Ram Sharan Sharma


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India's Ancient Past


India's Ancient Past

Author: R.S. Sharma

language: en

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Release Date: 2006-10-20


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This book presents a complete and accessible description of the history of early India. It starts by discussing the origins and growth of civilizations, empires, and religions. It also deals with the geographical, ecological, and linguistic backgrounds, and looks at specific cultures of the Neolithic, Chalcolithic, and Vedic periods, as well as at the Harappan civilization. In addition, the rise of Jainism and Buddhism, Magadha and the beginning of territorial states, and the period of Mauryas, Central Asian countries, Satvahanas, Guptas, and Harshavardhana are also analysed. Next, it stresses varna system, urbanization, commerce and trade, developments in science and philosophy, and cultural legacy. Finally, the process of transition from ancient to medieval India and the origin of the Aryan culture has also been examined.

Aspects of Political Ideas and Institutions in Ancient India


Aspects of Political Ideas and Institutions in Ancient India

Author: Ram Sharan Sharma

language: en

Publisher: Motilal Banarsidass Publ.

Release Date: 1991


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The present work Aspects of Political Ideas and Institutions in Ancient Indian discusses different views on the origin and nature of the state in ancient India. It also deals with stages and processes of state formation and examines the relevance of caste and kin-based collectivities to the construction of polity. The Vedic assemblies are studied in some detail, and developments in political organisation are presented in relation to their changing social and economic background. The book also shows how religion and rituals were brought in the service of the ruling class.

Light on Early Indian Society and Economy


Light on Early Indian Society and Economy

Author: Ram Sharan Sharma

language: en

Publisher:

Release Date: 1966


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