History+of+Cultural+Heritage+of+India



Introduction

The word history comes from ancient Greek “ **histo”** it also means ‘ **I have seen** ’ and “ **historeo** ” came to mean **‘learn by enquiry’.**

It’s an account of past events in sequence of time, it’s the study of events, then causes and results and it’s all that is preserved or remembered about the past. For evidence, historians used written accounts, artifacts such as weapons, tools and oral accounts. To remember something people write it down or commemorate it in some way- thus the birth of literary works.

Our lives may seem very different but something’s don’t change. For example – **the Grand Trunk Road** is still used every day, game of chess known to our ancestors as chaturanga is still played today.

Our lives are heavily influenced by the events of history and an appreciation of these will help us to understand contemporary India in its present shape and form.

Thematic features – In each time period of our ancestral past there are certain striking development according to which our study can be subdivided into:-

1. Religion & Philosophy 2. Literature 3. Art & Artefacts 4. Music & Dance 5. Monuments 6. Science & Medicines

The story of our times is the portrayal of our past, present and future.

This humble attempt is a marvelous incentive to learn more and give us a reliable basis from which to launch our curiosity.

Enjoy this treasure house of facts, information, knowledge and vivid pictures. Hope it becomes the door of future quest for knowledge.