--- product_id: 24153170 title: "History of Ancient and Early Medeival India: From the Stone Age to the 12th Century" price: "552.44 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 10 url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/24153170-history-of-ancient-and-early-medeival-india-from-the-stone store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # 704 pages of deep knowledge Original ancient sources included Rich color & B/W illustrations History of Ancient and Early Medeival India: From the Stone Age to the 12th Century **Price:** 552.44 DT **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 📖 Unlock India’s ancient secrets—don’t just learn history, live it! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** History of Ancient and Early Medeival India: From the Stone Age to the 12th Century - **How much does it cost?** 552.44 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/24153170-history-of-ancient-and-early-medeival-india-from-the-stone) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Authoritative Authorship:** Written by renowned historian Prof. Upinder Singh, a leading expert in ancient India - • **Scholarly Yet Accessible:** Balanced debates and clear explanations empower independent critical thinking - • **Visual & Analytical Learning:** Engage with vivid maps, coins, inscriptions, and art for immersive study - • **Comprehensive Historical Scope:** From Stone Age to 12th century—master India’s early past in one volume - • **Essential Reference for Serious Learners:** Highly rated and widely respected—your go-to resource for Indian history mastery ## Overview A definitive 704-page textbook by Prof. Upinder Singh, offering an in-depth, richly illustrated exploration of India’s history from the Stone Age to the 12th century. Combining original sources with scholarly analysis, this book is designed for undergrad and postgrad students seeking a comprehensive, balanced, and engaging understanding of ancient and early medieval India. ## Description Pages: 704 (With Color & B/W Illustrations) Back of the Book Developed as the most comprehensive textbook yet for undergraduate and postgraduate students, A History of Ancient and Early Medieval India offers a scholarly and engaging account of Indias early past. Discussions and analyses of politics, society, economy, technology, philosophy, religion, and art changing textures of life in the subcontinent over many millennia. Upinder Singhs book introduces students to original sources such as ancient texts, art effects, inscriptions and coins, illustrating how historians construct history on their basis. Its clear and balanced explanation of concepts and historical debates enables students to independently evaluate evidence, arguments, and theories. This remarkable textbook allows the reader to visualize and understanding Indias rich and varied past, transforming the process of discovering that past into an exciting experience. About the Author Upinder Singh is Professor in the Department of History at the University of Delhi. She studied history at St. Stephens College, Delhi, and went on to receive her M.A. and M. Phil. from the University of Delhi, specializing in ancient Indian history. She obtained her Ph.D. from McGill University, Montreal. She taught history at St. Stephens College, Delhi, from 1981 until 2004, after which she joined the faculty of the Department of History at the University of Delhi. Professor Singhs wide range of research interests and expertise include the analysis of ancient and early medieval inscriptions, social and economic history, religious institutions and patronage, the history of archaeology; and the modern history of ancient monuments. Her research papers have been published in various national and international journals. She is the author of several booksKings, Brahmins, and Temples in Orissa: An Epic graphic Stu Review: An excellent reference book on Indian History - This is the most comprehensive and well written book on Ancient and Medieval Indian History that I have seen. Starting from the Stone Age and going up to the 12th century this is an excellent reference book, both for the student as well as for the general public. Well illustrated with color maps, photographs and figures, the book is printed and bound beautifully. Regarding the organization of the chapters let me quote from the book: "Each chapter constitutes a chronological unit within a larger framework, providing a comprehensive overview of historical issues and details, and constructing profiles of the various geographical regions in the sub continent. The chapter outline provides a view of the broad organization of the chapter. An opening story from a variety of sources serves as an engaging start for the chapter and also presents a strand from the rich thematic core of the chapter's discussion." I can't put it any better, but can only confirm it is not at all an exaggeration and each chapter looks like an art of work! The links to the early Indian literature, the tools, coins, inscriptions and other archeological evidence, external sources, later scientific interpretations of the evidence, and new directions of research are so well covered in each chapter than one cannot ask for anything more. The book is expensive (Rs.3,500 in India and over $120 in U.S) but well worth it for the serious student of Indian History. I was also told that the author is the daughter of the India's prime minister, Mr.Manmohan Singh. I have not cross checked that, but anyway all Indians can be proud of Upinder Singh's contribution. Review: Well researched and well written - Very well researched and well written. Indian history text always have a underlying agenda to push. In this book there is a slight liberal leaning style but no agenda is forced into the material and helps make your own opinion based on both literary and archaeological evidence. Very ambitious book and requires a lot of time for active reading ## Features - History Of Ancient And Early Medieval India: From The Stone Age To The 12Th Century - Product Type: Abis Book - Language: English ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #498,218 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #304 in India History | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 3,018 Reviews | ## Images ![History of Ancient and Early Medeival India: From the Stone Age to the 12th Century - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71pdd1bgwFL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An excellent reference book on Indian History *by S***H on June 20, 2009* This is the most comprehensive and well written book on Ancient and Medieval Indian History that I have seen. Starting from the Stone Age and going up to the 12th century this is an excellent reference book, both for the student as well as for the general public. Well illustrated with color maps, photographs and figures, the book is printed and bound beautifully. Regarding the organization of the chapters let me quote from the book: "Each chapter constitutes a chronological unit within a larger framework, providing a comprehensive overview of historical issues and details, and constructing profiles of the various geographical regions in the sub continent. The chapter outline provides a view of the broad organization of the chapter. An opening story from a variety of sources serves as an engaging start for the chapter and also presents a strand from the rich thematic core of the chapter's discussion." I can't put it any better, but can only confirm it is not at all an exaggeration and each chapter looks like an art of work! The links to the early Indian literature, the tools, coins, inscriptions and other archeological evidence, external sources, later scientific interpretations of the evidence, and new directions of research are so well covered in each chapter than one cannot ask for anything more. The book is expensive (Rs.3,500 in India and over $120 in U.S) but well worth it for the serious student of Indian History. I was also told that the author is the daughter of the India's prime minister, Mr.Manmohan Singh. I have not cross checked that, but anyway all Indians can be proud of Upinder Singh's contribution. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Well researched and well written *by S***M on June 26, 2020* Very well researched and well written. Indian history text always have a underlying agenda to push. In this book there is a slight liberal leaning style but no agenda is forced into the material and helps make your own opinion based on both literary and archaeological evidence. Very ambitious book and requires a lot of time for active reading ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ exemplary writing *by S***R on July 13, 2010* This is basically a textbook, and needs to be compared to other textbooks. On that scale it comes out very well indeed.One common problem with textbooks is that the writers get nervous about potential criticism from other experts. In that state of mind, writers start qualifying their statements to the point that the presentation gets very muddy. Upinder Singh's writing, on the other hand, is clear as a bell. Any halfway interested reader will not be put off by her prose but drawn in. Given the difficulties of writing about ancient India, this is a remarkable achievement. ## Frequently Bought Together - History of Ancient and Early Medeival India: From the Stone Age to the 12th Century - The Penguin History of Early India: From the Origins to AD 1300 - India: A History. 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