A PEEP INTO THE EARLY HISTORY OF INDIA: From the Foundation of the Maurya Dynasty to the Downfall of the Imperial Gupta Dynasty. (322 B. C. circa 500 A. C.)

About the book:-The author reveals that this book like his monumental contribution to the Bombay Gazetteer on the Early History of the Deccan, has become a classic of its kind. Delivered originally in Poona in the form of a lecture nineteen years ago, it subsequently appeared in the pages of the Journal of the Bombay Branch of the Royal Asiatic Society. It is a model of lucid writing upon what might otherwise easily become a wearisome and complicated subject, and for this reason it forms an admirable introduction to the study of the period. One of author's objects is to call the attention of his countrymen to the necessity of using the information supplied by coins, inscriptions and archaeological remains, and the writings of foreign travellers, in reconstructing the past history of their land. As is well-known, the science of history finds no place in orthodox Sanskrit learning, and it was not until western scholars drew attention to these matters that any steps were taken in this direction. But with the spread of modern ideas, it remains for Indian Students to take upon their own shoulders these branches of research. The book covers the period from the beginning of the Maurya dynasty to the end of the Gupta period, and in spite of its brevity is full of information and thoughtful criticism. The writer still adheres to his late date for the Kusan dynasty. This book has been considered by academicians and scholars of great significance and value to literature. About the author:-Sir Ramakrishna Gopal Bhandarkar (1837 – 1925) was an Indian scholar, orientalist, and social reformer.He taught at Elphinstone College,(Mumbai) and Deccan College (Pune) during his distinguished teaching career. He was involved in research and writing throughout his life. He retired in 1894 as the Vice Chancellor of Bombay University.As an educationist, he was elected to the Council of India in 1903 as a non-official member. Gopal Krishna Gokhale was another member to the Council. In 1911 he was awarded by the British colonial government of India with the title of Companion of the Order of the Indian Empire.In 1885, he along with noted social reformers VamanAbajiModak, and Justice Ranade established the Maharashtra Girls Education Society (MGE) . The society is the parent body of the first native run girls' high school in Pune popularly known as Huzurpaga. The establishment of the school and its curriculum were vehemently opposed by Nationalist leader Lokmanya Tilak in his newspapers, the Mahratta and Kesar. The Title 'A PEEP INTO THE EARLY HISTORY OF INDIA: From the Foundation of the Maurya Dynasty to the Downfall of the Imperial Gupta Dynasty. (322 B. C. — circa 500 A. C.) written/authored/edited by R. G. BHANDARKAR', published in the year 2021. The ISBN 9788121225816 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 84 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in ENGLISH. The subject of this book is . Size of the book is 13.34 x 21.59 cms Vol:-