Ancient India / Aiyangar S. Krishnaswami

By:

Krishnaswami S Aiyangar

Material type: Text

TextLanguage: English Publication details: Chennai : Maven book , 2023.Description: 451p. : ill, ; 15.24 x 2.34 x 22.86 cmISBN:

9788180943607

Subject(s):

DDC classification:

23 934 KRI

Contents:

Introduction and Prehistoric Period Early human settlements and archaeological evidence Indus Valley Civilization and its significance Vedic Age The composition and importance of the Vedas Social, political, and religious life in Vedic society The Rise of Kingdoms and Empires The Mahajanapadas and their political organization The Maurya Empire under Chandragupta and Ashoka The Gupta period and its cultural renaissance Religion and Philosophy Development of Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism Key philosophical schools and texts Art, Architecture, and Literature Temple architecture and sculpture Classical Sanskrit literature and drama Contributions to science and mathematics.

Summary: Ancient India by S. Krishnaswami Aiyangar is a scholarly work that explores the rich historical and cultural heritage of India from prehistoric times through the early medieval period. It covers the development of ancient Indian civilization, including the rise of early kingdoms, the Maurya and Gupta empires, religious and philosophical traditions, art and architecture, and significant literary and scientific achievements. Aiyangar emphasizes the distinctiveness of Indian culture and its contributions to world civilization.

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Item type	Current library	Collection	Call number	Status	Barcode
General Books	CUTN Central Library History & Geography	Non-fiction	934 KRI (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available	51568

Introduction and Prehistoric Period
Early human settlements and archaeological evidence
Indus Valley Civilization and its significance
Vedic Age
The composition and importance of the Vedas
Social, political, and religious life in Vedic society
The Rise of Kingdoms and Empires
The Mahajanapadas and their political organization
The Maurya Empire under Chandragupta and Ashoka
The Gupta period and its cultural renaissance
Religion and Philosophy
Development of Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism
Key philosophical schools and texts
Art, Architecture, and Literature
Temple architecture and sculpture
Classical Sanskrit literature and drama
Contributions to science and mathematics.

Ancient India by S. Krishnaswami Aiyangar is a scholarly work that explores the rich historical and cultural heritage of India from prehistoric times through the early medieval period. It covers the development of ancient Indian civilization, including the rise of early kingdoms, the Maurya and Gupta empires, religious and philosophical traditions, art and architecture, and significant literary and scientific achievements. Aiyangar emphasizes the distinctiveness of Indian culture and its contributions to world civilization.

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