Everything that happened in the past is History. But for a student, History is what provided in the academic books and dynasties rule over a region. Here in this article, you will get everything about History and related topics, which are the main focus area of the RPSC and RSMSSB exam board.
RAS Pre exam and History
In the RAS Pre exam, History has been given the utmost importance and hence 20% of questions come from History alone.
RAS Pre exam focuses on Indian and Rajasthan history only and excludes World History.
Learn RAS pre History with Free Tests available to check your preparation.
Indian History Syllabus for RAS exam
- Salient features and Major Landmarks of Ancient and Medieval India
- Art, Culture, Literature and Architecture.
- Major Dynasties, Their Administrative System. Socio-Economic Conditions,
- Prominent Movements.
Learn Ancient and Medieval History.
Self-study Modern Indian History and Prominent Movements
Rajasthan History Syllabus for RAS exam
- Major Landmarks in the History of Rajasthan, Major Dynasties, their Administrative and Revenue System. Socio-cultural Issues.
- Freedom Movement, Political Awakening and Integration
- Salient features of Architecture – Forts and Monuments
- Arts, Paintings and Handicrafts.
- Important Works of Rajasthani literature. Local Dialects
- Fairs, Festivals, Folk Music and Folk Dances.
- Rajasthani Culture, Traditions and Heritage.
- Religious Movements, Saints& Lok devtas of Rajasthan.
- Important Tourist Places.
- Leading Personalities of Rajasthan.
Self Study material for Rajasthan Dynastic History and Culture in detail.
Ancient History
| Sr No. | Topic | Self Study |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stone Age | Link |
| 2 | Chalcolithic Age | Link |
| 3 | Harrapan Civilization | Link |
| 4 | Rig Vedic Age | Link |
| 5 | Mahajanapads | Link |
| 6 | Mauryan Age | Link |
| 7 | Post Mauryan age | Link |
| 8 | Satavahanas | Link |
| 9 | Sangam Age | Link |
| 10 | Gupta Empire | Link |
| 11 | Harshavardhan and its empire | Link |
| 12 | Development of Philosophy | Link |
| 13 | Early Medieval age | Link |
Medieval History
Medieval History for RAS exam is very important as almost 70% of Rajasthan Dynastic history is a part and parcel of Indian Medieval History. Read Self-study material and give the topic test to get confidence and edge to clear the competition exam with ease and fun.
| Topic | Self Study |
|---|---|
| Early Medieval History | Link |
| Tripartite Struggle | Link |
| Chola Empire | Link |
| Delhi Sultanate | Link |
| Iltutmish | Link |
| Razia Sultan | Link |
| Balban | Link |
| Ala Ud Din Khilji | Link |
| Mohammad Bin Tughalaq | Link |
| Vijayanagara Empire | Link |
| Mughal Empire | Link |
| Akbar | Link |
| Aurangzeb | Link |
| Maratha’s | Link |
| Arrival of Europeans | Link |
Indian Art and Culture
| Sr. Number | Topic | Link |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Indian paintings | Link |