Mapping Bihar: From Medieval to Modern Times

By Surendra Gopal

Book Overview

Written Indian history begins in 6th century bc with the history of Magadh (present day states of Jharkhand & Bihar). For almost a millennium Magadh dominated Indian history. The Mughals ensured Bihar's economic prosperity; Patna became the most important centre of Himalayan trade. In the mid-eighteenth century Bihar & Bengal fell into the hands of British.
This volume traces Bihar's early history to the British occupation & the role of Biharis in India's freedom struggle.
The volume is indispensable for scholars working on Bihar & and modern & medieval South Asia.

Please note: Taylor & Francis does not sell or distribute the Hardback in India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1138490938
• ISBN13: 9781138490932
• Release Date: December 2017
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 452 Pages
• Weight: 1.74 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"