An examination of imperial administration under the Mauryas, followed by the decentralized, vibrant commercial networks of the Kushanas, Satavahanas, and Shungas.
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Highlights the boom in Indo-Roman trade and the flourishing of Gandhara and Mathura art schools. 9. The Guptas and their Contemporaries: c. 300–600 CE An examination of imperial administration under the Mauryas,
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Focuses on the post-Mauryan period characterized by regional kingdoms (Shungas, Satavahanas, Kushanas). Focuses on the post-Mauryan period characterized by regional
Upinder Singh is a distinguished Indian historian. A graduate of St. Stephen's College, Delhi, she earned her master's and M.Phil from the University of Delhi before obtaining her PhD from McGill University, Montreal. She has held prominent academic positions, serving as the head of the History Department at the University of Delhi and is currently a Professor of History and Dean of Faculty at Ashoka University. Her profound expertise in ancient and early medieval India is underscored by her 2009 receipt of the inaugural , a testament to her significant contributions to the field.
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Singh utilizes diverse sources, including archaeological findings, inscriptions, coins, and literature, to paint a detailed picture of the past.
The book provides a balanced overview of theories regarding decentralization. It weighs Ram Sharan Sharma’s "Indian Feudalism" model—which argues that royal land grants led to economic decline and a drop in trade—against newer regional models that view land grants as a way to expand agriculture into wild frontier zones.
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