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Discovery of Ancient India :Early Archaeologists and the Beginnings of Archaeology
Discovery of Ancient India :Early Archaeologists and the Beginnings of Archaeology
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DETAILS :
- Author : Upinder Singh
- Publisher : Orient Blackswan Private Limited
- Publication Date :1 January 2005
- Language : English
- Paperback : 380 pages
- ISBN-10 : 8178241277
- ISBN-13 : 9788178241272
- Item Weight : 450 g
ABOUT THE BOOK
Discovery of Ancient India by historian Upinder Singh is a pioneering exploration of how archaeology in India began under British rule and how early discoveries shaped modern understanding of India’s ancient past.
The book traces the lives, methods, and motivations of early archaeologists — such as Alexander Cunningham, James Prinsep, John Marshall, and others — who laid the foundations of Indian archaeology during the 18th and 19th centuries.
It also examines the political and cultural contexts of their work — showing how archaeology was intertwined with colonial interests, yet simultaneously contributed to India’s rediscovery of its civilizational heritage.
This book offers a rich historical and intellectual account of how modern archaeological practice developed in India. It is a must-read for students, researchers, and enthusiasts of Indian history, archaeology, and cultural heritage — offering deep insights into how the past was rediscovered and reinterpreted.
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