TY - BOOK AU - Krishnaswami S Aiyangar TI - Ancient India SN - 9788180943607 U1 - 934 23 PY - 2023/// CY - Chennai PB - Maven book KW - Ancient India KW - Indus Valley Civilization KW - Vedic Age KW - Maurya Empire KW - Gupta Empire N1 - 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 N2 - 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. ER -