About the Book: Facets of Ancient Indian History and Culture
Facets of Ancient Indian History and Culture: New Perception isan attempt to
study various phases of ancient Indian history andculture in a new light and
present fresh approaches tounderstanding and interpreting historical information
andevidences. Prof. G. P. Singh here examines aspects of ancientIndian social,
economic, cultural, religious and political life,propounding theories for
discussion and opening up new avenues forresearch. Examining works on the
subject by eminent scholars, heoffers valuable information, full with rich
insights and innovativeviewpoints, on the Aryans, the Cinas, society in the
period of theBuddha and Mahavira, formation of classes, castes, and social
andeconomic associations and