History Optional (UPSC)
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I am Nikhil Sheth, History faculty at Level Up IAS. This channel is started to cater to the needs of History Optional in UPSC CSE.
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William Darlymple's new book is finally just around the corner. UPSC has asked the question in the past - about spread of Indian culture outside India.

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William Darlymple says that before 1783, the British state had no role to play in the wars, conquests and colonial expansion in India. This is a typical western view. Many Indian historians would not agree with it.

What is your assessment?

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Mapping Practice

From today, I will share some practice maps for you. Since many of you have entered Prelims zone, this will be a fun activity, which will keep you in touch with optional by engaging you for minimum time.

Each map will have 5 sites from the same theme/era. You are supposed to take some time, and try to identify the sites and put your answers here. The themes will start from Paleolithic.

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Day 1: Paleolithic Era
Identify the five sites and write their descriptions here in the comment.

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Day 2: Mesolithic Sites
Identify the five sites and write their descriptions here in the comment.

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Day 3: Neolithic Sites
Identify the five sites and write their descriptions here in the comment.

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Day 4: Chaclolithic Sites
Identify the five sites and write their descriptions here in the comment.

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Day 4: Chalcolithic Sites

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Day 5: Harappa Era
Identify the five sites and write their descriptions here in the comment.

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Day 6 : Megalithic Sites
Identify the five sites and write their descriptions here in the comment.

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Day 7: PGW Sites
Identify the five sites and write their descriptions here in the comment.

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For all those who want to join the Discussion group for History Optional, where students can engage in discussion, ask questions and participate and share, here is the link @nikhilhistorydiscussion
Day 8: Ancient Capital Cities
Identify the five sites and write their descriptions here in the comment.

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