MPPSC Mains Success Series (MSS-I) – History and Culture

• 1st Edition for MPPSC Mains preparation
• Prepared for MPPSC Mains based on the updated syllabus
• Structured into 5 Units and 12 comprehensive chapters
• Covers Indian History from the Harappan Civilization to the Post-Independence Period
• Includes Ancient, Medieval, Modern Indian History and Indian Cultural Heritage
• Special focus on Madhya Pradesh History, Dynasties, Freedom Movement, Culture and Heritage
• Covers major princely states and important dynasties of Madhya Pradesh
• Includes tribal heroes of Madhya Pradesh and their contribution to history
• Covers World Heritage Sites and Tourism in Madhya Pradesh
• Designed specifically for MPPSC Mains History and Culture preparation

About the Book

DRISHTI Publications MPPSC Mains Success Series (MSS-I) – History and Culture is a comprehensive resource developed for MPPSC Mains examination preparation in accordance with the updated syllabus. The book covers Indian history, Madhya Pradesh-specific history, the national and regional freedom movements, Indian cultural heritage, important dynasties, princely states, tribal heroes, world heritage sites and tourism.

The content is systematically arranged into five units, enabling aspirants to cover both India-specific and Madhya Pradesh-specific portions of the History and Culture syllabus in a structured manner.

Table of Contents

Unit-I

1. Indian History – Political, Economic, Social and Cultural History of India from Harappan Civilization to 10th Century A.D.
2. Political, Economic, Social and Cultural History of India from 11th to 18th Century A.D.
3. Sultanate and Mughal Rulers and their Administration and Evolution of Medieval Culture

Unit-II

4. Pre-historic and Protohistoric Madhya Pradesh; Major Dynasties of Madhya Pradesh – Gardbhill, Nag, Olinkar, Parivrajak, Uccha Kalp, Gurjar-Pratihara, Kalchuri, Chandel, Parmar, Tomar, Gond and Kacchapghaat Dynasty

Unit-III

5. Impact of British Rule on Indian Economy and Society
6. Reactions of Indians against British Colonial Rule – Peasant and Tribal Revolts, First Freedom Movement, Indian Renaissance, National Freedom Movement and its Leaders
7. Freedom Movement in Madhya Pradesh

Unit-IV

8. Emergence of India as a Republic Nation, Reorganization of States, Formation of Madhya Pradesh and Major Post-Independence Events
9. Indian Cultural Heritage with Special Reference to Madhya Pradesh
10. World Heritage Sites and Tourism in Madhya Pradesh

Unit-V

11. Major Princely States of Madhya Pradesh – Gondwana, Bundeli, Bagheli, Holkar, Scindia and Bhopal State
12. Struggle of Tribal Heroes of Madhya Pradesh and Contribution in History – Shankar Shah, Raghunath Shah, Bhimaji Nayak, Khajya Nayak, Tantya Bhil, Ganjan Singh Korku, Badal Bhoe and Pema Falya