Indian History Question Bank PDF (2026–27 Edition): English Medium

Indian History Question Bank PDF (2026–27 Edition): English Medium

Get the latest 2026–27 edition of Indian History Question Bank PDF from Connect Civils, designed for RAS Prelims, UPSC, and other competitive exams. This topic-wise question bank covers Ancient, Medieval, and Modern Indian History, Art & Culture, and the Indian National Movement, making it ideal for exam-oriented practice, conceptual clarity, and quick revision.

Index :

Ancient & Medieval Indian History

1. Cultural Foundations of India – Indus and Vedic Age; Renunciatory tradition and new religious ideas of 6th Century BC- Ajivakas, Buddhism and Jainism
2. Achievements of prominent rulers of major dynasties: Maurya, Kushan, Satavahan, Gupta, Chalukya, Pallava and Chola
3. Development of Language and Literature in Ancient India: Sanskrit, Prakrit and Tamil
4. Sultanate Period: Achievements of prominent Sultanate Rulers, Cultural achievements of Vijaynagar
5. Art and Architecture in Ancient India
6. Development of Art & Architecture, Paintings and Music during the medieval period
7. Religious & Literary contribution of Bhakti & Sufi movement
8. Mughal Period: Political challenges and reconciliation- Afghan, Rajput, Deccan States & Maratha
9. Indian knowledge and value system: Varnashram, Purusharth, Sanskar, philosophy and education system

Modern Indian History

1. British Imperialism and Resistance – Maratha, Mysore, Sikh
2. Revolt of 1857
3. British Political, Economic and Administrative policies
4. Socio religious movements
5. Emergence of Nationalism, The Freedom Struggle & Indian National Movement
6. Post Independent Nation Building (up to 2000)
7. Miscellaneous