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General Studies Paper I · Topic

History of India and the national movement

Official syllabus

History of India and Indian National Movement.

UPSC CSE 2026 notification

What this covers

This Prelims branch covers Indian history across periods and the national movement. It calls for chronology, source awareness, social and cultural change, political processes and distinctions between movements, organizations and demands; detailed verified facts remain in linked history notes.

Key ideas

  • Ancient India
  • Medieval India
  • Modern India
  • Indian National Movement

Subtopics 4

  1. 01Ancient IndiaAncient Indian history is reconstructed from texts, archaeology, inscriptions and material remains.
  2. 02Medieval IndiaMedieval India includes varied kingdoms, social institutions, economic networks and cultural traditions.
  3. 03Modern IndiaModern Indian history involves colonial power, economic change, social reform and new political institutions.
  4. 04Indian National MovementThe national movement comprised multiple organizations, strategies and participants seeking political change.

Official wording is from UPSC's Civil Services Examination 2026 notification, the current baseline for CSE 2027 preparation. Always check the latest notification at upsc.gov.in. Scopes and key ideas are CSE One's study map and are being expanded.

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