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This coloured atlas provides detailed information on various aspects of ancient India - society, economy, polity. Individual maps pertaining to distinct historical periods explore the kingdoms and dynasties, geopolitical orbits, cropping and vegetation patterns, minerals, industries and other economic activities. The maps cover the entire period from early beginnings of civilization to the early medieval.
Based on recent excavations and research, each map deals with a historical period. Supported by a detailed description in the accompanying text, the maps address contemporary debates. The atlas covers prehistory and Stone Age Cultures, Indus Civilization, Vedic Age, Age of Buddha, Mauryan India and Gupta Age. In addition it has separate maps for ecomonic, political and culture aspects of India for the periods 200 BC-AD300; AD300-AD500; and AD500-AD750. The book has a preface and an exhaustive index comprising the coordinates of every historical place marked in the maps.
Key Features
First reference atlas of ancient India.
Coloured maps provide comprehensive view.
Author an eminent historian who earlier compile an Atlas of Mughal India.
Includes latest research and debates.
Table Of Contents
Preface
Map 1. Physical Features
Map 2 Rainfall Pattern
Map 3. Evolution and Diffusion of Humankind
Map 4. Neolithic India
Map 5. Indus Civilization
Map 6 Archaeological Cultures
Map 7 Expansion of the Aryan Zones
Map 8 India: 600 BC -320 BC
Map 9 Mauryan India
Map 10 India: Epigraphic 200 BC - 300 AD
Map 11 India: Economic AD 1 - AD 300
Map 12 India: The Guptas and Contemporaries AD 300-AD 550
Map 13 India in the Seventh Century, Political
Map 14 India: Economic AD 300-AD 700
Bibliography
Index
ISBN - 9780198065647
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Pages : 104
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