The 4 volumes are a detailed compilation by the authors on foreign accounts from 5 Century BCE to 19th Century CE.
An account of the grandeur of ancient India as perceived by her foreign visitors from hoary times and their wonder at her rich philosophical efflorescence and material abundance. The foreigners Marvel at the deep spiritual convictions that allowed yogis and widows to ascend a burning Pyre without murmur; the social harmony of myriad tribes and castes; and above all, the common culture and love of justice permeating and binding all in seamless unity.
Table of Contents:-
Vol. 1: Foreign Accounts: 5th-7th Centuries
Publisher’s Note
Introduction
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapter 12
Chapter 13
Chapter 14
Chapter 15
Chapter 16
Chapter 17
Chapter 18
Annexure: 1
Annexure: 2
Bibliography and Suggested Readings
Notes
Vol. 2: Foreign Accounts: 8th-15th Centuries
Publisher’s Note
Introduction
Select List of Travellers and Writers
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapter 12
References
Select Bibliography
Vol. 3: Foreign Accounts: 16th-17th Centuries
Publisher’s Note
Introduction
Select List of Travellers and Writers
Chapter 1. Nature’s Bounty
A. Flora
B. Wealth of India
C. Precious metals and stones
D. Fauna
Chapter 2. People
A. Description of people
B. Glimpses of society
Professions followed by Hindus
C. Dwellings
D. Dress
E. Cleanliness
F. Food Habits
G. Betel Eating
H. Economic disparities
I. Funeral Rites
Chapter 3. Festivals and Fairs
A. Festivals
B. Fairs
C. Entertainment and Games
Chapter 4. Economic Life
A. Textiles
B. Some famous arts and crafts of India
C. Indigo, saltpetre, gum lac, wax, long pepper
D. Some drugs prepared in India, Francisco Pelsaert16
E. Diamond industry
F. Towns and Bazaars
G. Ports and Trade
Chapter 5. Architecture
A. Temples and Caves
B. Tanks and Lakes
C. Forts and Palaces
D. Town Planning
E. Mosques
F. Mausoleums
Chapter 6. Language, Literature and Education
A. Languages
B. Education
C. Manuscripts
Chapter 7. Religion and Philosophy
A. Cosmology and Symbology
B. Philosophy
C. Transmigration of souls
D. Unanimity on matters of faith
E. No interest in conversion
F. Yogis and Vratis
Chapter 8. Religion in Practice
A. Theory of incarnation
B. Importance of image worship
C. Some important pilgrimage centres
D. Worship at other Sites
E. Worship of trees and animals
F. Ahimsa, love for animals,
G. Ritual Bathing, Eclipses
Chapter 9. Sciences
A. Astronomy and Time-reckoning
B. Diseases and Cures
C. Hindu Physicians
D. Drugs and stones used for cure
Chapter 10. Social Organisation
A. Varna and Caste
B. Brahmins
C. Rajputs, Kshatriyas, Nairs
D. Baniyas
E. Shudras
F. Untouchables
Chapter 11. Women
A. Four sorts of women
B. Women force in Vijayanagar
C. Women Rulers
D. Marriage
E. Hindu Wives
F. Widows
G. Sati
H. Devadasis at Vijayanagar, Duarte Barbosa42
Chapter 12. Hindu Kingdoms and Rulers
A. Vijayanagar
B. The Zamorin of Calicut
C. Shivaji
Chapter 13. Jews and Parsees
A. Jews
B. Parsees
Chapter 14. Christianity
A. State of Christianity in India
B. Conversions
C. Marriage ceremonies
Chapter 15. Islam and Muslims
A. Muslim communities
B. Festivals
C. Marriage Customs
D. Royal Harems
E. Pilgrimages and Pirs
F. A Muslim view of how European nations differ, Niccolao Manucci13
Chapter 16. Mughals in India
A. Mughal Emperors
B. Mughal Polity
C. Mughal Thrones
D. The Emperors’ Jewels
E. Mughal Princesses
F. Mughal Forces
References
Select Bibliography
Vol. 4: Foreign Accounts: 18th-19th Centuries
Introduction
Select List of Travellers and Writers (In Alphabetical Order)
Chapter1. Abundant India
Chapter 2. The People of India
Chapter 3. Community and Regional Characteristics
Chapter 4. Festivals and Fairs
Chapter 5. State of Economy
Chapter 6. Cities and Transport
Chapter 7. Laws, Justice and Crimes
Chapter 8. Some Indigenous Institutions
Chapter 9. Architecture
Chapter 10. Language, Literature, Science, Education
Chapter 11. Religion and Philosophy
Chapter 12. Religion in Practice
Chapter 13. Social Structure
Chapter 14. Women
Chapter 15. Hindu Rulers
Chapter 16. Parsees, Christians
Chapter 17. Muslims in India
Select Bibliography
Notes
Author(s): Meenakshi Jain, Sandhya Jain
Edition: 1
Publisher: Prabhat Prakashan
Year: 2019
Language: English
Pages: 2883
Tags: Indian History
Vol. 1: Foreign Accounts: 5th-7th Centuries
Publisher’s Note
Introduction
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapter 12
Chapter 13
Chapter 14
Chapter 15
Chapter 16
Chapter 17
Chapter 18
Annexure: 1
Annexure: 2
Bibliography and Suggested Readings
Notes
Vol. 2: Foreign Accounts: 8th-15th Centuries
Publisher’s Note
Introduction
Select List of Travellers and Writers
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapter 12
References
Select Bibliography
Vol. 3: Foreign Accounts: 16th-17th Centuries
Publisher’s Note
Introduction
Select List of Travellers and Writers
Chapter 1. Nature’s Bounty
A. Flora
B. Wealth of India
C. Precious metals and stones
D. Fauna
Chapter 2. People
A. Description of people
B. Glimpses of society
Professions followed by Hindus
C. Dwellings
D. Dress
E. Cleanliness
F. Food Habits
G. Betel Eating
H. Economic disparities
I. Funeral Rites
Chapter 3. Festivals and Fairs
A. Festivals
B. Fairs
C. Entertainment and Games
Chapter 4. Economic Life
A. Textiles
B. Some famous arts and crafts of India
C. Indigo, saltpetre, gum lac, wax, long pepper
D. Some drugs prepared in India, Francisco Pelsaert16
E. Diamond industry
F. Towns and Bazaars
G. Ports and Trade
Chapter 5. Architecture
A. Temples and Caves
B. Tanks and Lakes
C. Forts and Palaces
D. Town Planning
E. Mosques
F. Mausoleums
Chapter 6. Language, Literature and Education
A. Languages
B. Education
C. Manuscripts
Chapter 7. Religion and Philosophy
A. Cosmology and Symbology
B. Philosophy
C. Transmigration of souls
D. Unanimity on matters of faith
E. No interest in conversion
F. Yogis and Vratis
Chapter 8. Religion in Practice
A. Theory of incarnation
B. Importance of image worship
C. Some important pilgrimage centres
D. Worship at other Sites
E. Worship of trees and animals
F. Ahimsa, love for animals,
G. Ritual Bathing, Eclipses
Chapter 9. Sciences
A. Astronomy and Time-reckoning
B. Diseases and Cures
C. Hindu Physicians
D. Drugs and stones used for cure
Chapter 10. Social Organisation
A. Varna and Caste
B. Brahmins
C. Rajputs, Kshatriyas, Nairs
D. Baniyas
E. Shudras
F. Untouchables
Chapter 11. Women
A. Four sorts of women
B. Women force in Vijayanagar
C. Women Rulers
D. Marriage
E. Hindu Wives
F. Widows
G. Sati
H. Devadasis at Vijayanagar, Duarte Barbosa42
Chapter 12. Hindu Kingdoms and Rulers
A. Vijayanagar
B. The Zamorin of Calicut
C. Shivaji
Chapter 13. Jews and Parsees
A. Jews
B. Parsees
Chapter 14. Christianity
A. State of Christianity in India
B. Conversions
C. Marriage ceremonies
Chapter 15. Islam and Muslims
A. Muslim communities
B. Festivals
C. Marriage Customs
D. Royal Harems
E. Pilgrimages and Pirs
F. A Muslim view of how European nations differ, Niccolao Manucci13
Chapter 16. Mughals in India
A. Mughal Emperors
B. Mughal Polity
C. Mughal Thrones
D. The Emperors’ Jewels
E. Mughal Princesses
F. Mughal Forces
References
Select Bibliography
Vol. 4: Foreign Accounts: 18th-19th Centuries
Introduction
Select List of Travellers and Writers (In Alphabetical Order)
Chapter1. Abundant India
Chapter 2. The People of India
Chapter 3. Community and Regional Characteristics
Chapter 4. Festivals and Fairs
Chapter 5. State of Economy
Chapter 6. Cities and Transport
Chapter 7. Laws, Justice and Crimes
Chapter 8. Some Indigenous Institutions
Chapter 9. Architecture
Chapter 10. Language, Literature, Science, Education
Chapter 11. Religion and Philosophy
Chapter 12. Religion in Practice
Chapter 13. Social Structure
Chapter 14. Women
Chapter 15. Hindu Rulers
Chapter 16. Parsees, Christians
Chapter 17. Muslims in India
Select Bibliography
Notes
