Arvind Sharma

Arthur Llewellyn Basham

??draka

An English translation of a well-known Sanskrit play which revolves around the romantic theme of the love of a high-born man for a courtesan.

An English Translation of the Mrcchakatika of Sudraka as adapted for the stage by A.L. Basham

The Little Clay Cart

Heras Institute of Indian History and Culture

Aspects of Ancient Indian Culture

The book presents the history and the Doctrines of the Ajivikas who formed a third heretical sect besides the sect of Gautama Buddha, the founder of Buddhism and that of Mahavira Vardhamana, the twenty-fourth Tirthankara of the Jainas. The three heterodox sects react against the ritualistic creed of the Vedists. The cult of Ajivikas was founded by Makkhali Gosal, the contemporary of Mahavira Vardhamana, on the basis of strict determinism with a belief in the all-embracing rule of Niyati (principle of order). According to Gosal, It was Niyati which ultimately governed our action, controlled phenomena and left no room for human volition. It will through new height on an interesting and significant aspect of India's past, and will encourage further research. This book is divided into fifteen chapters discussing elaborately different aspects of the subject matter. The comprehensive Bibliography and Index are the added features for the researchers for comparative as well as further study of yet unexplored areas.

History and Doctrines of the Ajivikas, a Vanished Indian Religion

Submitted to the Conference on the Date of Kaniṣka, London, 20-22 April 1960

Papers on the Date of Kaniṣka

A Survey of the Culture of the Indian Sub-continent Before the Coming of the Muslims

The Wonder that was India

In A Cultural History of India, first published in 1975, A.L. Basham brought together scholars from across the globe to provide international viewpoints on the rich cultural heritage of India. With contributors from across the world covering a wide array of topics including religion, philosophy, social organization, literature, art, architecture, music, and science, the book presented a comprehensive survey of India's rich cultural heritage. Over the years the book became a classic in its own right. The Illustrated Cultural History of India, an adapted and illustrated version of the original book, aims to sensitize young readers to the country's historic past and rich cultural heritage, and the need to preserve it. Key chapters cover the Indus civilization, Ashokan India and the Gupta Age, ancient Indian religions, philosophy, classical literature, early art and architecture, music, Muslim architecture in India, Islam, Sikhism, the nationalist movement, and modern Indian literature, and are complemented by extensive visuals, making for an informative and interesting read.

The Illustrated Cultural History of India

Arthur Llewellyn Basham

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