An Atlas and Survey of South Asian HistoryThis historical atlas is devoted primarily to India, Bangladesh and Pakistan, while also covering Napal, Bhutan and Ceylon/Sri Lanka. The maps are accompanied by text which illuminates recent political, economic, social and cultural developments. |
Contents
Republics and Kingdoms in Northern India c 700450 | |
Growth of the Mauryan Empire 321232 | |
Growth and Decline of the Gupta Empire 320550 | |
Rise of the Cholas in the South c 8501279 | |
Southern India c 13401565 | |
Absorption of Burma 182486 | |
India and Its Contributions to the First World | |
Partition of India 1947 | |
Bangladeshi War for Independence 1971 | |
Trade between South Asia and the World to 200 | |
Economic Development in Panjab 18491939 | |
Economic Development in Bangladesh since 1972 | |
Famine in South Asia 17691943 | |
Mughal South Asia 16051707 | |
Growth of the British Army in India 17571947 | |
Popular Unrest in India 19001947 | |
Nepal since 1816 | |
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