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The term history is generally associated with mundane and uninteresting recording of facts. Fortunately, R.S Sharma provides a radically vivid and captivating narrative through his work, India’s Ancient Past. This book deals specifically with the origin of various empires and religious cultures in the growing periods of India. It also charts the beginnings of different geographical, linguistic, and ecological phenomenon. Sharma also gives information regarding the cultures dominating in the Neolithic, Vedic periods and during the Harappan Civilization. The book provides insights about the rise of religions such as Buddhism, Jainism, and others along with the development of territorial states. Breaking away from the traditional factual recording seen in history, India’s Ancient Past provides an easy-to-comprehend reading structure as it deals with several topics such as urbanization, Varna system, commerce, science, and much more. Sharma also assesses the transition periods from Ancient to Medieval and the changes that occurred as a result.