History of Modern India Book by Brijesh Singh

The History of Modern India is one of the important sections in almost all competitive examinations. In this section, there are several books available in the market. Some of these books start from 1707 (death of Aurangzeb and decline of Mughals), others from 1757 (Battle of Plassey) while some of them start with 1857 (1857 revolt). However, looking at the spectrum of competition, ideally, the book on modern Indian history should cover the decline of the Mughals until the recent period.

Best Book on the History of Modern India

In January 2023, one of the leading publishers S. Chand published the book ‘Comprehensive Modern Indian History : From 1707 to The Modern Times’ written by Brijesh Singh. The book covers all sections on History of Modern India from the competition point of view.

• Starts from Decline of Mughals, regional States and Advent of Europeans.
• Covers social, cultural, religious reforms and revolts.
• Covers the constitutional history of India during the British period involving various Acts and legislations.
• Extensively covers the Indian national movement, from the formation of Congress, Bengal partition, Swadeshi movement, Non-Cooperation Movement, Civil Disobedience Movement, Quit India Movement, etc.
• Over 500 MCQ and PYQs (Multiple Choice Questions and Previous Years Questions) have been covered in the book which helps aspirants to understand the type of possible questions that are asked and will be asked in the examination.

The author, Brijesh Singh, is well established on the subject and have written a number of books for civil services aspirants. He is associated with number of forums that guide aspirants.

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Table of Content of Brief History of Modern India

The Table of Content has been given in brief for the above mentioned book on History of Modern India

Table of Content
UNIT I : POLITICAL UPHEVAL
1. History of Modern India : Sources and Approaches
2. European Settlements in India
3. Decline and Disintegration of Mughal Empire (1707 – 1857)
4. Emergence of Regional States in the Eighteenth Century
5. Rise of Marathas Under Peshwas , 1713 -1716
6. Anglo – French Rivalry for Supremacy and Carnatic
7. Rise of British in Bengal and Battle of Plassey, 1757 and Battle of Buxar, 1764
8. Mysore During Hyder Ali and Tipu Sultan and Anglo – Mysore Wars, 1766 – 1799
9. The Emergence of Sikh State, 1801 – 1849
10. Regulating Acts, Charters Acts and Government of India Acts, 1773 – 1858
11. Governor Generals of Bengal, 1773 – 1833
12. Governor Generals of India, 1833 – 1858

UNIT II : REACTIONS, REVOLTS, AND REFORMS
13. Socio – Religious Reform Movements
14. Growth and Development of Education
15. Tribal and Peasant Movements
16. 1857 War of Independence
17. Political Associations of the Nineteenth Century
18. Formation of India National Congress and its Early Phase
19. Indian Councils Acts and other Legislation, 1858 – 1905
20. Viceroys and Governor Generals of India, 1858 – 1905

UNIT III: CONSOLIDATION OF NATIONALISM
21. The Partition of Bengal and Swadeshi Movement, 1905
22. Revolutionary Movements, 1900 – 1920
23. Indian Councils Acts, 1909 or the Morley – Minto Reforms
24. From Ghadar Movement to Home rule Movement
25. The Government of India Act, 1919 or MontFord Reforms

UNIT IV : FIGHT FOR RIGHT AND FREEDOM
26. Emergence of Mahatma Gandhi and Initial Satyagraha Movements
27. Khilafat Movement and Non – Cooperation Movement
28. Swaraj Party, Simon Commission and Nehru Report
29. Revolutionary Movements, 1920 – 1935
30.Civil Disobedience Movement
31. Round Table Conferences, 1930 – 1932
32. The Government Of India Act, 1935
33. Implementation of the Government of India Act , 1935
34. Left, Socialist, Communist Movements
35. Indian National Movement During the Second World War , 1939 – 1945
36. Quit India Movement, 1942
37. Subhas Chandra Bose and Indian National Army (INA)
38. Road Towards Independence, 1943 – 1946
39. Attainment of Independence , 15 August 1947
40. Viceroys and Governor Generals of India, 1905 – 1950
41. Caste and Ethnicity in Post – Independence India
42. Land Reforms and Rural – Reconstruction Post – Independence
43. Ecology and Environmental Policy Independence India