The study of Ancient Indian History is fundamental to understanding the origins and evolution of Indian civilization. For aspirants preparing for UPSC Civil Services, State PSCs, SSC, Teaching Exams and other competitive examinations, this subject holds immense importance, as it forms a core component of the General Studies syllabus and frequently appears in both preliminary and main examinations.
This book, “Ancient Indian History: A Handbook on Ancient India”, is designed to present the subject in a comprehensive, systematic and exam-oriented manner. Covering prehistoric cultures, the Indus Valley Civilization, Vedic age, religious movements, imperial formations and regional developments, the book provides a clear and coherent account of Ancient India in a single volume.
Organised into 25 focused chapters, this handbook covers the entire spectrum of Ancient Indian History, from prehistory to early medieval India:
The Palaeolithic (Old Stone) Age
The Neolithic Age
The Chalcolithic Age
The Harappan Culture and IVC
Aryan Culture
Early Vedic Age
Later Vedic Age
Jainism
Buddhism
Second Urbanisation
Rise of Magadha
India’s Encounters with West
Mauryan Empire
Mauryan Administration
Post-Mauryan Age
Gupta Empire
Post-Gupta Age
Civilisation in Eastern India
Harshavardhana
Sangam Age
Cholas Dynasty
Chera and Pandya Dynasty
Rajput Dynasties
The Deccan
Philosophy and Religion