Contribution to The History of The Wheeled Vehicle In India

Book Details

• Publisher: Institut Francais De Pondichery

• Author: Jean Deloche

• Language: English

• Edition: 2014

• Pages: 157 (Throughout B/W Illustrations)

• Cover: Paperback

• Dimensions: 28 cm x 20.5 cm

• Weight: 580 gm

• ISBN: 9788184702019

About the Book

Contribution to The History of The Wheeled Vehicle In India is a scholarly and richly illustrated study that traces the technological, cultural, and historical development of wheeled transport in the Indian subcontinent. Through extensive research supported by black-and-white illustrations, the book examines the evolution of carts, chariots, and other wheeled vehicles, highlighting their role in trade, warfare, transportation, and social life across different historical periods. The author combines archaeological evidence, historical documentation, and visual analysis to present a comprehensive understanding of the significance of wheeled vehicles in India’s technological and cultural heritage. This volume is a valuable resource for historians, archaeologists, researchers, and readers interested in the history of transportation and material culture in South Asia.