New IGNOU BHIC-131 Help Book History of India from the Earliest Times up to 300 CE. in English – BAG History Latest Edition Guide and Study Material.

Block 1 – All Units
Sources of Ancient Indian History
Archaeology as a Source and Prominent Archaeological Sites
Indian History: Physical Features, Formations and Characteristics
Hunter-Gatherers: Archaeological Perspective, Origin of Agriculture and Domestication of Animals
Harappan Civilisation: Chronology, Geographical Spread, Diffusion and Decline
Harappan Civilisation: Material Characteristics, Nature of Contacts, Society and Religion
Chalcolithic and Early Iron Age
The Early Vedic Society
Changes in the Later Vedic Phase
Janapadas and Mahajanapadas: Rise of Urban Centres, Society and Economy
Buddism, Jainism and other Religious Ideas
Alexander’s Invasion
Establishment of Mauryan Rule and Magadhan Territorial Expansion
Administrative Organisation, Economy and Society
Early State Formation in Deccan and Tamilaham
Agrarian Settlements, Agrarian Society, Expansion of Trade and Urban Centres–Peninsular India
Growth of Tamil Language and Literature