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About The Book: A Concise History of the Indian People by H.G. Rawlinson offers a clear overview of India's vast and diverse history, from ancient times to British colonial rule. It covers the rise and fall of major empires like the Mauryas, Guptas, and Mughals, while also highlighting India's cultural, religious, and philosophical developments. Rawlinson emphasizes the impact of foreign invasions and trade, alongside the evolving political and social structures. The book provides insights into India's resilience and complexity, setting the stage for the independence movement. It's a compact yet informative account aimed at general readers and students of Indian history. About The Author: H.G. Rawlinson (1880–1957) was a British historian and educator known for his accessible and well-researched works on Indian history and culture. His books span ancient to modern periods, covering influential figures like Buddha, Ashoka, Akbar, Shivaji, and Ranjit Singh. In A Concise History of the Indian People (1938), he outlines India’s evolution through major empires, cultural exchanges, and British colonialism. He explored Indo-Western relations in Intercourse between India and the Western World (1916), and regional histories in works like Bactria and British Beginnings in Western India. Rawlinson's scholarship contributed greatly to early 20th-century understanding of India’s complex past. The Title 'A Concise History of the Indian People written/authored/edited by H. G. Rawlinson', published in the year 1899. The ISBN 9789370971479 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 445 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is History. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms.