Synopsis History of Indian Education is a complete text book for the teachers, teacher-trainers and teacher trainees to know about the philosophy of life and characteristics of education during ancient, Vedic, Buddhist, Muslim and English period. The present book is designed to highlight all the important steps and major happenings of educational progress during various phases. The roots of present day educational system are deeply embedded in the past. The future of it, is also dependent on it. Fact is that, it makes history, present makes its phenomena and future makes it a utopia. We are entering in the 21 century in very near future our past and present are busy to give a radical shape to its future. Our future is closely related to our ancient ideas, faiths and myths.