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Indus Valley to the Gupta and Post-Gupta era
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01Indus Valley CivilizationPDF on Telegram
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02Vedic Period & MahajanapadasPDF on Telegram
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03Buddhism & JainismPDF on Telegram
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04Mauryan Empire & Ashoka’s EdictsPDF on Telegram
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05Gupta Empire & Post-Gupta EraPDF on Telegram
Medieval Indian History
Early medieval dynasties to the Marathas
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06Early Medieval Dynasties & Arab InvasionsPDF on Telegram
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07Delhi Sultanate (Slave to Lodi Dynasties)PDF on Telegram
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08Bhakti and Sufi MovementsPDF on Telegram
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09Mughal Empire: Administration, Art & ArchitecturePDF on Telegram
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10The Marathas and Shivaji MaharajPDF on Telegram
Modern Indian History
European advent to the Gandhian era
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11Advent of Europeans & British ExpansionPDF on Telegram
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12Revolt of 1857 & Administrative ChangesPDF on Telegram
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13Socio-Religious Reform MovementsPDF on Telegram
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14Indian National Movement (1885 – 1919)PDF on Telegram
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15Gandhian Era & Mass Movements (1919 – 1947)PDF on Telegram
Karnataka History
Kadambas to the unification of Karnataka
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16Kadambas & Gangas of TalakadPDF on Telegram
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17Badami Chalukyas & RashtrakutasPDF on Telegram
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18Kalyana Chalukyas & HoysalasPDF on Telegram
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19Vijayanagara Empire & Bahmani SultanatePDF on Telegram
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20Wodeyars of Mysuru, Hyder Ali & Tipu SultanPDF on Telegram
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21Freedom Movement & Unification of KarnatakaPDF on Telegram
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21 chapters across four subjects: Ancient, Medieval and Modern Indian History, plus Karnataka History, with a focus on KPSC (KAS) and other competitive exams.
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