India's Ancient Past
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9789354977527
Publication date:
08/03/2023
Paperback
406 pages
Price: 445.00 INR
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ISBN:
9789354977527
Publication date:
08/03/2023
Paperback
406 pages
R.S. Sharma
This book is a comprehensive work that captures the historical strides from neolithic and chalcolithic times to Harappan civilization, Vedic times, rise of Mauryas, Gupta's. Satvahanas right up to the times of Harshavardhana.
Rise and fall of empires and reign of kings has been placed in the context of the ancient social milieu, the existing varna system, developments in science and technology, commerce and trade and the cultural legacy that shaped society.
The book takes the readers on a journey through time. Like his other books, this book too is very informative and the narrative is a compelling read. Students and those interested in knowing about India's past do get to learn learn about empires, dynasties and the varied cultures that evolved in different geographical backgrounds over the millennia.
There are separate sections that detail about Harappan and Vedic civilization, the age of Mauryas and the rise of Buddhism and Jainism.
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R.S. Sharma
Description
This book provides a comprehensive and accessible account of the history of early India. Beginning with a discussion on frameworks of writing history, the volume sheds light on the origins and growth of civilizations, empires, and religions. It covers 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.
The author discusses the rise of Jainism and Buddhism, Magadha, and the beginning of territorial states. The period of Mauryas, Central Asian countries, Satavahanas, Guptas, and Harshavardhana are also analysed. He highlights important phenomena such as the varna system, urbanization, commerce and trade, developments in science and philosophy, and cultural legacy. He also examines the process of transition from ancient to medieval India and addresses topical issues such as the origin of the Aryan culture.
This engaging and lucid text, by one of the best-known scholars of ancient India, will be indispensable for students and teachers of ancient Indian history.
About the author
R.S. Sharma (1919–2011) was Professor Emeritus, Department of History, University of Patna. He was also the Founder Chairman of the Indian Council of Historical Research, New Delhi.
R.S. Sharma
Table of contents
Chapter 1. The Significance of Ancient Indian History
Chapter 2. Modern Historians of Ancient India
Chapter 3. Nature of Sources and Historical Construction
Chapter 4. Geographical Setting
Chapter 5. Ecology and Environment
Chapter 6. The Linguistic Background
Chapter 7. Human Evolution: The Old Stone Age
Chapter 8. The Neolithic Age: First Food Producers and Animal Keepers
Chapter 9. Chalcolithic Cultures
Chapter 10. Harappan Culture: Bronze Age Urbanization in the Indus Valley
Chapter 11. Identity of Aryan Culture
Chapter 12. The Age of the Rig Veda
Chapter 13. The Later Vedic Phase: Transition to State and Social Orders
Chapter Expansion in the Later Vedic Period (c. 1000-500 BC); Use of Iron; Agriculture; Arts and Crafts; Settlements; Political Organization; Social Organization; Gods, Rituals, and Philosophy; Chronology
Chapter 14. Jainism and Buddhism
Chapter 15. Territorial States and the Rise of Magadha
Chapter 16. Iranian and Macedonian Invasions
Chapter 17. State Structure and the Varna System in the Age of the Buddha
Chapter 18. The Maurya Age
Chapter 19. The Significance of Maurya Rule
Chapter 20. Central Asian Contact and Mutual Impact
Chapter 21. The Satavahana Phase
Chapter 22. The Dawn of History in the Deep South
Chapter 23. Crafts, Commerce, and Urban Growth (200 BC-AD 250)
Chapter 24. Rise and Growth of the Gupta Empire
Chapter 25. Life in the Gupta Age
Chapter 26. Spread of Civilization in Eastern India
Chapter 27. Harsha and His Times
Chapter 28. Brahmanization, Rural Expansion, and Peasant Protest in the Peninsula
Chapter 29. Developments in Philosophy
Chapter 30. Cultural Interaction with Asian Countries
Chapter 31. From Ancient to Medieval
Chapter 32. Sequence of Social Changes
Chapter 33. Legacy in Science and Civilization
R.S. Sharma
Features
- Target Audience: Best suited for UPSC Aspirants and History Major undergraduates
- Comprehensive Coverage: The book captures the historical strides from neolithic and chalcolithic times to Harappan civilization, Vedic times, rise of Mauryas, and Gupta's period
- Accessibility: Easy to read with facts detailed in an easy to understand manner
- Additional Content: At the end of the book, there is a note from the author on the transition from Ancient India to Medieval India
R.S. Sharma
Review
‘The narrative is highly readable, demarcating the major periods of socia formation, political and cultural evolution, underlying which is a judicious use of all available sources and their relative importance for each period.’
—R. Champakalakshmi, Economic and Political Weekly
R.S. Sharma
Description
This book provides a comprehensive and accessible account of the history of early India. Beginning with a discussion on frameworks of writing history, the volume sheds light on the origins and growth of civilizations, empires, and religions. It covers 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.
The author discusses the rise of Jainism and Buddhism, Magadha, and the beginning of territorial states. The period of Mauryas, Central Asian countries, Satavahanas, Guptas, and Harshavardhana are also analysed. He highlights important phenomena such as the varna system, urbanization, commerce and trade, developments in science and philosophy, and cultural legacy. He also examines the process of transition from ancient to medieval India and addresses topical issues such as the origin of the Aryan culture.
This engaging and lucid text, by one of the best-known scholars of ancient India, will be indispensable for students and teachers of ancient Indian history.
About the author
R.S. Sharma (1919–2011) was Professor Emeritus, Department of History, University of Patna. He was also the Founder Chairman of the Indian Council of Historical Research, New Delhi.
Table of contents
Chapter 1. The Significance of Ancient Indian History
Chapter 2. Modern Historians of Ancient India
Chapter 3. Nature of Sources and Historical Construction
Chapter 4. Geographical Setting
Chapter 5. Ecology and Environment
Chapter 6. The Linguistic Background
Chapter 7. Human Evolution: The Old Stone Age
Chapter 8. The Neolithic Age: First Food Producers and Animal Keepers
Chapter 9. Chalcolithic Cultures
Chapter 10. Harappan Culture: Bronze Age Urbanization in the Indus Valley
Chapter 11. Identity of Aryan Culture
Chapter 12. The Age of the Rig Veda
Chapter 13. The Later Vedic Phase: Transition to State and Social Orders
Chapter Expansion in the Later Vedic Period (c. 1000-500 BC); Use of Iron; Agriculture; Arts and Crafts; Settlements; Political Organization; Social Organization; Gods, Rituals, and Philosophy; Chronology
Chapter 14. Jainism and Buddhism
Chapter 15. Territorial States and the Rise of Magadha
Chapter 16. Iranian and Macedonian Invasions
Chapter 17. State Structure and the Varna System in the Age of the Buddha
Chapter 18. The Maurya Age
Chapter 19. The Significance of Maurya Rule
Chapter 20. Central Asian Contact and Mutual Impact
Chapter 21. The Satavahana Phase
Chapter 22. The Dawn of History in the Deep South
Chapter 23. Crafts, Commerce, and Urban Growth (200 BC-AD 250)
Chapter 24. Rise and Growth of the Gupta Empire
Chapter 25. Life in the Gupta Age
Chapter 26. Spread of Civilization in Eastern India
Chapter 27. Harsha and His Times
Chapter 28. Brahmanization, Rural Expansion, and Peasant Protest in the Peninsula
Chapter 29. Developments in Philosophy
Chapter 30. Cultural Interaction with Asian Countries
Chapter 31. From Ancient to Medieval
Chapter 32. Sequence of Social Changes
Chapter 33. Legacy in Science and Civilization
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