The Early History of India - from 600 B.C. to the Islamic Conquest (Unabridged Edition)

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Book Synopsis: The political history of India begins for an orthodox Hindu more than three thousand years before the Christian era with the famous war waged on the banks of the Jumna, between the sons of Kuru and the sons of Pāndu, as related in the vast epic known as the Mahābhārata. But the modern critic fails to find sober history in bardic tales, and is constrained to travel down the stream of time much farther before he comes to an anchorage of solid fact. In order to be available for the purpose of history, events must be susceptible of arrangement in definite chronological order, and capable of being dated approximately, if not exactly. Facts to which dates cannot be assigned, although they may be invaluable for the purposes of ethnology, philology, and other sciences, are of no use to the historian. Modern research has brought to light innumerable facts of the highest scientific value concerning prehistoric India, but the impossibility of assigning dates to the phenomena discovered excludes them from the domain of the historian, whose vision cannot pass the line which separates the dated from the undated...

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Embark on a fascinating journey through the early history of India with our meticulously compiled book - The Early History of India. Delve deep into the political landscape of ancient India, starting from 600 B.C. up to the Islamic Conquest in this unabridged edition. Uncover the rich tapestry of events that shaped one of the world's oldest civilizations, providing a comprehensive understanding of India's historical roots.

Experience the epic saga of the famous war fought on the banks of the Jumna detailed in the Mahābhārata, a timeless classic that sets the stage for the historical narrative of ancient India. Gain insights into the socio-political dynamics, cultural evolution, and significant milestones that marked the trajectory of Indian history during this pivotal period.

Unravel the mysteries of the past as you explore the transition from myth to history, separating fact from fiction with scholarly precision. Our unabridged edition presents a wealth of knowledge sourced from modern research, shedding light on prehistoric India and bringing to the forefront invaluable scientific insights relevant to historical analysis.

Expand your horizons and enrich your understanding of India's ancient past with The Early History of India - a must-have addition to any history enthusiast's collection. Immerse yourself in a narrative that transcends time, offering a glimpse into a bygone era that continues to resonate with relevance today.

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