• ISBN13: 9788126906154
• Binding: Hardcover
• Subject: History
• Publisher: Atlantic Publishers & Distributors (P) Ltd
• Publisher Imprint: Atlantic
• Publication Date: April 25, 2023
• Pages: 424
• Original Price: INR 1495.0
• Language: English
• Edition: N/A
• Item Weight: 520 grams
• BISAC Subject(s): Ancient / General

The present book, New History of Ancient India, is an attempt to present the Indian history in the light of recent discoveries and excavations made in this field. The history of India before the invasion of Alexander the Great in 328 B.C. has been generally considered a myth. Accordingly, Brahma, Vishnu and Mahesh, Manu and Mandhata, Harishchandra and Bhagirath, Shri Rama and Shri Krishna, all have been treated non-historical, mythical personages. But the recent discoveries like those of Dwarika of Shri Krishna in the sea and Lanka of Ravana in Orissa as well as the authentic determining of the date of floods, that find mention in the Purana, have outrightly refuted the past presumptions. With new things coming to light, it is desirable that history be rewritten. It is with this view that the present book has been written. It aims at presenting the information in an analytic manner and also in chronological order. Beginning from the Vedic yuga, the book presents an in-depth study of Devasura yuga, Satya yuga, Dwapar yuga and Kaliyuga. All the information, both conventional and recent, provided in the book are authentic as they are taken from the authoritative sources. The book is unique in its presentation as it richly provides maps of ancient states, photographs and figures, which not only give a glimpse of the related age or Yuga but also facilitate easy understanding of information. Since miracles, exaggerations, mysteries and supernatural powers find no reference here, the book can be held a complete, authoritative text on ancient Indian history. It is hoped that the students, research scholars and even teachers of Indian History will find this book highly useful and indispensable for having a thorough and updated knowledge of ancient India. Even the general readers will find this book extremely interesting and informative.

J.P. Mittal, professionally a Civil Engineer, is a retired Joint Director from Indian Defence Estates Service. His two-volume book on Law, in which he has compiled all the Cantonment Laws and Rules from 1800 A.D. till date, is used as a reference book by the advocates and judges of all courts. His discovery of Lanka of Ravana in Orissa has been published in Archaeological magazine Panchtantra. In addition, he has discovered the date of floods mentioned in the Purana. His discoveries have brought him great fame.

• VOLUME I

• Preface
• Introduction & Harappa Civilization
• VEDIC YUGA (7300 BC–6300 BC)
• 1. Brahma, Vishnu and Mahesh
• 2. Prajapati
• 3. Manus
• 4. Swayambhuva Manu
• 5. Dynasty of Brahma
• DEVASURA YUGA (6300 BC–6000 BC)
• 6. Dynasty of Devas and Asuras
• 7. Devasura Sangrama and the Conflict between the Aryans and the Dravidians
• 8. Shiva, Ganesh and the Raksas
• 9. Dynasty of Daityas and Danavas
• 10. Dynasty of Daityas and Danavas: Namuchi–Banasura
• SATYA YUGA (6000 BC–5500 BC)
• 11. Flooding of Earth, Founding of Ayodhya, Beginning of Satya Yuga, and Kings of Ayodhya
• 12. Vaivaswata Manu
• 13. Vaivaswata Manu (Sons and Daughter)
• 14. Surya Dynasty: Iksvaku–Vikukshi
• 15. Surya Dynasty: Kakutsa–Mandhata
• 16. Maithila Dynasty
• 17. Rishi Maitra Varuni and Vasistha
• 18. Chandra Dynasty: Buddha–Nahusha
• 19. The Asuras and Sanjivni
• 20. Yati and Yayati
• 21. Kanya Kubja and Kashi Dynasties
• 22. Turvasu, Druhyu, Anu, Yadu (Haihaya), Yadu (Krausta) and Puru Dynasties
• 23. Rishis: Devasura Yuga–Dwapara Yuga
• TRETA YUGA (5500 BC–4250 BC)
• 24. Surya Dynasty: Name of Kings
• 25. Surya Dynasty: Purukutsa–Satyavrata
• 26. Surya Dynasty: Harishchandra
• 27. Surya Dynasty: Rohit–Rituparna
• 28. Dattatreya
• 29. Nala I and Damayanti
• 30. Surya Dynasty: Sarvakama I–Aja
• 31. Surya Dynasty: Dasaratha I–Ahilya
• 32. Ravana of Lanka
• 33. Surya Dynasty: Bharata III
• 34. Surya Dynasty: Shri Rama
• 35. Vali, King of Kiskindha
• 36. Search for Sita
• 37. The War of Lanka
• 38. Shri Rama as the Ruler, Murder of Shambuka and Abandonment of Sita
• 39. Aswamedha Yagya by Shri Rama
• 40. Laksmana
• 41. Hanuman
• 42. Maharishi Valmiki
• 43. Kanya Kubja Dynasty: Viswamitra
• 44. Bhrgu Dynasty: Parsurama
• 45. Pransu, Vaishali, Maithila, Kashi, Anu and Turvasu Dynasties
• 46. Yadu (Haihayas) Dynasty
• 47. Yadu (Krausta) Dynasty
• 48. Puru Dynasty
• 49. Panchala Dynasty
• 50. Satyavan and Savitri
• 51. Maharishi Agastya II
• 52. Dushyant and Shakuntala
• 53. Discovery of Lanka of Ravana
• MAPS, PHOTOGRAPHS AND FIGURES
• Brahmastras
• Photographs of Chitrakot (Chitrakut)
• Balimela (Kiskindha) Power House
• Balimela Town (Kiskindha)
• Malkangiri Reservoir (Pumpa Sarovar)
• Main Gate of Palace of Jaypur (Lanka)
• Palace of Jaypur (Lanka)
• River in Jaypur (Lanka) on which Shri Rama made Setubandh
• Map of India showing Ancient States (Map 1)
• Map of Western Tibet showing Kailash Mountain, Mansarovar Lake and Gurla Mandhata (Map 2)
• Map of Ayodhya (Map 3)
• Map of Lanka of Ravana (Map 4)
• Index I