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Pearson India History of Ancient and Early Medieval India(Hard cover) by Upinder Singh
"Established as a classic in its first edition, the second edition of Upinder Singh's A History of Ancient and Early Medieval India, incorporates the latest discoveries, research, and insights in the field. Drawing on a vast array of textual, archaeological, and visual sources, it weaves together discussions of politics, economy, society, religion, philosophy, art, and ideas into a seamless narrative. The book reveals the complex and dynamic history of the regions of the subcontinent across millennia by focusing on macro-level changes as well the everyday lives of ordinary people. Widely acclaimed as an excellent introduction to the subject for general readers as well as the most comprehensive and authoritative textbook for undergraduate and postgraduate students, this classic maintains its reputation of offering a lucid, detailed, and balanced exposition, equipping readers with skills to critically assess historical evidence, arguments, and debates.The book is a reader's delight, with excerpts from original sources and a wealth of images and illustrations of India's diverse and rich historical heritage, making an exploration of the past a truly exciting journey."