Strategy For Map Try to find out all the places that have been asked in the optional since Big Bang and classify them according to the period. Prepare a separate map for each period/theme. (See Attachment 1) If there are sites that have overlapping layers, add them to each of the corresponding maps. To mark the sites, do not use any of the standard books (emphasis added), instead one should look upon the coordinates (lat, long) in google maps and mark them accordingly by using the indicators provided by the UPSC. One can use borders, coast, lat/long as indicators for marking a site. · For description, one can pick either D Amarkesh’s map notes (English medium) or use भारतीय ऐतिहासिक स्थल कोष by Jain Prakashn Mandir(Hindi m edium). Please do not try to collect too many facts about a site. Limit yourself to a short historical description as one has limited capacity of retention as we...
Maps and Model Answer- Strategy/Notes by Agam Jain- Click here Disclaimer – I will share which I tried to implement during my preparation days, this might not be accurate strategy, so kindly use your wisdom. First of all, history is very interesting subject and has its own advantages except covering half of the portion of gs1. It is static but not boring. It is mostly about chronology but not exactly a story. It gives the sense of glory but also explains the mistakes of our forefathers. From exam point of view, safe subject too and not a hindrance in getting top ranks. My score- 142+117. Regarding coaching- Even though I opted for coaching (balyan sir), this subject could be prepared without any external help with certain extra efforts. Booklist- this isn’t exclusive list and there are many other sources but stick yourself to limited but better sources. Even if you are reading more than one source, don’t just read the story/chronology again and a...