Download or read book Mauryan Art written by C. B. Pandey and published by . This book was released on 1982 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Ancient Indian History and Civilization written by Sailendra Nath Sen and published by New Age International. This book was released on 1999 with total page 672 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Single-Volume Study Of Ancient Indian History Delineating The Various Facets, Both Political And Cultural, And Incorporating The Fruits Of Recent Researches That Have Abundantly Appeared Since 1950, Has Not Been Attempted Before. Author Has Tried To Maintain A Delicate Balance Between Political History And Social, Economic And Cultural History Of Ancient India.The Book Covers The Pre-Historic India, The Vedic Age, The Post-Vedic Civilization, North India In The Sixth Century B.C. It Also Explains New Religious Movements And Their Socio-Economic Background, Maurya Age, Political Disintegration And Foreign Invasions. The Gupta Empire, The Prominence Of North Under Harshavardhana And Its Eclipse, Bengal Under The Palas And The Senas, Dynasties Of North India, Arabs And Turks In India, Indias Intercourse With The Outside World, Have Been Discussed In Depth.History Of Deccan And South India, Hitherto Not Given Due Weightage And Culture And Civilization Of Ancient India In All Its Variegated Hues, Have Received Due Attention. Some New Topics Like Espionage, Slavery, Guilds, Urbanisation, Feudalism And Science And Technology In Ancient India, Have Been Incorporated To Make The Book As Uptodate As Possible. Apart From Meeting The Requirements Of Undergraduate And Postgraduate Students Of Indian Universities, The Book Will Serve As A Useful Guide To Candidates For Civil Service Examination (Both Preliminary And Main).
Download or read book Foreign Influence on Ancient India written by Krishna Chandra Sagar and published by Northern Book Centre. This book was released on 1992 with total page 348 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the first book dealing with the foreign influence on ancient India. Discusses the foreign invasions of India by the Achaemenians, Greeks, Sakas, Kushans, Sassanians, Pahlavas and the Hunas, and also the peaceful impact of the Romans on India. The book advances a theory that ancient India never provided any casus belli to the foreigners to attack her. It was India's weakness and an implied confidence in future victories that kept the invaders coming to India one after another. But these foreigners have also influenced India in the field of administration, religion, philosophy, astronomy, language, script, trade and commerce, and above all the way of life of the people of India, which is the main subject of the book. This book suggests that after the partition of this sub-continent, the name `India' which continued to be used for this country is a misnomer when the river INDUS after which the country was so named, went to Pakistan. This book also finds is real nature the matrimonial alliance between Seleucus and Chandra Gupta Maurya and gives possible solutions to some riddles of Indian history. The origin of the name of KIDAR has also been discovered for the first time. The book tells us in a poetic language how ‘the golden age of the Guptas was converted into a molten age of destruction and confusion’ by the Hunas. What remained of our culture after so much turmoil and changes is before us.
Download or read book Indian History written by and published by Allied Publishers. This book was released on 1988 with total page 1418 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rodeo researcher and writer Reba Perry Blakely discusses Indian history in the State of Washington, especially the Treaty of Walla Walla. She also attempts to interest the National Cowboy Hall of Fame in financing a book on the subject that she proposes to write and talks about her own family history.
Download or read book Chandragupta Maurya and His Times written by Radhakumud Mookerji and published by Motilal Banarsidass. This book was released on 2016-01-01 with total page 281 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a comprehensive work dealing with the life and times of India's first historical emperor, and a picture of the civilization of India in the early period of the fourth century BC. The author while enlightening on the origin and early life, conquests and chronology, administration, ideals, divisions, presents the reader in the court of the first historical emperor of India, duly attended by his popular ministers and officers and acquaints the student with the rules of service and administrative departments. Land system and rural administration are surveyed along with the municipal administration of the times. Justice personified in the King appears before us along with the huge divisions of the army to maintain it. Social and economic conditions have been so elaborately discussed as to cause surprise and curiosity. As a matter of fact, the author takes the reader back to the golden times as if by magic. To render the matter easily accessible to the reader an Index of subjects, an Index of Technical Terms, three Appendices and a plate of typical Mauryan coins, have also been added. This work is meant to fill up a gap in the knowledge of Ancient India.
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.
Download or read book Cultural History of India written by Om Prakash and published by New Age International. This book was released on 2005 with total page 660 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cultural History Of India Has Been Divided Into Three Parts To Discuss Various Aspects Of Development Of Indian Culture. It Talks About How Religions Such As The Vedic Religion, Buddhism, Jainism, Saivism And Vaisnavism Aimed At Securing Social Harmony, Moral Upliftment, And Inculcated A Sense Of Duty In The Individual. The Development Of Indian Art And Architecture Was A Creative Effort To Project Symbols Of Divine Reality As Conceived And Understood By The Collective Consciousness Of The People As A Whole. The Book Also Focuses On Social Intuitions, Educational Systems And Economic Organisation In Ancient India. Finally, The Book Discusses The Dietary System Of Indians From Pre-Historic Times To C. 1200 A.D. The Basis For Inclusion Of Food And Drinks In The Book On Indian Culture Is That Ancient Indians Believed That Food Not Only Kept An Individual Healthy, But Was Also Responsible For His Mental Make Up.According To The Author, It Is Of Utmost Importance That The Present Generation Imbibe Those Elements Of Indian Culture Which Have Kept India Vital And Going Through Its Long And Continuous History .Cultural History Of India Is An Extremely Useful Journal On Indian History And Culture For All Readers, Both In India And Abroad. It Is Therefore A Must-Read For All Interested In Indias Proud Past, Which Forms The Eternal Bed-Rock Of Its Fateful Present And Glorious Future. It Is An Academic Book Very Useful For Student Of History Aspiring For I.A.S.
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 Maurya and Post Maurya Art written by Niharranjan Ray and published by . This book was released on 1975 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Epic Scenes in Indian Plastic Art written by Jayantika Kala and published by Abhinav Publications. This book was released on 1988 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Immortal Epics, The Ramayana And The Mahabharata, Are The Cherished And Prized Heritage Of Indian Culture. The Idealized Versions Of Rama And Krishna Narrated In The Two Epics And The Bhagwat Purana, The Episodes And Characters Described In Them Have Sunk Deep Into The Psyche Of Every Indian. Like Buddhism, Which Provided Inspiring Themes To The Indian Artist, The Epics Too Inspired The Indian Sculptor To Execute His Artistic Creations In Stone, Stucco And Terracotta In Rock Caves And Temples All Over The Subcontinent. The Artistic Depiction Of The Epic Themes In Different Ages And Regions Testifies To The Universal And Ever-Lasting Popularity Of The Epics With The Indian Artists. In Spite Of The Gap Of Centuries Between The Gupta Period And The Medieval Period, The Core Values And The Personality Of The Ideal Or Semi-Miraculous Personages Depicted In The Indian Sculpture Remain Changeless. The Book Is A Fascinating Study Of Epic Themes Appearing In Visual Art. The Author Has Painstakingly Documented The Various Themes Carved In Temples And Rock Caves, Garnered From Every Nook And Corner Of The Subcontinent-From Deogarh And Osian In The North To Badami And Belur In The South, From Paharpur In Bangladesh To Wadhwan And Markandi In Gujarat And Maharashtra.
Download or read book A Comprehensive History Of Ancient India 3 Vol Set written by and published by Sterling Publishers Pvt. Ltd. This book was released on 2003-12-01 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is primarily meant for the general public and the students, who desire to understand the history and culture of their country. Though a general work encompassing historical, cultural, economic, political and administrative features, the book is none the less authentic and authoritative. A Comprehensive History of India is the product of a joint venture undertaken by a group of historians who do not go by conformist views but by critical, objective and analytical assessment of events and developments in accordance with the methodical discipline of scientific research.
Download or read book Bihar General Knowledge 2022 for BPSC Other Competitive Exams written by Dr. Manish Rannjan and published by Prabhat Prakashan. This book was released on 2022-02-10 with total page 469 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Bihar state is a wonderful example of natural, cultural, political and intellectual prosperity as well as dense diversity of the geographical structure. The land of Bihar, full of glorious past and inspirational traditions, has the distinction of being the birthplace and workplace of great personalities. The presented book provides complete and comprehensive information about Bihar. Comprising 38 chapters, it not only analyzes the historical, geographical, political, social, cultural, and economic conditions of the state in detail, but it also presents limitless possibilities of future development. The logical and interesting presentation of the visible progress and change in Bihar presently, makes it unique. This book is completely useful and readable, not only from the point of view of the candidates, but also for the guidance of research students, teachers and readers. Major Hightlights of Bihar General Knowledge • Freedom Movement and Separate Bihar Movement • Art and Culture • Major Personalities • Agriculture and Irrigation • Population and Domicile • Tourism and Disaster Management • Major Commissions • Local Self Governance • Economic Indices • Poverty and Unemployment • State Policies and Industrial Policies • Start-up Policy, 2017 • Information and Communication Technology Policy, 2011 • Bihar Advertisement Policy, 2016 • Bihar Right to Public Services Act, 2011 • Bihar Agricultural Land (Conversion for Non-Agriculture Purposes) Act, 2010 • Bihar Right to Public Grievance Redressal Act, 2015 • Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016 • Economic Survey 2020-21 and Bihar Budget 2021-22 • Effects of Partition • Demand of Special Status for the State • Economic Backwardness and Potential of Growth • Good Governance and Seven Resolutions • Bihar Foundation Day • Statistical Presentation
Download or read book The Archaeological Excavations of Jammu and Kashmir written by Ishwar Singh and published by BookRix. This book was released on 2023-08-02 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Archaeological Excavations of Jammu and Kashmir: Discovering Ancient Civilizations, Artifacts, and Architectural Marvels Through Archaeological Excavations is a book I am presenting with tremendous satisfaction and a deep feeling of fulfillment. As the project's creator, I am very honored to be able to share the results of years of investigation, study, and unwavering curiosity about this wonderful region's rich historical past. Jammu and Kashmir has long enthralled historians, archaeologists, and enthusiasts with its breathtaking landscapes and varied cultural tapestry. My academic career has been motivated by a desire to discover the long-lost secrets of its ancient civilizations and to solve the mysteries buried under its soil. The result of their unwavering effort to shed light on the past and highlight the great legacy of people who previously flourished in our country is this book. I have had the good fortune to collaborate with eminent colleagues, archaeologists, historians, and local authorities along my adventure, whose essential advice and insights have enhanced this work. Their enthusiasm and devotion to conserving and comprehending the past have served as an inspiration to me and have strengthened my resolve to offer a thorough and accurate account of the archaeological digs in Jammu and Kashmir.
Download or read book Art and Culture COLOUR MIND MAP for Civil Service and One day Exam written by Nitin Arora and published by Arora IAS . This book was released on with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Indian Art and Culture: Colour Mind Map for Civil Service and One Day Exams" is an indispensable guide meticulously crafted for aspirants preparing for Civil Service and One Day Examinations. This comprehensive book offers a unique and visually stimulating approach to comprehending the diverse facets of Indian art, culture, and heritage. Presented in a vibrant and structured format, this resource employs color-coded mind maps to encapsulate the essence of Indian art and culture. Each mind map serves as a visual roadmap, elucidating various art forms, historical periods, architectural styles, traditional practices, classical dances, music, literature, and more. The mind maps in this book provide a cohesive and structured overview of India's rich cultural heritage, spanning different dynasties, regions, and artistic traditions. These visual representations facilitate a comprehensive understanding of the intricate details and interrelationships within India's artistic and cultural landscape. Designed to aid quick comprehension and retention, the strategic organization of information in color-coded mind maps assists aspirants in effectively revising and recalling essential aspects of Indian art and culture. This resource is tailored to streamline the learning process, enabling candidates to navigate through the vast and diverse realm of Indian heritage with ease. "Indian Art and Culture: Colour Mind Map for Civil Service and One Day Exams" stands as an invaluable companion, empowering aspirants to grasp and retain intricate details of Indian art and culture effectively. It serves as an essential tool for those aspiring to excel in competitive examinations by offering a holistic understanding of India's rich cultural heritage.
Download or read book Historical Dictionary of Ancient India written by Kumkum Roy and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2009 with total page 490 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: India's history and culture is ancient and dynamic, spanning back to the beginning of human civilization. Beginning with a mysterious culture along the Indus River and in farming communities in the southern lands of India, the history of India is punctuated by constant integration with migrating peoples and with the diverse cultures that surround the country. Placed in the center of Asia, history in India is a crossroads of cultures from China to Europe, as well as the most significant Asian connection with the cultures of Africa. The Historical Dictionary of Ancient India provides information ranging from the earliest Paleolithic cultures in the Indian subcontinent to 1000 CE. The ancient history of this country is related in this book through a chronology, an introductory essay, a bibliography, and hundreds of cross-referenced dictionary entries on rulers, bureaucrats, ancient societies, religion, gods, and philosophical ideas.
Download or read book Modern India written by John McLeod and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2019-11-15 with total page 363 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This one-volume thematic encyclopedia examines life in contemporary India, with topical sections focusing on geography, history, government and politics, economy, social classes and ethnicity, religion, food, etiquette, literature and drama, and more. Modern Indian, an addition to the Understanding Modern Nations series, is an in-depth and interdisciplinary encyclopedia. While many books on life in India exist today, this volume is unique as a concise, accessible overview of multiple aspects of Indian society and history. It will be a useful background or supplemental text for anyone interested in modern Indian life and culture. Individual chapters address all aspects of life in 21st-century India, from geography and history to economy and religion to etiquette and sports. Each chapter begins with an overview, followed by entries on, for example, major political parties or literary works. Each overview and entry is self-contained and accompanied by an up-to-date Further Reading list.
Download or read book Thai Art with Indian Influences written by Promsak Jermsawatdi and published by Abhinav Publications. This book was released on 1979 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Present Book, Thai Art With Indian Influences, Studies The Subject In Its Different Spheres. As A Major Pioneering Scholar In The Field, Dr. Promsak Jermsawatdi Possesses An Extraordinary Background In Art History, Aesthetics And Asian History And Philosophy. This Fascinating Study Is One Of His Finest Works Which Will Continue To Be Regarded As One Of The Most Significant Contributions To Our Understanding Of Thai And Indian Art For A Long Time To Come. Divided Into Five Chapters, The Book Takes Into Account Material From The Earliest Archaeological Finds Through The Bangkok Period Including The Early Art And Craft Works. Most Of The Study Deals With Thai Art But India And The Peripheries Of South East Asia Are Covered Where They Reflect Indian Influences. The Focus Of This Study Is Upon Architecture, Sculpture And Iconography. However, It Also Encompasses Other Aspects Of Art And Crafts. Background Information On The History And Geography Of The Area Is Also Provided Along With Philosophical Religious And Social Insights That Are Significantly Valuable To Readers In General And Those Of South-East Asia And India In Particular.As A Student Of Ancient History And Art In India, Dr. Promsak Jermsawatdi Was Deeply Sensitive To The Beauty Of Thai And Indian Art Works. As A Result, The Illustrations He Had Selected Are Unusually Pertinent And Fitting, Comprising Some Of The Most Impressive Examples Of Thai Art. Students Of The History Of Oriental Art Could Ask For No Finer Exposition Of The History And Aesthetics Of Thai And Indian Art. The Author S Penetrating Cultural Insights Make It An Indispensable Text For All Who Plan Further Study In The Field. This Is Also A Book Which General Readers Will Read With Great Interest And Pleasure.
