UPSC Prelims GS Paper 1

Parliamentary System

Introduction The parliamentary system of government is a democratic form of governance where the executive derives its legitimacy from and

Basic Structure of the Constitution

Introduction A judicial theory known as the Basic Structure Doctrine restricts Parliament’s ability to modify the Constitution under Article 368.

Maratha And  Other  Regional

 Kingdom (17 th – 18th CENTURY) (RISE OF SHIVAJI AND MARATHA EMPIRE,ADMINISTRATION AND MILITARY ORGANIXATION,DECLINE OF MUGHAL EMPIRE AND EMERGENCE

Mughal Empire (1526-1707)

(Administration, Mansabdari & Jagir System, Economy, Religious Policies, and Cultural Developments) Introduction The Mughal Empire (1526–1707), had a long-lasting effect

The Delhi Sultanate (1206-1526 AD)

(SLAVEDYNASTY,KHALIJIS,TUGHLAQS,SAYYIDS,LODIS—administration,economy,socio-cultural developments,growth of Persian influence and Sufi movements) Introduction The Delhi Sultanate (1206–1526) was an Islamic empire that ruled over

Early Medieval India (750-1200) 

(Political Structure – Rashtrakutas, Cholas, Palas, Pratiharas, Rajputs Administration, Economy, Society and Religious- Cultural Synthesis of Medieval India) India’s early

Rig Veda (1500 BC-1000 BC)

 Sources for Reconstructing Vedic Society and Culture Introduction Ancient Indian society was profoundly influenced by the Vedic culture, which came