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India

by Chatterjee, Manini
Additional authors: Roy, Anita
Series: DK eyewitness books Edition statement:1st American ed. Published by : Dorling Kindersley, (New York :) Physical details: 61, [3] p. : ill. (chiefly col.), col. map ; 28 cm. ISBN:9780789490292; 9780789489715 (cover); 9780789490292.
Subject(s): India -- History | India -- Civilization | India -- Social life and customs | India.
Year: 2002
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j953.53 Bar Oman j953.8 Can Welcome to Saudi Arabia j954 Aro India : j954 Cha India j954 Gan India j954 Goo India j954 Vau India

Includes index.

Diverse land - First great civilizations -- Land of the Buddha -- Two ancient empires -- Conflicts in the north -- Kingdoms of the south -- Great Mughals -- Taj Mahal -- Arrival of the Europeans -- British Raj -- Struggle for freedom -- Free India -- Life in the village -- Big cities -- Art & sculpture -- Traditional craftwork -- Fabrics & weaves -- Jewelry -- Literary tradition -- Music -- Classical dance -- Cinema & theater -- Mouthwatering cuisine -- Animal kingdom -- Science & technology -- Medicine & healing -- Religion & beliefs -- Rites & rituals -- Festivals.

Here is a compelling and visually stunning guide to the rich diversity of life in India. Photographs show fascinating customs and rituals together with exquisite artworks, artifacts, and temples--offering a unique "eyewitness" of the intriguing nation.

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