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CRRL My Librarian: The History of India

With some 780 different languages spoken, numerous religions practiced, and more than 2,000 ethnic groups, the subcontinent of India has an incredibly rich history. Starting with one of the world’s earliest cultures, the Indus Valley Civilization, India has seen the rise and fall of countless kingdoms and dynasties. From the Gupta Empire to the Delhi Sultanate to the Mughal Empire to the British Raj, explore the diverse and fascinating history of this extraordinary land.

Central Rappahannock Regional Library

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  • Curry

    a Tale of Cooks and Conquerors

    Collingham, E. M. (Elizabeth M.)
    A fascinating history of some of India’s most famous dishes.
    eBookOxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2006. — 394.12 Co
  • A sweeping history of the dazzling subcontinent.
    Streaming VideoThe Great Courses, 2016.
  • A detailed overview of Indian history.
    eBookNew York : Routledge, 2004. — 954 Ku
  • An easy to grasp narrative history.
    eBookWestport, CT : Greenwood Press, 2002. — 954 Mc
  • This companion to a BBC documentary offers an excellent introduction to the histories and cultures of the many regions of India.
    BookNew York : Basic Books, [2007], ©2007. — 954 Wo
  • This comprehensive history of India covers more than five millennia.
    BookNew York : Atlantic Monthly Press, [2000], ©2000. — 954 Ke
  • India

    Pioneering Photographers, 1850-1900

    Falconer, John, 1951-
    This collection of historical photographs taken between 1850 and 1900 features Indian architecture and figures from the period.
    BookLondon : British Library and Howard and Jane Ricketts Collection, 2001. — 770.954 Fa
  • This title examines the history of India’s princes from their pre-colonial origins to their roles in the British Raj.
    eBookCambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2004. — 954.03 Ra
  • Maharanis

    the Extraordinary Tale of Four Indian Queens and Their Journey From Purdah to Parliament

    Moore, Lucy, 1970-
    This engrossing title follows several generations of royal Indian women from the late 19th century into the modern day.
    BookNew York : Viking, 2005. — 920 Mo
  • A fascinating PBS documentary on the history, cultures, and contributions of India.
    DVD[London] : Maya Vision International : [Alexandria, Va.] : Distributed by PBS Home Video, [2008], ©2008. — 9.54 St