For students preparing for Group 1, Group 2, Group 3, DSC, TET, and Police constable exams in the states of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh , the textbooks published by the Telugu Academy are considered the gold standard. Specifically, the Indian History book (covering Ancient, Medieval, and Modern India) is a mandatory read.
| Volume | Title | Focus Areas | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Ancient India | Indus Valley, Vedic Age, Mauryas, Guptas, Harsha, Sangam Age. | | Vol 2 | Medieval India | Delhi Sultanate, Mughals, Vijayanagara Empire, Bhakti Movement. | | Vol 3 | Modern India | British Expansion, 1857 Revolt, Freedom Struggle (1885-1947), Socio-religious reforms. | Can You Download the Official PDF? The short answer: The official Telugu Academy (now often replaced by the Telangana State Board of Intermediate Education - TSBIE or SCERT for textbooks) does not officially release high-quality, searchable PDFs of their History books for free on a public portal. Indian History Telugu Academy Books Pdf Download