Encyclopedia of India, Volume 1Home to a fifth of the world's population and the largest democracy in the world, India holds a prominent place in current events yet remains misunderstood in many ways by students, professionals and others who seek a single, authoritative source for information on this important region. The Encyclopedia of India meets this need, encompassing the history, cultures, geography and religions of India from ancient times to the present day. Across the four volumes of the Encyclopedia |
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table of contents | xii |
Thematic Outline of Contents | xxiii |
Chronologies | xxxiii |
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