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The illustrated cultural history of India / edited by A.L. Basham. - viii, 300 pages : illustrations, maps ; 25 cm

Adaptation of: Cultural history of India / edited by A.L. Basham, 1975.

Ancient heritage. Indus civilization --
Early Aryans --
Ashokan India and the Gupta age --
Medieval Hindi India --
Ancient Indian religions --
Philosophy --
Classical literature --
Early art and architecture --
Music --
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. Mughals and the British --
Hindu religions and social reform in British India --
Nationalist movement --
Modern literature.


"In this book, scholars of India's past provide an engaging yet informed account of its cultural history. Adapted from the classic work A Cultural History of India, this illustrated edition makes the rich history of Indian art, architecture, philosophy, religion, music and literature available to a wider audience, including young readers."--Publisher description.

ISBN: 9780195691924 (pbk.)

Source: Library of Congress -- New Delhi Overseas Office Rs345.00

LCCN: 2007340815

Subjects--Geographic Terms:
India--Civilization.

Dewey Class. No.: 954 BAS / 016322