Download or read book Dynastic History Of Magadha written by Bindeshwari Prasad Sinha and published by Abhinav Publications. This book was released on 1977 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Magadha In Ancient Times Was Both Attens And Rome For India. While Her Leading Role In The Buddhist, Maurya And The Gupta Ages Has Been Treated At Length By Leading Historians Of The East And The West, In The Present Work The Dynamic Though Subdued Part Played By Magadha From The Middle Of The 5Th Century A. D. To The Conquest By The Turko-Afghans Has Been Dealt In Depth And Detail. The Part Played By The Later Guptas, The Maukharis And The Gaudas, Immediately On The Decline Of The Imperial Guptas, On The Indian Chessboard Is Here Laid Out With Singular Clarity. Numerous Cobwebs Of Political History Of The Subsequent Periods Have Been Cleared, And The Paramount Position Of Magadha In The Heyday Of Pala Imperialism Has Been Highlighted. The Book Will Not Only Satisfy Readers About The Political Vicissitudes Of Magadha But Of The Whole Of Northern India In The Very Exciting Periods Of India S Political History.

Download or read book Dynastic History of Magadha Cir 450 1200 A D written by Bindeshwari Prasad Sinha and published by Abhinav Publications. This book was released on 1977 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Glories of Magadha written by Jogindra Nath Samaddar and published by . This book was released on 1927 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book History of Magadha written by Kamal Shankar Srivastava and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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Download or read book The Glories of Magadha written by Jogindra Nath Samaddar and published by Gyan Books. This book was released on 1986-01-01 with total page 199 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In India, a country of enormous historical importance as it is, historical writings, in the modern sense of historiography, started only with Kalhana (12th cent), the celebrated author of Rajatarangini. Since then a considerable number of works serving the purpose of history have been written in various languages, e.g. Sanskrit, Persian, Hindi, etc. From the middle of the nineteenth century, along with the emergence of modern India, an ardent desire to know the glorious past of the motherland was felt and within a few decades rose a school of Indian scholar who wrote valuable monographs on diverse aspects of ancient Indian history and civilization. The present work is an elegant product of this school, a bold step to the abovementioned direction. It is a collection of a series of six lectures delivered at the Patna University in 1922.It deals with Magadha, major part of present Bihar, most important centre of cultural, political and socio-economic mobilizations in ancient and medieval India. It played a major role in the socio-political and cultural life of the rest of the country. Glories of Magadha virtually presents the glories of the then India. In spite of his strong nationalistic impulses, the learned author has taken great pain t restrain his emotions which otherwise might have desisted him from the responsibility of a historian. He has supported his view with all available documents and at some places has carried on scholarly polemics. The work elaborately present : Magadha as gleaned fron the Vedas, Puranas, Buddhists and Jaina classics, accounts of the Greek and Chinese travelers; pre-Aryan civilization in Mithila; Brahmanism Buddhuism, Jainism and Islam in Magadha; rule of the dynasties like Nandas, mauryas, Sungas, Kanvas, Andhras, Kusanas, Guptas and Palas. Muslim invasion and falll of Magadha; its capitals: Vaisalt, Rajagrha and Pataliputra; analysis of the edicts of Asoka; universities of Nalanda Vikramasila and Odantapura. Apart from the historical importance, it will be of great use to the scholars and average students engaged in the study of the educational system in ancient and medieval India. The work is profusely illustrated and contains useful bibliography.

Download or read book Rise of Magadha empire written by Mahesh Vikram Singh and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Ancient India written by Mahajan V.D. and published by S. Chand Publishing. This book was released on 2016 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ancient Indian history has always been mystical; more so a virtual utopia for historians and researchers. This scholarly text narrates the ancient Indian history from the genesis of civilisations to the early middle ages. It examines the sources, chronology of civilisations and authoritatively details the facts, feats, triumphs and religious crusades of the period. It unveils the rich cultural, religious and social diversity that is uniquely and peculiarly Indian. The book is of immense use to students and scholars of history and for candidates preparing for civil services examinations.

Download or read book The Culture and Civilisation of Ancient India in HIstorical Outline written by D D Kosambi and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2022-09-01 with total page 251 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First 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.

Download or read book A History of Ancient and Early Medieval India written by Upinder Singh and published by Pearson Education India. This book was released on 2008 with total page 708 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Basic Approach Developed as a comprehensive introductory work for scholars and students of ancient and early medieval Indian history, this books provides the most exhaustive overview of the subject. Dividing the vast historical expanse from the stone age to the 12th century into broad chronological units, it constructs profiles of various geographical regions of the subcontinent, weaving together and analysing an unparalleled range of literary and archaeological evidence. Dealing with prehistory and protohistory of the subcontinent in considerable detail, the narrative of the historical period breaks away from conventional text-based history writing. Providing a window into the world primary sources, it incorporates a large volume of archaeological data, along with literary, epigraphic, and numismatic evidence. Revealing the ways in which our past is constructed, it explains fundamental concepts, and illuminates contemporary debates, discoveries, and research. Situating prevailing historical debates in their contexts, Ancient and Early Medieval India presents balanced assessments, encouraging readers to independently evaluate theories, evidence, and arguments. Beautifully illustrated with over four hundred photographs, maps, and figures, Ancient and Early Medieval India helps visualize and understand the extraordinarily rich and varied remains of the ancient past of Indian subcontinent. It offers a scholarly and nuanced yet lucid account of India s early past, and will surely transform the discovery of this past into an exciting experience. Tabel of Contents List of photographs List of maps List of figures About the author Preface Acknowledgements A readers guide 1. Understanding Literary and Archaeological Sources 2. Hunter-Gatherers of the Palaeolithic and Mesolithic Ages 3. The Transition to Food Production: Neolithic,Neolithic Chalcolithic, and Chalcolithic Villages, c. 7000 2000 bce 4. The Harappan Civilization, c. 2600 1900 bce 5. Cultural Transitions: Images from Texts and Archaeology, c. 2000 600 bce 6. Cities, Kings, and Renunciants: North India, c. 600 300 bce 7. Power and Piety: The Maurya Empire, c. 324 187 bce 8. Interaction and Innovation, c. 200 BCE 300 ce 9. Aesthetics and Empire, c. 300 600 ce 10. Emerging Regional Configurations, c. 600 1200 ce Note on diacritics Glossary Further readings References Index Author Bio Upinder Singh is Professor in the Department of History at the University of Delhi. She taught history at St. Stephen s College, Delhi, from 1981 until 2004, after which she joined the faculty of the Department of History at the University of Delhi. Professor Singh s wide range of research interests and expertise include the analysis of ancient and early medieval inscriptions; social and economic history; religious institutions and patrona≥ history of archaeology; and modern history of ancient monuments. Her research papers have been published in various national and international journals. Her published books include: Kings, Brahmanas, and Temples in Orissa: An Epigraphic Study (AD 300 1147) (1994); Ancient Delhi (1999; 2nd edn., 2006); a book for children, Mysteries of the Past: Archaeological Sites in India (2002); The Discovery of Ancient India: Early Archaeologists and the Beginnings of Archaeology (2004); and Delhi: Ancient History (edited, 2006).

Download or read book Ancient India written by VD Mahajan and published by S. Chand Publishing. This book was released on 1962 with total page 585 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ancient Indian history has always been mystical; more so a virtual utopia for historians and researchers. This scholarly text narrates the ancient Indian history from the genesis of civilisations to the early medieval ages. It examines the sources, chronology of civilisations and authoritatively details the facts, feats, triumphs and religious crusades of the period. It unveils the rich cultural, religious and social diversity that is uniquely and peculiarly Indian. The book is of immense use to students of arts and law courses as well as for candidates preparing for various competitive examinations.

Download or read book Ancient Indian History for Civil Services Examination written by R P Meena and published by New Era Publication. This book was released on with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ANCIENT INDIAN HISTORY For UPSC PSC and Other Exams Chapter 1: Prehistory and Protohistoric © Stone Age in India Ø Palaeolithic Age Ø Neolithic Age © Metal Age in India Ø Chalcolithic cultures Ø Bronze Age- Indus civilization – Major sites – features of urbanization – decline Chapter 2: Vedic Age © Sources Ø Vedic literature Ø Archaeological evidences Ø PGW sites © Rig Vedic © Eastward Movements of Vedic People- Later Vedic phases © Iron Age in north India © Society – Varna -- Polity – Gana – Vidatha – Sabha – Samiti © Economy – Pastoralism – Gavisthi © Religion Chapter 3: Urbanisation in the Gangetic Basin © Buddhism and Jainism © 16 Mahajanapadas – Monarchy and Ganasamghas © Second urbanisation – features © Rise of Magadha © Mauryan Rule – Arthasastra- Asoka and Dhamma © Satavahanas – Land Grants © Legacies of the Guptas – Art – Architecture – Religion – Science – Literature – Philosophy- Transitions in Varna and Jati © Post Gupta developments – Harsha – Rashtrakutas -- Palas – Arabs in Sind Chapter 4: Practice MCQs Preface It gives me immense pleasure in presenting the latest edition of the Ancient History of India, useful for UPSC and State PSC civil services examination, SSC, NDA, CDS, LIC and other government departments. This book deals with the relevant features and topics of Ancient History of India in a systematic and comprehensive manner by the use of simple and concise language for easy and quick understanding. I hope that the readers will find this book user friendly and helpful in preparation of their examinations. I look forwarded to have the views, comment, suggestions and criticism from readers which would definitely help in further improvement of the book. I would like to heartfelt thanks to all my friends, family members, and the team members of myupsc (Study Portal) for their efforts to publishing the book. Wish you happy reading and best wishes for the examinations. Two words from Author… Don't live in the shadows of people's judgement. Make your own choices in the light of your own wisdom. Don't let anyone's opinion of which you should be friends or live with, dictate who you will be friends or live with. People will talk. They shall say some terrible things. But that doesn't mean you have to listen to everyone. Never ever worry about - log kya kahenge. At the end of the day, you are the only one who will face the consequences of your actions, so don't let other people make your decisions for you. “You can’t cross the sea merely by standing and staring at the water.” – Tagore This famous quote is from Rabindranath Tagore’s drama ‘The King of Dark Chamber’. One can’t cross a river by merely standing and staring. Similarly, one can’t clear the competitive exams, by dreaming and reading success stories. One has to take a step and leap forward. One has to overcome the procrastination and should start reading the best and necessary material as per syllabus to succeed in the exam. The hardest thing in life is which bridge to cross and which to burn.” - Bertrand Russell Knowledge and hard work are not sufficient to clear the exams. To succeed, one has to do smart work. One should know what the most scoring areas in the preliminary are and the main examination, one should know which books have to be read and which books have to be avoided to become an officer with minimum efforts, aspirants have to be tactful. Every morning we are born again. What we do today is what matters most.” – Buddha This Buddha’s quote is not only applicable to the journey of your life, but also to your exam preparation. Realize the power of the ‘now’ and make the most out of your present. If you failed to study yesterday, don’t get carried away with that disappointment. Start every day a fresh and study with focus every day. “Genius is 1% talent and 99% percent hard work.” – Einstein Many aspirants think that only those having inborn talent can become officers. But, this is not true. It is only with your sheer hard, you can succeed in any competitive exams. With only your persistent and disciplined hard work, you can complete the syllabus and succeed in any exam. In life, one cannot achieve success without facing failures. Don’t get disheartened when you are not able to clear the exam in one or more attempt. One must know that failure is a very normal thing. Analyse your mistakes in your previous attempt, learn from them and prepare an action plan and execute it. Success will be yours. Arise, awake, and, stop not till the goal is reached. - Swami Vivekananda

Download or read book History of Ancient India Ancient India written by Muzaffar H. Syed & Others and published by K.K. Publications. This book was released on 2022-02-20 with total page 446 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: History of Indian Nation India, the cradle for one of the most ancient civilizations in the world, has a long and rich history, spanning thousands of years. In fact, the history of India begins with evidence of human activity millions of years ago. The Indus Valley Civilization was the first major civilization. Vedic Civilization witnessed the rise of major polities. Almost the whole country was controlled by Mauryan Empire and it was again united under Gupta Empire. Muslim rule in the subcontinent began when the Arabs conquered Sindh and Multan. Then, several invasions from Central Asia led to the formation of Muslim empires, such as the Delhi Sultanate and the Mughal Empire. Mughals conquered most of northern India and finally controlled the entire sub-continent and Afghanistan. Mughal Empire declined in the 18th century. Then, East India Company gained ascendancy over South Asia. Dissatisfaction with Company rule led to an unsuccessful revolt in 1857, after which India was directly administered by the British Crown. In the 20th century, a nationwide struggle for independence was launched by Indian National Congress. The subcontinent gained independence from Great Britain in 1947, but the country was partitioned into two dominions of India and Pakistan. After Independence, a new era began. This comprehensive book, comprising four volumes covers the entire history of the Indian Nation in a very compact manner. This book is an asset for historians, teachers, students and general readers, at par.

Download or read book The Dynastic History of Northern India early Mediaeval Period written by Hem Chandra Ray and published by New Delhi] : Munshiram Manoharlal Publishers. This book was released on 1973 with total page 790 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Kautilya s Arthashastra written by Kau?alya and published by Jaico Publishing House. This book was released on 2009-01-01 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Kautilya, also known as Chanakya, is India s most illustrious political economist of all time. He regarded economic activity as the driving force behind the functioning of any political dispensation. In fact, he went to the extent of saying that revenue should take priority over the army because sustaining the army was possible out of a well-managed revenue system.Kautilya advocated limiting the taxation power of the State, having low rates of taxation, maintaining a gradual increase in taxation and most importantly devising a tax structure that ensured compliance. He strongly encouraged foreign trade, basing it on the premise that for a successful trade contract to be established, it had to be beneficial to all. He emphasised State control and investment in land, water and mining. Kautilya was a true statesman who bridged the gap between experience and vision. For Kautilya, good governance was paramount. He suggested built-in checks and balances in systems and procedures for the containment of malpractices. Many postulates of Kautilya s philosophy of political economy are applicable to contemporary times.

Download or read book Ancient and Medieval History of India Complete Study Material written by R P Meena and published by New India Publication. This book was released on with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Useful for all competitive exams.

Download or read book Age of the Nandas and Mauryas written by K.A. Nilakants Sastri and published by Motilal Banarsidass. This book was released on 1967-01-01 with total page 486 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The present work deals with the period c. 400-185 B.C. which saw grat changes in the political, economic and artistic life of India. Alexander, Chandragputa, Chanakya and Asoka dominate the period. We get vivid pictures of the outstanding events of the period--as of Alexander's conquests and their influence on the cultural life of India, of the fusion of Brahma-Ksatra in the early Mauryan rule after the overthrow of the Nandas and of the rule of Asoka and his successors.The work consists of eleven chapters contributed by eminent historians. The reader would find the chapters on Mauryan Polity, Industry, Art, Religion, Language, and Literature very interesting and instructive.