“This book is a tour de force. There is no other way to describe what Audrey Truschke has accomplished. Without simplifying the complexities of the history and traditions of the Indian subcontinent, she presents a layered analytical narrative that captures their plurality and many facets with remarkable and enviable lucidity. This valuable book will be cherished by all who are interested in India.”

“Audrey Truschke’s India is the first scholarly one-volume history of the subcontinent to be published in a quarter century—and it was worth the wait. A book informed by a remarkable command of languages and primary texts and a historical range that few scholars possess, it offers a rich, up-to-date resource for students, teachers, and general readers alike.”

“Informed throughout by the most recent scholarship, this masterful survey offers an engaging and accessible entry into the entire span of South Asian history. Coverage of politics—rulers, battles, systems of governance—is insightful and concise, leaving plenty of room for discussion of India’s past culture and society, with a particular focus on caste, gender, and the great diversity of India’s peoples. An excellent introduction to Indian history.

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“An eminently readable synthesis of current scholarship, Audrey Truschke’s sweeping survey neatly captures the richness and diversity of the Indian subcontinent’s history and culture. It will be the go-to history of the Indian subcontinent for a long time to come.

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