Encyclopaedia Indica is a monumental work by reputed authors which highlights all aspects of Indian history and culture. This provides elaborate discussion of science, history, philosophy and religion, art and architecture, rural wonders and urban glories, social, economic and political history starting from Indus Valley civilization to present time in a logical and chronological order. These volumes also take cognizance of the medieval period when Islam planted its feet in India and how it influenced Indian life. Volumes 51-70 of Encyclopaedia Indica provides encyclopaedic information on Rajputs, rise of Marathas and Mughal period till its down fall.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR S.S. Shashi
Dr. Shyam Singh Shashi Ph.D. in Social Anthropology 2 Hails from a village“ Bahadurpur Jutt near Hardwar in U.P. (1936). Has many books in English and Hindi to his credit. Over a dozen books on Indian tribes and culture viz. Nomads of the Himalayas, Tribal women of India, Shepherds of India, Gaddi Tribe of Himachal, Roma-the Gypsies, etc. Over two dozen books for children, fourteen collections of poems including one epic. Edited Himalayas, a monthly journal for two years and Sainik Samachar, a weekly journal of Armed Forces for seven and a half year. Undertook examinership and guidance for Ph.D. scholars, etc., and various assignments like teaching in the Universities.
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