The Archaeology of Seafaring in Ancient South Asia

Himanshu Prabha Ray looks at the maritime orientation of communities of the Indian subcontinent prior to European expansion. She uses archaeological data to reveal the connections between the early history of peninsular South Asia and its Asian and Mediterranean partners in the Indian Ocean region. Differing from traditional works on the subject, the book discusses maritime history in the broader sense of ancient seafaring activity, religious travel and political economy rather than focusing specifically on maritime trade and shipping.

Author: Himanshu Prabha Ray
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 08/14/2003
Pages: 350
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.49lbs
Size: 9.60h x 6.80w x 0.90d
ISBN: 9780521011099

About the Author
Ray, Himanshu Prabha: - Himanshu Prabha Ray is Associate Professor at the Centre for Historical Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University.Ray, Himanshu Prabha: - Himanshu Prabha Ray is Associate Professor at the Centre for Historical Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University.