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Synopsis Encyclopaedia Indica is a monumental work by reputed authors which highlights all aspects of Indian history and culture. This provides elaborate discussion of science, history, philosophy and religion, art and architecture, rural wonders and urban glories, social, economic and political history starting from Indus Valley civilization to present time in a logical and chronological order. Volumes 11-20 are devoted to Vedic Language and Literature, four Vedas, Philosophy and Wisdom of Upanishads, Brahmanas, Araynkas and Dharmasastras while volumes 21-35 contain authoritative information on Ramayana, Mahabharata, Gita, Jainism, Buddhism and Puranas. Vols. 36/50 concentrates on different dynasties after the Greek Invasion on India viz. Mauryas, Guptas, Kushanas, Rajputs and Advent of Islam in India etc. Vols. 51-70 provide encyclopaedic information on Rajputs, Rise of Marathas and Mughal period till its downfall. Vols. 71-90 impart valuable information on Goa, south India, Major Dynasties of Ancient Orissa, Ancient Bihar, ancient Gujarat and Ancient Punjab. Vols. 91-110 are devoted to indepth study of Ancient Ladakh, ancient Himachal Pradesh, Karnakara, Ancient and Medieval Rajasthan, Kerala and Malabar. While Vols. 111-130 focus on indepth study of Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Assam. This encyclopaedic work, covering all Indian States and Union Territories presents the contemporary India and its culture in the light of modern knowledge in its pristine vigour. Thus, it has become both a vertical and a horizontal study and is a unique contribution to the study of the Ancient, Medieval and contemporary Modern India.