Vedic Age: Early and Later Vedic Periods for UPSC

Explore the early and later Vedic society, its culture, social structure, and religious practices.

Learn about the rise and expansion of the sixteen great kingdoms in ancient India.

Study the rise of Magadha and early territorial expansion under the Haryanka rulers.

Explore the consolidation of Magadha under the Shishunaga rulers and their policies.

Understand the rule of the Nanda dynasty and their role in the political history of India.

Learn about the Kanva dynasty, their rise, administration, and historical importance.

Explore the rulers of the Mauryan empire and their political, social, and cultural contributions.

Study Ashoka’s Dhamma policy and the expansion of the Mauryan Empire under his reign.

Understand the administrative structure and rise of the Mauryan Empire under Chandragupta Maurya.

Learn about the economy, trade systems, and governance during the Mauryan period.

Explore causes of decline and the successor states after the fall of the Mauryan empire.

Learn about the political landscape and key successor states following the Mauryan era.

Master the Vedic Age, including Early and Later Vedic Periods, for UPSC Civil Services History syllabus