India: A Concise History

The narrative chronicles India's evolution from the ancient Indus Valley civilization through various invasions and the establishment of the Vedic tradition, which shaped its cultural and social structures, including caste and language. It highlights the impact of British colonial rule and India's emergence as a modern nation-state. The revised edition features a new chapter by Dilip Hiro, detailing developments from the 1980s to today, emphasizing India's unique blend of diversity and unity shaped by its geographical and historical complexities.