History Optional Combo Set – 5 Books | Drishti Publications

• A five-book set for aspirants preparing for UPSC History Optional and other competitive examinations with a History syllabus
• Covers Ancient Indian History, from historical sources and pre-history to the Indus Valley Civilization, Mauryan Empire and early cultural traditions
• Covers Medieval Indian History, including regional kingdoms, the Delhi Sultanate, Vijayanagara, the Mughal Empire and the eighteenth century
• Covers Modern Indian History, from European expansion and British rule to the national movement and developments after independence
• Covers major World History themes, including modern ideas, industrialisation, imperialism, revolutions, the world wars and decolonisation
• Includes the History Map Book (2nd Edition), with maps and references to historical sites, capitals, inscriptions, edicts, caves, ports, trade centres and temples

About this Combo Set

Build your History Optional preparation with this five-book set from Drishti Publications. The set brings together separate volumes on Ancient Indian History, Medieval Indian History, Modern Indian History and World History, along with a History Map Book.

Ancient Indian History covers sources, pre-history and proto-history, the Indus Valley Civilization, megalithic cultures, the Vedic period, Mahajanapadas, the Mauryan and post-Mauryan periods, regional states, and themes in early Indian cultural history.

Medieval Indian History traces political, social, economic and cultural developments from 750 CE to the eighteenth century. Topics include early medieval kingdoms, Bhakti and Sufi traditions, the Delhi Sultanate, Vijayanagara and Bahmani kingdoms, the Mughal Empire, regional powers and the changing economy and society.

Modern Indian History follows the period from European penetration into India through British expansion, colonial administration and economic policies, reform movements, peasant and tribal uprisings, the freedom struggle, constitutional developments, revolutionary and left movements, separatist politics, and post-independence developments.

World History covers major developments including Enlightenment and modern ideas, the origins of modern politics, industrialisation, the nation-state system, imperialism and colonialism, revolutions, the world wars, decolonisation and the post-war world.

The History Map Book, 2nd Edition provides visual references to locations associated with different periods, including prehistoric and archaeological sites, ancient capitals, Buddhist and Jain sites, Ashokan inscriptions, rock-cut caves, port cities, trade centres, temples, education centres and fort cities.

Together, these five books offer broad chronological and thematic coverage of history, with map references to support the study of important historical locations.