The Vedic Age: The History and Culture of the Indian People (Volume I)
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The Vedic Age: The History and Culture of the Indian People (Volume I)
Book Details
- Author: R. C. Majumdar
- Publisher: Bharatiya Vidya Bhawan
- Language: English
- Edition: 2023
- ISBN: 9788172765194
- Pages: 572
- Cover: Hardcover
- Dimensions: 24 cm x 16.5 cm
- Weight: 980 gm
About the Book
This first volume in The History and Culture of the Indian People series offers a comprehensive and critical examination of India's early history, focusing on the Vedic age and the dawn of Hindu Civilization. Written by a distinguished team of over sixty scholars, it provides an in-depth account of India's political, socio-economic, and cultural evolution.
Key Themes:
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Introductory Sections:
- Geological, geographical, and biological background to understand the context of India’s early human history.
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Indo-Aryans and Their Contribution:
- The Indo-Aryan civilization and its early influences are explored, marking a key foundation of India’s cultural heritage.
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Political History:
- An examination of the early political structures and developments during the Vedic period, alongside the establishment of the first states in India.
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Social and Economic Conditions:
- Provides insight into the social structures, economic activities, and the development of trade during the period.
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Religion and Philosophy:
- A look at the philosophical and religious developments, including the origins of Hinduism and its early scriptures, setting the stage for later religious systems.
Contributors
This volume is the work of renowned scholars, including:
- Dr. R.C. Majumdar
- Sri K.N. Dikshit
- Sri D.N. Wadia
- Dr. G.P. Majumdar
- Prof. B.K. Chatterji
- Dr. H.D. Sankalia
- Dr. S.K. Chatterji
- Dr. A.D. Pusalker
- Dr. B.K. Ghosh
- Dr. V.M. Apte
- Dr. M.A. Mehendale
Highlights
- Critical Overview: Provides a detached and critical appreciation of India’s early history and its emergence as a civilization.
- Vedic Age: Deep dive into the Vedic period and its foundational impact on India’s cultural, social, and political structures.
- Cultural Legacy: Emphasizes the early religious and philosophical developments that paved the way for Hindu civilization.
- Comprehensive Coverage: Covers the full scope of early Indian history, from geological foundations to early political history, and socio-economic conditions.
