1) ‘An Advanced History of India’ By Ramesh Chandra Majumdar
Author is known
as the Dean of Indian History. Most acclaimed work is ‘History and Culture ofIndian People’, published as a series, having 11 volumes. Majumdar set aside
25 years for this landmark work.
‘An advancedHistory of India’ is a condensed version of his various history write ups. This
book covers almost all about Indian History from Prehistoric period to Bangladesh War.
Well researched subject. As there are 1150 pages, direct references are not added,
which if included might consume another, minimum, 200 pages. Those who want references
can buy ‘History and culture of Indian People series’. This book has an excellent
Bibliography.
2) ‘History of Ancient
India’ By Ramashankar Tripathi
This book is
fully based on Epigraphic and Literary evidence. Puranic evidences are
altogether omitted. Other information sources includes Greek historian’s works,
Literary works of Chineese travellers., Tibetan and Sri Lankan chronicles, etc.
Covers Indian
History from Pre Historic times to 1200 AD. One of the most sold book on
India's Ancient History. elaborate account details are available on Alexanders campaign and his retreat.
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