Courseware on Indian History

Theme 1 ANCIENT INDIAN HISTORY 
Ch 1 Ancient Prehistory 
Ch 2 Chalcolithic and Megalithic Age 
Ch 3 Indus Valley Civilization 
Ch 4 The Vedic Age 
Ch 5 Sixth Century BC 
Ch 6 Mauryan Age 
Ch 7 Post-Mauryan Dynasties 
Ch 8 Gupta Age and Vakatakas


Theme 2 EARLY-MEDEIVAL INDIAN HISTORY 
Ch 1 Post Gupta Dynasties 
Ch 2 Early Medieval Dynasties


Theme 3 MEDIEVAL INDIAN HISTORY 
Ch 1 Thirteenth to Fourteenth Century
Ch 2 Fourteenth to Fifteenth Century 
Ch 3 Mughal India 
Ch 4 Marathas and Sikhism 
Ch 5 Bhaktism and Sufism


Theme 4 MODERN INDIAN HISTORY 
Ch 1 Early Modern India: Eighteenth Century 
Ch 2 Advent of Europeans 
Ch 3 The Establishment of British Raj in India 
Ch 4 Consolidation of British Raj 
Ch 5 Economic Policies of British Raj 
Ch 6 Socio-Religious Reform Movement 
Ch 7 Peasant and Tribal Revolts in Indian Subcontinent 
Ch 8 Revolt of 1857 
Ch 9 The National Movement (1857–1915) 
Ch 10 The National Movement (1915–1947) 
Ch 11 Newspaper, Journals, Press Regulations, Congress Sessions, Commissions, Committees, Provinces, Local Bodies and Governors and Governor-Generals of India


Theme 5 ART AND CULTURE OF INDIA 
Ch 1 Cave Traditions, Paintings, Regional Architecture and Pottery 
Ch 2 Indian Music 
Ch 3 Indian Dances 
Ch 4 Handicrafts in India 
Ch 5 Theatre Forms of India 
Ch 6 Puppetry 
Ch 7 Martial Arts of India 
Ch 8 UNESCO Tangible and Intangible Heritages and GI 
Ch 9 Evolution of Languages, Scripts, Classical Languages and Literature in India 
Ch 10 Schools of Philosophy 
Ch 11 Science and Technology in Ancient and Medieval India 
Ch 12 Festivals of India 
Ch 13 Numinismatics 
Ch 14 Foreign Travellers

Overview:

History is one of the most captivating and relevant subjects to explore, offering insights into the past that shape our present. McGraw Hill’s latest launch, Courseware on Indian History, is designed to enrich the reader’s experience by blending storytelling with historical analysis. Authored by Abhishek Mishra and Subhangini Priya, this courseware unravels India’s fascinating heritage, covering all crucial aspects essential for UPSC and various state public service examinations. A first-of-its-kind courseware, it concisely covers five major historical themes—Ancient, Early-Medieval, Medieval, and Modern—along with Art and Culture, making it a holistic resource. Supported by 55+ conceptual videos, 5 thematic videos and 3 more videos on timeline, this courseware ensures in-depth understanding and clarity. Recognising the importance of chronology, historical timelines are integrated at the end of each chapter to aid retention. Additionally, each chapter concludes with a summary to reinforce key concepts, while the Did You Know boxes provide valuable knowledge enrichment. With its structured approach and engaging content, this courseware is an indispensable tool for aspirants aiming to master Indian history.


Key Features:

1. Five themes of Indian History – Ancient, Early-Medieval, Medieval, Modern and Art & Culture are covered in one courseware 
2. Chapters are designed according to the latest trend and the changing pattern of the UPSC examination 
3. Chapter Outline at the beginning of each chapter for a quick overview 
4. Chapter Summary with Historical Timeline at the end of each chapter for refreshing the memory
5. Did You Know box with additional knowledge enrichment content 
6. Important topics for examination are highlighted in each chapter 
7. Chapter-wise PYQs of Prelims and Mains including questions of 2024 
8. 70+ videos on EDGE for conceptual clarity, thematic overview, timeline review and PYQs (Prelims+Mains) of 2013-2024 with explanations