The rich and varied legacy of India, built up over many centuries, is still an influential force. Its contribution to world history and world civilization is here described in a series of essays interpreting India's culture to the West. Written by expert scholars, they evaluate Indian achievements and innovations in the fields of art and architecture, music, science, literature, philosophy and religion.

The rich and varied legacy of India, built up over many centuries, is still an influential force. Its contribution to world history and world civilization is here described in a series of essays interpreting India's culture to the West. Written by expert scholars, they evaluate Indian achievements and innovations in the fields of art and architecture, music, science, literature, philosophy and religion.

The rich and varied legacy of India, built up over many centuries, is still an influential force. Its contribution to world history and world civilization is here described in a series of essays interpreting India's culture to the West. Written by expert scholars, they evaluate Indian achievements and innovations in the fields of art and architecture, music, science, literature, philosophy and religion.