Rajasthan, also called\n Rajputana within living memory, is an ancient land with a veritable treasure\n of oral and written histories. The region has a long history, stretching back\n to the Old Stone Age and its geography and environment have played a significant\n role in shaping its many facets—politics, literature, music, art,\n architecture and a vibrant and living intangible cultural heritage.\n Rajasthan: A Concise History brings to you, in a nutshell, Rajasthan’s\n political, socio-cultural and economic history in a comprehensive,\n easy-to-read format. The book has also used archival, epigraphic, numismatic,\n art history, architectural and archaeological information to provide a\n general overview of one of India’s most colourful states.