THE principal difficulty in the study of Indian antiquities has always been the absence of a chronological framework. The Indians themselves had no idea of what we mean by history. They possessed a ...

REGULATIONS have now been framed for the work of the Trust founded by the generosity of Dr. Bimila Churn Law, of Calcutta. The funds of the Trust will be used to facilitate the publication of original ...

The book analyses five key battles (from the Battle of Hydaspes to the Battle of Assaye) to understand why India often ...

J K Dadoo writes that ancient India, through trade, religion and knowledge networks, shaped global civilisation as the world’s central intellectual and philosophical power William Dalrymple, a great ...

This is the second part of an ongoing series, which traces the origins of India’s people and civilization. The first part can be found here: Unraveled: Where Indians Come From, Part 1. As discussed in ...

1. The Lost City of Dwarka: Krishna’s Submerged Kingdom One of India’s most famous underwater sites is the ancient city of Dwarka, believed to have been the kingdom of Lord Krishna. According to Hindu ...

James is a published author with multiple pop-history and science books to his name. He specializes in history, space, strange science, and anything out of the ordinary.View full profile James is a ...

In Haryana, Rakhigarhi is witnessing a remarkable shift. According to the Times of India, the state's Department of Archaeology and Museums has partnered with travel groups to conduct over a hundred ...

Elementary level of historical awareness is superficial at the best and thus the need to be more informed on the current situation at which India stands can be done with reading some of the best books ...