Modern Indian History – Preliminary Examination (Advance Foundation) by The Study IAS is a concise yet comprehensive resource designed specifically for UPSC Prelims and State PCS aspirants. Covering the political, social, and economic developments of modern India, it traces the journey from the 18th century to post-independence. The book includes chapters on the arrival of European companies, political revolutions, mercantilism and capitalism, the growth of nationalism, the Revolt of 1857, socio-religious reform movements, and all phases of the Indian National Movement from 1885 to 1945. It also discusses constitutional developments, challenges of pre-independence India, nation-building, Nehruvian economic policies, foreign policy, and India’s early post-independence trajectory. Written in a clear and exam-oriented style, this book simplifies complex themes while providing analytical insights that are crucial for objective-type preparation. An essential resource for UPSC (Prelims), State PCS, and other competitive examinations, it equips aspirants with both factual clarity and conceptual depth to excel in history-related sections of their exams.