Illustrated Cultural History of India

Name: Illustrated Cultural History of India
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ISBN: 9780195691924

ISBN-10: 019569192X

ISBN-13: 9780195691924

Edition: 2007

Authors: A. L. Basham

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In A Cultural History of India, first published in 1975, A.L. Basham brought together scholars from across the globe to provide international viewpoints on the rich cultural heritage of India. With contributors from across the world covering a wide array of topics including religion,philosophy, social organization, literature, art, architecture, music, and science, the book presented a comprehensive survey of India's rich cultural heritage. Over the years the book became a classic in its own right. The Illustrated Cultural History of India, an adapted and illustrated version of the original book, aims to sensitize young readers to the country's historic past and rich cultural heritage, and…

Book details

List price: $39.95
Copyright year: 2007
Publisher: Oxford University Press, Incorporated
Publication date: 12/13/2007
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 304
Size: 6.10" wide x 9.29" long x 0.83" tall
Weight: 0.946
Language: English



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Note Introduction



The Ancient Heritage


The Indus Civilization


The Early Aryans Ashokan India and the Gupta Age


Medieval Hindu India Ancient Indian Religions Philosophy


Classical Literature Early Art and Architecture Music



The Age of Muslim Dominance Muslim


Architecture in India Medieval Hindu Devotionalism Islam in Medieval


India Sikhism Medieval Indian Miniature Painting



Challenge and Response - The Coming of the West


The Mughals and the British Hindu Religious and Social Reform in British India


The Nationalist Movement Modern Literature


Conclusion