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UPSC History Optional Syllabus, Download PDF in Hindi (Paper 1 & 2)
By BYJU'S Exam Prep
Updated on: September 13th, 2023

UPSC History Optional Syllabus in Hindi & English for Paper 1 & Paper 2. UPSC IAS 2019 Application process has been started. At the time of the filling of the application, students need to choose optional paper for their Main examination from the list given in the official Notification PDF. Many students find History as best optional for them. For those students who opt History as an optional subject for their IAS Main exam, we are at BYJU’S Exam Prep providing you with the History Optional Syllabus PDF in Hindi & English.
Check the below-given link to download History optional syllabus PDF:
History Optional Syllabus PDF in English – Paper 1
History Optional Syllabus PDF in Hindi – Paper 1
History Optional Syllabus PDF in English – Paper 2
History Optional Syllabus PDF in Hindi – Paper 2
UPSC History Optional Syllabus – Paper 1
Paper 1 syllabus PDF includes the following important topics:
- Various sources of History including Archaeological sources, Literary sources etc.
- Ancient History including Pre-history and Proto-history, Early State and Society in Eastern India, Deccan and South India
- Early Medieval India (750-1200)
- Society, Culture, and Economy during Mughal
- Later Medieval India etc.
UPSC History Optional Syllabus – Paper 2
Paper-2 syllabus PDF includes the following important topics:
- Europeans in India
- Early British
- Social, Cultural and Economic Impact of the British
- Social and Religious Reform Movements in India
- Modern History
- Modern World History
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