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Highlighting India's pivotal role in shaping ancient civilization, this groundbreaking history reveals how the country was a dynamic exporter of diverse ideas, art, and technology over a millennium and a half. The author, drawing from extensive scholarship, uncovers the influence of Indian culture on global developments, from the architecture of Angkor Wat to the spread of Buddhism and the origins of modern numerals. This work positions India as the heart of ancient Eurasia, reshaping our understanding of its historical significance.
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The Golden Road, William Dalrymple
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- Released
- 2024
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- Title
- The Golden Road
- Subtitle
- How Ancient India Transformed the World
- Language
- English
- Authors
- William Dalrymple
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Released
- 2024
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 496
- ISBN13
- 9781408864418
- Category
- Art / Culture, History, Philosophy
- Description
- Highlighting India's pivotal role in shaping ancient civilization, this groundbreaking history reveals how the country was a dynamic exporter of diverse ideas, art, and technology over a millennium and a half. The author, drawing from extensive scholarship, uncovers the influence of Indian culture on global developments, from the architecture of Angkor Wat to the spread of Buddhism and the origins of modern numerals. This work positions India as the heart of ancient Eurasia, reshaping our understanding of its historical significance.