Indian history books to read

Step into the world of historical non-fiction with these books recommended by author Manu S Pillai.

These Indian mythology books are sure to entertain as well as teach you more about Indian culture, tradition, and history. In undergrad, with a concentration in South Asian history, we studied classic books on Indian mythology including The Ramayana and The Mahabharata. At the time, Mount Holyoke College and Smith offered the best South Asian...

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From the first city of Delhi to the living city, Safvi maps changes across centuries with depth and precision.

🛕Book Review🛕 If you’re captivated by the spiritual and historical significance of India’s temples, “Temples of India: Ancient, Medieval and Modern” by Dr. K. Raghuram is a must-read. The book provides a comprehensive exploration of temples across the country, organized state by state, offering a deep dive into their origins, legends, and architectural marvels. Dr. Raghuram’s meticulous research and engaging writing style make it accessible for both pilgrims and history enthusiasts…

‘Deepens our sense of the wonder that was India’ ~ Pankaj Mishra ‘A gem of a book that is a joy to read . . . You can almost touch and feel the centuries and millennia as they pass by’ ~ Tony Joseph ‘Arora explores how Indians lived, ate, loved, built, fought and made sense […]

There is no more spiritual culture than India, which is steeped in many incredible traditions and ways of being. But what are the best books on Indian Mythology? Here are our top 14 favorites! Follow us for more of the best books to read. #indianmythology #mythologybooks #bookreviews #bestbooks

Books based on Mahabharat Ranging from an entire succint summary of the Mahabharata , to point of views from Kunti, Karna, Draupadi, Yudhistra and other Pandavas, these books are a must read for anyone interested in Indian Mythology.