History NCERT Maps — UPSC Prelims

Physical Map of the Subcontinent

Rivers, mountains, and key passes of the Indian subcontinent.

Important Archaeological Sites

Burzahom, Mehrgarh, Chirand, Koldihwa, Hallur, Brahmagiri — Palaeolithic, Neolithic, and Megalithic sites.

Earliest Cities / Harappan Civilization

Harappa, Mohenjo-daro, Rakhi Garhi, Kalibangan, Dholavira, Lothal.

Important Janapadas & Mahajanapadas

Gandhara, Kuru, Panchala, Kosala, Vajji, Magadha, Anga, Avanti.

Mauryan Empire & Ashokan Inscriptions

Pataliputra, Taxila, Ujjain, Kalsi, Topra, Sarnath, Sanchi, Dhauli, Girnar.

Important Trade Routes including the Silk Route

Chinese, Kushan, Persian, and Roman routes.

Cities and Kingdoms of Gupta Era

Nalanda, Ajanta, Aihole, Kanchipuram, Mahabalipuram, Arikamedu, Madurai.

Political Map of Modern India

Reference map with present-day state boundaries.