{"product_id":"a-comprehensive-history-of-modern-india-2026","title":"A Comprehensive History of Modern India","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Comprehensive History of Modern India\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePriyadarshi Kar and Brishti Bandhyopadhyay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a detailed and balanced study of modern Indian history, covering the period from the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebeginning of the 18th century to the present day\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The book is designed particularly for aspirants preparing for the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUPSC Civil Services Main Examination with History as an Optional subject\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, as well as candidates appearing for State Civil Services and other competitive examinations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e18th Edition 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e presents modern Indian history through a comprehensive examination of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epolitical, economic, social, intellectual and cultural forces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e that contributed to the transformation of India into a modern nation. The book combines historical facts with different historiographical approaches, helping readers develop a broader and more analytical understanding of modern India.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe book also goes beyond conventional modern history by covering selected aspects of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003econtemporary India\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, including developments in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003escience and technology, computer science, India's space programme, environmental movements and ethnic movements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The inclusion of perspectives from renowned historians and prominent historical figures adds depth to the discussion of important historical developments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor revision, each chapter includes a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003econcise summary of important facts and themes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, making it easier for aspirants to revisit key topics. The systematic presentation and accessible language help simplify complex historical developments while maintaining a balanced and objective treatment of the subject.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Highlights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComprehensive coverage of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModern Indian History from the early 18th century to the present\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUpdated \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e18th Edition 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUseful for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUPSC Civil Services Mains – History Optional\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eState Civil Services, NTA UGC-NET\/JRF and SET\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e examinations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCovers political, economic, social, intellectual and cultural developments\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncorporates diverse \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehistoriographical approaches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncludes perspectives of renowned historians and prominent historical figures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCovers selected contemporary developments in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScience \u0026amp; Technology and Computer Science\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncludes \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIndia's Space Programme\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCovers environmental and ethnic movements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConcise chapter summaries for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003equick revision\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSystematic and accessible presentation of complex historical topics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUseful for undergraduate and postgraduate students of History\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBook Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTitle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A Comprehensive History of Modern India\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthors:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Priyadarshi Kar, Brishti Bandhyopadhyay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEdition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 18th Edition, 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePages:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 660\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBinding:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Paperback\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 81-7930-987-8\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 9788179309872\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHindi Edition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Available\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor serious aspirants seeking an in-depth resource for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModern Indian History\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Comprehensive History of Modern India\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e provides broad historical coverage, analytical perspectives and revision-oriented features suited to UPSC and other competitive examinations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0856\/5263\/5891\/files\/A-Comprehensive-History-of-Modern-India-Contents.pdf?v=1791543107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClick Here for Contents\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Spectrum Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67668172898547,"sku":null,"price":494.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0856\/5263\/5891\/files\/ModernIndiaHistoryBookwithVintageProps_1.png?v=1791371469","url":"https:\/\/spectrumbooks.online\/products\/a-comprehensive-history-of-modern-india-2026","provider":"Spectrum Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}