India: The Ancient Past: A History of the Indian Sub-Continent from c. 7000 BC to AD 1200This carefully crafted study presents the fascinating story of the development and establishment of India’s culture and civilization from early pre-history through to the early second millennium. Encompassing topics such as the Harappan Civilization, the rise of Hindu culture, the influx of Islam in the eighth and the eleventh/twelfth centuries and key empires, states and dynasties, India: The Ancient Past engages with methodological and controversial issues. Key features of this illustrated guide include:
This book provides comprehensive coverage of the political, spiritual, cultural and geographical history of India, making it an enriching read for anyone with an interest in this captivating period of history. |
Contents
List of extracts ix | |
India ancient Hindu 1 | |
the early prehistory of India | |
protourban settlements | |
The Harappan Civilisation 38 | |
The eclipse ofthe Harappan Civilisation 52 4 The IndoAryans intheVedic Age60 | |
The paradox of Mauryan imperialism 105 | |
The Mauryanworld 115 7 Diffusion anddynamism after the Mauryas 128 | |
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