Ancient and Medieval Indian History (English) for UPSC CSE 2025-26 by Poonam Dalal Dahiya (IPS) | 3rd edition | Civil Services Exam - Prelims, Mains and Interview | State PSCs exams/ PCS exams

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• About the Book Blending engaging storytelling with insightful historical analysis, Ancient and Medieval India offers a captivating exploration of India's heritage.
• Specially curated for aspirants of the UPSC Civil Services Examination and various state public service exams, this book comprehensively covers the relevant syllabus with precision and clarity.
• This latest edition features extensive updates, incorporating fresh data, newly framed questions, figures, and maps across all chapters.
• Each section includes chapter-wise practice questions to reinforce learning.
• Designed for ease of use, the book is presented in a bi-colour format with highlighted keywords and includes two detachable pluck-out charts for instant revision—ideal for quick recall during exam preparation.
• Salient FeaturesComprehensive coverage of the entire syllabus for UPSC CSE and State Service ExaminationsIncludes two detachable pluck-out charts on Ancient and Medieval India for quick pre-exam revisionKey points highlighted in tabular format for efficient learningEnriched with updated facts, questions, maps, flowcharts, and images for better conceptual clarityEnhanced content on major topics like Buddhism and Jainism, The Guptas and Vakatakas, and The MughalsLatest Preliminary and Main exam questions included within chaptersIncludes a detailed trend analysis of UPSC CSE Prelims (2009–2023) for Ancient and Medieval IndiaAccess to digital learning resources for holistic preparation McGraw Hill Edge With this book, enjoy exclusive access to McGraw Hill Edge—a dynamic digital platform designed to boost your exam preparation with quality learning tools.
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• Table of ContentsPre-Historic IndiaHarappan Civilisation / Bronze Age (c.
• 2600–1900 BCE)The Vedic Age (Rig Vedic and Later Vedic) (c.
• 1500–500 BCE)The Mahajanapadas of the Indo-Gangetic Plain (c.
• 600−300 BCE)Buddhism and JainismThe Maurya Empire (c.
• 324–187 BCE)Political and Cultural Developments (c.
• 200 BCE–300 CE)The Guptas and the Vakatakas (c.
• 300–600 CE)Early Medieval India: Age of Regional Configurations (c.
• 600−1200 CE)Period from c.
• 1000 to 1200 CE: Northern IndiaThe Delhi Sultanate (c.
• 1206–1526 CE)Provincial Kingdoms of Medieval IndiaThe Mughals (c.
• 1526–1857 CE)The Later Mughals, the Marathas, and Other Provincial KingdomsBhakti and Other Important Religious MovementsThe Advent of EuropeansAlso Includes:PrefaceAcknowledgements Read more