The only down side to this book is that it's narrative style isn't really something that would get you hooked and feels a bit bland, which makes reading this humongous piece harder.more By far the best historical resource I have found on the subject matter. If there's anything about India's history that you want to know, it's in here. I haven't come across a better treasure trove of information on the incredible land that India is. The only down side to this book is that it's narrative style isn't really something that would get you hooked and feels a bit bland, which makes reading this humon I'm still reading this mammoth multi volume piece. I'm still reading this mammoth multi volume piece. It should have been updated in terms of facts, especially with respect to Harappa Civilization, Bhakti mivement, and the popular basis of freedom struggle along-with its internal contradictions. Only reason for dropping a star is the lack of updation, as far as this book is concerned.
Hopefully that would enable more readers to openly savour and appreciate this classic. The vice-like grip of Marxists and pseudo-seculars have lessened in these days. So much so, that despite reading it from cover-to-cover for my prelims during almost eight months, I didn't study it for the Mains out of fear that the JNU-based Marxist examiners would make a mincemeat of my answers if they are based upon the assertions & findings of this book.ĭays have changed. Sharma, Satish Chandra, and the Penguin volume by Romila Thapar. As a result, the book was rather jarring when compared with the NCERT textbooks penned by R.S. when I was studying the subject, Indian historiography had been changed by so-called secular Marxist historians. On the other hand, despite being an effort from some of the greatest historians ever, it was strangely dissatisfying. On one hand, it was amazingly comprehensive, with practically entire Indian history, with lots of impressive facts, being captured in a single volume.
when I was studying the subject, Indian historiography had been changed by so-c Studied as a primer for "building the base" while I had been preparing for the Civil Services Exam, this one was a fascinating read. Studied as a primer for "building the base" while I had been preparing for the Civil Services Exam, this one was a fascinating read. List of Governors-Generals, List of Prime Ministers and Presidents Kalikinkar Datta - Former Vice-Chancellor Patna University.īook I: The Muslim Conquest and the Delhi Sultanate.īook I: The Rise and Growth of the British Power. H C Raychaudhauri - Former Carmichael Professor of Ancient Indian History and Culture, Calcutta University. R C Majumdar - Former Vice-Chancellor, Dacca University. It discusses recent Constitutional Amendments, socio-economic changes and educational experiments. H C Raychaudhauri - Former Carmichael Professor of The revised fourth edition details events till 1978 and includes lists of Presidents and Prime Ministers of India, Bangladesh and Pakistan till 1977-78. About the Author R C Majumdar - Former Vice-Chancellor, Dacca University.
The revised fourth edition details events till 1978 and includes lists of Presidents and Prime Ministers of India, Bangladesh and Pakistan till 1977-78.
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