It is a comprehensive book on the history of India, covering the country's history through ancient, medieval, and modern times. It is ideal for students preparing to take the state civil service examinations or any other competitive exams where Indian history is a subject of relevance.
The first section begins by looking at the pre-historic cultures in India and goes on to discuss the Indus valley civilization and the Mauryan empire. The second section, on medieval India, looks at significant developments post Gupta dynasty and the rise and fall of the Mughal empire. The third section is on modern India, which majorly focuses on the advent of British rule in the country and the Indian struggle for independence.
Each section in the book begins with a brief overview of the period represented through a chronological timeline. A separate section on revision is given at the end, followed by a series of model test papers for self-evaluation.
About Krishna Reddy
Krishna Reddy has also authored Bharat Ka Itihas and General Knowledge Digest 2010