The Archaeology of Early Historic South Asia The Emergence of Cities and States

Allchin, F.R.

ISBN 10: 0521376955 / ISBN 13: 9780521376952

Published by Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, 1995

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Title: The Archaeology of Early Historic South Asia...

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, Cambridge

Publication Date: 1995

Binding: Wrappers

Condition: Very Good

Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket

Edition: First Edition

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Synopsis:

Cities and states developed in South Asia between c. BC 800 and AD 250, as Hinduism and Buddhism arose and spread. Drawing on archaeological studies and also on texts and inscriptions, this book explores the character of the early Indian cities, paying particular attention to their art and architecture and analyzing the political ideas that shaped the state systems. The study extends to the opening centuries of the Christian era, offering an Indian perspective on the contacts with the Greek and Roman worlds that followed the invasion by Alexander the Great.

Book Description:

Drawing on archaeological studies, texts, and inscriptions, this analysis explores the character of the early Indian cities that developed between c. B.C. 800 and A.D. 250. It pays particular attention to their art and architecture and analyzes the political ideas that shaped the state systems.