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Indian History

Indian History

Indian History forms a crucial part of the UPSC Civil Services Examination syllabus. This section covers key historical events, personalities, and movements that shaped modern India.

Topics Covered

Freedom Struggle and Personalities

Mahatma Gandhi - Father of the Nation and leader of independence movement
Bhagat Singh - Revolutionary freedom fighter and martyr

Major Historical Events and Movements

1857 Revolt - The First War of Independence
Non-Cooperation Movement - Mass civil disobedience movement

Quick Reference Table

Topic	Key Years	Important Personalities	UPSC Relevance
Gandhi	1869-1948	Mahatma Gandhi	High - GS Paper I
1857 Revolt	1857-1858	Mangal Pandey, Rani Laxmibai	High - GS Paper I
Non-Cooperation Movement	1920-1922	Gandhi, Tilak	High - GS Paper I
Bhagat Singh	1907-1931	Bhagat Singh, Rajguru	Medium - GS Paper I

Study Tips

Focus on chronological understanding of events
Remember key dates and personalities
Understand cause and effect relationships
Practice previous year questions

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Last updated: 16 January 2026