1. Topic wise Comprehensive Study Material and Previous Years Solved Questions

• Topic wise study material of History Optional.
• Topic wise solution of previous years’ history optional questions of UPSC. 
• Complete Map Material will be provided.
• Access to extra questions-answers for UPSC posted regularly on website.

2. Answer writing session with evaluation- Weekly and Daily Problem Practice (मूल्यांकन के साथ उत्तर लेखन सत्र – साप्ताहिक और दैनिक समस्या अभ्यास)

• Weekly and Daily Problem Practice for each section of history [It will start from 10th January, 2022]
• 32 Weekly Problem Practice Sessions and 120 Daily Problem Practice Sessions will be provided under Answer Writing Session.
• Answers sent via email in PDF format shall be evaluated within 3 days (Daily Problem Practice) and within 4 days (Weekly Problem Practice) along with marks, feedback and suggestions for improvement. 
• Solution of all questions will be available to those enrolled for the 2023 Comprehensive Program or enrolled for Daily and Weekly Problem Practice.
  
• इतिहास के प्रत्येक खंड के लिए साप्ताहिक और दैनिक समस्या अभ्यास।
• उत्तर लेखन सत्र के तहत 32 साप्ताहिक समस्या अभ्यास सत्र और 120 दैनिक समस्या अभ्यास सत्र प्रदान किए जाएंगे।
• पीडीएफ प्रारूप में ईमेल के माध्यम से भेजे गए जवाबों का मूल्यांकन 3 दिनों (दैनिक समस्या अभ्यास) और 4 दिनों (साप्ताहिक समस्या अभ्यास) के साथ-साथ सुधार के लिए अंक, प्रतिक्रिया और सुझावों के साथ किया जाएगा।
• सभी प्रश्नों का हल 2023 Comprehensive Program के लिए नामांकित या दैनिक और साप्ताहिक समस्या अभ्यास के लिए नामांकित लोगों के लिए उपलब्ध होगा।

3. Online Test Series (ऑनलाइन टेस्ट सीरीज)

• Questions in the test series will be asked as per new pattern. 
• Detailed syllabus for each test along with sources to study has been uploaded on this page.
• Mode of communication will be online.
• On due date:
  • Question Paper, Answer Sheet and Detailed Solution will be sent to the enrolled students through email.
  • You will have to send your answer sheet for evaluation in PDF format (you can use any scanner app).
  • Evaluated answer sheet will be reverted back within 10 days.
• Detailed and high quality solution of each test will be provided in English and Hindi.
• Answer sheets will be evaluated with detailed feedback for improvement along with marking. All doubts will be clarified via Email, Whatsapp or Phone.
• Personal guidance will be given for any clarification related to the preparation.
• परीक्षण श्रृंखला में प्रश्न नए पैटर्न के अनुसार पूछे जाएंगे।
• अध्ययन के लिए स्रोतों के साथ प्रत्येक परीक्षण के लिए विस्तृत पाठ्यक्रम इस पृष्ठ पर अपलोड किया गया है।
• संचार का तरीका ऑनलाइन होगा।
• नियत तिथि पर:
  • प्रश्न पत्र, उत्तर पुस्तिका और विस्तृत समाधान नामांकित छात्रों को ईमेल के माध्यम से भेजा जाएगा।
  • आपको पीडीएफ प्रारूप में मूल्यांकन के लिए अपनी उत्तर पुस्तिका भेजनी होगी (आप ऐप का उपयोग कर सकते हैं)।
  • मूल्यांकन की गई उत्तर पुस्तिका को 10 दिनों के भीतर वापस कर दिया जाएगा।
• प्रत्येक परीक्षण का विस्तृत और उच्च गुणवत्ता वाला उत्तर अंग्रेजी और हिंदी में प्रदान किया जाएगा।
• अंकन के साथ-साथ सुधार के लिए विस्तृत प्रतिक्रिया के साथ उत्तर पुस्तिकाओं का मूल्यांकन किया जाएगा। सभी संदेह ईमेल, व्हाट्सएप या फोन के माध्यम से स्पष्ट किए जाएंगे।
• तैयारी से संबंधित किसी भी स्पष्टीकरण के लिए व्यक्तिगत मार्गदर्शन दिया जाएगा।

• First 8 Tests will be of 130 Marks each and 90 Minutes time limit.
• Rest 6 Tests will be of 250 Marks each and 3 hours time limit.
• Dates of tests will be flexible. You can submit your tests any time and date till main examination, 2023.
• Syllabus for Tests is given on this page.
• पहले 8 टेस्ट 130 मार्क्स प्रत्येक और 90 मिनट समय सीमा के होंगे।
• बाकी 6 टेस्ट 250 मार्क्स प्रत्येक और 3 घंटे की समय सीमा होगी।
• परीक्षणों की तारीखें लचीली होंगी। आप मुख्य परीक्षा तक किसी भी समय और तिथि पर अपने टेस्ट प्रस्तुत कर सकते हैं।
• टेस्ट के लिए सिलेबस इस पेज पर दिया गया है।

NOTE: Those enrolled can submit answer sheet for evaluation till Main Examination 2023.

Sectional Test I: Ancient India: 15 May, 2022: 130 Marks (90 Minutes Duration)

Sectional Test II: Ancient India:  15 June, 2022: 130 Marks (90 Minutes Duration)

Full Test I: Ancient India: 30 June, 2022: 250 Marks (180 Minutes Duration)

Sectional Test III: Medieval India: 30 July, 2022: 130 Marks (90 Minutes Duration)

Sectional Test IV: Medieval India: 30 August, 2022: 130 Marks (90 Minutes Duration)

Full Test II: Medieval India: 15 September, 2022: 250 Marks (180 Minutes Duration)

Sectional Test V: Modern India: 15 October, 2022: 130 Marks (90 Minutes Duration)

Sectional Test VI: Modern India: 15 November, 2022: 130 Marks (90 Minutes Duration)

Full Test III: Modern India: 15 December, 2022: 250 Marks (180 Minutes Duration)

Sectional Test VII: World History: 1 February, 2023: 130 Marks (90 Minutes Duration)

Sectional Test VIII: World History: 1 March, 2023: 130 Marks (90 Minutes Duration)

Full Test IV: World History: 15 March, 2023: 250 Marks (180 Minutes Duration)

3.5 Months gap for Prelims (Schedule will be modified depending on the date of Prelims)

Full Test V (Mock Test): Ancient India + Medieval India: 15 August, 2023: 250 Marks (180 Minutes Duration)

Full Test VI (Mock Test): World History + Modern India: 31 August, 2023: 250 Marks (180 Minutes Duration)

Fee for only Test Series (14 Tests): ₹ 13000/- [Course Code- T]

Fee for Test Series (14 Tests)+ Online Access of Topic Wise Study Materials, Map Materials and Previous Years Solved Questions: ₹ 18500/-  [Course Code- TMP1]

Fee for Test Series (14 Tests) and Daily & Weekly Problem Practice: ₹ 18000/- [Course Code- TDW]

Fee for COMPLETE PACKAGE [Test Series (14 Tests)+ Online Access of Topic Wise Study Materials, Map Materials and Previous Years Solved Questions + Daily and Weekly Problem Practice with Solution and Evaluation]: ₹ 21000/-  [Course Code- C1]

Fee for COMPLETE PACKAGE [Test Series (14 Tests)+ Hard Copy of Topic Wise Study Materials, Map Material and Previous Years Solved Questions (5500 pages) + Daily and Weekly Problem Practice with Solution and Evaluation]: ₹ 26000/- [Course Code- C2]

Fee for Test Series (14 Tests)+ Hard Copy of Topic Wise Study Materials, Map Material and Previous Years Solved Questions (5500 pages): ₹ 24000/- [Course Code- TMP2]

Fee for Test Series (14 Tests)+ Online Access of Previous Years Solved Questions and Map Material: ₹15000/- [Course Code- TP1]

Fee for Test Series (14 Tests)+ Hard Copy of Previous Years Solved Questions and Map Material (1600 pages): ₹17000/- [Course Code- TP2]

Fee for Test Series (14 Tests)+ Online Access of Topic wise Study Materials: ₹16000/- [Course Code- TM1]

Fee for Test Series (14 Tests)+ Hard Copy of Topic wise Study Materials (4000 pages): ₹20000/- [Course Code- TM2]

Fee for Daily and Weekly Problem Practice (Evaluation + Solution): ₹9000/- [Course Code- DW]

Fee for only Daily Problem Practice (Evaluation+ Solution): ₹5000/- [Course Code- D]

Fee for only Weekly Problem Practice (Evaluation + Solution): ₹5000/- [Course Code- W]

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Syllabus:

• Sources: Archaeological sources: Exploration, excavation, epigraphy, numismatics, monuments Literary sources: Indigenous: Primary and secondary; poetry, scientific literature, literature, literature in regional languages, religious literature. Foreign accounts: Greek, Chinese and Arab writers.
• Pre-history and Proto-history: Geographical factors; hunting and gathering (paleolithic and mesolithic); Beginning of agriculture (neolithic and chalcolithic).
• Indus Valley Civilization: Origin, date, extent, characteristics, decline, survival and significance, art and architecture.
• Megalithic Cultures: Distribution of pastoral and farming cultures outside the Indus, Development of community life, Settlements, Development of agriculture, Crafts, Pottery, and Iron industry.
• Aryans and Vedic Period: Expansions of Aryans in India. Vedic Period: Religious and philosophic literature; Transformation from Rig Vedic period to the later Vedic period; Political, social and economical life; Significance of the Vedic Age; Evolution of Monarchy and Varna system.
• Period of Mahajanapadas: Formation of States (Mahajanapada): Republics and monarchies; Rise of urban centres; Trade routes; Economic growth; Introduction of coinage; Spread of Jainism and Buddhism; Rise of Magadha and Nandas. Iranian and Macedonian invasions and their impact.

Sources:

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Syllabus:

• Mauryan Empire: Foundation of the Mauryan Empire, Chandragupta, Kautilya and Arthashastra; Ashoka; Concept of Dharma; Edicts; Polity, Administration; Economy; Art, architecture and sculpture; External contacts; Religion; Spread of religion; Literature.Disintegration of the empire; Sungas and Kanvas.
• Post – Mauryan Period (Indo-Greeks, Sakas, Kushanas, Western Kshatrapas): Contact with outside world; growth of urban centres, economy, coinage, development of religions, Mahayana, social conditions, art, architecture, culture, literature and science.
• Early State and Society in Eastern India, Deccan and South India: Kharavela, The Satavahanas, Tamil States of the Sangam Age; Administration, economy, land grants, coinage, trade guilds and urban centres; Buddhist centres; Sangam literature and culture; Art and architecture.
• Guptas, Vakatakas and Vardhanas: Polity and administration, Economic conditions, Coinage of the Guptas, Land grants, Decline of urban centres, Indian feudalism, Caste system, Position of women, Education and educational institutions; Nalanda, Vikramshila and Vallabhi, Literature, scientific literature, art and architecture.
• Regional States during Gupta Era: The Kadambas, Pallavas, Chalukyas of Badami; Polity and Administration, Trade guilds, Literature; growth of Vaishnava and Saiva religions. Tamil Bhakti movement, Shankaracharya; Vedanta; Institutions of temple and temple architecture; Palas, Senas, Rashtrakutas, Paramaras, Polity and administration; Cultural aspects. Arab conquest of Sind; Alberuni, The Chalukyas of Kalyana, Cholas, Hoysalas, Pandyas; Polity and Administration; local Government; Growth of art and architecture, religious sects, Institution of temple and Mathas, Agraharas, education and literature, economy and society.
• Themes in Early Indian Cultural History: Languages and texts, major stages in the evolution of art and architecture, major philosophical thinkers and schools, ideas in Science and Mathematics.

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Syllabus:

• Full Syllabus of Ancient India

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• Early Medieval India, 750-1200: – Polity: Major political developments in Northern India and the Peninsula, origin and the rise of Rajputs – The Cholas: administration, village economy and society – “Indian Feudalism” – Agrarian economy and urban settlements – Trade and commerce – Society: the status of the Brahman and the new social order – Condition of women – Indian science and technology
• Cultural Traditions in India, 750- 1200: – Philosophy: Skankaracharya and Vedanta, Ramanuja and Vishishtadvaita, Madhva and BrahmaMimansa – Religion: Forms and features of religion, Tamil devotional cult, growth of Bhakti, Islam and its arrival in India, Sufism – Literature: Literature in Sanskrit, growth of Tamil literature, literature in the newly developing languages, Kalhan’s Rajtarangini, Alberuni’s India – Art and Architecture: Temple architecture, sculpture, painting
• The Thirteenth Century: – Establishment of the Delhi Sultanate: The Ghurian invasions – factors behind Ghurian success – Economic, social and cultural consequences – Foundation of Delhi Sultanate and early Turkish Sultans – Consolidation: The rule of Iltutmish and Balban
• The Fourteenth Century: – “The Khalji Revolution” – Alauddin Khalji: Conquests and territorial expansion, agrarian and economic measures – Muhammad Tughluq: Major projects, agrarian measures, bureaucracy of Muhammad Tughluq – Firuz Tughluq: Agrarian measures, achievements in civil engineering and public works, decline of the Sultanate, foreign contacts and Ibn Battuta’s account
• Society, Culture and Economy in the Thirteenth and Fourteenth Centuries: – Society: composition of rural society, ruling classes, town dwellers, women, religious classes, caste and slavery under the Sultanate, Bhakti movement, Sufi movement – Culture: Persian literature, literature in the regional languages of North India, literature in the languages of South India, Sultanate architecture and new structural forms, painting, evolution of a composite culture – Economy: Agricultural production, rise of urban economy and non-agricultural production, trade and commerce
• The Fifteenth and Early Sixteenth Century – Political Developments and Economy: – Rise of Provincial Dynasties: Bengal, Kashmir (Zainul Abedin), Gujarat, Malwa, Bahmanids – The Vijayanagra Empire – Lodis – Mughal Empire, First phase: Babur and Humayun – The Sur Empire: Sher Shah’s administration – Portuguese Colonial enterprise – Bhakti and Sufi Movements

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• The Fifteenth and early Sixteenth Century – Society and Culture: – Regional cultural specificities – Literary traditions – Provincial architecture – Society, culture, literature and the arts in Vijayanagara Empire.
• Akbar: – Conquests and consolidation of the Empire – Establishment of Jagir and Mansab systems – Rajput policy – Evolution of religious and social outlook, theory of Sulh-i-kul and religious policy – Court patronage of art and technology
• Mughal Empire in the Seventeenth Century: – Major administrative policies of Jahangir, Shahjahan and Aurangzeb – The Empire and the Zamindars – Religious policies of Jahangir, Shahjahan and Aurangzeb – Nature of the Mughal State – Late Seventeenth century crisis and the revolts – The Ahom Kingdom – Shivaji and the early Maratha Kingdom.
• Economy and Society in the Sixteenth and Seventeenth Centuries: – Population, agricultural production, craft production – Towns, commerce with Europe through Dutch, English and French companies : a trade revolution – Indian mercantile classes, banking, insurance and credit systems – Condition of peasants, condition of women – Evolution of the Sikh community and the Khalsa Panth
• Culture in the Mughal Empire: – Persian histories and other literature – Hindi and other religious literature – Mughal architecture – Mughal painting – Provincial architecture and painting – Classical music – Science and technology
• The Eighteenth Century: – Factors for the decline of the Mughal Empire – The regional principalities: Nizam’s Deccan, Bengal, Awadh – Maratha ascendancy under the Peshwas – The Maratha fiscal and financial system – Emergence of Afghan Power, Battle of Panipat:1761 – State of politics, culture and economy on the eve of the British conquest

Sources:

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Syllabus:

• Full Syllabus of  Medieval India

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Syllabus:

• European Penetration into India: The Early European Settlements; The Portuguese and the Dutch; The English and the French East India Companies; Their struggle for supremacy; Carnatic Wars; Bengal -The conflict between the English and the Nawabs of Bengal; Siraj and the English; The Battle of Plassey; Significance of Plassey.
• British Expansion in India: Bengal – Mir Jafar and Mir Kasim; The Battle of Buxar; Mysore; The Marathas; The three Anglo-Maratha Wars; The Punjab.
• Early Structure of the British Raj: The early administrative structure; From diarchy to direct control; The Regulating Act (1773); The Pitt’s India Act (1784); The Charter Act (1833); The voice of free trade and the changing character of British colonial rule; The English utilitarian and India.
• Economic Impact of British Colonial Rule: Land revenue settlements in British India; The Permanent Settlement; Ryotwari Settlement; Mahalwari Settlement; Economic impact of the revenue; arrangements; Commercialization of agriculture; Rise of landless agrarian labourers; Impoverishment of the rural society; Dislocation of traditional trade and commerce; De-industrialisation; Decline of traditional crafts; Drain of wealth; Economic transformation of India; Railroad and communication network including telegraph and postal services; Famine and poverty in the rural interior; European business enterprise and its limitations.
• Social and Cultural Developments: The state of indigenous education, its dislocation; Orientalist – Anglicist controversy, The introduction of western education in India; The rise of press, literature and public opinion; The rise of modern vernacular literature; Progress of science; Christian missionary activities in India.
• Social and Religious Reform movements in Bengal and Other Areas: Ram Mohan Roy, The Brahmo Movement; Devendranath Tagore; Iswarchandra Vidyasagar; The Young Bengal Movement; Dayanada Saraswati; The social reform movements in India including Sati, widow remarriage, child marriage etc.; The contribution of Indian renaissance to the growth of modern India; Islamic revivalism – the Feraizi and Wahabi Movements.
• Indian Response to British Rule: Peasant movements and tribal uprisings in the 18th and 19th centuries including the Rangpur Dhing (1783), the Kol Rebellion (1832), the Mopla Rebellion in Malabar (1841-1920), the Santal Hul (1855), Indigo Rebellion (1859-60), Deccan Uprising (1875) and the Munda Ulgulan (1899- 1900); The Great Revolt of 1857 – Origin, character, causes of failure, the consequences; The shift in the character of peasant uprisings in the post-1857 period; the peasant movements of the 1920s and 1930s.

Sources:

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Syllabus:

• Factors leading to the birth of Indian Nationalism; Politics of Association; The Foundation of the Indian National Congress; The Safety-valve thesis relating to the birth of the Congress; Programme and objectives of Early Congress; the social composition of early Congress leadership; the Moderates and Extremists; The Partition of Bengal (1905); The Swadeshi Movement in Bengal; the economic and political aspects of Swadeshi Movement; The beginning of revolutionary extremism in India.
• Rise of Gandhi; Character of Gandhian nationalism; Gandhi’s popular appeal; Rowlatt Satyagraha; the Khilafat Movement; the Non-cooperation Movement; National politics from the end of the Non-cooperation movement to the beginning of the Civil Disobedience movement; the two phases of the Civil Disobedience Movement; Simon Commission; The Nehru Report; the Round Table Conferences; Nationalism and the Peasant Movements; Nationalism and Working class movements; Women and Indian youth and students in Indian politics (1885-1947); the election of 1937 and the formation of ministries; Cripps Mission; the Quit India Movement; the Wavell Plan; The Cabinet Mission.
• Constitutional Developments in the Colonial India between 1858 and 1935
• Other strands in the National Movement The Revolutionaries: Bengal, the Punjab, Maharashtra, U.P, the Madras Presidency, Outside India. The Left; The Left within the Congress: Jawaharlal Nehru, Subhas Chandra Bose, the Congress Socialist Party; the Communist Party of India, other left parties.
• Politics of Separatism; the Muslim League; the Hindu Mahasabha; Communalism and the politics of partition; Transfer of power; Independence.
• Consolidation as a Nation; Nehru’s Foreign Policy; India and her neighbours (1947-1964); The linguistic reorganisation of States (1935-1947); Regionalism and regional inequality; Integration of Princely States; Princes in electoral politics; the Question of National Language.
• Caste and Ethnicity after 1947; Backward castes and tribes in postcolonial electoral politics; Dalit movements.
• Economic development and political change; Land reforms; the politics of planning and rural reconstruction; Ecology and environmental policy in post – colonial India; Progress of science.

Sources:

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Syllabus:

• Full Syllabus of Modern India

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Syllabus:

• Enlightenment and Modern ideas: Major ideas of Enlightenment: Kant, Rousseau; Spread of Enlightenment in the colonies; Rise of socialist ideas (up to Marx); spread of Marxian Socialism
• Origins of Modern Politics: European States System; American Revolution and the Constitution; French revolution and aftermath, 1789- 1815; American Civil War with reference to Abraham Lincoln and the abolition of slavery; British Democratic Politics, 1815- 1850; Parliamentary Reformers, Free Traders, Chartists.
• Industrialization: English Industrial Revolution: Causes and Impact on Society; Industrialization in other countries: USA, Germany, Russia, Japan; Industrialization and Globalization.
• Revolution and Counter-Revolution: 19th Century European revolutions, The Russian Revolution of 1917- 1921, Fascist Counter-Revolution, Italy and Germany; The Chinese Revolution of 1949
• World Wars: 1st and 2nd World Wars as Total Wars: Societal implications; World War I: Causes and consequences; World War II: Causes and consequence

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Syllabus:

• Nation-State System: Rise of Nationalism in 19th century; Nationalism: state-building in Germany and Italy; Disintegration of Empires in the face of the emergence of nationalities across the world.
• The World after World War II: Emergence of two power blocs; Emergence of Third World and non-alignment; UNO and the global disputes.
• Imperialism and Colonialism: South and South-East Asia; Latin America and South Africa; Australia; Imperialism and free trade: Rise of neo-imperialism.
• Liberation from Colonial Rule: Latin America-Bolivar; Arab World-Egypt; Africa-Apartheid to Democracy; South-East Asia-Vietnam
• Decolonization and Underdevelopment: Factors constraining development: Latin America, Africa
• Unification of Europe: Post War Foundations: NATO and European Community; Consolidation and Expansion of European Community; European Union.
• Disintegration of Soviet Union and the Rise of the Unipolar World: Factors leading to the collapse of Soviet communism and the Soviet Union, 1985-1991; Political Changes in Eastern Europe 1989-2001; End of the cold war and US ascendancy in the World as the lone superpower.

Sources:

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Syllabus:

• Full Syllabus of World History

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• Access of Topic wise study material provided to enrolled students

Syllabus:

• Full Syllabus of Ancient India and Medieval India

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Syllabus:

• Full Syllabus of Modern India and World History

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