History of Indian Nation (4 Vols-Set)
Contents: Volume 1 : Ancient India: Preface. 1. Early History. 2. Ancient Civilizations. 3. Vedic Civilization. 4. Magadha Empire. 5. Nanda Empire. 6. Mauryan Empire. 7. Indo-Greek Kingdom. 8. Kushan Kingdom. 9. Indo-Sassanid Kingdom. 10. Gupta Empire. 11. Huna Kingdom. 12. Harshavardhan’s Kingdom. 13. Shahi Empire. 14. Rajput Age. 15. Chauhan Kingdom. 16. Northern Kingdoms. 17. Central and Western Kingdoms. 18. Eastern Kingdoms. 19. South Indian Kingdoms. 20. Ancient Religions. 21. Great Epics. Bibliography. Index.
Volume 2 : Medieval India: Preface. 1. Advent of Muslims. 2. Delhi Sultanate. 3. Independent Muslim Kingdoms. 4. Independent Hindu States. 5. Mughal Empire. 6. Later Mughals. 7. Other Muslim States. 8. Muslim States of Deccan. 9. Muslim Kingdoms after Mughals. 10. Maratha State. 11. Advent of Europeans. 12. Arrival of the British. 13. Indian Revolt of 1857. Bibliography. Index.
Volume 3 : Modern India: Preface. 1. India under Crown. 2. New Managers. 3. Indian Muslims’ Role. 4. Popular Movements. 5. Struggle for Independence. 6. Independence Achieved. 7. Constitutional Journey. 8. Father of the Nation. 9. Role of Pundit Nehru. Bibliography. Index.
Volume 4 : Post-Independence India: Preface. 1. Introduction. 2. India before Independence. 3. Dawn of Freedom. 4. Significant Developments after Independence. 5. Prime Ministers. 6. Indo-Pakistan Conflicts and Wars. 7. System of Governance in India. 8. National Symbols of India. Bibliography. Index.
India, the cradle for one of the most ancient civilizations in the world, has a long and rich history, spanned over thousands of years. In fact, the history of India begins with the evidence of human activity millions of years ago. The Indus Valley Civilization, was the first major civilization. Vedic Civilization, witnessed the rise of major polities. Almost the whole country was controlled by Mauryan Empire and it was again united under Gupta Empire. Muslim rule in the subcontinent began, when the Arabs conquered Sindh and Multan. Then, several invasions from Central Asia, led to the formation of Muslim empires, such as the Delhi Sultanate and the Mughal Empire. Mughals conquered most of the northern India and finally controlled the entire sub-continent and Afghanistan. Mughal Empire declined in 18th century. Then, East India Company gained ascendancy over South Asia. Dissatisfaction with Company rule led to an unsuccessful revolt in 1857, after which India was directly administered by British Crown. In 20th century, a nationwide struggle for independence was launched by Indian National Congress. The subcontinent gained independence from Great Britain in 1947, but the country was partitioned into two dominions of India and Pakistan. After Independence, a new era began.
This comprehensive book, comprising four volumes covers the entire history of the Indian Nation in a very compact manner. This book is an asset for historians, teachers, students and general readers, at par. (jacket)
