A History of Ancient India (for UPSC and State Civil Services Examinations)

Designed for the aspirants of Civil Services and State Public Service Examinations, this book covers the complete syllabus of Ancient Indian History. The content of this book has been conceived and conceptualized as per the recent trends in the examination pattern.

The topics pertaining to Ancient Indian History are presented in a simple and logical manner. To make the entire process of learning and revising easy, the book brings to you tips to learn how to write answers methodically. Besides, answers to the questions are cross-referenced within the text. Pedagogically, the text is interwoven with boxes, photographs and maps to provide clarity and authenticity to the topics.

The chapters skillfully narrate the journey of Ancient India from its palaeolithic (Stone) age of hunters and food gatherers to early medieval age, to the rise of Bhakti sect. The entire book has been divided into 12 Chapters that excavates on Harappan civilization, provides an account of Vedic Period, gives an insight on Buddhism and Jainism and their preachings, and describes the glory and magnificence of Maurya and Gupta period, chronologically.

Ajeet Jha is an Assistant Professor in History at Kirori Mal College, University of Delhi. He obtained his Post-Graduate and PhD degree from the Department of History, University of Delhi. He has been a dedicated teacher in addition to his relentlessly pursued research, which resulted in publication of his articles in reputed journals and proceedings. He has recently co-authored a book, titled Changing Complexions of Delhi: A Study of huggi-hopadi Clusters and Cultural Transition, which was a part of Delhi University Innovation Project. His other areas of interest include Religion, Regional History and Culture.

For UPSC aspirants, preparing for the Ancient History has always been a tedious task, as there is too much to study and plethora of textbook to consult from. This book on A History of Ancient India aims at not only to help the students to grasp the topics well, but also to provide them with a right approach to write answers correctly and score well in Mains as well as in Prelims This book is a breakthrough in the arena of understanding the Ancient History, as it breaks the pre-conceived notion of History being monotonous and complex The book has been designed keeping in mind the pattem of UPSC examination's changing trend and pattern. The sole purpose of this book is to help LPSC aspirants to be aided with an exam preparatory text that has casy explanations of the concepts along with the right approach to derive at the method to answer the questions.

Salient Features:

1. Content is coherent and strictly in accordance with the UPSC syllabus.

2. Previous years questions are tagged chapter-wise and are discussed in a novel and systematic manner through flowcharts and diagrams.

3. Every chapter is minutely detailed with required pictures and tables.

4. A special section at the end of each chapter is designed to provide the Right Approach to answer Questions to handle Main examination.

5. One-stop solution for ancient history preparation as significant parts of art and culture are also beautifully woven in this book.

The chapters are partitioned and sub-categorized for comprehensive information, followed by selected citations linked to the text for review and revisiting, raising relevant questions for reconsideration and discussion. Also included are simplified maps with topographical and geographical history relevant to the subject matter of the chapters. Numerous inage included in the chapters illustrate the grandeur and greatness of ancient India.

Designed primarily for the students of UPSC and State Civil Services Examination, the book can prove of qual help to the students of History at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels

Book's Contents and Sample Pages