With the fall of Muslim rule East India Company took hold of the administrative affairs of the country. This is a fascinating story how 'traders became rulers'. The foundation and growth of British dominion in India took place under peculiar conditions. We know that the English came to trade, but remained to rule. The story of that transformation is not only of great interest but also full of instruction for us who have to safeguard our freedom. We lost our national independence because of the gave shortcomings that afforded all foreigners very tempting opportunities. This book attempts to put light on contemporary socio-political conditions which brought downfall to Muslim hegemony which resulted in foundation of British rule in India. Topics like: An Enquiry into the State of Bengal; Traders become Rulers; Expansion of British Dominion; Growth of Administration; The Steel-Frame at Work; Some Unpublished Documents in the Imperial Record Department of the Government of India having a bearing on Anglo-Nizam Relations etc. provide rich information on the theme.

The material for reconstructing a history of the revenue policy prior to the Mughals is meager. An account of the working and revenue policy of the pre-Mughal governments is bound to be sketchy and confined to the general principles and tendencies that guided the Sultans of Delhi. The experience of the founders of the Delhi Sultanate in financial matters was practically nothing. They were primarily soldiers and were more interested in wars and conquests than in details of government. They, however, had for general guidance the Muslims theory of finance and the policy followed by the Ghaznavides whom they had supplanted. The Ghaznavide rulers, had a central financial department presided over by the Vazir. This book attempts to reconstruct the history of financial management during Medieval India. Topics like Revenue System (Under the Slaves); Revenue System (Under the Khiljis); Revenue System (Under the Tughlaqs); The afghan Experiments; Reconstruction and Reform; Muslim Theory of Taxation; Sher Shah's Administration; Nasaq and Zabt; Provincial Finance; The Effects of the Iqta' (Land-Grand) System under the Buwayhids; Zakat and Its Connotation in Medieval India; Economic and Social Features of the Mughal Age etc., put ample light on the vital issues of fiscal system and revenue administration during the period.

The immediate inheritors of the political supremacy of the Mughals in India were not the English but the Marathas. It is true that the Marathas never ruled from Delhi as de jure sovereigns, and there was a Mughal "Emperor" at the Imperial capital even after the Maratha supremacy was overthrown. But de facto power in the Empire was exercised by the Marathas before it was inherited by the English; the Emperor was a Maratha puppet before the English acquired power over him. Indian history has always-or too often-been considered from the northern angle. The Deccan and South India have been looked upon as mere pastures of North Indian rulers, whether they were Hindus or Muslims. The present book portrays whole picture of rise of Marathas power, contemporary socio-political conditions etc. Major topics included herein are: Origin and nature of despotism in Hindostan; Maratha supremacy; Achievement of Svarajya; The bid for empire; Maratha polity; Maratha contributors; Bunbelkhand and Malwa (1720-1736); and Marattas in Gujarat upto 1730, etc.

The land of the great civilization, culture, religions, myth and mystery, India is the repository of ancient traditions and heritage. Here originated and flourished world renowned religions- Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism and Sikhism. One of the world's ancient and great Indus Valley civilizations also flourished here. Amidst the plenty of literature, the present work is unique which presents a panoramic survey of the glorious history of Ancient India. Originally based on the authoritative information, the work is organized under the following titles: . Aryans & Development of Indian Civilization. . Evolution of Economic Thought in Ancient India. . Glimpses of Indus Valley Civilization. . History, Society and Politics in Ancient India. . Literacy and Cultural Perspectives on Ancient India.