Ancient India - Romesh Chunder Dutt - Bog

Ancient India: 2000 B.C. To 800 A.D. by Romesh Chunder Dutt is a comprehensive historical account of India's ancient civilization, covering a period of 2800 years from the Indus Valley Civilization to the end of the Gupta Empire. The book is divided into four parts, each focusing on a different era of Indian history.The first part of the book deals with the Indus Valley Civilization and the Vedic Age, which saw the rise of Hinduism and the caste system. The second part covers the Mauryan Empire, which was the first major empire in India and was ruled by Emperor Ashoka, who is known for his policies of non-violence and religious tolerance.The third part of the book focuses on the Golden Age of India, which was the Gupta Empire. This was a time of great cultural and intellectual achievements, with advances in science, mathematics, and literature. The final part of the book covers the period between the end of the Gupta Empire and the arrival of the Muslim invaders, which saw the rise of regional kingdoms and the spread of Buddhism and Jainism.Throughout the book, Dutt provides a detailed account of the political, social, and cultural developments of each era, as well as the major figures and events that shaped Indian history. He also examines the religious and philosophical beliefs of the time, including Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Islam.Overall, Ancient India: 2000 B.C. To 800 A.D. is an informative and engaging account of India's ancient civilization, providing readers with a comprehensive understanding of the country's rich and complex history.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.