Some Aspects of Ancient Indian Culture
Author: D. R. Bhandarkar
Publisher: Asian Educational Services
Published: 1989
Total Pages: 102
ISBN-13: 9788120604575
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The Culture and Civilisation of Ancient India in HIstorical Outline
Author: D D Kosambi
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Published: 2022-09-01
Total Pages: 251
ISBN-13: 1000653471
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFirst published in 1965, The Culture and Civilisation of Ancient India in Historical Outline is a strikingly original work, the first real cultural history of India. The main features of the Indian character are traced back into remote antiquity as the natural outgrowth of historical process. Did the change from food gathering and the pastoral life to agriculture make new religions necessary? Why did the Indian cities vanish with hardly a trace and leave no memory? Who were the Aryans – if any? Why should Buddhism, Jainism, and so many other sects of the same type come into being at one time and in the same region? How could Buddhism spread over so large a part of Asia while dying out completely in the land of its origin? What caused the rise and collapse of the Magadhan empire; was the Gupta empire fundamentally different from its great predecessor, or just one more ‘oriental despotism’? These are some of the many questions handled with great insight, yet in the simplest terms, in this stimulating work. This book will be of interest to students of history, sociology, archaeology, anthropology, cultural studies, South Asian studies and ethnic studies.
Some Aspects of Asian History and Culture
Author: Upendra Thakur
Publisher: Abhinav Publications
Published: 1986
Total Pages: 260
ISBN-13: 9788170172079
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAncient India
Author: Upinder Singh
Publisher: Aleph Book Company
Published: 2021
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9789390652617
DOWNLOAD EBOOKUpinder Singh urges us to abandon simplistic stereotypes and instead think of ancient India in terms of the coexistence of five powerful contradictions-between social inequality and promises of universal salvation, the valorization of desire and detachment, goddess worship and misogyny, violence and non-violence, and religious debate and conflict. She does so using a vast array of sources including religious and philosophical texts, epics, poetry, plays, technical treatises, satire, biographies, and inscriptions, as well as the material and aesthetic evidence of archaeology and art from sites across the subcontinent. Singh's scholarly but highly accessible style, clear explanation, and balanced interpretations offer an understanding of the historian's craft and unravel the many threads of what we think of as ancient Indian culture. This is not a dead or forgotten past but one invoked in different contexts even today. Further, in spite of enormous historical changes over the centuries, the contradictions discussed here still remain.
Some Aspects of Ancient Indian History and Culture
Author: Upendra Thakur
Publisher: New Delhi : Abhinav Publications
Published: 1974
Total Pages: 374
ISBN-13:
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India: The Ancient Past
Author: Burjor Avari
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2016-07-01
Total Pages: 355
ISBN-13: 1317236734
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIndia: The Ancient Past provides a clear and systematic introduction to the cultural, political, economic, social and geographical history of ancient India from the time of the pre-Harappan culture nine thousand years ago up until the beginning of the second millennium of the Common Era. The book engages with methodological and controversial issues by examining key themes such as the Indus-Sarasvati civilization, the Aryan controversy, the development of Vedic and heterodox religions, and the political economy and social life of ancient Indian kingdoms. This fully revised and updated second edition includes: Three new chapters examining the differences and commonalities between the north and south of India; Extended discussion on contested issues, such as the origins of the Aryans and the role of feudalism in ancient India; New source excerpts to introduce students to the most significant works in the historiography of India, and questions for discussion; Study guides, including a list of key issues, suggested readings and a selection of internet sources for each chapter; Specially designed maps to illustrate different time periods and geographical regions This richly illustrated guide provides a fascinating account of the early development of Indian culture and civilization that will appeal to all students of Indian history.
The Culture of Ancient India
Author: Susan Nichols
Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Published: 2016-07-15
Total Pages: 50
ISBN-13: 1477789200
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIndia has a long history rich in culture. The ancient civilizations of India—the Indus Valley Civilization, the Maurya Empire, and the Gupta Empire—were made up of sophisticated people whose art and lives contributed greatly to future generations. In addition to learning about the culture of ancient India, readers will learn how political and social changes of any region affect its art and culture. Boasting engaging text, rich and colorful illustrations, and an enhanced e-book option, this title is a valuable resource for report research.
Ancient India
Author: R. C. Majumdar
Publisher: Motilal Banarsidass
Published: 2016-01-01
Total Pages: 576
ISBN-13: 812080435X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis is a comprehensive, intelligible and interesting portrait of Ancient Indian History and Civilization from a national historical point of view. The work is divided into three broad divisions of the natural course of cultural development in Ancient India: (1) From the prehistoric age to 600 B.C., (2) From 600 B.C. to 300 A.D., (3) From 300 A.D. to 1200 A.D. The work describes the political, economic, religious and cultural conditions of the country, the expansionist activities, the colonisation schemes of her rulers in the Far East. Political theories and administrative organizations are also discussed but more stress has been laid on the religious, literary and cultural aspects of Ancient India. The book is of a more advanced type. It would meet the needs not only of general readers but also of earnest students who require a thorough grasp of the essential facts and features before taking up specialized study in any branch of the subject. It would also fulfil the requirements of the candidates for competitive examinations in which Ancient Indian History and culture is a prescribed subject.
India's Ancient Past
Author: R.S. Sharma
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 2006-10-20
Total Pages: 384
ISBN-13: 0199087865
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis book presents a complete and accessible description of the history of early India. It starts by discussing the origins and growth of civilizations, empires, and religions. It also deals with the geographical, ecological, and linguistic backgrounds, and looks at specific cultures of the Neolithic, Chalcolithic, and Vedic periods, as well as at the Harappan civilization. In addition, the rise of Jainism and Buddhism, Magadha and the beginning of territorial states, and the period of Mauryas, Central Asian countries, Satvahanas, Guptas, and Harshavardhana are also analysed. Next, it stresses varna system, urbanization, commerce and trade, developments in science and philosophy, and cultural legacy. Finally, the process of transition from ancient to medieval India and the origin of the Aryan culture has also been examined.
Ancient Indian Social History
Author: Romila Thapar
Publisher: Orient Blackswan
Published: 1978
Total Pages: 360
ISBN-13: 9788125008088
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA collection of papers that interprets afresh, known facts about the early period of Indian history up to the end of the first millennium AD. The papers discuss several associated themes such as society and religion, social classification and mobility and the study of regional history. A useful reference book for postgraduate students of History.
