Cultural History of India – GS (Prelims + Mains) Foundation Course – 2025 is a comprehensive book designed for Civil Services aspirants who want clear, exam-oriented coverage of Indian History and Art & Culture. Developed by Drishti IAS, this book systematically explains the evolution of Indian civilisation from prehistoric times to the modern era, with special focus on topics frequently asked in UPSC GS Paper I.

The book is divided into three broad sections – Ancient India, Medieval India and Art & Culture – and covers major themes such as Indus Valley Civilization, Vedic Age, Mahajanapadas, Magadha and Mauryan Empire, Gupta and Post-Gupta period, Sangam Age, Delhi Sultanate, Mughal rule, Vijayanagar–Bahmani states and other important regional powers. The Art & Culture portion explains architecture, sculpture, paintings, crafts, coinage, music, dance, theatre, puppetry, martial arts, languages and literature, religion and philosophy, Bhakti–Sufi movement, development of science, festivals, calendars, cultural institutions, awards and UNESCO heritage sites.

Structured chapter-wise theory with clear subheadings for quick revision.
Coverage aligned with UPSC GS (P+M) syllabus and other competitive exams.
Useful for building strong conceptual understanding of Indian culture and historical processes.

This book is ideal for UPSC CSE (Prelims & Mains), State PCS and other exams where cultural history and Indian heritage play a crucial role.

language-english

pulisher-dristi publications

publish year-2026