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Developed as the most comprehensive textbook yet for undergraduate and postgraduate students, A History of Ancient and Early Medieval India offers a scholarly and engaging account of India’s early past, with discussions and analyses of politics, society, economy, technology, philosophy, religion, and the changing textures of life in the subcontinent over many millennia. Upinder Singh’s book introduces students to original sources such as ancient texts, artefacts, inscriptions, and coins, illustrating how historians construct history from them. Its clear and balanced explanation of concepts and historical debates enables students to independently evaluate evidence, arguments, and theories. This remarkable textbook allows the reader to visualize and understand India’s rich and varied past, transforming the process of discovering that past into an exciting experience.