This book covers India's history from 3000 BC to AD 1947. It tells the story of how India came to develop from the Indus Valley Civilization to our Independence. It outlines the social, cultural and economic development of India. It focuses on several important events in Indian History such as the Vedic Age, the Mauryan Empire, the Gupta period, the Panipat battle , the victories of Alauddin Khilji, the Bahmani and Vijayanagara kingdoms, the Mughal dynasty and the building of the Taj Mahal, the British invasion, the 1857 Revolt, the Nationalist movement and, at last, Independence. Also the contribution of several great personalities like Alexander, Ashoka, Babur, Tipu Sultan, Ranjit Singh, Mahatma Gandhi, Subhash Chandra Bose and Jawaharlal Nehru and their role in shaping India's history is described. Serves as a good reference guide for students and young readers.
