Synopsis First volume of this set deals with various phases of ancient Indian history having bearing on the socio-economic life of our society. The chapters cover the early society, vedic religion literature, architecture, Kurus, Panchalas, Kosalas, caste system, development of astronomy, social customs, foundation and spread of Buddhism and the Persian and Greek invasions on India. Second volume deals with the Mauryan Empire and its administration, Asoka and his rock edicts, age of Guptas, the account of Fa-Hien, Harsha and his administration, the emergence of Rajputs in the Rajputana region.