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About The Book: Outlines of Indian History by Albert William Hughes is a concise historical account designed primarily for educational purposes during British colonial rule. The book offers a chronological overview of India's past, from ancient civilizations through medieval dynasties to early British presence. It reflects the colonial perspective of the time, focusing on political and military developments. Aimed at students and civil service aspirants, the work sought to present Indian history in a structured and accessible format for British and Indian readers alike. About The Author: Albert William Hughes was a British army officer and ethnographer known for his contributions to phonetics and linguistic studies in colonial India during the late 19th century. He developed the Standard Manual of the Physiology and Philosophy of Language, which aimed to assist in language learning and phonetic transcription. His work was influential in the fields of linguistics, anthropology, and colonial education, particularly in understanding South Asian languages. The Title 'Outlines of Indian history written/authored/edited by Albert William Hughes', published in the year 1871. The ISBN 9789371691413 is assigned to the paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 278 (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 13.34 x 21.59 cms Vol: