Modern History is an examinationoriented resource for UPSC CSE and State PSC aspirants. It covers the major developments of modern Indian history from European expansion and British conquest through the freedom struggle, constitutional developments, economic and social changes, education, press, peasant and tribal movements, workingclass movements and other important themes.

The book follows a structured, chronologybased approach and brings together political, administrative, economic and sociocultural developments along with major personalities, movements, reforms and landmark events.

KEY FEATURES:

❖ Full syllabusoriented coverage of Modern Indian History.

❖ Stepbystep concept building across major historical phases.

❖ 10+ years of Previous Years’ Questions with answeroriented preparation.

❖ Chronological timeline and eventbased mapping of major developments.

❖ Coverage of reform movements, resistance movements, nationalism and the freedom struggle.

❖ Dedicated treatment of constitutional, administrative, judicial and economic developments.

❖ Coverage of education, Indian press, peasant movements, tribal movements and workingclass movements.

CONTENTS

1. Rise Of Imperialism In India

2. India On The Eve Of British Conquest

3. British Conquest Of India

4. SocioCultural Reform Movements

5. People’S Resistance Against British Before 1857

6. Policies Of The English East India Company

7. Land Revenue Settlements Introduced By The British

8. The Revolt Of 1857

9. Beginning Of Nationalism In India

10. Era Of Militant Nationalism

11. Emergence Of Gandhi (1915–1918)

12. Home Rule League Movement (1916)

13. The Rowlatt Act (1919)

14. Khilafat And NonCooperation Movement (1919–1921)

15. People’S Resistance Against British Before 1857 – Continued / Revolutionary Activities

16. Swarajists And NoChangers (1922–1926)

17. Simon Commission (1927)

18. Civil Disobedience Movement (1930–1932)

19. Elections And Congress Rule In Provinces

20. Second World War And Nationalistic Response (1939–1942)

21. Individual Satyagraha And Cripps Mission

22. Quit India Movement And Wavell Plan

23. Cabinet Mission (1946)

24. Independence With Partition (1946–1947)

25. Ideological Differences And Similarities Among Different Nationalists

26. Constitutional, Administrative And Judicial Developments Under The British Rule

27. Economic Impact Of The British Rule In India

28. Development Of Indian Press

29. Development Of Education

30. Peasant Movements After 1857

31. Tribal Movements After 1857

32. Movement Of The Working Class

33. Important Governor Generals And Viceroys

34. Communalism

35. Important Personalities Associated With The National Movement