Courseware on Modern India
1st Edition
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© 2026 | Published: February 28, 2026
Overview:Modern Indian History is one of the most crucial and high-weightage section of UPSC, especially for Prelims and GS Paper-I (Main). Covering the timeline from the decline of the Mughal Empire to post-Independence India, this section explains …
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Ch 1 The Decline of The Mughals and Other Local Powers
Ch 2 Arrival of The New Forces
Ch 3 The Rise and Growth of The Raj
Ch 4 The Great Rebellion
Ch 5 The Social Uprising in India
Ch 6 Religion, Caste and Society
Ch 7 Economic Impact of The Colonial Rule
Ch 8 Administrative Systems During the Raj
Ch 9 From the Company to The Crown and The Rise of Nationalism
Ch 10 The Gandhian Politics and The Road to Freedom
Ch 11 Alternative Streams of Indian Nationalism
Ch 12 India Wins Freedom
Ch 13 Independence and a New Beginning
Ch 14 Consolidation of Indian Nation
Ch 15 Post-Nehru India
Ch 16 India after Liberalization
Ch 2 Arrival of The New Forces
Ch 3 The Rise and Growth of The Raj
Ch 4 The Great Rebellion
Ch 5 The Social Uprising in India
Ch 6 Religion, Caste and Society
Ch 7 Economic Impact of The Colonial Rule
Ch 8 Administrative Systems During the Raj
Ch 9 From the Company to The Crown and The Rise of Nationalism
Ch 10 The Gandhian Politics and The Road to Freedom
Ch 11 Alternative Streams of Indian Nationalism
Ch 12 India Wins Freedom
Ch 13 Independence and a New Beginning
Ch 14 Consolidation of Indian Nation
Ch 15 Post-Nehru India
Ch 16 India after Liberalization
Overview:
Modern Indian History is one of the most crucial and high-weightage section of UPSC, especially for Prelims and GS Paper-I (Main). Covering the timeline from the decline of the Mughal Empire to post-Independence India, this section explains how India’s political institutions, economy, society, and nationalism evolved under colonial rule and beyond. McGraw Hill’s new Courseware, on Modern India, by Nitin Sangwan is strategically prepared to cater to this need.
This courseware offers a fresh, analytical, and examination-oriented treatment of Modern Indian History. Moving beyond rote learning and fact-heavy narration, it focuses on the contexts, processes, ideas, and interconnections in historical events. Based on extensive research, the courseware presents key political, social, economic, and cultural developments that shaped modern India. It begins with the fragmentation of Mughal authority and the rise of regional powers, followed by the expansion of the British East India Company and subsequent colonial rule. It covers major reforms, resistance movements, and socio-religious changes under British dominance. A significant focus on the nationalist struggle for freedom, spotlighting leaders, movements, and alternative streams of thought that ultimately led to India’s independence. The final sections explore the post-1947 era, outlining early nation-building efforts, administrative changes, and the evolution of modern Indian society and governance.
Designed for students and competitive exam aspirants in mind, the book integrates illustrations, timelines, and practice questions to enhance understanding and retention.
Key Features:
1. Over 40 topic-specific videos by the author to further simplify and reinforce complex concepts.
2. Strong Historical Context at the beginning of each chapter to build a clear conceptual foundation.
3. Lucid Narrative Style, designed to cater to students of all merits and levels of preparation.
4. Infographics, Images, Maps, Charts, and Tabular Representations of important topics to ensure strong conceptual clarity.
5. Historical Timelines embedded within the text to help students understand the chronology and progression of key events.
6. ‘Did You Know’ sections featuring interesting tidbits that enhance curiosity and retention.
7. Contextual Supplementary Resources for additional knowledge enrichment beyond the core syllabus.
8. Trivia as a chapter-end component, covering interesting anecdotes and lesser-known information.
9. Bonus Knowledge sections to enable deeper study of important topics for advanced learners.
10. Coverage of 30 years of PYQs (Prelims and Main) in CBT format from UPSC and other State Services examinations for comprehensive practice.
11. Explanation of Prelim Questions and Strategic Guideline plus Draft Answers for Main Questions.
12. Free and Exclusive access to four-coloured e-book.
Modern Indian History is one of the most crucial and high-weightage section of UPSC, especially for Prelims and GS Paper-I (Main). Covering the timeline from the decline of the Mughal Empire to post-Independence India, this section explains how India’s political institutions, economy, society, and nationalism evolved under colonial rule and beyond. McGraw Hill’s new Courseware, on Modern India, by Nitin Sangwan is strategically prepared to cater to this need.
This courseware offers a fresh, analytical, and examination-oriented treatment of Modern Indian History. Moving beyond rote learning and fact-heavy narration, it focuses on the contexts, processes, ideas, and interconnections in historical events. Based on extensive research, the courseware presents key political, social, economic, and cultural developments that shaped modern India. It begins with the fragmentation of Mughal authority and the rise of regional powers, followed by the expansion of the British East India Company and subsequent colonial rule. It covers major reforms, resistance movements, and socio-religious changes under British dominance. A significant focus on the nationalist struggle for freedom, spotlighting leaders, movements, and alternative streams of thought that ultimately led to India’s independence. The final sections explore the post-1947 era, outlining early nation-building efforts, administrative changes, and the evolution of modern Indian society and governance.
Designed for students and competitive exam aspirants in mind, the book integrates illustrations, timelines, and practice questions to enhance understanding and retention.
Key Features:
1. Over 40 topic-specific videos by the author to further simplify and reinforce complex concepts.
2. Strong Historical Context at the beginning of each chapter to build a clear conceptual foundation.
3. Lucid Narrative Style, designed to cater to students of all merits and levels of preparation.
4. Infographics, Images, Maps, Charts, and Tabular Representations of important topics to ensure strong conceptual clarity.
5. Historical Timelines embedded within the text to help students understand the chronology and progression of key events.
6. ‘Did You Know’ sections featuring interesting tidbits that enhance curiosity and retention.
7. Contextual Supplementary Resources for additional knowledge enrichment beyond the core syllabus.
8. Trivia as a chapter-end component, covering interesting anecdotes and lesser-known information.
9. Bonus Knowledge sections to enable deeper study of important topics for advanced learners.
10. Coverage of 30 years of PYQs (Prelims and Main) in CBT format from UPSC and other State Services examinations for comprehensive practice.
11. Explanation of Prelim Questions and Strategic Guideline plus Draft Answers for Main Questions.
12. Free and Exclusive access to four-coloured e-book.