Historical Dictionary of Ancient India  (English, Hardcover, Roy Kumkum)

Get an in-depth view of India’s history and culture from this book that chronicles the events dating back to the beginning of human civilization.

Summary of the Book

India has a vast history and its culture dates back to ancient times. One can trace the history of the nation to when civilization began. It started with a culture that was followed along the Indus River and by farming communities in the southern lands. The country’s history has been continuously experiencing the integration of people who have migrated and come from diverse cultures. It is filled with communities who have their roots in one culture and shift to another as time goes. The various cultures are also a result of the merging of cultures from China, Europe and Africa. This book provides us with information from the early Paleolithic culture to 1000 CE.

About Kumkum Roy

Kumkum Roy is currently Professor of Ancient India History with the Centre for Historical Studies at Jawaharlal Nehru University in Delhi. She has also authored the book The Emergence of Monarchy in North India.