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" India condensed : "
Anjana Motihar Chandra.
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BL
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999215
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b753585
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| Main Entry
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Chandra, Anjana Motihar,1959-
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| Title & Author
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India condensed : : 5,000 years of history and culture /\ Anjana Motihar Chandra.
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| Edition Statement
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[Rev. ed.].
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| Publication Statement
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Singapore :: Marshall Cavendish Editions,, ©2008.
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176 pages :: maps ;; 20 cm
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| ISBN
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9789812616203
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: 9812616209
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 158-165) and index.
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| Contents
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History -- Religions -- People and languages -- Literature -- Folktales and proverbs -- Arts and crafts -- Performing arts -- Inventions and medicine -- The Indian calendar -- The resurgence of India.
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| Abstract
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"India condensed: 5000 years of history and culture is a book for anyone who needs a quick introduction to India. History, philosophy, religion, language, literature, arts and culture are all discussed in this lively and accessible text. More than a dry recitation of dates, names and events, the topics covered in this book range from the mythical beginnings of the country, stories and legends to more current facts and observations. Five thousand years of history, culture and civilisation are distilled into one handy book for ease of refererence"--Page 4 of cover.
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Civilization.
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India, Civilization.
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India, History.
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India.
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| Dewey Classification
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954
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DS436.C427 2008
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