History of Ancient India

Contents: Preface. 1. The prehistoric age. 2. Indus Valley Civilization. 3. The Aryans. 4. The epics and the Hindu Society. 5. Stupas and Pillars. 6. Jainism and Buddhism. 7. The Mauryas. 8. The Kushans. 9. The Imperial Guptas. 10. Harsha. 11. Marriage customs in India. 12. Dress and ornaments. 13. Position of women. 14. Festivals of India. 15. Rajput Ascendancy and Mohamedan Invasions. Appendices. Bibliography. Index.

"The volume gives us a rich glimpse into the Aryan Civilization, culture and traditions followed by several rulers and dynasties. In fact, Buddhism had edge over them on account of its effective principles and propagation of simple and chaste life--a life of renunciation which made people realise the real and meaningful existence of human beings on earth. Lord Mahavira spread his principles of very simple living along with a code of renunciation. The Mauryan Empire, the Kushanas. The Gupta Empire and other flourished in their times.

The volume will be useful for teachers, researchers and students in Indian sub-continent and abroad." (jacket)