Amongst all the subjects an aspirant can appear for in the NTA-UGC NET examination, and History is one of the most interesting, fascinating, and relevant subject to study for this prestigious exam. This book, in its third edition, is a snapshot of this vibrant and diverse story of continuity and change into four broader Themes - Ancient, Early Medieval, Medieval and Modern History. A new chapter on Bhakti and Sufi movement has been added to this edition.