Republics In Ancient India C 1500 B C 500 B C

This, An Authorised Reprint Of An Annual Bulletin Of The Indian Archaeological Society, Has Been Offering Valuable Informations, Full With Rich Insights And Innovative Viewpoints, On The Indian Archaeology That Includes Excavations, Inscriptions, Temples, Mosques, Iconic Symbols, Paintings, Etc. This Yearly Bulletin Is Highly Recommended For Archaeologists, Epigraphists, Historians And Research Scholars Besides The General Readers Having Interest In Such Fields.

History Of Ancient India As A Paper Is Being Taught At The Graduate And Post Graduate Level In Almost All The Indian Universities And Institutions. This Book Is Designed To Provide Complete Knowledge Of Social, Political, Economic And Cultural Aspects Of History Of Ancient India.The Major Topics Dealt In This Book Are History Of Ancient Indian Sub-Continent; Harappan Civilisation; Vedic Life; Jainism And Buddhism; Later Vedic Period And The Epic Age; Republics And Kingdoms (6Th Century 4Th Century B.C.); Persian And Greek Invasions; Mauryan Rule; Era Of Asoka; Post-Mauryan Time; Gupta Rule; Era Of Harshavardhan; Political And Cultural Conditions In Southern Peninsula (550-750 A.D.); The Rajput Period (From 650 To 712 A.D.); Condition Of Northern India (1000-1200 A.D.); Kingdoms Iin South; Invasion Of Turks; Foundation Of The Delhi Sultanate; Expansion Of The Delhi Sultanate; Babur (1526-1530 A.D. Humayun (1530-1540 A.D.); Sher Shah And The Sur Empire (1540-1555 A.D.); Etc.

This book presents a complete and accessible description of the history of early India. It starts by discussing the origins and growth of civilizations, empires, and religions. It also deals with the geographical, ecological, and linguistic backgrounds, and looks at specific cultures of the Neolithic, Chalcolithic, and Vedic periods, as well as at the Harappan civilization. In addition, the rise of Jainism and Buddhism, Magadha and the beginning of territorial states, and the period of Mauryas, Central Asian countries, Satvahanas, Guptas, and Harshavardhana are also analysed. Next, it stresses varna system, urbanization, commerce and trade, developments in science and philosophy, and cultural legacy. Finally, the process of transition from ancient to medieval India and the origin of the Aryan culture has also been examined.