Indian History, 2e for UPSC 2026 by Abhishek Mishra | Chapter-wise 14 Years Online Prelims & Mains PYQs (2013-26) | 100+ Author Videos | 5-Themes-in-1: Ancient, Early-Med, Med, Modern, Art & Culture

📘 Indian History for UPSC 2026 5 THEMES-IN-1: Ancient, Early Medieval, Medieval, Modern, and Art & Culture are covered in one courseware. Topic-level Videos: 100+ engaging conceptual videos to simplify concepts. Previous Years’ Questions Analysis: 14 years’ UPSC PYQs from 2013–2026 for Prelims and Mains with video explanations arranged theme-wise and chapter-wise. Thematic Unit Overview: 5 videos explaining the core areas and features of each theme. Macro Timeline: 4 videos capturing the chronology and progression of historical events in each theme. Trend Analysis: 5 thematic trend analysis videos to better understand PYQ coverage for each chapter. Chapter-end Timeline: Key historical events covered through chapter-end timelines for easy revision. Did You Know? Additional content with interesting information. Exam Must-Haves: Essential and important topics for the exam are tagged. Remember This: Highlighted topics for focused revision. Integrated QR Codes: For conceptual videos and knowledge enrichment content across the chapters. 📖 About the Courseware Courseware on Indian History by Abhishek Mishra and Subhangini Priya is a strategically designed 5 THEMES-IN-1 McGraw Hill Courseware that brings together all five pillars of Indian History in a single integrated learning resource for Civil Services and State Services aspirants. The 2nd edition comprehensively covers Ancient India, Early Medieval India, Medieval India, Modern India, and Art & Culture, making it a holistic learning resource for aspirants and eliminating the need to study from scattered sources. 🎯 This integrated approach helps connect themes, transitions, and developments across different eras. Considering UPSC’s current trend of testing both fundamental and analytical understanding, this thematic courseware helps aspirants understand how political, social, economic, and cultural processes evolved over centuries. 🎥 The second edition is driven by 100+ concept-based videos that transform traditional history preparation into a conceptual learning experience. The author-led videos help aspirants decode concepts better, retain them longer, and apply them effectively. 📝 The courseware is strengthened with the inclusion of the latest UPSC 2025–26 Preliminary Questions, explanations, and model answers for Main examinations. 🚀 To make learning more engaging, interactive, and exam-oriented, the book is enriched with study aids such as Did You Know?, Remember This!, Exam Must-Haves, and Integrated QR Codes for conceptual videos and knowledge enrichment content. 📚 Each chapter begins with a clear Chapter Outline and concludes with a concise Chapter Summary, Key Historical Events, and chapter-end PYQs for Prelims and Mains. 🗺️ The use of infographics, timelines, flowcharts, tables, and maps further simplifies complex topics, making this courseware a one-stop companion for civil services aspirants aiming to master Indian History. 📚 Table of Contents Theme 1: Ancient Indian History Ch 1: Ancient Prehistory Ch 2: Chalcolithic and Megalithic Age Ch 3: Indus Valley Civilisation 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 Medieval Indian History Ch 9: Post Gupta Dynasties Ch 10: Early Medieval Dynasties Theme 3: Medieval Indian History Ch 11: Thirteenth to Fourteenth Century Ch 12: Fourteenth to Fifteenth Century Ch 13: Mughal India Ch 14: Marathas and Sikhism Ch 15: Bhaktism and Sufism Theme 4: Modern Indian History Ch 16: Early Modern India: Eighteenth Century Ch 17: Advent of Europeans Ch 18: The Establishment of British Raj in India Ch 19: Consolidation of British Raj Ch 20: Economic Policies of British Raj Ch 21: Socio-Religious Reform Movement Ch 22: Peasant and Tribal Revolts in Indian Subcontinent Ch 23: Revolt of 1857 Ch 24: The National Movement (1857–1915) Ch 25: The National Movement (1915–1947) Ch 26: Newspaper, Journals, Press Regulations, Congress Sessions, Commissions, Committees, Provinces, Local Bodies, Governors and Governor-Generals of India Theme 5: Art and Culture of India Ch 27: Cave Traditions, Paintings, Regional Architecture and Pottery Ch 28: Indian Music Ch 29: Indian Dances Ch 30: Handicrafts in India Ch 31: Theatre Forms of India Ch 32: Puppetry Ch 33: Martial Arts of India Ch 34: UNESCO Tangible and Intangible Heritages and GI Ch 35: Evolution of Languages, Scripts, Classical Languages and Literature in India Ch 36: Schools of Philosophy Ch 37: Science and Technology in Ancient and Medieval India Ch 38: Festivals of India Ch 39: Numismatics Ch 40: Foreign Travellers