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About The Book: Before the Mahomedan invasion, India was a land of diverse religions, with Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism at the forefront. The religious landscape was rich in temples, rituals, and spiritual practices, though social divisions such as the caste system existed. Morally, the society emphasized dharma, righteousness, and duty, guided by ancient scriptures. Politically, India was fragmented into numerous kingdoms and regional powers, each with its own rulers and systems of governance. The lack of centralized power made the region vulnerable to foreign invasions, setting the stage for the arrival of the Mahomedans in the 11th century, which transformed India's history. About The Author: Colonel William Henry Sykes (1790–1872) was a pioneering English naturalist, military officer, and politician renowned for his contributions to ornithology, statistics, and Indology. Serving with the British Army in India, he conducted extensive surveys on the region's natural history and population, including works on the birds, fishes, and land-crabs of the Deccan. Sykes was a founding member of the Royal Statistical Society and published several influential studies on the administration and economy of British India. He also contributed to the understanding of Indian religious, moral, and political conditions, advocating for educational reforms. His legacy includes significant contributions to natural science and statistical analysis. The Title 'Notes On The Religious, Moral, And Political State of India Before The Mahomedan Invasion written/authored/edited by W. H. Sykes', published in the year 2025. The ISBN 9789370149168 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 260 (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.