Sources of Indian History

Sources of Indian History

Editor: Abhijeet Bagchi
ISBN: 9789395626484
Binding: HB
Price: INR 1950.00

Literary and Archaeological records are the two main categories that give evidences of Ancient Indian History. The archaeological source includes epigraphic, numismatic, and other architectural remains. he archaeological explorations and excavations have opened the great landscapes of new information. The ancient Indian literature is mostly religious in nature. The effort of history writing was shown by a large number of inscriptions, coins, and local chronicles. The principles of history are preserved in the Puranas and Epics. The Vedic literature is in a different language called as the Vedic language. Its vocabulary contains a wide range of meaning and is different in grammatical usages. It has a definite mode of pronunciation in which emphasis changes the meaning entirely. Inscriptions are the most important part of archeological sources. They can be considered as the most authentic and reliable source. These are comparatively less biased. In the series of inscriptions, the oldest inscriptions belongs to Emperor Ashoka. Monuments are one of the most important elements of archeological sources. The study of these monuments not only helps us to interpret about the technical skills, living standard, economic condition of the time but also help us to know about the architectural style of the time. Where the magnificent monuments depicts the prosperity of a ruler or the dynasty on the improvement of the empire. This art is also an important elements of history. Ajanta paintings are beautiful example of Ancient Indian History. In these paintings various natural and humanitarian scenes are painted which is extremely unique to witness.


Abhijeet Bagchi is a distinguished lecturer and renowned expert in the field of history, with a specialization in Indian history. Bagchi's professional journey is marked by his deep passion for historical research. With a strong educational background in History and extensive experience in the field, he has acquired a wealth of knowledge about Indian history and its sources. Abhijeet Bagchi's expertise extends to various areas, including archeological studies, literary analysis, and the exploration of foreign accounts. As an active participant in the academic community, Abhijeet Bagchi has contributed significantly to the field of Indian history. He has presented his research findings at prestigious seminars and conferences, where his insights have sparked meaningful discussions among fellow historians.