Originally published in 1867, this book remains a classic work of Indian history. Drawing on a wide range of sources, Marshman offers a detailed account of India's political, social, and cultural evolution from prehistoric times to the mid-19th century. While some of his perspectives may be dated by today's standards, his research remains an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the history of this fascinating country. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.