India The Ancient Past A History of the Indian Subcontinent
The Ancient Past provides a clear and systematic introduction to the
cultural, political, economic, social and geographical history of ancient India from
the time of the pre-Harappan culture 9,000 years ago up until the beginning of the
second millennium of the Common Era. Through topics such as the Indus-
Saraswati civilisation, Vedic and heterodox religions, the political economy, and
social life in the Indian kingdoms, the book engages with methodological and
controversial issues.