Meant for Civil Services aspirants, This book comprehensively covers the modern Indian history portion of the exam syllabus (General Studies Paper ? Preliminary and Main). the book is meant to be an all-inclusive text that covers facts for Preliminary exam and provides in-depth analysis for main exam. The book is divided in...to 7 units and 5 appendices with a chronological narrative to help readers understand and remember the development of historical events. The current edition, has completely revamped and revised Chapter on Mahatma Gandhi, two new appendices- development of press in India and development of education. A Prelim capsule for quick revision with every Chapter and flashbacks and flashforwards for better understanding, along highlighted key words have been provided to give the aspirants a sense of direction and focus during their study. Learner friendly presentation and practice papers for Preliminary and Main examinations add as a reliable recipe for the book. The book thus comes as a solution for the aspirants who continue to struggle for complete and exam-centric content in a single source for a wide-ranging subject like modern Indian history. New to this edition- a. Previous years questions (up to 2020) at the end of each Chapter B. Two new appendices on - development of press in India and development of education C. Completely revamped and revised Chapter on Mahatma Gandhi D practice papers for Preliminary and Main examinations salient features: 1. Meant for UPSC and State Services Examination 2. Chronological narrative to help readers understand and remember the development of historical events 3. Divided into 7 units and 5 appendices 4. Prelim capsule for quick revision 5. Flashbacks and flashforwards for better understanding.