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Manohar India Through the Ages A Survey of the Growth of Indian Life and Thought by Sir Jadunath Sarkar
This volume comprises a series of lectures delivered by Prof. Jadunath Sarkar on the history of India from ancient, medieval to British India and the growth of India throughout the ages. The book covers the history of northern India from Aryans, the emergence of Buddhism, the advent and conquest by Islamic despots, the history of the Indian renaissance in British India, and independence from British colonial rule. This book by Prof. Sarkar is a general view on the history of India. About the Author Sir Jadunath Sarkar (1870-1958) was a scholar of medieval Indian history, specializing in Mughal dynasty. He studied at Presidency College, Calcutta. In 1898, he started teaching at Presidency College, Calcutta. He was appointed the Vice-Chancellor of Calcutta University in 1899. He was knighted in the year 1929.