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The Splendor That Was India

The Splendor That Was India

Hardcover

AnthropologyFiction AnthologiesGeneral Sociology

ISBN10: 1169784305
ISBN13: 9781169784307
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 414
Weight: 2.74
Height: 0.94 Width: 8.50 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
The Splendor That Was India by K. T. Shah is a comprehensive and detailed account of India's rich cultural heritage and history. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the ancient Indus Valley civilization, the Vedic period, the Mauryan and Gupta empires, the arrival of Islam and the Mughal era, and the British colonial period. The author explores India's art, literature, philosophy, religion, science, and technology, providing insights into the country's remarkable achievements in these fields. The book also delves into the social and political structures of ancient and medieval India, highlighting the contributions of great rulers, thinkers, and artists. With its engaging style and meticulous research, The Splendor That Was India is an essential read for anyone interested in understanding this fascinating country's rich history and culture.1930. A survey of Indian culture and civilization from the earliest times to the death of Emperor Aurangzeb. This book developed out of a series of lecture on the Outlines of Indian Civilization delivered at St. Xavier's College, Bombay. It is a bare survey only of the several directions in which the spirit of the Indian civilization manifests itself, and is in the form of a mere outline, a kind of general introduction to the manifold beauties and glories of ancient, medieval and Muhammadan India. Illustrated.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.

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