The City And The Country In Early India

Author : P. K. Basant
Publisher : Primus Books
Page : 382 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : History
ISBN : 9789380607153

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The City and the Country in Early India by P. K. Basant Pdf

The City and the Country in Early India: A Study of Malwa is about the emergence of urban centres in the sixth century bce, and analyses the processes and spatiality of urbanization, taking Malwa as its case study. Earlier research on urbanism has focussed on either literary or archaeological sources. While literary sources tend to locate the agency for change exclusively in preachers and rulers, in archaeology, the forces of change become nameless and faceless. The study of inscriptions from Malwa helps in restoring agency to common people. The beginnings of urbanism are to be found in the pre-literate past, and, therefore, require an analysis of archaeological data. Using insights from anthropology and studies of early states, in the first half of the book an attempt has been made to look for new ways to account for urbanization. The second half of the book tries to understand the process of urbanization by examining epigraphic and literary sources. The process of the emergence of urban centres created new forms of division of space: urban centres were surrounded by villages which in turn were surrounded by wilderness. This book tries to recover the histories of their complex interrelations. Since caste and kinship are considered central to the world of Indian sociology, an attempt has also been made to understand the relationships between caste, kinship and urbanism. Changes in the attitude of the literati towards the city and the country have also been examined.

Author : Brajadulal Chattopadhyaya
Publisher : Anthem Press
Page : 270 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : History
ISBN : 9781843311324

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Studying Early India by Brajadulal Chattopadhyaya Pdf

A focal study of the methodological changes that confront historians of pre-colonial India.

Author : Brajadulal Chattopadhyaya
Publisher : Pearson Education India
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : India
ISBN : 8131719588

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A Social History of Early India by Brajadulal Chattopadhyaya Pdf

Contributed seminar papers.

Author : A. Ghosh
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 98 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 1973-09-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0896843777

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The City in Early Historical India by A. Ghosh Pdf

Author : Ashok Kumar,Sanjeev Vidyarthi,Poonam Prakash
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 311 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2020-07-07
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781000091212

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City Planning in India, 1947–2017 by Ashok Kumar,Sanjeev Vidyarthi,Poonam Prakash Pdf

This book is a comprehensive history of city planning in post-independence India. It explores how the nature and orientation of city planning have evolved in India’s changing sociopolitical context over the past hundred or so years. The book situates India’s experience within a historical framework in order to illustrate continuities and disjunctions between the pre- and post-independent Indian laws, policies, and programs for city planning and development. It focuses on the development, scope, and significance of professional planning work in the midst of rapid economic transition, migration, social disparity, and environmental degradation. The volume also highlights the need for inclusive planning processes that can provide clean air, water, and community spaces to large, diverse, and fast growing communities. Detailed and insightful, this volume will be of interest to researchers and students of public administration, civil engineering, architecture, geography, economics, and sociology. It will also be useful for policy makers and professionals working in the areas of town and country planning.

Author : Amalananda Ghosh
Publisher : Simla : Indian Institute of Advanced Study
Page : 116 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 1973
Category : Cities and towns
ISBN : UOM:39015033944185

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The City in Early Historical India by Amalananda Ghosh Pdf

Author : Alan Gledhill
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 309 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Law
ISBN : OCLC:1120811422

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The Republic of India by Alan Gledhill Pdf

Author : Shashi Asthana
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 380 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 1947
Category : Commerce, Prehistoric
ISBN : UOM:39015049817227

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History and Archaeology of India's Contacts with Other Countries, from Earliest Times to 300 B.C. by Shashi Asthana Pdf

Author : Dr. Zoheb Hasan
Publisher : Sharp Publications Pvt.Ltd
Page : 140 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2023-08-01
Category : Art
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Early India : Evolution of Ideas and Institutions by Dr. Zoheb Hasan Pdf

Early India's evolution of ideas and institutions encompasses ancient Indian philosophy, religion, governance, and social systems, influencing the cultural and political landscape of the subcontinent.

Author : Arun Kumar & Priyanka
Publisher : Ashok Yakkaldevi
Page : 133 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2020-12-30
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781716797002

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EARLY INDIA upto AD 1350 by Arun Kumar & Priyanka Pdf

Perhaps the fierest debate on the Indus civilization is over the reasons for the end of the India’s earliest cities. Did they dramatically collapsed or was there steady urban decline? Was the decline a result of in roads by the Aryans or did rivers, earthquakes, or climatic shifts contribute to the disintegration? Was the end marked by a cultural fracture or regional migrations from the core areas to the areas which offered better subsistence possibilities? The recent studies do not accept the Aryan invasion theory or the inundation theory or the tectonic upliftment concept as it is not warranted by any scientific or rationale evidences. It seems likely that the decline of the Harappan civilization was mainly due to ecological imbalances. The delicate ecological balances of semi-arid areas (Harappa and Mohenjodaro) was being disturbed because the human and cattle populations in these areas was fast depleting the scanty forest, food and fuel resources. Thus, the growing populations of men and animals confronted by scanty resources wore out the landscape. This depletion of the subsistence base caused strain on the entire economy. Moreover, the drift of the monsoon to the west necessitated the Harappan people to migrate to the areas of Gujarat, Haryana which provided better survival possibilities.

Author : Gwen Robbins Schug,Subhash R. Walimbe
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 596 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2016-05-16
Category : History
ISBN : 9781119055488

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A Companion to South Asia in the Past by Gwen Robbins Schug,Subhash R. Walimbe Pdf

A Companion to South Asia in the Past provides the definitive overview of research and knowledge about South Asia’s past, from the Pleistocene to the historic era in India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Nepal, provided by a truly global team of experts. The most comprehensive and detailed scholarly treatment of South Asian archaeology and biological anthropology, providing ground-breaking new ideas and future challenges Provides an in-depth and broad view of the current state of knowledge about South Asia’s past, from the Pleistocene to the historic era in India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Nepal A comprehensive treatment of research in a crucial region for human evolution and biocultural adaptation A global team of scholars together present a varied set of perspectives on South Asian pre- and proto-history

Author : Glyn Daniel
Publisher : Highlyy Publishing LLP
Page : 187 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2023-06-01
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9789395522298

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Early India and Pakistan by Glyn Daniel Pdf

Early India and Pakistan is a seminal work that offers a comprehensive overview of the rich history and cultural heritage of the Indian subcontinent from its earliest times. Written by Dr. Glyn Daniel, a renowned archaeologist and historian, this book is the culmination of years of research and study. The book provides a fascinating glimpse into the ancient civilizations that flourished in India and Pakistan, from the Indus Valley Civilization to the Mauryan Empire and beyond. It traces the evolution of social, political, and economic systems, as well as the development of art, literature, and religion. Drawing on a wealth of archaeological and historical evidence, Dr. Daniel paints a vivid picture of life in early India and Pakistan, including the various cultures and traditions that emerged and evolved over time. He also explores the impact of external influences, such as trade and migration, on the region's development. With its engaging narrative and insightful analysis, Early India and Pakistan is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of this fascinating part of the world. It is a must-read for students, scholars, and enthusiasts alike, and it will appeal to anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the roots of South Asian civilization and culture.

Author : Prof. P. CHENNA REDDY
Publisher : Blue Rose Publishers
Page : 372 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2023-01-09
Category : History
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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REVISITING INDIA’S PAST by Prof. P. CHENNA REDDY Pdf

Revisiting India’s Past is Commemoration Volume presented to Prof. Vijay Kumar Thakur, He was a renowned Historian in India, on his Eighty two birth anniversary (15th July 1941). These articles are in other way serve as garland of flowers to decor Prof. Vijay Kumar Thakur. A great scholar in History, Buddhism, Epigraphy and Culture. There are more than 30 articles shedding light on Indian Historical studies. This prestigious volume contains a wide spectrum of research articles covering History, feudalism, science and technology, Epigraphy and Numismatics, Buddhism, Historiography, Tourism, Modern History and Trade, Economic history, Folklore, literature and culture. This volume containing a good collection of research papers contributed by renowned authors will serve as an important source of information and reference book for research students and teachers as well. Incidentally, this volume also highlights the love and affection of Prof. Vijay Kumar Thakur enjoys in the intellectual world.

Author : Shonaleeka Kaul
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 278 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Cities and towns in literature
ISBN : 8178242788

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Imagining the Urban by Shonaleeka Kaul Pdf

" ... Kaul examines Sanskrit kāvyas over about a thousand years to see what India's early historic cities were like as living, lived-in, entities. She looks at ideologies, attitudes, institutions, and practices in ancient urban areas, showing the ways in which they often cohered into a worldview, a mentalité. This is also a book about Sanskrit literature. ... She takes forward the idea of a Sanskrit 'literary culture', arguing that genres influence methods of historical representation. Her book gives us a fresh view of the early city, showing distinctive urban ways of thought and behaviour which relate in complex ways to tradition, morality, and authority. In advocating Sanskrit kāvyas as an important historical source, it addresses not just ancient India specialists but also scholars of literary history ... By asking new questions about early Indian cities and ancient Indian texts, this book asks to be read by every scholar of history, urbanism, cityscapes, literary history, Sanskrit writings, and South Asian antiquity."--Dust jacket.

Author : Wendy Doniger,Martha C. Nussbaum
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2015-02-09
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780199380930

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Pluralism and Democracy in India by Wendy Doniger,Martha C. Nussbaum Pdf

Wendy Doniger and Martha Nussbaum bring together leading scholars from a wide array of disciplines to address a crucial question: How does the world's most populous democracy survive repeated assaults on its pluralistic values? India's stunning linguistic, cultural, and religious diversity has been supported since Independence by a political structure that emphasizes equal rights for all, and protects liberties of religion and speech. But a decent Constitution does not implement itself, and challenges to these core values repeatedly arise-most recently in the form of the Hindu Right movements of the twenty-first century that threatened to destabilize the nation and upend its core values, in the wake of a notorious pogrom in the state of Gujarat in which approximately 2000 Muslim civilians were killed. Focusing on this time of tension and threat, the essays in this volume consider how a pluralistic democracy managed to survive. They examine the role of political parties and movements, including the women's movement, as well as the role of the arts, the press, the media, and a historical legacy of pluralistic thought and critical argument. Featuring essays from eminent scholars in history, religious studies, political science, economics, women's studies, and media studies, Pluralism and Democracy in India offers an urgently needed case study in democratic survival. As Nehru said of India on the eve of Independence: ''These dreams are for India, but they are also for the world.'' The analysis this volume offers illuminates not only the past and future of one nation, but the prospects of democracy for all.