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Rethinking India’s Past, by R. S. Sharma, delves into the past of India – from the Vedic period to the twelfth century AD. It offers an insightful explanation of ancient social formations. Summary of the Book This book delves into the early Indian history including the political ideas and institutions, charts economic patterns and progresses, and social structure and practices. It also describes, in detail, the themes such as oriental despotism, situation of the Shudras – the fourth Varna, transition from ancient to medieval, feudalism, urban decay, and sati, among others. Drawing on a rich range of archaeological and historical material and anthropological and ethnographic sources, this book offers a deeper understanding of ancient India. About R. S. Sharma Ram Sharan Sharma was an esteemed historian whose area of expertise was Ancient and Early Medieval India. He was Professor Emeritus of Patna University and was also the founding Chairman of the Indian Council of Historical Research. About Oxford University Press Oxford University Press is a renowned publishing house that develops and publishes textbooks, scholarly works, and academic books for school courses, bilingual dictionaries and also digital materials for both learning and teaching. It is a division of the University of Oxford. The first book was locally published in the year 1912. Some of the books published under their banner are: India’s Ancient Past, Atkins’ Physical Chemistry, Companion to Politics in India, Sociology: Themes and Perspectives, and Common Mistakes at IELTS Advanced …and How to Avoid Them.