Embark on a comprehensive lecture series exploring Indian history from the arrival of European powers to the struggle for independence. Delve into crucial topics for UPSC Civil Services examination, including the entry of Portuguese, British, and French colonizers, British conquests of various Indian states, and key treaties and policies implemented during colonial rule. Examine the impact of British governance on education, economy, and social structures, as well as India's response to colonization. Analyze pivotal events such as the 1857 Revolt, the rise of nationalism, and the formation of the Indian National Congress. Trace the evolution of the independence movement through various phases, including the Moderate and Extremist periods, revolutionary activities, and Gandhian movements. Study significant reforms, commissions, and acts that shaped India's path to freedom, culminating in the events leading to partition and independence.