Ancient Indian History

Release Date: 01-12-2011

Details: The earliest coinage of India is known as Punch-marked coins ranging in date from C. 6th Century EC to 3rd Century BC. They were mostly of silver. The bent-bar coins from Taxila form a destined class of Punch-marked coins. The Kushana rulers issues a large number of gold coins some of which bear kharoshti inscriptions. Kushanas were elctric in outlook and their coins bear various Greek Zoroastrians and Indian deities. The History of Indian metal-casting goes back to the days of the Indus-casting goes back to the days of the Indus Civilization. The dancing girl from Mohenjodaro is an excellent piece of metal work. Some of the bronzes of the Gupta, Pallava, Pala and Chola period are among the first specimens of Indian Art. The book is a comprehensive and authentic living record of the whole gamut of ancient Indian history. The editor have given them a historical shape and significance in a most systematic manner. The outcome is a fascinating account of India's remote past. About the Author Dr. Krishna Kumar , a reputed name in the world of history and has studied Indian history thoroughly. She is highly qualified and did her B.A. (Hons.) History and M.A. (History) from Magadh University, Bodh Gaya and Ph.D from Patna University. She has qualified Bihar Eligibility Test (BET) for Lecturership (UGC). She has been Asst. Professor at Non-Collegiate under Delhi University on adhoc basis. She is an academician and a prolific writer and has published a number of research papers in widely recognized journals across the country. She is also a visiting faculty at a reputed I.A.S. Academy based in Delhi. Table of Contents The Ancient Indus Valley Civilization Ancient Indian Culture Mauryan Period Ancient Indian Society Degeneration of Varna and Caste System in Ancient India Ancient

EAN: 9788192187563

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