India's History

Book Details

• Publisher: Rawat Publications

• Author: Kongetira Chinnappa Ponnappa

• Binding: Hardcover

• Number of Pages: 260

• Languages: English

• ISBN: 8170337909

• Sale Territory: India

About the Book
India boasts a rich and diverse history that spans several millennia, marked by numerous advanced civilizations. The people of India during these periods were highly sophisticated and contributed significantly to various fields like government, philosophy, religion, medicine, metallurgy, wildlife management, weaving, architecture, and brewing. Many of these systems were indigenous and far ahead of their time.

Yet, much of this history is hidden beneath the surface, either physically in the form of archaeological remains or in writings that remain cryptic or indecipherable, crafted by scholars in temples, monasteries, courts, and villages. The well-documented history of India, largely established by archaeological findings, epigraphic records, and writings of well-known authors, has often been interpreted through the lens of foreign, primarily British, historians, influenced by their own cultural and historical perspectives.

In this book, the author explores the glory of certain epochs in India's ancient history and attempts to explain the events of the past by reconstructing the conditions under which they occurred. The work focuses on the period between 550 B.C. and 1858 A.D., when the British formally assumed control over India. Through this analytical review, the author aims to offer a more authentic interpretation of India’s history, devoid of foreign biases.

The book adopts an objective, accessible, and engaging style, making it a useful resource for students and working individuals interested in understanding Indian history from a new perspective.

Contents

• Overview of India's rich and varied history

• Exploration of significant epochs in ancient Indian history

• Recreating historical events and their motivations

• Analysis of the period from 550 B.C. to 1858 A.D.

• Accessible style for popularizing Indian history

About the Author
Kongetira Chinnappa Ponnappa retired as a Lieutenant Colonel from the Indian Army in December 1981. Throughout his life, he nurtured a deep interest in history and biography, an interest that grew during his army service with access to books on military history and general history. After retiring, he continued his studies and authored "A Study of the Origins of Coorgs," focusing on the Coorg or Kodava community of Karnataka.