1. Prologue
  2. HFS1/P1: Entry of Portuguese and British in India
  3. HFS1/P2: Entry of French in India: Dupliex to Aix-la-Chapelle

Prologue

  • Here’s Mr.Pratik Nayak’s lecture series on Modern Indian History and Freedom struggle for UPSC Civil services examination Prelims and Mains General studies paper-1.
  • Powerpoints available @Mrunal.org/download

HFS1/P1: Entry of Portuguese and British in India

HFS1-P1-Entry-of-Portuguese-British

  • outline of the history topics in the syllabus of general studies paper in UPSC civil service prelims and Mains examination.
  • Analysis of the history questions asked in recent exams.
  • Entry of the Portuguese in India: Wars, treaties and contributions.
  • Entry of the English in India: Timeline and methods of colonization.
  • solution of UPSC prelims MCQ from above topics

Youtube Link: youtube.com/watch?v=ypqE8xR_Wv4

HFS1/P2: Entry of French in India: Anglo-French Rivalry Dupliex to Aix-la-Chapelle

Anglo-French Rivalry

  • Role of Lord Dupliex in the expansion of French empire in India.
  • Anglo-French rivalry
  • Carnatic Wars: participants, purpose, outcome.
  • Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle
  • reasons behind the defeat of the French
  • solution of UPSC prelims MCQ from above topics

Youtube Link: youtube.com/watch?v=XU_CCIjDtGg
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