EMPEROR SHISHUNAGA : FOUNDER OF THE SHISHUNAGA DYNASTY AND THE ANNEXATION OF AVANTI: Ancient India : Volume 8 : Part 1 : The Shishunaga Dynasty & The ... Heritage of India : Mega Historical Series) (en Inglés)
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UNEARTH THE FORGOTTEN ARCHITECT OF PRE-MAURYAN IMPERIALISM While the sweep of Mauryan expansion dominates historical discourses, the true structural, fiscal, and geopolitical foundations of pan-Indian empire-building were forged decades earlier under the Shishunaga Dynasty. In Volume 8, Part 1 (Book 29) of the acclaimed Ancient India series, independent author and historian Kashmir Singh delivers an unprecedented, highly rigorous historical-materialist investigation into the reign of Emperor Śiśunāga (c. 413–395 BCE)—the visionary monarch who permanently altered the political map of South Asia. ABOUT THE BOOK The late 5th century BCE was a watershed epoch in ancient Indian history. The traditional multipolar equilibrium of competing Mahajanapadas and clan-based oligarchies (Gaṇa-Saṅghas) collapsed under the weight of expanding productive forces and inter-regional trade. Emperor Śiśunāga: Founder of the Shishunaga Dynasty and the Annexation of Avanti deconstructs how Magadha transitioned from a regional Gangetic power into a unified continental empire. Grounded in primary source triangulation—fusing Theravada Pali canonical layers (Vinaya Piṭaka), pre-Kautilyan statecraft fragments, and Northern Black Polished Ware (NBPW) archaeological stratigraphy—this volume sets a new standard for ancient South Asian historiography. KEY HISTORICAL THEMES COVERED: The Annexation of Avanti: A comprehensive analysis of the century-long geopolitical rivalry between Magadha and Ujjayīṇī, culminating in the decisive annexation of the Malwa plateau. Liquidation of Autonomous Republics: The systematic military, political, and institutional dismantling of the Gaṇa-Saṅghas and assembly halls (Santhāgāras). Fiscal & Economic Integration: The unification of the Uttarāpatha trade highways and the standardization of silver punch-marked coinage (Kārṣāpaṇas). Ideological State Apparatuses (ISAs): How the crown mastered religious co-optation through monastic land endowments, folk cult assimilation (Yakṣa/Nāga), and pre-council preparations for the Second Buddhist Council at Vaiśālī. The Pre-Mauryan Antecedent: Proving how Shishunaga statecraft provided the exact institutional blueprint inherited by the Nanda financial monopoly and perfected by the Mauryas. WHY THIS BOOK IS ESSENTIAL FOR READERS: Rigorous Academic Standards: Written in strict adherence to Oxford, Cambridge, and Routledge historiographical frameworks, drawing upon the analytical legacies of D. D. Kosambi, Romila Thapar, and R. S. Sharma. Complete Diacritic Transliteration: Utilizes precise International Alphabet of Sanskrit Transliteration (IAST) standards throughout the text. Pedagogical Tools: Each chapter features an Abstract, Chronology/Timeline, Primary Source Excerpt with Critical Evaluation, Biographical Spotlight, Review Questions, and Glossary. ABOUT THE AUTHOR & PUBLISHER Kashmir Singh is an independent author and historian based in India, specializing in ancient South Asian political economy, historical materialism, and state formation. This volume is published under the academic imprint of Sam & Son’s Publications (Jalandhar, Punjab). PRODUCT DETAILS: Series: Ancient India (Volume 8, Part 1, Book 29) Subject: Ancient Indian History / Pre-Mauryan Empire / State Formation / Historical Materialism Target Audience: Historians, University Professors, Post-Graduate Researchers, Library Collections, and Serious Enthusiasts of Ancient History. Order your copy today to explore the masterclass of pre-Mauryan imperial statecraft!
