Modern Indian History: Concise UPSC Notes, Timelines & Practice

    Modern Indian History is a high-priority section for UPSC Prelims and Mains. These revision-ready notes cover the British Company's rise, the Revolt of 1857, social reforms, the freedom movement, constitutional reforms, and Partition (1947). Each chapter contains concise summaries, mains key points, prelims tips and practice MCQs.

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    Modern Indian History

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    1

    Advent of Europeans in India

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    2

    Decline of the Mughal Empire

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    3

    Emergence of Regional States

    11 topics

    4

    Expansion and Consolidation of British Power

    23 topics

    5

    British Government & Economic Policies (1757-1857)

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    6

    Social Reform Movements

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    7

    People’s Resistance before 1857

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    The revolt of 1857

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    9

    Growth of Nationalism and Moderate Phase of Congress

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    British Administration in India

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    11

    Era of Militant Nationalism (1905-1909)

    6 topics

    12

    First Phase of Revolutionary Activities(1907-1917)

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    13

    India’s Response to First World War and Home Rule Movement

    5 topics

    14

    Emergence of Gandhi

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    15

    Non-Cooperation Movement and Khilafat Movement

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    16

    Emergence of Swarajists, Socialist Ideas, Revolutionary Activities

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    Struggle For Swaraj: 1928-1935

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    Period from 1935-42

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    Period from 1942-47

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