Modern history by manikant singh

How to read modern Indian history for UPSC?

You should focus on the important pacts (eg.
Gandhi-Irwin Pact, Lucknow Pact, etc.) You should also know a few important facts about the Congress Party since it played an important part in India's freedom struggle..

To prepare history for UPSC without coaching, follow these tips:

1. Read NCERT and other reliable materials
2. Make notes while you read the newspaper
3. Regular answer writing practice for the UPSC Mains exam
4. Religiously appear for the mock tests and prepare UPSC's previous year's questions