Table of Contents

Acknowledgements, Author's Preface, Prologue, Introduction,Chapter 1 The Evolution Of Indian Languages, Chapter 2 Pre-Historic Antecedents, Chapter 3 Harappan (Indus Valley) Civilisation (3300-1300 B.C.) 15, Chapter 4 The Vedic Age (1500 B.C. - About 500 A.D.), Chapter 5 Of Hinduism, The Concept Of Time, And The Varna System, Chapter 6 Clan-States And Kingdoms (~ 600-300 B.C.), Chapter 7 The Ferment Of Religious Thought (~600 To 250 B.C.), Chapter 8 Magadha Ascendant (684-321 B.C.), Chapter 9 The Tale Of Two Invasions 109, Chapter 10 The Glory Of The Mauryas, Chapter 11 Peninsular India, Chapter 12 Shards Of Light In Peninsular History, Conclusion, Bibliography, Index

About the Author

Dr Sanu Kainikara is a practising military strategist, currently residing in Canberra, Australia. He is an ex-fighter pilot of the Indian Air Force who retired voluntarily in 1992. He holds a Master of Science in Defence and Strategic Studies from the University of Madras, and a PhD in International Politics from the University of Adelaide, Australia. Currently he is a Visiting Fellow at the University of New South Wales.