Suggested Reading List of Urdu Books
We have compiled a recommended list of Urdu books for IAS exam preparation to guide aspirants of UPSC Civil Services. Referring to the right Urdu reference books will help you strengthen your preparation and improve your chances of success in the IAS exam.
Urdu ki Lisani Tashkil – Mirza Khalil Ahmad Beg
Comprehensive coverage of Urdu grammar and linguistic structure — essential for Paper I.
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A detailed historical study of Urdu language development and evolution,important for Paper I.
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Critical study of Urdu poetry, useful for Paper II and literary analysis questions.
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Analysis of Urdu prose, focusing on critical interpretation of short stories and essays.
Buy on AmazonTareekh-e-Adab-e-Urdu – Noorul Hasan Naqvi
History of Urdu literature from classical to modern periods, indispensable for understanding literary evolution.
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