The IAS Syllabus covers history in both Prelims and Mains. The History topics are closely related to Heritage and Culture, particularly when studying History for IAS. The following are the important topics to study from Ancient Indian History:

• Prehistoric India
• Historic India
• Indus Valley Civilization
• Vedic India
• Mahajanapadas
• Buddhism and Related Topics
• Mauryan Empire, Administrative Structure, Rulers and Legacy
• Gupta Empire, Rulers and Legacy
• Invasions from Central Asia
• Kingdoms, States and Dynasties of South India, Their Rulers and Legacy

Medieval India is the phase of the Indian subcontinent between the ancient period and the modern period. This phase can be related to the time period between the 6th century and 16th century.

The UPSC Syllabus covers history in both Prelims and Mains. The Medieval Indian History topics are closely related to Heritage and Culture, particularly when studying History for IAS. The following are the important topics to study from Medieval History of India:

1. North Indian Kingdoms
2. Kingdoms of the Deccan
3. Delhi Sultanate
4. Islamic Kingdoms in India
5. Vijayanagara Empire
6. Bhakti and Other Cultural & Religious Movements
7. Mughal and Sur rule and the Arrival of Europeans