"India in this chronology of events stands for the country as it is today and as it was before the Partition in 1947. It takes off from 1424 BC, the year widely accepted by historians as that of the Battle of Mahabharata. Until the end of the 17th century, it mostly covers historical events with reference to matters concerning religion as well as the lives of luminaries. From the 18th century onwards, the chronology gradually embraces various aspects of the national panorama, including social reforms, law, politics, literature, education, sports, science, discoveries, inventions, industry, communications, cinema, etc. These are interspersed with anecdotes to make the book more interesting. The present edition has been revised till 1998. Divided into four parts, the encyclopaedia contains (A) a chronology of events, year wise, with cross-references to other years, (B) arrangement of the events by calendar dates, (C) a list of important dynasties, and (D) a full index section, as well as an extra feature, ‘First time in India’. Students of Indian history and civilisation, Indians living aboard, and the younger generation will find the encyclopaedia an aid to understanding the country’s evolutionary process."
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