{"id":711,"date":"2024-07-01T07:26:32","date_gmt":"2024-07-01T07:26:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/upscmentorship.com\/upsc-exam\/?p=711"},"modified":"2024-07-19T11:45:59","modified_gmt":"2024-07-19T11:45:59","slug":"history-books-for-upsc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/upscmentorship.com\/upsc-exam\/history-books-for-upsc\/","title":{"rendered":"History Books for UPSC"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/upscmentorship.com\/upsc-exam\/history-books-for-upsc\/#UPSC_Indian_History_Books\" >UPSC Indian History Books<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/upscmentorship.com\/upsc-exam\/history-books-for-upsc\/#List_of_Indian_History_Books_for_IAS_Prelims_exam\" >List of Indian History Books for IAS Prelims exam<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/upscmentorship.com\/upsc-exam\/history-books-for-upsc\/#List_of_Indian_History_Books_for_IAS_Mains_exam\" >List of Indian History Books for IAS Mains exam<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/upscmentorship.com\/upsc-exam\/history-books-for-upsc\/#Indian_History_Books_for_UPSC\" >Indian History Books for UPSC<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/upscmentorship.com\/upsc-exam\/history-books-for-upsc\/#Best_Indian_History_Books_For_History_Optional\" >Best Indian History Books For History Optional<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/upscmentorship.com\/upsc-exam\/history-books-for-upsc\/#Preparation_tips_to_Crack_UPSC\" >Preparation tips to Crack UPSC\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><strong>History Books for UPSC: <\/strong>History holds significant weightage in the Civil Services Examination, covering ancient India, medieval Indian, modern Indian, and world history. Aspirants aiming for success in the UPSC IAS Exam require a detailed list of history books to aid their preparation.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Below are the stages of the IAS Exam:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>UPSC Prelims: Objective-type questions<\/li>\n<li>UPSC Mains: Descriptive-essay type questions<\/li>\n<li>IAS Interview<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>In this article, we&#8217;ll provide a detailed list of the best Indian History books important for UPSC IAS Exam preparation, enabling aspirants to tackle the exam stages effectively.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"UPSC_Indian_History_Books\"><\/span><strong>UPSC Indian History Books<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The History syllabus for UPSC can be divided into four main parts:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Ancient Indian History<\/li>\n<li>Medieval Indian History<\/li>\n<li>Modern Indian History<\/li>\n<li>World History (included only in UPSC Mains)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"List_of_Indian_History_Books_for_IAS_Prelims_exam\"><\/span><strong>List of Indian History Books for IAS Prelims exam<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Here is a list of Indian History books recommended for the IAS Prelims exam:<\/p>\n<div class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col max-w-full\">\n<div class=\"min-h-[20px] text-message flex flex-col items-start whitespace-pre-wrap break-words [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-5 juice:w-full juice:items-end overflow-x-auto gap-2\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"371e26a8-485e-444e-b673-d5c38fc21a1a\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 juice:empty:hidden juice:first:pt-[3px]\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th>History Books for UPSC Prelims<\/th>\n<th>Categories<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>A Brief History of Modern India<\/td>\n<td>Modern History<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>NCERT Class XI Modern India by Bipan Chandra<\/td>\n<td>Modern History<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>NCERT Class XI Medieval India by Satish Chandra<\/td>\n<td>Medieval History<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>NCERT Class XI Ancient India<\/td>\n<td>Ancient History<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>NCERT Class XII Theme in Indian History- I<\/td>\n<td>Ancient Indian History<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>NCERT Class XII Theme in Indian History- II<\/td>\n<td>Medieval Indian History<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>NCERT Class XII Theme in Indian History- III<\/td>\n<td>Medieval &amp; Modern Indian History<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>NCERT Class XI an Introduction to Indian Art<\/td>\n<td>Ancient Indian History<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>NCERT Class XI Living Crafts Traditions of India<\/td>\n<td>Indian History<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>NCERT Class XI Crafts Tradition of India<\/td>\n<td>Indian History<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>These books cover different periods of Indian history and are important for the IAS Prelims exam preparation.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"List_of_Indian_History_Books_for_IAS_Mains_exam\"><\/span><strong>List of Indian History Books for IAS Mains exam<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col max-w-full\">\n<div class=\"min-h-[20px] text-message flex flex-col items-start whitespace-pre-wrap break-words [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-5 juice:w-full juice:items-end overflow-x-auto gap-2\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"01b35565-c07a-44da-adfd-5913b122df90\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 juice:empty:hidden juice:first:pt-[3px]\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\">\n<p>Here is the list of Indian History books recommended for the IAS Mains exam, categorized accordingly:<\/p>\n<div class=\"specl\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th>History Books for UPSC Mains<\/th>\n<th>Category<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>History of Modern World by Jain and Mathur<\/td>\n<td>World History<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Mastering Modern World History by Norman Lowe<\/td>\n<td>Modern World History<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>India After Gandhi by Ramchandra Guha<\/td>\n<td>Modern Indian History<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>India\u2019s Struggle for Independence by Bipan Chandra<\/td>\n<td>Modern Indian History<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>History Of Modern India by Bipan Chandra<\/td>\n<td>Modern Indian History<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Indian Art and Culture by Nitin Singhania<\/td>\n<td>Modern Indian History<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>India\u2019s Ancient Past by RS Sharma<\/td>\n<td>Ancient Indian History<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>The Wonder That Was India by A.L. Basham<\/td>\n<td>Ancient Indian History<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>From Plassey to Partition<\/td>\n<td>Modern Indian History<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p>These books provide comprehensive coverage of Indian history topics and are important for UPSC Mains exam preparation.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Indian_History_Books_for_UPSC\"><\/span><strong>Indian History Books for UPSC<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The recommended books for UPSC History preparation are important resources for understanding various periods and aspects of Indian and world history. Here is a list of the books for Ancient, Medieval, World, and Modern History:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ancient History Books for UPSC:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>NCERT Class XI Ancient India<\/li>\n<li>NCERT Class XII Theme in Indian History- I<\/li>\n<li>The Wonder That Was India \u2013 A.L. Basham<\/li>\n<li>Old NCERT- India\u2019s Ancient Past &#8211; RS Sharma<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Medieval History Books for UPSC:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Old NCERT- History of Medieval India- Satish Chandra<\/li>\n<li>A History of South India by K.A. Nilkantha Sastri<\/li>\n<li>The Agrarian System of Mughal India 1556-1707 by Irfan Habib<\/li>\n<li>Ashoka &amp; Decline of the Maurya by Romila Thapar<\/li>\n<li>The Mughal Empire by J.F. Richards<\/li>\n<li>Indian Feudalism by R.S. Sharma<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>World History Book for UPSC:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Europe Since 1815 \u2013 W.C. Craig<\/li>\n<li>Europe Since 1870 \u2013 James Joll<\/li>\n<li>Europe Since Napoleon \u2013 David Thompson<\/li>\n<li>The Story of Civilization, Part 2 by Arjun Dev, NCERT<\/li>\n<li>Contemporary World History for class XII (Old NCERT Book)<\/li>\n<li>Mastering Modern World History by Norman Lowe<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Modern History Books for UPSC:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>A Brief History of Modern India<\/li>\n<li>NCERT Class XI Modern India by Bipan Chandra<\/li>\n<li>India After Gandhi by Ramchandra Guha<\/li>\n<li>History Of Modern India by Bipan Chandra<\/li>\n<li>Indian Art and Culture by Nitin Singhania<\/li>\n<li>From Plassey to Partition<\/li>\n<li>History of Modern World by Jain and Mathu<\/li>\n<li>Mastering Modern World History by Norman Lowe<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Indian_History_Books_For_History_Optional\"><\/span><strong>Best Indian History Books For History Optional<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Here is a list of recommended Indian History books for those opting for History as an optional subject:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>A New Look at Modern Indian History From 1707 to the Modern Times by Alka Mehta and B L Grover S<\/li>\n<li>Mastering Modern World History by Norman Lowe (Best book for World History UPSC)<\/li>\n<li>The Penguin History Of Early India: From The Origins To AD 1300 by Romila Thapar<\/li>\n<li>Age of Revolution 1789-1848 by Eric Hobsbawm<\/li>\n<li>History of Medieval India by Satish Chandra (Medieval history book for UPSC exam)<\/li>\n<li>History Of Modern India by Bipan Chandra<\/li>\n<li>India\u2019s Ancient Past by Ram Sharan Sharma<\/li>\n<li>Modern Indian History by Bipan Chandra<\/li>\n<li>Age Of Capital: 1848-1875 (History of Civilization) by Eric Hobsbawm<\/li>\n<li>Age of Capital by E.J. Hobsbawm<\/li>\n<li>Age of Empires by E.J. Hobsbawm<\/li>\n<li>Age of Revolution by E.J. Hobsbawm<\/li>\n<li>Contemporary World History (NCERT) by Arjun Dev<\/li>\n<li>Europe Since 1815 by W.C. Craig<\/li>\n<li>Europe Since 1870 by James Joll<\/li>\n<li>Europe Since Napoleon by David Thompson<\/li>\n<li>Industry &amp; Empire by E.J. Hobsbawm<\/li>\n<li>The Social Basis of Democracy &amp; Dictatorship by B.J. Moore<\/li>\n<li>The Mainstream of Civilization by Strayer, Gatzke &amp; Harbison<\/li>\n<li>The Story of Civilization, Vol. 2 (NCERT) by Arjun Dev<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>History is a popular optional subject due to its significant overlap with the General Studies syllabus in UPSC Mains. These books provide in-depth knowledge and analysis of various historical periods and are invaluable resources for History optional aspirants.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Preparation_tips_to_Crack_UPSC\"><\/span><strong>Preparation tips to Crack UPSC\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Cracking the UPSC exam requires diligent preparation and strategic planning. Here are some tips to help you succeed:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Understand the Exam Pattern: Familiarize yourself with the UPSC exam pattern, including the stages (Prelims, Mains, and Interview), types of questions, and marking scheme.<\/li>\n<li>Know the Syllabus: Thoroughly understand the UPSC syllabus for each stage of the exam. Divide your preparation according to the syllabus topics and prioritize areas where you need more focus.<\/li>\n<li>Create a Study Plan: Develop a structured study plan that allocates sufficient time for each subject and revision. Stick to your timetable and maintain consistency in your preparation.<\/li>\n<li>Refer to Standard Books: Use recommended UPSC preparation books and study materials for each subject. NCERT books are excellent resources for building a strong foundation in various topics.<\/li>\n<li>Current Affairs: Stay updated with current affairs through newspapers, magazines, and online sources. Focus on relevant national and international events, government policies, and socio-economic developments.<\/li>\n<li>Practice Previous Year Papers: Solve previous year UPSC question papers to understand the exam pattern, time management, and question types. It also helps in identifying your strengths and weaknesses.<\/li>\n<li>Mock Tests: Take regular mock tests and practice papers to evaluate your preparation level and improve your problem-solving skills. Analyze your performance and work on areas that need improvement.<\/li>\n<li>Revision: Regular revision is crucial to retain information and reinforce concepts. Allocate dedicated time for revision sessions to consolidate your learning and ensure better retention.<\/li>\n<li>Answer Writing Practice: Practice answer writing for Mains exam questions, focusing on clarity, structure, and coherence. Develop a habit of writing concise and well-structured answers within the given time limit.<\/li>\n<li>Stay Healthy and Positive: Maintain a healthy lifestyle with regular exercise, proper sleep, and balanced nutrition. Stay positive and motivated throughout your preparation journey, believing in your abilities to succeed.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Read Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\">4<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span> History Books for UPSC: History holds significant weightage in the Civil Services Examination, covering ancient India, medieval Indian, modern Indian, and world history. Aspirants aiming for success in the UPSC IAS Exam require a detailed list of history books to aid their preparation. 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