Focuses on the role of Indians in the transition to colonial rule .
Explores the rise of the Maratha polity . The New Cambridge History of India
Covering political, social, economic, and cultural developments, it spans the Mughal Empire, regional states, British colonialism, and modern Indian society . Focuses on the role of Indians in the
While some readers may still find elements of academic debate or traditional interpretations regarding the colonial impact, it is generally considered a foundational series for serious study of the last 600 years of Indian history . While some readers may still find elements of
Instead of one, large chronological story, the series is composed of short, self-contained books, allowing for specialization .
A social history told through the lives of eight individuals .
A detailed account of the rise and peak of the Mughal state (1526–1720) .