This book illuminates the mystery of advent of humans in India based on latest scientific data. The illustrative description of weaponry, cave-dwellings and rock paintings of Stone Age unravels the life-style, living condition and creative faculties of the primitive Indians. The 5000 years old Sindhu-Saraswari valley civilization has been rediscovered showing the achievement of ancient Indians in the field of engineering, sculpture, art and trade. And new light has been thrown on its decline. The cultural life and activity of Vedic Indians including their skill in mining and metallurgy have been evaluated from synthesis of their literature. The custom and tradition of Indian Megaliths have been highlighted with reference to their expertise in iron smelting and making iron tools. The themes of all the chapters are illustrated with colour photographs and maps. It is hoped that this book will bring delight to common readers as well as students of science.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR Subinoy Gangopadhyay
Dr. Subinoy Gangopadhyay graduated from Presidency College of Calcutta and received his M. Sc. Degree in Geology with 1st class in 1957 and later Ph.D. degree from Calcutta University. Under an International fellowship he carried out research work in the Norwegian Geotechnical Institute and achieved diploma in Geotechnics. He served in the Engineering Geology division of Geological Survey of India till his retirement as the Senior Director of this premier Govt. organization in 1993. He imparted geotechnical advice on various engineering projects of India and also worked as a consultant of several projects of East and North Africa. He has in his credit 52 scientific papers published in national and international journals. During the service period in GSI, he carried out investigation on construction materials of several Indian monuments. After retirement he extended his study to detailed geotechnical evaluation of the monuments as well as prehistoric sites and artifacts of primitive Indians. The present work is the result of such study.
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