I came across this amazing video which shows the changing trends in the entire history of India from 29 BC to the present day through maps at different period of time. The earlier years where change was very subtle, the video fast tracks...However, a must watch so that we know the change in rulers and dynasties our country has gone through right from 413 BCE ( Before the common Era ) ..
http://www.younews.in/videos/a-year-by-year-map-history-of-india-from-the-4th-century-bc-to-date/
Quite Useful and impressive The Video has covered ranging from the 4th century BC to date.When My daughter who was History (Main) student long ago, I used to hunt for History Books that covered Ancient Age, Medieval period and Modern India. But they were voluminous. This single video has covered all. It is compact, easily presentable. This will be useful both for the History students and History enthusiasts.
It is like going through a time capsule and amazing to see how our country has absorbed such a lot of outside influences . Everybody has come and ruled us and we have surrendered easily, so much so that Mughals at one stage had occupied almost the entire Indian sub continent.Either the population was laid back or did not have the strength or the know how to tackle the invaders !
anil wrote:This video is of my interest. I was not student of history but I like to read about history. It is map but I want to read.
Anil,It's a map history. It provides Indian History through the Map of India. If you want to read about Indian History, I can suggest a Book, available easily. 'Advanced History of India' written by K.A Nilakanta Sastri and G. Srinivasachari.
I guess it was because of the existence of many kings and many kingdoms and like @vijay says Caste system that made people not bother too much about outsiders invading the country.However, even the south Indian Chola Kings did invade Sri Lanka and other eastern countries. In fact one can see the total influence of Hinduism in countries like Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia ,Burma and Cambodia .. But north was different because the Mughal invasion started from there and there was a lot of infighting between the Hindu kings themselves which made it easier for the Mughals to take advantage and spread their empire.
rambabu wrote:anil wrote:This video is of my interest. I was not student of history but I like to read about history. It is map but I want to read.
Anil,It's a map history. It provides Indian History through the Map of India. If you want to read about Indian History, I can suggest a Book, available easily. 'Advanced History of India' written by K.A Nilakanta Sastri and G. Srinivasachari.
Thanks, are these books available online.
anil wrote:rambabu wrote:anil wrote:This video is of my interest. I was not student of history but I like to read about history. It is map but I want to read.
Anil,It's a map history. It provides Indian History through the Map of India. If you want to read about Indian History, I can suggest a Book, available easily. 'Advanced History of India' written by K.A Nilakanta Sastri and G. Srinivasachari.
Thanks, are these books available online.
They are available in any Book store at your place or a nearby city.
anil wrote:This video is of my interest. I was not student of history but I like to read about history. It is map but I want to read.
First of all you need to be clear about what part and category of history , you are interested in because it is such a vast subject and one cannot gain sufficient knowledge just by going through a couple of books..
usha manohar wrote:anil wrote:This video is of my interest. I was not student of history but I like to read about history. It is map but I want to read.
First of all you need to be clear about what part and category of history , you are interested in because it is such a vast subject and one cannot gain sufficient knowledge just by going through a couple of books..
I am interested in reading history of India after Dwapar yuga.
anil wrote:usha manohar wrote:anil wrote:This video is of my interest. I was not student of history but I like to read about history. It is map but I want to read.
First of all you need to be clear about what part and category of history , you are interested in because it is such a vast subject and one cannot gain sufficient knowledge just by going through a couple of books..
I am interested in reading history of India after Dwapar yuga.
Try this link
http://www.amazon.in/Third-Day-Dwapara-Yuga-First/dp/1630686751
Bajirao wrote:Its a really good and informative video. This video depicts the progress and history of India. I was always looking for this kind of videos, never found before. I am going to save this video now..
Yes it is definitely worth saving, I too have done the same . History and progress, both Geographic and cultural on a single video.
Geography is a very interesting subject to those who love to travel or even those who want to gain knowledge about other places in the world. It starts with maps..Here is a list of some of the best maps available..I have one that is a few decades old given to me by my father which I treasure..
http://brilliantmaps.com/world-atlas/
This reminded me Bout a Globe and an Atlas ever present on my table when I was working as a PRO in Vizag Steel Plant. After my Voluntary retirement . I had to leave in my office both the Globe and the Atlas as they were the property of the Steel Plant. Now I will buy one to teach location of different place of different Countries to my Grand children whenever they come on a vacation.
@kiran8