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Download or read book Britannica Encyclopedia of India Set of 5 Volumes written by Editors of Encyclopedia Britannica and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This five-volume reference set presents a wide spectrum of textual, visual, and statistical information on India. Covering numerous facets -land and people, culture and religion, history and philosophy, technology and sports, arts and business - this all-encompassing knowledge resource is perfect for home, school, or office. Well-researched information on personalities, events, and innovations delivers an in-depth understanding of India to readers. *Highlights* - Over 3,000 entries related to geography, politics, culture, technology, demographics, entertainment, sports, arts, science, and more - More than 1,400 images and graphics for visual reinforcement of themes - Spotlight on the fields of art, aesthetics, flora/fauna, and academics through special essays by expert contributors - Informative boxed items on focus themes such as National Awards of India and Cricket in India - Exhaustive index; easy-to-use alphabetical format
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Download or read book The History of India written by Kenneth Pletcher Senior Editor, Geography and History and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2010-08-15 with total page 343 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes the history of India, from prehistoric civilizations and early Indian society to the Mughal empire, British occupation, and India's fight for independence.
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