Baidik Sabhyata

• Author: Irfan Habib, Vijay Kumar Thakur

• Publisher: National Book Agency Private Limited

• Language: Bengali

• First Publication Year: 2005

• Publication Year: 2024

• Edition: 9th Edition

• Binding: Paperback

• Number of Pages: 104

• ISBN: 9788194833154

About The Book:

Baidik Sabhyata is the Bengali translation of The Vedic Age by distinguished historians Irfan Habib and Vijay Kumar Thakur. This book provides an in-depth analysis of the Vedic period (1500-700 BCE), exploring the growth and development of Indian civilization during this era. The work offers a rational interpretation that challenges religiously driven ideologies.

Professor Irfan Habib, a renowned Marxist historian, and Professor Vijay Kumar Thakur, a former head of the History Department at Patna University, together present a nuanced discussion on various aspects of Vedic civilization. The book delves into the emergence of early social structures, the evolution of technologies, and the spread of iron use, though it does not specifically discuss the Iron Age in detail.

A unique feature of the book is its inclusion of seven essential texts from ancient India, offering readers a fresh perspective on these important writings. This provides a valuable resource for understanding the foundational period of Indian civilization. The book is both informative and accessible, making it an essential read for anyone interested in Indian history and the Vedic age.