Syllabus of World History for UPSC
World History Syllabus for Competitive Exams
Syllabus of World History
World History
Industrial Revolution
Decline of feudalism
Beginning of Renaissance
Pre-industrial Europe
Factors that led to industrial revolution and its Impact
French Revolution
Causes of the revolution in France
France under Napoleon
Impact and Significance of revolution
Nationalism in Europe
Rise of the nation- state system
Unification of Italy and Germany
Colonialism and Imperialism
Colonialism and its Analysis
The age of Imperialism (1870-1914)
Imperialism in Asia
Emergence of USA
Foundation of American Colonies
The Independence of USA
The American Revolutionary War and its impact
Political Effects of the Revolution
How did the American Revolution influence the French Revolution?
World War-I
Causes and Course of the war
Consequences of World War I
Aftermath of World War I
League of Nations
Russian Revolution
Major events in pre-revolution Russia
Causes and Course of revolution
Consequences and Aftermath of the war
Post-Lenin Russia
Inter-War Years (1919 To 1939)
The Great Depression- an economic perspective
Rise of Fascism in Italy & Nazism in Germany
Soviet Union (USSR)
World War- II
Causes &Course of the war
Aftermath &Analysis of the war
Decolonization Phase
Development in Middle East
Democratic reforms in Middle East
Arab nationalism
Israel and Palestine
Cold War Era
Impact in India
Indian Policy
Post Cold-War World
Global issues since 1991
Integration of Europe
Rise of global Islamic terrorism
Rise of China
Communism, Socialism and Capitalism
Capitalism (concept, types and example)
Communism (concept, types, example)
Relevance of capitalism in present era
Rig Vedic Period
Sources for Reconstructing Vedic Society and Culture
Geography of the Rig Vedic Period – Area of Settlement
Political Organisation and Evolution of Monarchy
Social Organization
Economy
Religious Practices and Culture
Later Vedic Period
Geography of the later Vedic Phases – Area of Settlement
Political System
Social Organisation and Varna System
Economy
Religious Practices and Culture
Jainism
Birth and Life of Mahavira (540- 468 B.C.)
Teachings of Mahavira
Organisation and Sects of Jainism
Literature of Jainism
Councils, Spread and Royal Patrons
Buddhism
Birth and Life of Buddha (563-483 BC)
Teachings of Buddha
Organisation and Sects of Buddhism
Literature of Buddhism
Councils, Spread of and Royal Patronage
Causes for the Decline
Mahajanapadas Period
Republics and Monarchies
16 Mahajanapadas
Magadha
Key Dynasties
Haryanka dynasty
Shishunaga Dynasty
Nanda Dynasty
Persian Invasions
Alexander’s Invasion
Society and Rise of urban centres
Economy
System of Administration
Mauryan Empire
Sources: Inscriptions and Sites and Literary Sources (The Arthasastra)
Rulers and Political History of the Mauryas
Chandragupta and Bindusara
Megasthenes
Asoka and His Successors
Asoka’s Inscriptions and Sites
Asokan Reign
Asoka and Buddhism
Asoka Policy of Dhamma
Mauryan Administration
Foreign Relations
Decline of the Mauryas
Post-Mauryan India
Society: Evolution of Jatis
Satavahanas
Sungas and Kanvas
Sakas
Kushanas
Kanishka
Gupta Period
Sources of Gupta Rule
Rulers and Political history of Guptas Chronology
Foreign Travellers Visit – Fahien’s Visit
Gupta Administration
Other Important Dynasties
Society Religion and Culture
Urban centres in Gupta period
Economy
Science and Technology
Literature
Later Guptas
Other Important Dynasties
Harshavardhana Period
Harsha Military Conquests
Harsha and Buddhism
Administration
Society and Culture
Economy
Sangam Period (South Indian Dynasties)
Sangam Literature
South Indian Dynasties
Cholas
Cheras
Pandyas
Sangam Polity, Society and Culture
Economy of Sangam Period
Foreign Dynasties
Commercial Contacts with the Outside World
Schools of Art
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World History Syllabus for Competitive Exams
Topic-wise Syllabus for World History
World History
Industrial Revolution
Decline of feudalism
Beginning of Renaissance
Pre-industrial Europe
Factors that led to industrial revolution and its Impact
French Revolution
Causes of the revolution in France
France under Napoleon
Impact and Significance of revolution
Nationalism in Europe
Rise of the nation- state system
Unification of Italy and Germany
Colonialism and Imperialism
Colonialism and its Analysis
The age of Imperialism (1870-1914)
Imperialism in Asia
Emergence of USA
Foundation of American Colonies
The Independence of USA
The American Revolutionary War and its impact
Political Effects of the Revolution
How did the American Revolution influence the French Revolution?
World War-I
Causes and Course of the war
Consequences of World War I
Aftermath of World War I
League of Nations
Russian Revolution
Major events in pre-revolution Russia
Causes and Course of revolution
Consequences and Aftermath of the war
Post-Lenin Russia
Inter-War Years (1919 To 1939)
The Great Depression- an economic perspective
Rise of Fascism in Italy & Nazism in Germany
Soviet Union (USSR)
World War- II
Causes &Course of the war
Aftermath &Analysis of the war
Decolonization Phase
Development in Middle East
Democratic reforms in Middle East
Arab nationalism
Israel and Palestine
Cold War Era
Impact in India
Indian Policy
Post Cold-War World
Global issues since 1991
Integration of Europe
Rise of global Islamic terrorism
Rise of China
Communism, Socialism and Capitalism
Capitalism (concept, types and example)
Communism (concept, types, example)
Relevance of capitalism in present era