"Designed for the students of Union Civil Services and State Public Service Examinations, this book covers the complete syllabus of Ancient Indian History. The content of this book has been conceived and conceptualized as per the recent trends in the examination pattern. The topics pertaining to Ancient Indian History are presented in a simple and logical manner. To make the entire process of learning and revising easy, the book brings to you easy tips to write answers along with their cross-references within the chapters. This book skillfully narrates the journey of Ancient India from its palaeolithic (Stone) age of hunters and food gatherers to early medieval age symbolizing the rise of Bhakti sect. Divided into 12 Chapters, the book excavates on Harappan civilization, provides an account of Vedic Period, gives an insight on Buddhism and Jainism and their preachings, and describes the glory and magnificence of Maurya and Gupta period, at length."