History of Ancient India is very vast and significant. It dates back to the time when humans set foot in the subcontinent. Civilization and beginning of settlements were not limited to just some parts but the whole of India.

History is not namely a chronology of events, it is not story of heroes and great men. In fact, the historic initiatives of the masses has time and again produced social cataclysm that have changed the worlds. Early Indian History have influences from the cultures that surround the country, like China, Europe, Central Asia, etc. The effects of which are visible even today.

This book presents a comprehensive, intelligible and interesting account of the Ancient Indian History. It aims at presenting the information in an analytic manner and also in chronological order. All the information, both conventional and recent, provided in the book are taken from the authoritative sources. It is hoped that the students, research scholars and teachers of Indian History will find this book highly useful and indispensable for having a thorough and updated knowledge of ancient India. Besides, it also fulfill the requirements of the candidates for competitive examinations.