This book on the Central Himalayas surveys the cultural and archaeological
evidence in an interdisciplinary perspective. The book is focused on Kumaun
and Garhwal, yet it is related to the sub-continental framework with a
global backdrop. The main emphasis has been on prehistory. This is the
first systematic and scientific documentation of rock art and cup marks
found in the region. It also deals with the megalithic problem found in the
region. The cultural history of this region is brought right upto the
modern times. The necessity and viability of the proposed state of
Uttaranchal has also been discussed.