Bharat ka Prachin Itihas: -- (Hindi Edition) - Softcover

Sharma, Late Ram Sharan; Navin, Deo Shankar; Kumar, Dharmaraj

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0199489300 ISBN 13: 9780199489305

Publisher: Oxford University Press, 2018

Synopsis

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 the Harappan civilization. The author discussed the rise of Jainism and Buddhism, Magadha, and the beginning of territorial states. The period of Mauryas, Central Asian countries, Satavahanas, Guptas, and Harshvardhana 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. This book is the Hindi translation of the English edition.

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About the Author:

Ram Sharan Sharma, Former Professor of History, Patna University,Deo Shankar Navin, Professor, Centre of Indian Languages, School of Language, Literature, and Culture Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University,Dharmaraj Kumar, Assistant Professor, Department of English, PGDAV College, Delhi University

R.S. Sharma (1919-2011) was Emeritus Professor, Department of History, University of Patna. He was also the Founder Chairman of the Indian Council of Historical Research, New Delhi.

About this edition

• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Publication date: 2018
• ISBN 10: 0199489300
• ISBN 13: 9780199489305
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 406