भारत का जनजातीय इतिहास (BHARAT KA JANJATIYA ITIHAS – Tribal History of India)

Book Details

• ISBN: 9788131610213

• Binding: Hardcover

• Number of Pages: 268

• Release Date: 01-12-2018

• Package Dimensions: 8.7 x 5.8 x 0.9 inches

• Publoisher: Rawat Publications

About the Book

Indian History: An Overview explores the vast and diverse historical journey of India's tribes and their rich cultural heritage. This book dives into the distinctions between various ancient groups like the Aborigines, Proto-Dravidian, and Dravidian peoples, arguing that they are not the same but distinct groups with unique historical identities.

The book delves into prehistoric times, focusing on various groups with distinct symbolic markers, such as the Indus Valley Civilization or Harappan culture, and their interaction with contemporaneous local populations. It further explores the Vedic and pre-Vedic cultures that laid the foundation for ancient Indian civilization.

It highlights important ancient texts and events, such as the Ramayana and Mahabharata, and the Matsya tribal governance systems, emphasizing their historical relevance.

Additionally, the book sheds light on the Mahajanapada era, the Matsya kingdom, and the historical Mathura city. It also uncovers the rich culture and advancements of the Pandya kingdom of the South, offering a unique journey through ancient India's remarkable history.

The Appendix of the book draws connections between the Pandya and Matsya tribes, revealing the closeness, similarities, and shared early-historic heritage between these two ancient peoples.

Key Topics:

• Distinctions between Aborigines, Proto-Dravidians, and Dravidians

• The rise of Indus Valley Civilization and its relevance

• Pre-Vedic and Vedic civilizations

• Matsya tribal governance during the Mahabharata era

• Insights into Mathura's prominence and the Pandya Kingdom's unique journey

• Relationships and historical parallels between Pandya and Matsya cultures

About the Author

Mangal Chand Meena is a renowned historian whose work focuses on the tribal and early civilizations of India. His research brings together significant historical perspectives on India's ancient peoples, providing in-depth insights into the pre-Vedic, Vedic, and classical periods.