Civilization of India

A very small but concise book, the notes, the history of India from the Vedic Age (2000 B.C.) to the advent of the Mahratta (1718-1818 A.D.). The chapters notice Vedic age; epic age (1400-800 B.C.); age of laws and philosophy (800-315 B.C.); rise of Buddhism (522 B.C.); Puranic age (A.D. 500-800); Rajput ascendency; Afghan rule (A.D. 1206-1526); Mughals (1526 1707); conditions under the Mughals' and the last chapter is on the age of the Marattha (A.D. 1718-1818). Eight illustrations and Three maps are included in the book. This book was first published in 1901.