This book changes the way we look at the history of early medieval India (c. 600-1300 CE). Deftly tackling issues of periodization and continuities, it highligh

Covering a long span, from the Vedic period to twelfth century AD, this volume explores key aspects of early Indian history political ideas and institutions; ec

How can the complexities of ancient India be comprehended? This book draws on a vast array of texts, inscriptions, archaeology, archival sources and art to delv

The book analyses the transition from the ancient to the medieval period in polity, economy, the caste system and culture. It examines the form of peasant prote

These essays explore the processes of change in Indian society over the period from about the seventh to the thirteenth century. Departing radically from the cu