A History of India

Presenting the grand sweep of Indian history from antiquity to the present, A History of India covers the major political, economic, social and cultural forces that have shaped the history of the Indian subcontinent. This sixth edition has been brought up to date with analysis of recent events such as the 2014 election and its consequences, and includes more discussion of subjects such as caste and gender, Islam, foreign relations, partition, and the press and television. Containing an updated chronologyand useful glossary, and supplemented by a companion website (www.routledge.com/cw/kulke), it is a valuable resource for students of Indian history.