A large collection of links to websites on the art of India. Looks at India's history and its ancient civilizations, and festivals, puppetry, dance, music, architecture, painting, and lots more.

This collection of information addresses many important aspects that shape India's identity, culture, and history. Includes a national profile and a gallery of images.

Official archaeological site, under the Ministry of Culture of India, provides a narrative, photos, as well as a Walkthrough which is a panoramic view of the main cave, and a video of the Elephanta Caves.

An overview of the British presence in India, 1600-1947, from university professor Vinay Lal. Includes links to related topics, such as the British East India Company, and to biographical details of many key figures from this period in...

Concise synopsis of India, covering history, climate, population, key facts, and geography. Includes links to other books on India and India sites.

[Free Registration/Login Required] Lesson in which students use primary sources to evaluate the plan to partition India in 1947. Lesson plan, PowerPoint and original documents are included.

This article in The Pennsylvania Gazette is about an archaeological excavation at Rojdi, India, believed to be a site of the Harappan civilization. Findings at the Rojdi dig, which include houses, courtyards, food-storage areas, and...

View photographs and quotes about India's turbulent history, particularly Partition.

A thorough look at India from the Country Studies section of the Library of Congress. Read about its history, economy, people, and government. Information through the 1990's.

Offers a travel guide and country profile of the Southern Asia nation of India including background details and numerous links to extensive information on the nation's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news,...

An international aid agency to eradicate poverty presents information on its efforts in India as well as general facts and information about the people and geography of India.

Sixty years after becoming independent of British colonial rule, India and Pakistan are forging their own destinies, while they continue to have sporadic clashes over Kashmir. There are several news reports from August 2007 here, as well...

An Associate Professor of History at UCLA has compiled a very thorough site on all aspects of India. The main topics consist of culture, diaspora, ancient India to Current Affairs, religions, and Landscapes.

Interesting article on the military history of Ancient India. Included is a discussion of Indian chariots, warfare within India and the Mauryan Empire.

BBC News offers a general overview of the populous South Asian country of India. Focus is on history, country facts, political leaders, and news media. Provides access to a timeline of key events, recent news articles, and related...

Encyclopedia entry provides a brief historical overview of ancient walled city, Aihole, and information about Hindu and Buddhist architecture of the area. Photos, map and links to additional reading included.

A lengthy essay that fully describes agrarian history in South Asia, along with political connections.

An extensive site from the Library of Congress that covers all kinds of topics about India. Includes a very detailed history of British India under "Company Rule, 1757-1857," "The British Raj, 1858-1947," and "Sepoy Rebellion, 1857-59."...

Describes India's contribution to mathematics.

Twenty slideshows of the ancient Indus civilization demonstrate the archeological discoveries at Harappa and Mohenjo-daro.

Kids learn about the history and timeline of the country of India including early civilizations, religions, Gupta empire, Mughal Empire, British rule, independence, Gandhi, and current events.

The author describes how India and Pakistan were created as a result of a division of the British colony of India and what problems and issues developed as a result of their separation. Archived.

Provides an overview of the culture of India. Gives basic information on topics such as geography, ethnic makeup, languages, symbolism, economy, food, customs, social stratification, family life, education, religion, politics, etc....

Visit the ancient sites of India through this interactive site. Click on an image and read the backgrounds and view pictures of the places that shaped the history of Pakistan and India. Included are the Taj Mahal, Khyber Pass, the Golden...