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A novel study of a very complicated subject, the author has analyzed the archaeological data in ecological contexts. The volume is based on an extensive study of archaeological reports. This book is an essential reading for scholars and experts dealing in the concerned area. Contents: Preface • List of Abbreviations • Introduction • The Golden Age • SECTION I. Natural Calamities • Droughts • Floods • SECTION II. Manmade Calamities • Ecological Degradation Due to Concentration of Population • Ecological Degradation Due to Deforestation and Denudation of Grass Cover • SECTION III. Inadequate Community Resources • Cropping Pattern in Agriculture • Irrigation and Water Supply • Agricultural Tools and Technology • Storage and Distribution of Agricultural Produce • SECTION IV. Impact on Society • SocioEconomic Dimensions • Behavioural Impact of Famine Affected Populace • SECTION V. Tables and Charts 1 28 • Bibliography • Index The Title 'Famines in Ancient India written/authored/edited by Atreyi Biswas', published in the year 2024. The ISBN 9789362804174 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 300 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Environment / History / Archaeology. Size of the book is 2.34 x 10.59 cms Vol: