The UPSC Civil Services exam is one of the toughest in India, thus thorough preparation and solid determination are vital to crack it.
Talking of General Studies papers of UPSC, History is an important subject and demands dedicated and thorough preparation if you want to score high.
Here are top 5 books to study History for the UPSC civil services exam.
Nitin Singhania and Satish Chandra are top books for History
Nitin Singhania: Indian Art and Culture by Nitin Singhania will help you grasp wide-ranged knowledge on Indian art, paintings, music and architecture of historical importance, through interactive and informative content.
Satish Chandra: History of Medieval India by Satish Chandra puts forward thousands of years of Indian history to help you charge up for the History test of UPSC civil services exam.
Do read RS Sharma and Bipan Chandra for History paper
RS Sharma: India's Ancient Past by RS Sharma is a comprehensive take on Indian History, covering topics right from the time of neolithic developments to that of Harshvardhana.
Bipan Chandra: For learning about India's colonial era and the Indian Independence Movement, do refer to History of Modern India by Bipan Chandra as it helps you understand the coming and exit of British in India.
The Wonder that was India by AL Basham
The Wonder that was India, authored by late AL Basham is a deeply researched and comprehensively written book that sheds light over the ancient roots of the Indian subcontinent, with special emphasis on the spread and decline of Indus Valley civilization.
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