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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Kitchen area. Chullah for cooking.
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One sample home for joint family with all the facilities from well, toilet, drainage, kitchen, rooms, walls and everything.
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Wanna know more?
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Want to excavate? The secrets are buried under.... waiting to be revealed....
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Exploring....
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Potsherd and its impression. My first excavation....:)
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Stratigraphy and tila... Still unexplored.... secrets buried... extremely rich....
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Left hand side natural layer
Right hand side whitish mud brick layer
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The road to reach the largest Harappan city is still very difficult..
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Rural Haryana.... it could very will be a photo from 5000 years ago and it would look ghe same....
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Add this point in an answer to the question on the socio-economic impact of Ryotwari settlement. (or impact of introducing the Western notion of private property in land).

It impacted not only the settled peasants but also itinerant pastoralists.
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Sources for History Optional. Four distinct videos for one section each - Ancient, Medieval, Modern, World.

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRY4mFD-4D6sYznfYEHs3muaCOK64jbXH&si=p7gSLBDiD3eQgoXq
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1820s - Ajanta was discovered. A beautiful chapter was added.

1920s - Harappan civilization was discovered. Another chapter was added.

2020s - Keeladi. Sangam era urbanization chapter is added.
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UPPSC Mains GS 1 (2025)
History and Culture questions


Introduce the literary sources for the study of Ancient Indian History. (8)

Give an account of the challenges faced by India immediately after Independence. (8)

β€œNepolian was the son of the Revolution.” – Explain. (8)

Describe the main characteristics of Indian culture. (8)

The French Revolution was a great result of enlightenment period.” – Comment. (12)

Outline the development of revolutionary movement in Bengal. (12)

What are the main features of Sangam Period Culture ? (12)

Indian society is known for its uniqueness and cultural diversity. Discuss. (12)
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This is the pottery of Harappan era. Some of it are terracotta cakes.

We collected it with the help of an archaeologist from Rakhigarhi. There are various types here and some of it comes with perforation or painted black designs.

We could only collect such potsherds and the good complete pieces are all in museum. Nonetheless, to own a piece of history is a great feeling for sure.

In the coming classes, I am thinking that students who perform best in the tests should get Harappan pottery as reward. As a memorabilia.

What do you say?
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