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The document outlines the contents of a study on ancient history, covering various chapters that include sources of ancient history, pre-history of India, the Indus Valley Civilization, the Vedic Age, the Mahajanpada, and the origins of Buddhism and Jainism. Each chapter delves into specific topics such as archaeological findings, societal structures, and religious practices. The document serves as a comprehensive guide to understanding the early historical developments in India.

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The document outlines the contents of a study on ancient history, covering various chapters that include sources of ancient history, pre-history of India, the Indus Valley Civilization, the Vedic Age, the Mahajanpada, and the origins of Buddhism and Jainism. Each chapter delves into specific topics such as archaeological findings, societal structures, and religious practices. The document serves as a comprehensive guide to understanding the early historical developments in India.

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CONTENTS

ANCIENT HISTORY
Chapter 1. Sources of Ancient History 1-9
Ÿ Archaeological Excavations
Ÿ Coins
Ÿ Inscriptions
Ÿ Literary Sources
Ÿ Foreign Accounts
Ÿ Historians of Ancient India

Chapter 2. Pre-History of India 10-20


Chapter 3. The Indus Valley Civilisation 21-33
Ÿ Town Planning and Structure
Ÿ Agriculture and Domestication of Animals
Ÿ Trade, Technology and Crafts
Ÿ Political Organisation
Ÿ Religious Practices
Ÿ Art and Culture: Scripts, Pottery and Terracotta Figurines
Ÿ End of Harappan Civilsation

Chapter 4. Vedic Age 34-41


Ÿ Advent of Aryans
Ÿ Political Organisation
Ÿ Society
Ÿ Economy
Ÿ Miscellaneous

Chapter 5. Mahajanpada 42-50


Ÿ The Sixteen Mahajanpadas
Ÿ Magadha Empire
Ÿ Iranian and Macedonian Invasion
Chapter 6. Buddhism and Jainism 51-62
Ÿ Causes of Origin of Buddhism and Jainism
Ÿ Gautama Buddha and Buddhism
Ÿ Mahavira and Jainism

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