Brahmin reaction and period of foreign powers (from 185 bc to 320 AD) / Radhay Shayam Singh.

By:

Singh Radhay Shayam

Material type: Text

TextPublication details: New Delhi. Vishvabharti Publications; 2017.Edition: 1st ed. 2017Description: 232 p . ; hardbound 14x22cmISBN:

978-93-81907-96-2

DDC classification:

23 954.03 SIN

Contents:

1. Introduction 2. Rise of Buddhism 3. Rise of Jainism 4. State formation in India 5. Rise of Magadha and Nandas 6. Maurya Empire 7. The great Ashoka 8. The Alexander

Summary: After the break-up of the Mauryan empire, a number of foreigners came to India in waves and contributed to its culture. The main invaders were the BActrian Greeks, the Parthians, the Shakas and the Kushans. This was an era symbolized by progress and upheavals; of kingdoms and cultural fusion. All this radically altered the very fabric of social life in India and induced dramatic changes in Indian art. During this time, central Asia was opened to trade. One of these routes was later to become famous as the old silk route.

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Item type	Current library	Collection	Call number	Status	Date due	Barcode
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1. Introduction
2. Rise of Buddhism
3. Rise of Jainism
4. State formation in India
5. Rise of Magadha and Nandas
6. Maurya Empire
7. The great Ashoka
8. The Alexander

After the break-up of the Mauryan empire, a number of foreigners came to India in waves and contributed to its culture. The main invaders were the BActrian Greeks, the Parthians, the Shakas and the Kushans. This was an era symbolized by progress and upheavals; of kingdoms and cultural fusion. All this radically altered the very fabric of social life in India and induced dramatic changes in Indian art. During this time, central Asia was opened to trade. One of these routes was later to become famous as the old silk route.

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