India Condensed: 5000 Years of History & Culture"India condensed: 5000 years of history and culture is a book for anyone who needs a quick introduction to India. History, philosophy, religion, language, literature, arts and culture are all discussed in this lively and accessible text. More than a dry recitation of dates, names and events, the topics covered in this book range from the mythical beginnings of the country, stories and legends to more current facts and observations. Five thousand years of history, culture and civilisation are distilled into one handy book for ease of refererence"--Page 4 of cover. |
Contents
THE GUPTA PERIOD 320550 | 24 |
POSTGUPTA PERIOD | 30 |
The Chera Dynasty 8001300 | 38 |
THE ARRIVAL OF THE EUROPEANS | 59 |
THE BRITISH | 65 |
RISE OF INDIAN NATIONALISM | 72 |
2 | 76 |
PARTITION AND INDEPENDENCE | 82 |
ARTS CRAFTS | 132 |
PERFORMING ARTS | 142 |
DANCE | 149 |
24 | 152 |
THE INDIAN CALENDAR | 161 |
THE RESURGENCE OF INDIA | 174 |
BIBLIOGRAPHY | 180 |
14 | 182 |
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