History Of Modern India For Civil Services Examination/ Sujata Menon

Preface to the Second Edition
Preface to the First Edition
Acknowledgement
Contents
India Under East India Company’s Rule (1750-1857)
British Raj and National Movement – 1858-1930
Decolonisation and Independence 1930-1947
Appendix

This revised and enriched second edition of History of Modern India is based on constructive feedback received from aspirants of civil services examination and general readers. Each and every relevant topic has been substantially explained through heading and subheading format for students to comprehend with ease. Designed primarily for aspirants of the history (optional paper) the book will also be a valuable resource for the history portion of General Studies Paper I ( mains). Preparation for General Paper I ( mains ) and History (optional) requires an understanding of facts and events in their proper context and perspective. Events like the battle of Panipat or actions of a personality that changed the course of history require not merely facts and dates for authenticity, but also the background and context of the event.

As UPSC aspirants must be aware, nowadays a lot of emphasis is being placed on the subjective understanding of the topic asked and its interconnection and linkage with other historical events. The book provides solutions to important questions asked in the main examination over the past ten years. Efforts are made to provide as many solutions to questions as possible. In fact, the solutions to the main examination questions make this book unique and beneficial for the aspirants.

This new edition covers the history of modern India from the late 18th century to 1947. Historical facts and events are revised and updated and new perspectives are added. Significant historical events are analyzed through eminent scholars' views, quotes or statements. The narrative is simple and straightforward. Students will find this edition, a reliable and authentic resource. The content of this book is based, on well-researched secondary sources. Overall, this is now a comprehensive and thorough book on modern Indian history. The wide scope of the book means that it is not only limited to the UPSC exam but is relevant for students of history and social sciences.

This edition will help students save on time and help them focus on their preparation than on researching new topics. Importantly, the language is lucid and straightforward that makes the text free-flowing and highly readable.