Sources of Indian Tradition – Volume I: From Beginning to 1800 by Ainslie T Embree

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Sources of Indian Tradition – Volume I: From Beginning to 1800, edited by Ainslie T. Embree, is a comprehensive anthology of texts that trace the intellectual, religious, and cultural foundations of Indian civilization. Covering a vast period from the earliest Vedic traditions to the eve of British colonial rule, the book presents key writings from Hindu, Buddhist, Jain, and Islamic thought, along with historical and political texts that shaped India’s development.

This volume provides translations of primary sources, including philosophical treatises, religious scriptures, legal codes, and political doctrines, offering insight into the evolution of Indian society and its traditions. It highlights major figures and schools of thought, such as the Upanishadic sages, Buddhist reformers, Mughal rulers, and Bhakti poets, illustrating the diversity and continuity of Indian intellectual history.

Essential for students and scholars of Indian history, philosophy, and culture, Sources of Indian Tradition – Volume I serves as an invaluable resource for understanding the forces that have shaped the subcontinent’s past and continue to influence its present.