A discussion on Ranabir Chakravarti’s book

Discussants: Prof. K.M. Shrimali, formerly Department of History, University of Delhi; Prof. R. Mahalakshmi, Centre for Historical Studies, Jawarharlal Nehru University;  Prof. Susmita Basu Majumdar, Dept. of Ancient Indian History and Culture, University of Calcutta; and Dr. Snigdha Singh, Department of History, Miranda House

Chair: Prof. Romila Thapar, Emeritus Professor, Centre for Historical Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University

Ranabir Chakravarti is Professor of Ancient History, Centre for Historical Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University. The book offers a broad overview and connected narrative of early Indian history, taking into consideration major historical developments from the earliest times to c. AD 1300