Poonam Dalal Dahiya's "Ancient and Medieval India" serves as an invaluable resource for UPSC and State Civil Services aspirants. Meticulously curated, the book seamlessly blends storytelling with historical analysis, presenting India's rich heritage in an easy-to-grasp and lucid manner. The updated edition integrates the latest data, questions, figures, and maps, ensuring alignment with the evolving civil service examination patterns. Noteworthy features include chapter-wise practice questions for effective preparation, two detachable pluck-out charts offering instant revision on ancient and mediaeval India, and an in-depth exploration of Bhakti and Sufi movements, aligning with the UPSC exam pattern. The book emphasises key points through highlighted boxes, covering the complete syllabus and enhancing clarity with improved coverage of significant topics like Buddhism and Jainism. With the inclusion of the latest UPSC CSE 2023 questions, this edition stands as a comprehensive and user-friendly guide, facilitating long-term information retention and thorough revision for aspirants.