India Condensed : 5000 Years of History and Culture

India Condensed is a book for anyone who needs a quick introduction to India. History, philosophy, religion, language, literature, arts and culture are all discussed in this lively and accessible text. More than a dry recitation of dates, names and events, the topics covered range from stories and legends to current facts and observations. Thousands of years of history, culture and civilization are distilled into one handy book for easy reference.;Cover; PREFACE; CONTENTS; CHRONOLOGY; MAP OF INDIA; HISTORY; RELIGION; PEOPLE AND LANGUAGES; LITERATURE; FOLKTALES AND PROVERBS; ARTS AND CRAFTS; PERFORMING ARTS; INVENTIONS AND MEDICINE; THE INDIAN CALENDAR; THE RESURGENCE OF INDIA; BIBLIOGRAPHY; ABOUT THE AUTHOR; ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS; INDEX.