India: the Ancient Past: A History of the Indian Sub-Continent from C. 7000 BC to Ad 1200 Book

This carefully crafted study presents the fascinating story of the development and establishment of India’s culture and civilization from early pre-history through to the early second millennium.

Encompassing topics such as Harappan Civilization, the rise of Hindu culture, the influx of Islam in the 8th and the 11th/12th centuries and key empires, states and dynasties, India: The Ancient Past engages with methodological and controversial issues.

Features of this illustrated guide include:

• a range of new maps illustrating different temporal and geographical regions
• selected source extracts at the end of each chapter, for review and reflection
• questions for discussion.

This comprehensive coverage of the political, spiritual, cultural and geographical history of India, presents a book that will be an enriching read for students of this period and a rewarding addition to the bookshelves of anyone with an interest in this captivating period of history.