A History of Ancient and Early Medieval India |for UPSC | Civil Services Exam | State Administrative exams | Stone Age to the 12th Century| by Upinder Singh, 2nd Edition

Book Details

• Author: Upinder Singh

• Publisher: Pearson

• Binding: Paperback

• Format: Big Book

• Number of Pages: 856

• Release Date: 19-01-2024

• ISBN: 9789357051484

• Package Dimensions: 11.0 x 8.5 x 1.1 inches

• Languages: English

About The Book
Widely recognized as a classic in the study of Indian history, Upinder Singh’s A History of Ancient and Early Medieval India has been meticulously updated in its second edition to reflect the latest discoveries, research, and scholarly insights. Drawing upon a vast array of textual, archaeological, and visual sources, the book offers a comprehensive narrative that explores not only politics, economics, and religion but also the everyday lives of people who lived across the subcontinent over millennia.

Incorporating macro-level changes alongside the intimate experiences of ordinary people, this book provides a holistic view of India’s complex and dynamic history. It serves as both an excellent introduction for general readers and the most authoritative textbook for undergraduate and postgraduate students. The narrative maintains its reputation for being lucid, detailed, and balanced, equipping readers with the tools to critically assess historical evidence, arguments, and debates.

What sets this book apart is its integration of original sources and over 400 illustrations, which include maps, photographs, and drawings of India’s diverse and rich historical heritage. These visuals help to make the exploration of the past a truly exciting and engaging journey.

Key Features:

• Chapter Openers: Beautifully designed to encourage readers to engage with historical questions and concepts.

• Chapter Outlines: Provide an overview of each chapter, helping readers to understand the structure and flow of content.

• Key Concepts: Highlight the conceptual vocabulary used by historians and the interdisciplinary nature of history.

• Primary Sources: Descriptions and illustrations of archaeological materials, excerpts from ancient texts, inscriptions, and visual sources.

• Further Discussion: Thought-provoking boxes that delve into the multi-layered nature of India’s past and encourage deeper reflection.

• Recent Discoveries: Spotlighting groundbreaking discoveries and their impact on our understanding of India’s ancient history.

• New Directions in Research: Showcasing recent research findings, methodologies, and results in an accessible way.

• Over 400 Visuals: Including illustrations, maps, photographs, and drawings that bring history to life.

• Further Readings: Encouraging readers to explore topics in more depth with suggestions for further study.

• Diacritic Marks: Included for Sanskrit and Tamil to assist with academic writing navigation.

This richly illustrated book is a must-have for anyone seeking a deep and accessible exploration of India's ancient and early medieval past.