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Subject(s)

• India—History [Browse]
• India—Civilization [Browse]
• India—Social life and customs [Browse]
• Art, Indic [Browse]
• India—History—Juvenile literature [Browse]
• India—Civilization—Juvenile literature [Browse]
• India—Social life and customs—Juvenile literature [Browse]
• Art, Indic—Juvenile literature [Browse]

Summary note

"Ranging from the extraordinary to the ordinary, from the remarkable to the traditional, these objects capture moments, reflect changes, and remain grounded in the many lived realities of India. The richly illustrated Treasures of India navigates the history of India, through the early civilizations, formation of kingdoms, religious movements, the establishment of empires, the struggle for Independence, and the emergence of a democracy and republic through more than 100 objects and monuments, exploring the fascinating and unique stories behind each of them"-- Amazon.com.

Bibliographic references

Includes bibliographical references (pages 292-293) and index.

Contents

• Ancient India
• Medieval India
• Modern India.

ISBN

• 9780744084115
• 0744084113 ((hardcover))

OCLC

1350876243

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