Author: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya
Place: India
Publisher: Penguin Random House India
Year: 2017
Pages: 230
ISBN: 978-0-143-44209-7
Subject: Bombay/ Mumbai
Sub-Subject: History
Keyword: Human History, Global History
Shelf: C6R5
Accession No: B1399
Contents: Forewords Introduction Chap 1: Shared Beginnings Chap 2: First Cities Chap 3: Empire Chap 4: State and Faith Chap 5: Picturing the Divine Chap 6: Indian Ocean Traders Chap 7: Court Cultures Chap 8: Quest for Freedom Chap 9: Time Unbound Further Reading Index Additional Loans from the British Museum Featured in the Exhibition Acknowledgements
Abstract: *India & the World: A History in Nine Stories* explores India’s rich historical evolution through nine key narratives. Beginning with ancient connections in *Shared Beginnings*, the book examines the development of cities, empires, and the intertwined roles of *State and Faith*. It highlights India’s artistic traditions (*Picturing the Divine*), global trade (*Indian Ocean Traders*), and royal cultures (*Court Cultures*). The journey towards independence (*Quest for Freedom*) and India’s ongoing global reinvention (*Time Unbound*) are also explored. With additional insights from the British Museum, the book offers a comprehensive yet accessible exploration of India’s cultural, political, and economic legacy.