Settlements in the Yamuna-Hindon Doab

Contents: Preface. 1. Introduction. 2. The ecological settings of the Yamuna-Hindon Doab. 3. A survey of archaeological research in the Yamuna-Hindon Doab. 4. Yamuna-Hindon Doab—a micro settlement assessment. 5. Yamuna-Hindon Doab—a macro settlement assessment. 6. Conclusions. Appendix. Bibliography. Index. "The book Settlements in the Yamuna-Hindon Doab: An Archaeological Perspective reveals the settlement pattern of the Yamuna-Hindon Doab from the protohistoric to the early historic period. However, the Gupta, post-Gupta and medieval sites that were brought to light during the study have also been given adequate consideration and significance. The present work fills some of the gaps that are faced in the reconstruction of ancient past created by the absence of horizontal excavations. Against a background of the history of the area, the study meticulously weaves together evidences from ancient mounds, pottery, sculpture, monuments, references in literature, legend, and folklore to reconstruct a comprehensive and lively historical narrative. This work, written in a lucid and expressive style, is accompanied by several maps, analytical data, a large number of pottery illustrations and photographs, references, appendix and index. The book will be of special interest to scholars and students of Ancient Indian History, Culture and Archaeology." (jacket)