“Bharater Itihas” (History of India), authored by Teslim Chowdhury.(NCBA)

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Historical Context of the Period (Ancient to 751 AD)

Prehistoric & Indus Valley Era: Covers early human settlements, the Bronze Age urban planning of Harappa and Mohenjo-daro, and trade networks.
Vedic Period: Traces the composition of the Vedas, early tribal structures, and the transition into established kingdoms (Mahajanapadas).
Mauryan Empire: Highlights the unification of India under Chandragupta Maurya and the subsequent spread of Buddhism under Emperor Ashoka.
Gupta Golden Age: Focuses on the revival of art, science, mathematics, and literature under rulers like Samudragupta and Chandragupta II.
Post-Gupta & Regional Kingdoms: Details the reign of Emperor Harshavardhana of Kannauj and the rising power of regional dynasties.
The 751 AD Marker: This specific closing year represents a major political turning point in the Indian subcontinent. It marks the rise of the Pala Empire in Bengal under King Gopala (elected around 750 AD), alongside the rise of the Gurjara-Pratiharas and the Rashtrakutas, establishing a new tripartite struggle for power.