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The UPSC Notes For Medieval History are available here: The Medieval History syllabus comprises the Turkish Rule, Delhi Sultanate, and Mughal Dynasty along with the South Indian Kingdoms of Cholas, Cheras, and Pandayas. All these topics form an integral part of the medieval history section and thus these need to be thoroughly analyzed and prepared for the UPSC IAS exam. 

In the UPSC Prelims, at least 4–to 5 questions are about Medieval History. Modern history is preferred by many students over Medieval history, but students must first study Medieval History in order to fully comprehend Modern History. We’ll go over the medieval history UPSC Notes and how to study Medieval History for the UPSC Exam in this article.

Candidates looking for some guidance for UPSC History preparation must check out Testbook’s flagship UPSC History Online Coaching program.

Medieval History UPSC Notes: Important Topics to Cover

UPSC aspirants should go over these medieval history notes to cover the complete Indian history. These UPSC notes also serve as a primer on medieval India’s history, glorious past, medieval politics, and medieval art culture.

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1 Mamluk Dynasty Download as PDF
2 Difference Between Nayanars And Alvars Download as PDF
3 The Vijayanagar Empire Download as PDF
4 Difference Between Bhakti And Sufi Movements Download as PDF
5 Battle Of Haldighati Download as PDF
6 Humayun Download as PDF
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8 Administration Under Delhi Sultanate Download as PDF
9 Sur Dynasty Download as PDF
10 Velu Thampi Dalawa Download as PDF
11 Sayyid And Lodi Dynasties Download as PDF
12 Sufism in India Download as PDF
13 Medieval History Notes Upsc Download as PDF
14 Reign Of Terror Download as PDF
15 Second Battle Of Tarain Download as PDF
16 Arab And Turkish Invasions Download as PDF
17 Bhakti Movement Download as PDF
18 Battle Of Saraighat Download as PDF
19 India Under The Mughals Download as PDF
20 First Battle Of Tarain Download as PDF
21 Mahadji Shinde Download as PDF
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23 Battle Of Kili Download as PDF
24 Philosophy In Medieval India Download as PDF
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Why is Medieval History Important for UPSC Exam?

The Preliminary, as well as the Main Exam of the UPSC Civil Services Exam, contain a large amount of Indian history and culture. It’s a crucial component of the UPSC civil service syllabus, especially for the UPSC prelims test. Every year, the IAS prelims include at least 2-3 questions from this subject.

Students interested in understanding the true character of the past, as well as the nature of the impediments to India’s advancement as a nation, should study medieval Indian history.

यूपीएससी मध्यकालीन इतिहास नोट्स : महत्वपूर्ण टॉपिक्स को को यहाँ हिंदी में भी पढ़ें और पीडीएफ डाउनलोड करें!

Weightage of Medieval History in Prelims & Mains Exam

 Check out the weightage of Medieval History for Prelims & Mains exam in the table below:

Year Questions in Prelims  Questions in Mains
2013 1 1
2014 1 1
2015 1 1
2016 2 1
2017 1 1
2018 1 2
2019 2 1
2020 3 2
2021 4 1

Strategy to Prepare Medieval History for the UPSC Exam?
  • Read the NCERTs for Classes VIth to VIIIth for a good foundation in medieval history.
  • Practice tests should be organized in the following way: At least two mock tests should be planned each week. This will not only help you evaluate your plan, but it will also help you measure your level of preparation. As a result, you’ll be able to make the necessary adjustments.
  • Solve previous year’s papers: You’ll get a good notion of the types of questions that have recently been posed if you do this. It will also aid in the effective and efficient revision of your work.

Subject-wise Prelims Previous Year Questions

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Medieval History PYQ UPSC Prelims

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Medieval History: Books for IAS preparation
  • NCERT Class XI Medieval India – Satish Chandra
  • NCERT Class XII Theme in Indian History II
  • NCERT Class XII Theme in Indian History- III

Significance of Medieval History Notes for UPSC
  • To help you revise more effectively, organize your notes in chronological order.
  • For the IAS Mains, Art and Culture must also be studied, thus taking detailed notes on this topic.
  • History is a popular optional choice because it overlaps with the GS part in both the UPSC Prelims and Mains tests.
  • Examine previous years’ UPSC question papers to gain a better understanding of IAS test question trends.

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Medieval History UPSC Notes FAQs

The following period are covered in the Medieval History Syllabus: 8th Century CE to 15th Century CE.

The Preliminary as well as the Main Exam of the UPSC Civil Services Exam contain a large amount of Indian history and culture. It's a crucial component of the UPSC civil service syllabus, especially for the UPSC prelims test. Every year, the IAS prelims include at least 2-3 questions on this subject.

NCERT Class XI Medieval India – Satish Chandra, NCERT Class XII Theme in Indian History II, NCERT Class XII Theme in Indian History- III

Turkish Rule, Delhi Sultanate, Mughal Dynasty along with the South Indian Kingdoms of Cholas, Cheras, Pandayas.

No, the medieval history curriculum is static. As a result, it is resilient to change. The UPSC test pattern, on the other hand, has become more dynamic.
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