Description
A clear, authoritative introduction to the history of ancient India, this book traces the subcontinent’s development from prehistoric communities through the rise of cities, states, empires, and regional cultures. Drawing on archaeological evidence, literary sources, inscriptions, and material remains, it examines the Harappan civilization, Vedic society, the Mauryan and Gupta periods, the growth of Buddhism and Jainism, and the evolution of social, economic, and religious institutions. Written in an accessible yet scholarly style, it places political events within the broader story of technology, agriculture, trade, class, caste, and cultural change. The result is an engaging account of how diverse communities and traditions shaped the foundations of Indian civilization.
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paperback
Oxford University Press, USA
Published Dec 9, 2005
400 pages
ISBN: 9780195667141
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First Published
2005
Language
eng
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Content and trigger warnings for India's Ancient Past by R. S. Sharma.