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041			_aEnglish
082			_223 _a954 _bRAP
100			_aRapson, E.J.
245			_aAncient India : _bFrom the Earliest Times to the First Century / _c E.J. Rapson
260			_aChennai : _bMaven book, _c2019.
300			_a199p. : _bill, ; _c‎ 6 x 0.47 x 9 inches.
505			_aIntroduction Overview of the sources of ancient Indian history. Discussion on the challenges of reconstructing India's ancient past. cambridge.org The Civilizations of India Examination of the Indus Valley Civilization. Insights into the early urban centers and their decline. The Period of the Vedas Analysis of the Vedic texts and their significance. Discussion on the social and religious structures of Vedic society. The Period of the Brahmanas and Upanishads Exploration of the philosophical developments during this period. Insights into the emergence of various schools of thought. The Rise of Jainism and Buddhism Detailed accounts of the origins and spread of Jainism and Buddhism. Examination of their impact on Indian society and religion.
520			_aAncient India: From the Earliest Times to the First Century A.D. is a scholarly work by E.J. Rapson, first published in 1914. Rapson, a professor of Sanskrit at the University of Cambridge, provides a comprehensive overview of India's history from the Vedic period through to the decline of the Maurya Empire. The book delves into various aspects of ancient Indian civilization, including its religious developments, political history, and cultural achievements. Rapson's narrative is enriched with illustrations, maps, and a chronological table, making it a valuable resource for historians and students of South Asian history.
650			_aIndus Valley Civilization
650			_aVedic Society
650			_aBrahmanas and Upanishads
650			_aMaurya Empire
650			_aJainism and Buddhism
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