India, Past and Present Volume 1 is a historical book written by Charles Harcourt Ainslie Forbes-Lindsay in 1903. The book provides an insightful account of India's history and culture from ancient times to the present day. It covers a wide range of topics, including the Indus Valley Civilization, the Mauryan Empire, the Mughal Empire, and the British Raj.The author uses a narrative style to tell the story of India's past and present, drawing on a wealth of historical sources and personal observations. He provides detailed descriptions of India's geography, religions, languages, and social customs, as well as its political and economic systems.The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a different period in India's history. The first chapter covers the early civilizations of the Indus Valley and the Aryan migration. The second chapter covers the rise of Buddhism and the Mauryan Empire. The third chapter covers the Gupta Empire and the arrival of Islam in India. The fourth chapter covers the Mughal Empire, while the fifth chapter covers the British Raj.India, Past and Present Volume 1 is an informative and engaging book that provides a comprehensive overview of India's rich and complex history. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Indian history, culture, and society.In Two Volumes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.