India's History

India has had a varied and colorful history over a period of several millennia. The people inhabiting India over all this time were highly sophisticated and gave rise to great civilizations, some lasting for hundreds of years. But the known history of India, established by physical proof in the form of archaeological evidences, epigraphical records and from writings of well-known and recognized authors over the centuries has been or partially emphasized by the British or non-Indian historians who were conditioned by non-Indian backgrounds. This book seeks to highlight the glory of certain epochs of our ancient history, and attempts to explain events by trying to recreate the actual conditions under which such events occurred. The period selected is 550 BC to 1858 AD when the British formally took over the governance of India. The objective and easily readable style makes this book a popular choice of students and working people.