The book was written primarily for the use of the student preparing for the matriculation examination of the Indian universities and is based on the syllabuses issued by them. In view of the great interest in India by the English public, it is hoped that it may also appeal to the general reader who requires a simple, non-technical account of the country and its people.

The book contains a historical account of the Ancient India covering prehistoric civilisation of India, the Vedic Age, the Epic Age, the Golden Age of Hinduism, the Rajput and the Tamil Kingdoms of Northern and Southern India respectively.

In the medieval India, it covers the Muslim conquest of Northern India, 1175-1526; the Mohammedan Kingdoms, 1340-1687; the Hindu Empire of Vijayanagar, 1336-1646; the foundation of the Moghul Empire, 1526-56 and its zenith 1556-1707 and decline 1707-1800.

THE need of a short history of India, incorporating the latest archaeological discoveries and bringing the history of the country down to the establishment of the self-governing Dominions of India and Pakistan, has long been felt. The admirable works of the late Dr V. A. Smith, the pioneer of Indian studies, are now, both in point of fact and in general outlook, out of date, and the whole subject requires to be re-stated. The present work is intended to fill the gap. It is written primarily for the use of the student preparing for the matriculation examination of the Indian universities, and is based on the syllabuses issued by them. In view, however, of the greatly increased interest in India which is now being displayed by the English public, it is hoped that it may also appeal to the general reader who requires a simple, non-technical account of the country and its peoples.

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