Master Indian and World History with our foundation course. Learn ancient, medieval, and modern history through simplified notes, timelines, and practice exercises for students and competitive exam aspirants.
History is not just about dates and events; it is the story of human evolution, culture, and civilization.
From Harappan Civilization to India’s Independence, and from Greek Civilization to World Wars, history teaches us about society, politics, economy, and culture.
The History Foundation Course is designed for:
School & college students
UPSC, SSC, Railways, State PSC aspirants
Anyone interested in understanding the past to analyze the present
To understand roots of civilization and culture
To analyze political & social changes over centuries
To prepare for competitive exams where history is a major subject
To develop critical thinking & analytical skills
To learn lessons from the mistakes and successes of the past
Indus Valley Civilization
Vedic Age & Later Vedic Period
Rise of Jainism & Buddhism
Mauryan Empire & Ashoka
Gupta Empire – Golden Age of India
Delhi Sultanate (Slave, Khilji, Tughlaq, Sayyid, Lodi Dynasties)
Mughal Empire – Akbar to Aurangzeb
Vijayanagar & Bahmani Kingdoms
Marathas & regional kingdoms
Arrival of Europeans & East India Company
British expansion in India
Revolt of 1857
Social & Religious Reform Movements
Indian National Congress & Freedom Struggle
Role of Gandhi, Nehru, Subhash Chandra Bose
India’s Independence (1947)
Greek & Roman Civilization
Renaissance & Industrial Revolution
American & French Revolutions
World Wars I & II
Cold War & Modern World Order
Read NCERT History (Class 6–12)
Focus on timelines and cultural aspects
Ancient & Medieval India – R.S. Sharma & Satish Chandra
India’s Struggle for Independence – Bipan Chandra
Modern World History – Norman Lowe
Prepare chronological charts for dynasties
Use maps for trade routes, kingdoms, battles
Revise with mind maps and short notes
Solve previous-year question papers
NCERT History Books (Class 6–12)
R.S. Sharma – Ancient India
Satish Chandra – Medieval India
Bipan Chandra – Modern India
Spectrum’s A Brief History of Modern India
Norman Lowe – World History
Old Question Papers (UPSC/SSC/State Exams)
Write a short note on the Indus Valley Civilization.
Compare Jainism and Buddhism.
Explain the causes of the Revolt of 1857.
List major reforms introduced by Akbar.
Create a timeline of events from 1857 to 1947.
Rote learning of dates without context
Ignoring world history, which is important for UPSC
Not linking history with geography & polity
Skipping social and cultural aspects of history
Q1: Is History all about memorizing dates?
A1: No, focus on concepts, causes, and effects of events. Dates are secondary.
Q2: Which history is most important for UPSC?
A2: Modern Indian History, especially freedom struggle.
Q3: How can I remember dynasties and rulers?
A3: Use timelines, flowcharts, and mind maps.
Q4: Is world history included in exams?
A4: Yes, mainly for UPSC Mains and optional subjects.
The History Foundation Course provides a complete understanding of India and the World.
It helps students and aspirants build concept clarity, develop analytical skills, and link past events with current affairs.
With NCERTs, standard books, and continuous revision, one can master History for academics as well as competitive exams.
