Ancient India: From the Earliest Times to the First Century A. D (Classic Reprint)
Rapson, E. J.
ISBN 10: 1330185714 ISBN 13: 9781330185711
Published by Forgotten Books, 2018
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Explore the world of ancient India, from great empires to enduring cultural exchanges.
This edition surveys geography, politics, religion, and daily life across centuries, using inscriptions and classical sources to illuminate the past.
Centered on the Maurya dynasty and its famous emperor Ashoka, the book explains how ancient rulers shaped governance, religion, and regional networks. It also shows how Buddhist and Jain traditions intertwined with political power, leaving lasting clues in rock edicts and regional histories. The work ties together places from Pataliputra to Ujjayini, Saurashtra to Ceylon, to build a connected portrait of India’s early centuries.
- Understand the rise and reach of the Maurya Empire and the meaning of Ashoka's “duty” and edicts.
- Learn how inscriptions reveal geography, governance, and religious outreach across the subcontinent.
- See how ancient travel and trade connected India with the West and Southeast Asia.
- Get a clear sense of the sources and methods used to study India’s ancient history.
Ideal for readers curious about ancient empires, history of religion, and the foundations of South Asian culture.
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Title: Ancient India: From the Earliest Times to ...
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Publication Date: 2018
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Good
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