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The history of South India, as seen through the eyes of foreign observers across centuries.
A comprehensive collection of historical accounts from foreign travelers and writers who visited or wrote about South India, spanning from ancient Greek historians to medieval Arab and Chinese travelers.
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1913
1908
1962
1909
1921
1894
1883
1939
1862
1862
1903
Classical texts, historical records, and poetic traditions from ancient Indian civilization
Intimate portraits of pioneering figures through their lives, letters, and personal correspondence
Timeless poetry, epics, and literary works from India's classical traditions
Comprehensive historical works examining India's past from ancient civilizations to modern times
Authoritative reference works and encyclopedic surveys of India's geography, peoples, and institutions
Pioneers who challenged orthodoxy and championed progressive social change in Indian society
The 19th-century cultural, social, and intellectual awakening in Bengal that shaped modern India
Scholarly explorations of Vedic religion, Sanskrit literature, and the intellectual heritage of ancient India
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