Early History Of The Dekkan: Down To The Mahomedan Conquest (1895)

By Ramkrishna Gopal Bhandarkar

Book Overview

""Early History of the Dekkan: Down to the Mahomedan Conquest"" is a historical book written by Ramkrishna Gopal Bhandarkar in 1895. The book focuses on the history of the Deccan region in India, from the earliest times up until the Muslim conquest. The Deccan region refers to the plateau that covers most of southern India. The book is divided into several chapters, each covering a different period in the history of the Deccan. It starts with a discussion of the prehistoric period and the early civilizations that existed in the region. It then goes on to cover the rise and fall of various dynasties that ruled the Deccan, including the Satavahanas, the Chalukyas, and the Rashtrakutas. The book also covers the impact of Buddhism and Jainism on the region, as well as the growth of Hinduism and the influence of the Brahmanical tradition. It discusses the social and cultural changes that took place during this period, including the development of art, literature, and architecture. The final chapters of the book focus on the Muslim conquest of the Deccan and the impact it had on the region. Bhandarkar provides a detailed account of the battles and political maneuverings that took place during this period. He also discusses the impact of the Muslim rulers on the culture and society of the Deccan. Overall, ""Early History of the Dekkan: Down to the Mahomedan Conquest"" is a comprehensive and detailed account of the history of the Deccan region. It provides valuable insights into the social, cultural, and political developments that shaped this important part of India.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: 112027768X
• ISBN13: 9781120277688
• Release Date: October 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 162 Pages
• Weight: 0.64 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 7.5" x 9.3"