Settlement Pattern Urban Growth and Craft Technology in North India : An Archaeological Perspective

Contents: Foreword. Preface. 1. Emergence of urban centres in Indian sub-continent. 2. Process of urbanization in the middle Ganga plain and archaeological perspective. 3. Settlement pattern and environment in the Ganga plain with special reference to Chirand. 4. Houses and habitations in ancient India: 600 B.C. 600 A.D. (with special reference to Rajghat/Varanasi. 5. Khairadih: a prosperous township of the mid-Ganga plain. 6. Repertoire of artifacts at Agiabir District Mirzapur Uttar Pradesh. 7. Lithic industry of Waina, District Ballia Uttar Pradesh. 8. Urbanization in early medieval North India: AD 600-1200 (With special reference to Siyadoni and Ahar stone inscriptions). Bibliography. Index. In the present monograph an attempt has been made to discuss the factors that contributed for an understanding of the development of settlement patterns from rural to urban form in North India. This monograph is the outcome of Dr. Singh's researches has during the last one decade, which represent papers published in research Journals and other academic volumes. In addition, the papers have been added with fresh information revealed from the newly excavated sites such as Pakkakot, Imilidih Khurd, Agiabir, Lahuradeva, Tokwa, Jhusi and others. He has also been an active participant in some of the excavations. This monograph is an important research work specially represents for those working in the field of South Asian Archaeology. (jacket).…