Description: This book provides a masterful overview of the ancient history of India, from the rise of Buddhism to the era of the Mauryan dynasty. The author examines the critical and comparative methods used to piece together India's past, drawing on archaeological discoveries, foreign writings, and literary sources. Through a meticulous study of coins, inscriptions, and cultural artifacts, this book unravels the political, social, and religious transformations that shaped ancient India. It traces the spread of Buddhism and its impact on Indian thought, society, and politics, exploring its doctrines and its role in fostering liberal ideas. The book also sheds light on the Mauryan dynasty, focusing on the reign of Chandragupta and his successors, examining the administrative structure, bureaucracy, and oppressive nature of their rule. The significance of Asoka's conversion to Buddhism and his efforts to promote righteousness are examined, highlighting the profound influence of ethics and tolerance on ancient Indian civilization. With its in-depth analysis and accessible writing style, this book offers a comprehensive and engaging exploration of India's ancient history, providing valuable insights into the development of one of the world's oldest and richest civilizations. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books.This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some aesthetic errors may persist, however it has been deemed that any such will not detract from the work's significant historical value. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase.
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Book Title: Peep into the Early History of India : From the Foundation of the Maurya Dynasty to the Downfall of the Imperial Gupta Dynasty, (322 B. C. Circa 500 A. C. ) (Classic Reprint)
Language: English
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Item Height: 0.2 in
Publication Year: 2016
Topic: Ancient / General
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Genre: History
Item Weight: 4.5 Oz
Item Length: 9 in
Author: Ramkrishna Gopal Bhandarkar
Item Width: 6 in
Format: Trade Paperback
