Unlike the Romans or the Chinese, India in the era covered in the book didn’t have a single strong, central political authority expanding its power and clout around the world.

India's population is genetically one of the most diverse in the world, yet it remains underrepresented in global datasets.

The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has unearthed evidence of a civilisation dating back 4,500 years in Bahaj village of ...

Today's WorldView How ancient India changed the world. The Indian subcontinent’s connections to the West, especially via the Roman empire, were far richer than once thought.

From Buddha’s enlightenment to colonial battles, these ancient Indian trees have witnessed it all. Discover 7 living legends ...

This enchanting work of ancient history offers an important backdrop to understanding contemporary India. Dalrymple recovers a period that lasted from around 250 BC until roughly the eighth century, ...

From Vedic hymns to stone observatories, how ancient India mapped the cosmos, decoded time, and laid the foundations of modern astronomical thought ...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, speaking at the centenary celebrations of Jain spiritual leader Acharya Vidyanand Maharaj, ...

As Puris Rath Yatra begins, explore the fascinating history of Gajapati Maharaj Dibyasingha Deb, the hereditary king who ...

He sent photographs of the inscriptions to K. Muniratnam Reddy, director and epigraphist at the Archaeological Survey of ...

Focus on the history of the ancient ‘Silk Road’ may have overshadowed the powerful influence of India on the many cultures with which it traded.