MODERN HISTORY - GPSC

Modern History – GPSC E-book is a detailed, exam-oriented and chronology-based study resource prepared for GPSC 2026, UPSC CSE, State PCS, HPSC and other competitive examinations. This e-book explains Modern Indian History in a compact but comprehensive format, covering the arrival of European powers, British expansion, major wars, Governor-Generals, Viceroys, economic policies, social reforms, freedom movement and important historical developments.

 

The e-book begins with European entry into India, explaining the Portuguese, Dutch, English, Danish and French companies in a comparative format. It covers key facts such as Vasco da Gama’s arrival in Calicut in 1498, Almeida’s Blue Water Policy, Albuquerque’s conquest of Goa, the Dutch VOC, Battle of Swally, Sir Thomas Roe’s visit, Surat factory, Golden Farman of 1717, Battle of Plassey and Battle of Buxar.

A major strength of this e-book is its detailed coverage of British conquest and expansion in India. It explains the Carnatic Wars, conquest of Bengal, Anglo-Mysore Wars, Anglo-Maratha Wars, Anglo-Nepal War, conquest of Sindh, Anglo-Sikh Wars, Anglo-Afghan Wars, Anglo-Burmese Wars, annexation of Assam and Awadh in a simple, chronological and exam-focused manner.  

 

The e-book also explains important constitutional and administrative developments such as the Regulating Act 1773, Pitt’s India Act 1784, Charter Acts of 1813, 1833 and 1853, Government of India Act 1858, and the transition from Company rule to Crown rule. It also includes key economic topics like Drain of Wealth Theory, land revenue systems, Permanent Settlement, Ryotwari, Mahalwari, Diarchy and British economic exploitation.

Best For:
GPSC 2026 aspirants, UPSC CSE students, State PCS candidates, HPSC aspirants, Modern History beginners, and students preparing Indian National Movement for Prelims and Mains.

Key Features:
✅ Complete Modern Indian History in exam-oriented format
✅ Chronological coverage from European entry to Independence
✅ Comparative tables for Portuguese, Dutch, English, Danish and French
✅ Covers Carnatic, Mysore, Maratha, Sikh, Afghan and Burmese wars
✅ Detailed Governor-General and Viceroy table
✅ Important Acts, treaties, battles and reforms included
✅ Useful for GPSC, UPSC, State PCS and HPSC exams
✅ Best for Prelims MCQs, quick revision and Mains value addition