Author: Dilip Kumar GangulyPublisher: Abhinav Publications
ISBN: 9780391032507
Category : India
Languages : en
Pages : 218
Book Description
History and Historians in Ancient India
Author: Dilip Kumar GangulyPublisher: Abhinav Publications
ISBN: 9780391032507
Category : India
Languages : en
Pages : 218
Book Description
India's Ancient Past
Author: R.S. SharmaPublisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 0199087865
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 387
Book Description
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.
Ancient Historians of India
Author: Vishwambhar Sharan PathakPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : India
Languages : en
Pages : 216
Book Description
Aspects of Ancient Indian History and Historiography
Author: Shankar GoyalAncient Indian Historiography
Author: G. P. SinghPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 216
Book Description
The Book Deals With The Tradition Of Historiography From The Vedic Times To The 12Th Century Ad Through A Study Of Vedic, Epic And Puranic Traditions, Buddhist And Jain Historiography, Ancient Dramas And Writings Of South India. Focusing On Biographies, Chronicles And Vamsavalis, It Discusses The Social, Political And Economic Conditions In Different Periods As Highlighted By Them.
Early India
Author: Romila ThaparPublisher: Univ of California Press
ISBN: 9780520242258
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 598
Book Description
This new book represents a complete rewriting by the author of her A History of India, vol. 1. Includes bibliographical references (p. 542-544) and index.
Historians and Historiography in Modern India
Author: Siba Pada SenPublisher: Calcutta : Institute of Historical Studies
ISBN:
Category : Historians
Languages : en
Pages : 504
Book Description
Ancient Indian Social History
Author: Romila ThaparPublisher: Orient Blackswan
ISBN: 9788125008088
Category : India
Languages : en
Pages : 360
Book Description
A collection of papers that interprets afresh, known facts about the early period of Indian history up to the end of the first millennium AD. The papers discuss several associated themes such as society and religion, social classification and mobility and the study of regional history. A useful reference book for postgraduate students of History.
Ancient Historians of India
Author: Vishwambhar Sharan PathakPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Historians
Languages : en
Pages : 216
Book Description
The Study Though It Deals With Five Writers-Bana, Padmagupta, Bilhana, Somesvara Iii And Jayanaka, Presents A Representative Selection Of The School Of Hindu Historiography. It Is An Attempt At Revealing The Medieval Methods Of Historical Organisation And Influence.
Prof. H.C. Raychaudhuri, as a Historian
Author: Harihar PandaPublisher: Northern Book Centre
ISBN: 9788172112103
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 244
Book Description
This book, Prof. H.C. Raychaudhuri as a Historian, is a milestone in the field of Indian historiography. Prof. H.C. Raychaudhuri was a distinguished scholar and academician. His Political History of Ancient India has deserved commendation from the students and scholars of India and abroad. He had reconstructed the history of ancient India through his thorough research. He had given a toe challenge to the colonial historiography. The most neglected aspect of Indian History was the historical geography which Prof. Raychaudhuri analysed vividly and opened new horizons for the scholars of the land to pursue further research in this field. His critical analysis on Indian religion, particularly on Vaishnavism, has earned him immortal fame. For his erudition, he became the member of many learned societies of India including Indian History Congress and served in various capacities contributing in his own way to the growth of knowledge. This book, revealing the contributions of Prof. H.C. Raychaudhuri to the historiography of India, will be indispensable for the students and teachers of Indian historiography. Salient Features (i) Objectivity is the forte of the book. This objective analysis is however done in an intimitably lucid style that makes this book irresistably readable. (ii) Welcome light has been thrown on the virgin topics which had been taken up by Prof. Raychaudhuri for analysis. (iii) It is a treasure-house for any student or teacher of Historiography and Indology. (iv) The works of a 'first class mind' have been evaluated with a critical and analytical manner. (v) A clear picture of India' s rich cultural heritage of the past has been projected through the analysis of the works of Prof. Raychaudhuri. (Vi) A peep into the pages of the book will acquaint the readers with the profound scholarship of Prof. H.C. Raychaudhuri as a historian.