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The arrival of the Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama in Calicut in India in 1498 was the first step in the colonisation of India by the European powers. The subsequent settlements by the Portuguese, the Dutch, the British and the French marked the beginning of modern Indian history. The period also witnessed the slow but final disintegration of the Mughal Empire. Further events culminated in India becoming a vast British colony. The n came the Freedom Movement and finally the dawn of independence in 1947.For students appearing in the UPSC and state civil services examinations, this period in India?s history forms an important part of their syllabus and preparation. This revised, second edition of History of Modern India? sequentially traces the events from the early 17th century right up to the freedom movement in a detailed and lucid narrative. The book has been thoughtfully divided into Three Parts:1. Part I2. Part II3. Part IIIThe wide scope of the book means that it is not only limited to UPSC exam but includes students of history and the social sciences. This edition will help students and aspirants save time and remain focused in their preparation than researching on new topics.

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A lucid, sequential narration of the important events, personalities and turning points that defined the shaping of Modern India is what Concise History of Modern India is all about. The subject matter of the book largely focuses on the UPSC aspirants. Beginning with the advent of the Portuguese in Calicut in 1498 , Part I of the book goes on to briefly describe the arrival of the other European colonial powers leading to the rise of the East India Company and its emergence as a paramount colonial power in India. Part II of the book narrates the subsequent political events after the 1857 revolt, economic and social repercussions of the colonial rule, and emergence of social and political reform movement culminating into national movement, resulting in India’s independence in 1947. The description of the events and personalities are supported by extra information in boxed layout. Concise History of Modern India serves the multipurpose requirements of not only UPSC aspirants but also for students preparing for various competitive exams. It also fulfills the need for those who are interested to have a concise and informative knowledge on modern Indian history.

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Dr. Sujata Menon has done her PhD in Modern History and is presently a visiting faculty in history to various educational institutions in Gujarat, helping students prepare for the civil services examination. Through her initiative Gyansampark (www.gyansampark.com), she undertakes teaching and training programmes to propagate the study of History



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Table of Contents 1. Eighteenth Century India: The European Trading Companies 2. The Conquest of Indian Territories by the East India Company 3. The East India Company Empire Expansionist Policies 4. Changes in Administrative Structure and Economy under the East India Company’s Rule 5. Social and Cultural Policy Under the East India Company Rule 6. Resistance and Uprisings under the British Empire 7. Social and Religious Reform Movements of the Nineteenth Century 8. Growth of Nationalistic Consciousness 9. The Extremist Phase 10. The Partition of Bengal and Growth of Militant Nationalism 11. Indian National Congress 12. National Movement under Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi 13. The Non Cooperation Movement 14. Movement for Swaraj or Self Rule 15. The Civil Disobedience Movement and Constitutional Deliberations 16. The Second World War and Post War Events 17. Independence and the Tribulations 18. Legacy of the British Rule Local Self Rule and Civil Services 19. Chronology of Events of Modern Indian History


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  • ISBN-13: 9789383454518
  • Publisher: Access Publishing
  • Edition: 1
  • Language: English
  • Weight: 250 gr
  • ISBN-10: 9383454512
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Height: 216 mm
  • No of Pages: 240
  • Width: 142 mm

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