History of Ancient and Early Medeival India: From the Stone Age to the 12th Century

Pages: 704 (With Color & B/W Illustrations) Back of the Book Developed as the most comprehensive textbook yet for undergraduate and postgraduate students, A History of Ancient and Early Medieval India offers a scholarly and engaging account of Indias early past. Discussions and analyses of politics, society, economy, technology, philosophy, religion, and art changing textures of life in the subcontinent over many millennia. Upinder Singhs book introduces students to original sources such as ancient texts, art effects, inscriptions and coins, illustrating how historians construct history on their basis. Its clear and balanced explanation of concepts and historical debates enables students to independently evaluate evidence, arguments, and theories. This remarkable textbook allows the reader to visualize and understanding Indias rich and varied past, transforming the process of discovering that past into an exciting experience. About the Author Upinder Singh is Professor in the Department of History at theUniversity of Delhi. She studied history at St. Stephens College,Delhi, and went on to receive her M.A. and M. Phil. from theUniversity of Delhi, specializing in ancient Indian history. Sheobtained her Ph.D. from McGill University, Montreal. She taught history at St. Stephens College, Delhi, from 1981 until 2004, after which she joined the faculty of the Department of History at the University of Delhi. Professor Singhs wide range of research interests and expertise include the analysis of ancient and early medieval inscriptions, social and economic history, religious institutions and patronage, the history of archaeology; and the modern history of ancient monuments. Her research papers have been published in various national and international journals. She is the author of several booksKings, Brahmins, and Temples in Orissa: An Epic graphic Stu Read more