India: Historical and Descriptive

This book traces the history of India from the earliest times to the end of 19th century, the period which witnessed lot of bloodshed in form of the great mutiny of 1857 when the whole of India got united to gain freedom from the British. The book begins with the chapter on the discovery of India by Vasco-de-Gama, later on goes in detail about the various caste and customs of the Indian society. It is indepth study of India and its people their religion, culture and traditions. It also gives us the glimpses of the scenic beauty of this multi cultural and multi dimensional country, the India.