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COMBO PACK OF - 2 Books for UPSC Civil Services Exam Preparation both Prelims & Mains . 1. A BRIEF HISTORY OF MODERN INDIA___ The advent of the Portuguese—the first Europeans to land in India who managed to carve out enclaves of power—showed up the chaotic situation in this vast land. The mighty Mughals were yet to build their empire but they never quite gained mastery over the seas; on the other hand, the colonial empires were built on the strength of the naval power of their home countries. 2. GEOGRAPHY ___Physical and Human Geography, the subject includes socio-economic, environmental, and political aspects besides drawing from scientific disciplines, such as geology, climatology, and pedology. How human activity affects and is affected by changes on the surface of Earth is another of its concerns. This book is a serious attempt to present the essentials of this vast subject concisely, and overviews various aspects related to the geography of the world including that of India.