Ancient India: 2000 B.C. To 800 A.D.

By Romesh Chunder Dutt

Book Overview

Ancient India: 2000 B.C. To 800 A.D. is a comprehensive historical account of India's ancient civilization, written by Romesh Chunder Dutt. The book covers the period from 2000 B.C. to 800 A.D. and provides an in-depth analysis of the political, social, economic, and cultural developments that took place during this time. Dutt's work is divided into three parts. The first part covers the early Vedic period, which saw the rise of the Aryan civilization and the development of the Vedas, the sacred texts of Hinduism. The second part covers the Mauryan and Gupta empires, which were characterized by great political and cultural achievements. The third part covers the period of the post-Gupta era, which was marked by the rise of regional kingdoms and the emergence of new religious and cultural movements.The book provides a detailed account of India's ancient history, including the political and social structures of the different empires, the religious and philosophical beliefs of the people, and the cultural achievements of the time. It also examines the role of women in ancient India, the development of the caste system, and the impact of foreign invasions on Indian society.Overall, Ancient India: 2000 B.C. To 800 A.D. is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of India and its ancient civilization. It provides a comprehensive and insightful account of India's rich cultural heritage and its contributions to the world.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1432547984
• ISBN13: 9781432547981
• Release Date: April 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 0.69 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"