{"product_id":"the-archaeology-of-early-historic-south-asia-the-emergence-of-cities-and-states","title":"The Archaeology of Early Historic South Asia: The Emergence of Cities and States","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"80\" data-end=\"100\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"84\" data-end=\"100\"\u003eBook Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"102\" data-end=\"366\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"102\" data-end=\"131\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"104\" data-end=\"131\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"104\" data-end=\"114\"\u003eAuthor\u003c\/strong\u003e: F. R. Allchin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"132\" data-end=\"173\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"134\" data-end=\"173\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"134\" data-end=\"143\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e: Cambridge University Press\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"174\" data-end=\"200\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"176\" data-end=\"200\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"176\" data-end=\"187\"\u003eBinding\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"201\" data-end=\"229\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"203\" data-end=\"229\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"203\" data-end=\"222\"\u003eNumber of Pages\u003c\/strong\u003e: 392\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"230\" data-end=\"262\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"232\" data-end=\"262\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"232\" data-end=\"248\"\u003eRelease Date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 07-09-1995\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"263\" data-end=\"290\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"265\" data-end=\"290\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"265\" data-end=\"273\"\u003eISBN\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9780521376952\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"291\" data-end=\"341\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"293\" data-end=\"341\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"293\" data-end=\"315\"\u003ePackage Dimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9.7 x 7.4 x 0.9 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"342\" data-end=\"366\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"344\" data-end=\"366\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"344\" data-end=\"357\"\u003eLanguages\u003c\/strong\u003e: English\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"368\" data-end=\"371\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"373\" data-end=\"395\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"377\" data-end=\"395\"\u003eAbout The Book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"397\" data-end=\"820\"\u003eThis insightful work by F. R. Allchin explores the fascinating rise of cities and states in South Asia from around 800 BC to AD 250, a time when Hinduism and Buddhism emerged and expanded across the region. Through a blend of archaeological studies and ancient texts, Allchin provides a detailed analysis of early Indian cities, highlighting their art, architecture, and the political systems that shaped their development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"822\" data-end=\"1154\"\u003eThe book traces the evolution of settlement patterns, beginning with the Ganges Valley and continuing through the rise of cities and the establishment of the Mauryan Empire. The author also offers a broader perspective on the spread of cities and states throughout South Asia, extending to the early centuries of the Christian era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1156\" data-end=\"1541\"\u003eA particularly intriguing aspect of this work is its exploration of South Asia’s interactions with the Greek and Roman worlds, especially following Alexander the Great's invasion. This work is an essential resource for anyone interested in the ancient history of India, offering a rich understanding of the social, political, and cultural transformations that defined the subcontinent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49970491851056,"sku":"Sarat_9780521376952","price":3277.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/9968\/4144\/files\/cambridge-university-press-book-default-title-the-archaeology-of-early-historic-south-asia-the-emergence-of-cities-and-states-41357452083504.jpg?v=1775963103","url":"https:\/\/www.retailmaharaj.com\/products\/the-archaeology-of-early-historic-south-asia-the-emergence-of-cities-and-states","provider":"Retail Maharaj","version":"1.0","type":"link"}