Synopsis Indian history is glamorous and eventful. India is a great country, which boasts of a rich history, richer than many a nation in the world. Its history is vast and illustrious by all counts. The history of India is one of the most interesting and enlightening ones in the midst of a plethora of world histories. For the purpose of ease, it can broadly be divided into three distinct periods, namely--ancient, medieval and the modern period. An exhaustive book on the subject was need of the hour.