Book excerpt: History: UGC-NET/SET/JRF (Paper II and III) has been structured strictly in accordance with the prescribed syllabus of the University Grants Commission. The book is divided into three sections—ancient, medieval and modern Indian history. The chronologies of different dynasties of ancient and medieval Indian history have been incorporated along with a section on world concepts. Almost all probable Multiple-choice Questions (MCQs), which are indispensable for Paper II and Paper III in the NET/SET examination, have been included in this book.