India: The Ancient Past: A History of the Indian Subcontinent from c. 7000 BCE to CE 1200India: The Ancient Past provides a clear and systematic introduction to the cultural, political, economic, social and geographical history of ancient India from the time of the pre-Harappan culture nine thousand years ago up until the beginning of the second millennium of the Common Era. The book engages with methodological and controversial issues by examining key themes such as the Indus-Sarasvati civilization, the Aryan controversy, the development of Vedic and heterodox religions, and the political economy and social life of ancient Indian kingdoms. This fully revised and updated second edition includes:
This richly illustrated guide provides a fascinating account of the early development of Indian culture and civilization that will appeal to all students of Indian history. |
Contents
the early prehistory of India | |
The HarappanIndus Sarasvati civilisation | |
Who were the Aryans? | |
PostVedic centuries | |
imperialism and compassion | |
The dynastic landscape | |
Arab and TurcoAfghan invasions of the north | |
The ascendancy of the south | |
cultural unity and diversity | |
Literature and thought | |
Cultural influences abroad | |
Select glossary of Indic terms | |
Classification of ancient Indian texts by subject | |
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India: The Ancient Past : a History of the Indian Subcontinent from C. 7000 ... Burjor Avari No preview available - 2016 |
India: The Ancient Past : a History of the Indian Subcontinent from C. 7000 ... Burjor Avari No preview available - 2016 |