Description
Spanning the ancient cities of the Harappan civilization to the independence movement led by Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru, this sweeping history traces the forces that shaped the Indian subcontinent. It explores successive waves of migration, conquest, empire, and colonial rule while bringing to life the rulers, reformers, and communities caught up in these transformations. Alongside political and military events, the narrative examines the enduring influence of Hinduism, Buddhism, and Islam, as well as the cultural meaning of landmarks such as the Taj Mahal. Drawing on archaeology, anthropology, and textual scholarship, the author offers a vivid, accessible account that challenges inherited myths and presents India’s complex past in all its diversity.
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paperback
Grove Press
Published May 10, 2001
608 pages
ISBN: 9780802137975
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First Published
2000
Language
eng
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