathas)

Vijaynagar Empireविजयनगर साम्राज्य

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• Sources of Information about Vijayanagar Empire
• Vijayanagar Dynasties: Sangama
• Vijayanagar Dynasties: Suluva
• Vijayanagar Dynasties: Tuluva
• Vijayanagar Dynasties: Aravidu
• Vijayanagar Administration
• Vijayanagar Economy
• Vijayanagar Social Aspects
• Vijayanagar Art and Architecture
• Vijayanagar Literature
• Vijayanagar: Foreign Travelers and their Accounts

Bahmani Kingdomबहमनी साम्राज्य

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• Conflicts of the Bahmani Successor States with Vijayanagar
• Bahmani Social and Cultural Aspects
• Bahmani Art and Architecture
• Successor States of Bahmani Kingdom: Ahmednagar
• Successor States of Bahmani Kingdom: Bijapur
• Successor States of Bahmani Kingdom: Golconda
• Successor States of Bahmani Kingdom: Berar
• Successor States of Bahmani Kingdom: Bidar
• Bahmani Economy
• Bahmani Military

Bhakti and Sufi Movementsभक्ति और सूफी आंदोलन

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• Bhakti Movement: What was the movement about?
• Bhakti Movement: Causes for its formation
• Bhakti Movement: Features of the Movement
• Bhakti Movement: Associated Literature
• Bhakti Movement Groups: Sagun
• Bhakti Movement Groups: Nirgun
• Bhakti Movement Groups: Nayanars
• Bhakti Movement Groups: Alvars
• Bhakti Saints (Acharyas): Shankaracharya
• Bhakti Saints (Acharyas): Ramanujacharya
• Bhakti Saints (Acharyas): Nimbark
• Bhakti Saints (Acharyas): Madhvacharya
• Bhakti Saints (Acharyas): Nathpanthis (Siddhas and Yogis)
• Vaishnavism Saints: Ramananda
• Vaishnavism Saints: Kabir Das
• Vaishnavism Saints: Gurunanak Dev
• Vaishnavism Saints: Purandar Das
• Vaishnavism Saints: Dadu Dayal
• Vaishnavism Saints: Chaitanya Mahaprabhu
• Vaishnavism Saints: Shankardeva
• Vaishnavism Saints: Vallabhacharya
• Vaishnavism Saints: Guru Ghasidas
• Vaishnavism Saints: Surdas
• Vaishnavism Saints: Meerabai
• Vaishnavism Saints: Haridas
• Vaishnavism Saints: Namdev
• Vaishnavism Saints: Dhaneswar
• Vaishnavism Saints: Eknath
• Vaishnavism Saints: Tukaram
• Vaishnavism Saints: Ramdas
• Impact of Bhakti Movement
• Sufi Movement: Causes of Creation
• Sufi Movement: Features (Characteristics and Stages)
• Sufi Movement: Pir-Murid Tradition
• Sufi Movement: Use of Music in Sufism
• Sufi Orders (Silsila): Chisti
• Sufi Orders (Silsila): Suhrawardi
• Sufi Orders (Silsila): Naqshbandi
• Impact of Sufi Movement

Arrival of Europeans in Indiaभारत में यूरोपीय लोगों का आगमन

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• Responsible Factors for Arrival of Europeans
• The Portuguese in India
• Portuguese: Vasco Da Gama
• Portuguese: Pedro Alvarez Cabral
• Portuguese: De Almeida
• Portuguese: Albuquerque
• Portuguese: Nino Da Cunha
• Causes of Failure of Portuguese empire in India
• The Dutch in India
• The Dutch in India ( settlements, personalities, decline)
• The English: Farrukhsiyar 's Farman
• The English: Causes of English Success
• The Danes in India
• The Danes in India ( settlements, personalities, decline)
• The French
• The French ( settlements, personalities, decline)
• Anglo-French Rivalry
• First Carnatic War
• Rise of the Hyderabad State
• The Second Carnatic War
• The Third Carnatic War
• The Columbian Exchange

Expansion of East India Companyईस्ट इंडिया कंपनी का विस्तार

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• Settlements at Various Places
• British Conquest of Bengal
• Bengal: Battle of Plassey
• Bengal: Battle of Buxar
• Bengal: Treaty of Allahabad
• Bengal: Dual Polity in Bengal (Diwani and Nizamat)
• 4 Anglo - Mysore Wars
• 3 Anglo - Maratha Wars
• Prominent Maratha Families Ruling from Different Places
• EIC Treaties: Surat, Purandar, Salbai, Bassein, Poona, Gwalior and Mandsor
• Marathas Defeat and its reasons
• The Subsidiary Alliance System and its Impact

Second Phase of British Expansion In Indiaभारत में ब्रिटिश विस्तार का दूसरा चरण

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• 2 Anglo-Sikh Wars
• Doctrine of Lapse and its Victim States
• Annexation of Oudh
• EIC’s Relations with Neighboring Countries
• Doctrine of Ring Fence
• Doctrine of Masterly Inactivity
• Policy of Proud Reserve

Form of Administration before 18571857 से पूर्व प्रशासन का स्वरूप

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• The Dual System
• Regulating Act
• Pitt’s India Act
• The Charter Acts
• Evolution of Modern Judicial System
• Judicial System: Law Commission
• Developments of Civil Services
• British Indian Army
• Impact of British Administration

Economic Policies of The Britishअंग्रेजों की आर्थिक नीतियां

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• Colonialism: Phase of Mercantilism (1757-1813)
• Colonialism: Phase of Free Trade (1813-1858)
• Colonialism: Phase of Finance Imperialism (1858 onwards)
• Land Revenue: Ryotwari
• Land Revenue: Mahalwari
• Land Revenue: Permanent Settlement
• Associated Terms of British Revenue System
• Impact of British Policy on Indian Economy
• Drain of Wealth Theory

Broader Impact of British Administrationब्रिटिश प्रशासन का व्यापक प्रभाव

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• Industrialization—Ruin of Artisans and Handicrafts men
• Impoverishment of Peasantry
• Emergence of New Land Relations, Ruin of Old Zamindars
• Stagnation and Deterioration of Agriculture
• Commercialization of Indian Agriculture
• Development of Modern Industry
• Rise of Indian Bourgeoisie
• Critique of The Colonial Economy
• Critique: Economic Drain
• Famine and Poverty
• Nationalist Critique of Colonial Economy
• Abolition of the Dual System
• Changes in Social Setup

The Revolt of 18571857 का विद्रोह

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• Revolt of 1857 Causes: Economic Causes
• Revolt of 1857 Causes: Political Causes
• Revolt of 1857 Causes: Administrative Causes
• Revolt of 1857 Causes: Socio-Religious Causes
• Revolt of 1857 Causes: Influence of Outside Events
• Revolt of 1857 Causes: Discontent Among Sepoys
• Revolt of 1857 Events: Meerut Mutiny
• Revolt of 1857 Events: Siege of Delhi
• Revolt of 1857 Events: Fall of Delhi
• Important Places and Associated Leaders of the Revolt
• Important British Officers during Suppression of Revolt
• Causes of Failure of the Revolt
• Nature and Impact of the Revolt
• Various Outcomes of the Revolt
• Changes in the Army: Peel Commission
• Public Services: Ilbert Bill Controversy
• Policy of Equal Federation
• Princely States
• Foreign Policy (Post 1857)
• Local Government: Mayo’s Resolution
• Local Government: Ripon’s Resolution (1882)
• Local Government: Royal Commission on Decentralization (1908)
• Local Government: Resolution of May (1918) and Dyarchy (1919)
• Local Government: GoI Act, 1935 and After
• Labour Law Related Changes
• Changes in Socio-Cultural Stance

Evolution of Administrative and Police Servicesप्रशासनिक और पुलिस सेवाओं का विकास

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• Proclamation of 1858
• Indian Civil Services Act, 1861
• Aitchison Committee on Public Services (1886)
• Islington Commission (1912)
• Montford Reforms (1919)
• Lee Commission (1924)
• Government of India Act, 1935
• Evolution of Police 1791
• Police Commission of 1860
• William Bentinck’s Contribution

Education during British Ruleब्रिटिश शासन के दौरान शिक्षा

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• Changed Government Post 1857
• Acts between 1858-1947
• Administration - Central, Provincial, Local (Education)
• Charter Act of 1813
• General Committee of Public Instruction
• Orientalist-Anglicist Controversy
• Wood’s Dispatch (1854)
• Hunter Education Commission (1882-83)
• Indian Universities Act, 1904
• Government Resolution on Education Policy—1913
• Saddler University Commission (1917-19)
• Education Under Dyarchy
• Hartog Committee (1929)
• Wardha Scheme of Basic Education (1937)
• Sergeant Plan of Education
• Kothari Education Commission (1964-66)
• Development of Vernacular Education
• Development of Technical Education
• Evaluation of British Policy on Education

Press during British Ruleब्रिटिश शासन के दौरान प्रेस

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• James Augustus Hickey’s Bengal Gazette
• Different Publications and Journals
• Censorship of Act, 1799
• Licensing Regulations, 1823
• Press Act/Metcalfe Act, 1835
• Licensing Act, 1857
• Registration Act, 1867
• Vernacular Press Act, 1878
• Newspaper (Incitement to Offences) Act, 1908
• Indian Press Act, 1910
• Indian Press (Emergency Powers) Act, 1931
• Press regulating Act, 1942
• Struggle by Early Nationalists to Secure Press Freedom
• Various Newspapers/Journals and Their Authors
• Press During and After the First World War
• Press During the Second World War
• Press Post Independence
• Press Inquiry Committee, 1947

Socio-Religious Reform Movementsसामाजिक-धार्मिक सुधार आंदोलन

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• Factors leading to Reform Movements
• Directions of Reforms
• Hindu Reform Movements
• Reform Movements Among Muslims
• Sikh Reform Movement
• Parsi Reform Movement
• Significance of Reform Movements
• Impact of Reform Movements

Important Personalitiesमहत्वपूर्ण व्यक्तित्व

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• Raja Ram Mohan Roy
• Swami Vivekananda
• Swami Dayananda Saraswati
• Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar
• Keshab Chandra Sen
• Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa
• Mahadev Govind Ranade
• Annie Besant–Theosophical Society
• Syed Ahmad Khan
• Baba Dayal Das
• Pandita Ramabai
• Sarojini Naidu
• Jyotiba Phule
• Dr. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar
• Aspects of Women Emancipation: Legislation and Women Organisation
• Aspects of Women Emancipation: Education
• Aspects of Women Emancipation: Widow Remarriage

Struggles of the Working Classश्रमिक वर्ग के संघर्ष

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• Initial Efforts for Working Class’s Conditions
• All India Trade Union Congress (AITUC)
• Trade Union Act, 1926
• Trade Disputes Act, 1929
• Meerut Conspiracy Case (1929)

Peasant and Tribal Uprisingsकिसान और जनजातीय विद्रोह

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• Responsible Factors for Tribal Revolts
• Tribal Movements: Bhil Uprising
• Tribal Movements: Kol Uprising
• Tribal Movements: Santhal Rebellion
• Tribal Movements: Singphos Rebellion
• Tribal Movements: Jaintia and Garo Rebellion
• Tribal Movements: Rampa Rebellion
• Tribal Movements: Chuar Uprising
• Tribal Movements: Munda Rebellion
• Tribal Movements: Khonda Dora Uprisings
• Tribal Movements: Tana Bhagat Movement
• Peasant Movements: Reasons of Resistance among Peasants
• Peasant Movements: Champaran Satyagraha
• Peasant Movements: Kheda Peasant Struggle
• Peasant Movements: Bardoli Movement
• Peasant Movements: Tebhaga Movement
• Peasant Movements: Telangana Movement
• Revolts: Sanyasi Revolt
• Revolts: Wahabi Movement
• Revolts: Pagal Panthis
• Revolts: Faraizi Revolt
• Revolts: Kuka Movement
• Revolts: Moplah Uprisings
• Military Discontent Uprisings: Paika Rebellion
• Military Discontent Uprisings: Ramosi Uprising
• Military Discontent Uprisings: Sawantwadi Revolt
• Reasons for Limited Success of the Uprisings

First Phase of National Movement (1905-1917)राष्ट्रीय आंदोलन का प्रथम चरण (1905-1917)

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• Pre-INC Organisations
• Pre-INC Campaigns and their Objectives
• Early Phase Indian National Congress
• Key Sessions of the Indian National Congress (INC)
• Debate over INC being a Safety Valve
• The Moderate Congress (1885-1905)
• Success and Limitations with Moderate Approach
• Moderate Opinion Against Economic Exploitation
• Moderate Campaign for Administrative Reforms
• Moderate Campaign for Constitutional Reforms
• Economic Critique of Imperialism
• Constitutional Reforms and Propaganda in Legislature
• Campaign for General Administrative Reforms
• Government’s Response towards INC
• Militant Nationalism (1905 to 1918)
• Important INC Sessions (Extremist Phase)
• Movement Under Extremist Leadership
• Mass Participation (Extremist Phase)
• Government Repression
• Movements of All India Muslim League (1906)
• Swadeshi Movement and Associated Leaders
• Morley Minto Reforms (1909)
• Comparative Account of Moderates and Extremists
• National Movement in Light of First World War
• Revolutionary Activities
• Hindustan Republican Association
• Chittagong Revolt Group
• Revolutionary Activities Abroad
• Differences between the Moderates and the Extremists
• Annulment of Partition of Bengal
• Home Rule League Movement (1916)
• Developments that led to Home Rule League
• Limitations with Home Rule Leagues
• Lucknow Session of INC (1916): Lucknow Pact
• Reasons of Readmission of Extremists
• Reasons of Muslim League pact with Congress
• Montague Statement of August (1917)

Second Phase of National Movement (1918-1929)राष्ट्रीय आंदोलन का द्वितीय चरण (1918-1929)

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• Gandhi Ji in South Africa (1894-1914)
• Gandhi Ji in India (1915 Onwards)
• Highlight: Champaran Satyagraha (1917)
• Highlight: Ahmedabad Mill Strike (1918)
• Highlight: Kheda Satyagraha (1918)
• Montague-Chelmsford Reforms (1919)
• Rowlatt Satyagraha and Jallianwala Bagh Massacre (April 13, 1919)
• Non-Cooperation Movement (1920-22)
• Khilafat Movement (1919-20)
• Chauri Chaura Incident (5th Feb 1922)
• Congress-Khilafat Swaraj Party
• Swarajists and ‘No Changers'
• The Constructive Programme
• Indian Statutory Commission/ Simon Commission (1927)
• Nehru Report (1928)
• INC: Lahore Session, 1929
• INC: Allahabad Address (1930)
• Jinnah’s Fourteen Points Demand (1929)
• Leaders in this phase and their Contribution

Third Phase of National Movementराष्ट्रीय आंदोलन का तृतीय चरण

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• Civil Disobedience Movement
• Extent of Participation and Possibility of Settlement
• Leaders in this Phase and their Role
• Gandhi-Irwin Pact
• Comparing NCM and CDM
• The Three Round Table Conferences (RTCs)
• Karachi Session of INC (1931)
• Communal Awards (1932)
• Poona Pact (1932)
• Government of India Act, 1935
• Congress Ministries after Provincial Elections of 1937
• Resignation of Congress Ministries (1939)
• Congress Working Committee at Wardha
• Decision on Mass Struggle
• Pakistan Resolution (23 Mar 1940)
• August Offer (1940)
• Individual Satyagraha (1941)
• Cripps Mission (1942)
• Quit India Movement (August Revolution) (1942)
• AICC Meeting (Gowalia Tank, Bombay)
• Parallel Governments
• Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose and INA
• Tokyo Conference: March 1942
• Bangkok Conference- June 1942
• Neta Ji in Japan (1943)
• Provisional Government of Free India, Singapore (October 1943)
• C. Rajagopalachari Formula (1944)
• Desai Liaquat Pact (1945)
• ML/Congress Response to Desai Liaquat
• General Elections, 1945
• Rin Mutiny (1946)
• Cabinet Mission Plan (1946)
• Direct Action Day (August 16th, 1946)
• Interim Government
• Constituent Assembly
• Objective Resolution
• Atlee’s Declaration and Transfer of Power
• Mountbatten Plan (June 3, 1947)
• India Independence Act (1947)
• Integration of States
• Governor Generals of India (1832-1858)
• Viceroy and Governor Generals of India (1858-1947)

Important Committees and Commissionsमहत्वपूर्ण समितियां और आयोग

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• Famine: Campbell Commission
• Famine: Stratchy Commission
• Famine: Lyall Commission
• Famine: MacDonnell Commission
• Law: First Law Commission, 1834, TB Macaulay
• Law: Second Pre-Independence Law Commission, 1853 – Sir John Romilly
• Law: Third Pre-Independence Law Commission, 1862 - Sir John Romilly
• Law: Fourth Pre-Independence Law Commission, 1879 – Dr Whitley Stokes
• Currency: Mansfield Commission
• Currency: Fowler Commission
• Currency: Babington Smith Commission
• Currency: Hilton Young Commission
• Other Important Commissions

Constitutional Development In Indiaभारत में संवैधानिक विकास

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• Governor of Bengal (Before 1773)
• Governor Generals of Bengal (1773-1833)
• Regulating Act 1773
• Pitt's India Act of 1784
• Charter Act of 1793
• Charter Act of 1813
• Charter Act of 1833
• Charter Act of 1853
• Government of India Act 1858
• The Indian Councils Act 1861
• Indian Councils Act 1892
• Indian Councils Act 1909
• Government of India Act 1919
• Government of India Act 1935
• Indian Independence Act, 1947

Visual Artsदृश्य कला

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• Harappan: Sculptures
• Harappan: Seals
• Harappan: Pottery
• Harappan: Architecture-Town Planning
• Mauryan: Pottery (NBPW)
• Mauryan: Cave Architecture
• Mauryan: Pillars
• Mauryan: Stupas
• Post-Mauryan: Caves and Their Types
• Post-Mauryan: Stupa
• Post-Mauryan: Sculpture (Gandhara, Mathura, Amravati School)
• Gupta: Sculpture
• Gupta: Cave architecture
• Gupta: Sarnath Style of Sculpture
• Gupta: Fresco Mural Painting
• Buddhist and Jaina Influence
• Medieval School of Sculpture
• Modern Indian Sculpture

Temple Architectureमंदिर वास्तुकला

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• Evolution of Temple Architecture- Separately in North and South India
• Types of Temple Architecture (Nagara, Dravida, Vesara, Hoysala) and subtypes
• Indo-Islamic: Imperial Style (Delhi Sultanate)
• Indo-Islamic: Provincial Style (Malwa or Pathan Style)
• Indo-Islamic: Mughal Style
• Indo-Islamic: Sikh Style of Architecture
• Indo-Islamic: Avadh (Oudh) Style
• Indo-Islamic: Rajput Architecture
• Modern Architecture
• European Influence (Modern Architecture)
• Indo-Gothic Architecture
• Neo-Roman Style
• Post-Independence Period (Architecture)
• Notable Architects

Paintingsचित्रकला

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• Cave Paintings
• Tradition of Mural Paintings in India
• Tradition of Miniature Paintings in India
• Paintings in the Deccan
• Mughal Painting
• Regional Paintings
• Miniature Painting in South India
• Modern Paintings
• Contemporary Paintings

Pottery Traditionमृद्भांड परंपरा

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• Ochre Coloured Pottery (OCP)
• Black and Red Ware (BRW)
• Painted Grey Ware (PGW)
• Northern Black Polished Ware (NBPW)
• Glazed and Unglazed Pottery

Performing Artsप्रदर्शन कलाएं

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• Music: Classical Indian Music
• Music: Hindustani Music
• Music: Different Gharanas or Schools
• Music: Carnatic Music
• Music: Main Pillars of Indian Music
• Music: Forms of Indian Music
• Music: Musical Instruments
• Music: Institutions Related to Music in India
• Music: Folk Music
• Dances: Concept of Dance in India
• Dances: Concept of Ashta Nayika
• Dances: Rasa and Bhava
• Dances: Eight Classical Dance Forms in India
• Dances: Folk Dances
• Dances: Modern Dances
• Sports: Various Type of Sports
• Sports: Genesis of Martial Arts
• Sports: Forms of Traditional Martial Arts
• Sports: Animal Sports
• Theatre: History of Theatre in India
• Theatre: Classical Sanskrit Theatre
• Theatre: Traditional Theatre
• Theatre: Regional Theatre
• Theatre: Modern Theatre in India
• Theatre: Renaissance of Indian Theatre
• Cinema in India
• Puppetry: String Puppets
• Puppetry: Shadow Puppets

Religion, Language and Literatureधर्म, भाषा और साहित्य

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• Religions: Pre-Vedic Religion
• Religions: Hinduism
• Religions: Buddhism
• Religions: Jainism
• Religions: Sikhism
• Religions: Islam
• Religions: Christianity
• Religions: Zoroastrianism
• Religions: Judaism
• Philosophy in India
• Bhakti Movement (Religions)
• Saints of Bhakti Movement
• Languages: Classical Language
• Literature: Sanskrit Literature
• Literature: Other Important Literatures
• Literature: Influence/Contribution of foreign languages

Miscellaneousविविध

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• Government Cultural Institutions in India
• UNESCO’s List of Cultural Heritage in India
• Protection and Promotion of Indian Culture and Heritage
• Schemes and Awards
• Personalities Related to Culture
• Places of Cultural Interest
• The Calendar & the Eras
• Science and Technology in Ancient India
• Recent Developments related to Art & Culture
• Schemes for Monument Development
• GI Tags