A Brief History of Modern India (Spectrum) by Rajiv Ahir is an essential resource for those preparing for the UPSC exams. The spectrum available in pdf provides an overview of India’s modern history, starting from the arrival of Europeans in India and ending with the early years of India’s independence. The book Spectrum by Rajiv Ahir is well-written and easy to understand, making it an engaging read for students.

Availability of Spectrum Book by Rajiv Ahir PDF in (English+Hindi)

The book is available in both Hindi and English, and is known as “Aadhunik Bharat Ka Itihas” in Hindi. The book covers the major events and figures of India’s modern history in a concise and systematic manner, while also highlighting lesser-known texts. The book also covers the efforts of those who played a significant role in India’s independence struggle. There are dedicated chapters that focus on the country’s political and socio-economic development.

List of Chapters covers in Spectrum By Rajiv Ahir Book PDF

The book from Spectrum provides a comprehensive coverage of the modern Indian history syllabus of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). It is not only beneficial for those taking the civil services exams, but also for those who are preparing for the UGC (NET) or SLET exams, as well as students of history who have chosen the subject for their undergraduate or postgraduate studies.

UNIT I: SOURCES AND APPROACHES

Chapter 1: Sources for the History of Modern India

Chapter 2: Major Approaches to the History of Modern India

UNIT II: ADVENT OF EUROPEANS AND CONSOLIDATION OF BRITISH POWER IN INDIA

Chapter 3: Advent of the Europeans in India

Chapter 4: India on the Eve of British Conquest

Chapter 5: Expansion and Consolidation of British Power in India

UNIT III: RISING RESENTMENT AGAINST COMPANY RULE

Chapter 6: People’s Resistance Against British Before 1857

Chapter 7: The Revolt of 1857

Unit IV: REFORM MOVEMENTS

UNIT V: THE STRUGGLE BEGINS

Chapter 10: Beginning of Modern Nationalism in India

Chapter 11: Indian National Congress: Foundation and the Moderate Phase

UNIT VI: NATIONAL MOVEMENT (1905-1918)

Chapter 12: Era of Militant Nationalism (1905-1909)

Chapter 13: First Phase of Revolutionary Activities 315 (1907-1917)

Chapter 14: First World War and Nationalist Response

UNIT VII: ERA OF MASS NATIONALISM BEGINS (1919-1939)

Chapter 15: Emergence of Gandhi

Chapter 16: Non-Cooperation Movement and Khilafat Aandolan

Chapter 17: Emergence of Swarajists, Socialist Ideas, Revolutionary Activities and Other New Forces

Chapter 18: Simon Commission and the Nehru Report

Chapter 19: Civil Disobedience Movement and Round Table Conferences

Chapter 20: Debates on the Future Strategy after Civil Disobedience Movement

Chapter 21: Congress Rule in Provinces

UNIT VIII: TOWARDS FREEDOM AND PARTITION 1939-1947

Chapter 22: Nationalist Response in the Wake of World War II

Chapter 23: Quit India Movement, Demand for Pakistan,and the INA

Chapter 24: Post-War National Scenario

Chapter 25: Independence with Partition

UNIT IX: INDIA UNDER BRITISH RULE: GOVERNANCE AND OTHER ASPECTS

Chapter 26: Constitutional, Administrative and Judicial Developments

Chapter 27: Survey of British Policies in India

Chapter 28: Economic Impact of British Rule in India

Chapter 29: Development of Indian Press

Chapter 30: Development of Education

Chapter 31: Peasant Movements 1857-1947

Chapter 32: The Movement of the Working Class

UNIT X: INDEPENDENCE AND AFTER

Chapter 33: Challenges Before the New-born Nation

Chapter 34: The Indian States

Chapter 35: Making of the Constitution for India

Chapter 36: The Evolution of Nationalist Foreign Policy

Chapter 37: First General Elections

Chapter 38: Developments under Nehru’s Leadership (1947–64)

Sepectrum Book Description

Name of BookA Brief History of Modern India (Spectrum)
Author/PublisherRajiv Ahir
LanguageEnglish+Hindi
No. of Pages919 Pages

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