GS Paper 1 — History
Chapters
1. Ancient India
Indus Valley, Vedic age, Mauryas, Guptas.
2. Medieval India
Delhi Sultanate, Mughals, Vijayanagara.
3. Modern India — Colonial Era
British rule, governor-generals, social reforms.
4. Indian Freedom Struggle
1857 to 1947 — INC, Gandhi, Bose, Quit India.
5. Post-Independence India
Integration of states, planning, foreign policy.
6. Art and Culture
Architecture, dance forms, music, festivals.