One interesting feature of tribal history in India is the number of revolts and uprisings that have taken place as a result of the tribal peoples' attempts to fight injustice, oppression and exploitation. There have been as many as 65 uprisings by tribal communities all over the country, from as far back as the mideighteenth century when the British were first consolidating their presence in India. And, even after Independence, there have been over a dozen major uprisings since 1956. The most recent are the continuing Naga insurgency, the Bodo problem in Assam and the tribal violence in Tripura. Several sociological problems have been exploited by politicians to give them political overtones. It is evident that the great Indian tribal communities are being exploited even today, by a different set of people and with a different kind of tool. Dr. S. Radhakrish-nan, the great Indian statesman and philosopher, once President of the Republic, said: "We must approach the tribal people with affection and friendship and not with condescension or contempt." That, in the end analysis, holds good even today. We must give the hostile tribals too a chance. It is with such thoughts and a more than academic interest, even empa-thetic understanding, that I have endeavoured to bring together readable as well as useful material in this collection. The purpose is to present, in these companion volumes, a more than fleeting glimpse of the ways of the tribal peoples of this country. The attempt has been to stress the human aspect rather than the academic. This has necessitated tapping a vast range of sources: Central and State Government libraries and information centres, universities and other higher institutions, departments, agencies, autonomous bodies, research organisations and voluntary bodies. A vast amount of material had to be seen and sifted and the articles, papers, excerpts, notes and commentaries had to be placed in composite wholes in order to make the volumes an asset not only collectively but also individually. It is hoped that this effort has borne fruit.

One interesting feature of tribal history in India is the number of revolts and uprisings that have taken place as a result of the tribal peoples' attempts to fight injustice, oppression and exploitation. There have been as many as 65 uprisings by tribal communities all over the country, from as far back as the mideighteenth century when the British were first consolidating their presence in India. And, even after Independence, there have been over a dozen major uprisings since 1956. The most recent are the continuing Naga insurgency, the Bodo problem in Assam and the tribal violence in Tripura. Several sociological problems have been exploited by politicians to give them political overtones. It is evident that the great Indian tribal communities are being exploited even today, by a different set of people and with a different kind of tool. Dr. S. Radhakrish-nan, the great Indian statesman and philosopher, once President of the Republic, said: "We must approach the tribal people with affection and friendship and not with condescension or contempt." That, in the end analysis, holds good even today. We must give the hostile tribals too a chance. It is with such thoughts and a more than academic interest, even empa-thetic understanding, that I have endeavoured to bring together readable as well as useful material in this collection. The purpose is to present, in these companion volumes, a more than fleeting glimpse of the ways of the tribal peoples of this country. The attempt has been to stress the human aspect rather than the academic. This has necessitated tapping a vast range of sources: Central and State Government libraries and information centres, universities and other higher institutions, departments, agencies, autonomous bodies, research organisations and voluntary bodies. A vast amount of material had to be seen and sifted and the articles, papers, excerpts, notes and commentaries had to be placed in composite wholes in order to make the volumes an asset not only collectively but also individually. It is hoped that this effort has borne fruit.

One interesting feature of tribal history in India is the number of revolts and uprisings that have taken place as a result of the tribal peoples' attempts to fight injustice, oppression and exploitation. There have been as many as 65 uprisings by tribal communities all over the country, from as far back as the mideighteenth century when the British were first consolidating their presence in India. And, even after Independence, there have been over a dozen major uprisings since 1956. The most recent are the continuing Naga insurgency, the Bodo problem in Assam and the tribal violence in Tripura. Several sociological problems have been exploited by politicians to give them political overtones. It is evident that the great Indian tribal communities are being exploited even today, by a different set of people and with a different kind of tool. Dr. S. Radhakrish-nan, the great Indian statesman and philosopher, once President of the Republic, said: "We must approach the tribal people with affection and friendship and not with condescension or contempt." That, in the end analysis, holds good even today. We must give the hostile tribals too a chance. It is with such thoughts and a more than academic interest, even empa-thetic understanding, that I have endeavoured to bring together readable as well as useful material in this collection. The purpose is to present, in these companion volumes, a more than fleeting glimpse of the ways of the tribal peoples of this country. The attempt has been to stress the human aspect rather than the academic. This has necessitated tapping a vast range of sources: Central and State Government libraries and information centres, universities and other higher institutions, departments, agencies, autonomous bodies, research organisations and voluntary bodies. A vast amount of material had to be seen and sifted and the articles, papers, excerpts, notes and commentaries had to be placed in composite wholes in order to make the volumes an asset not only collectively but also individually. It is hoped that this effort has borne fruit.

One interesting feature of tribal history in India is the number of revolts and uprisings that have taken place as a result of the tribal peoples' attempts to fight injustice, oppression and exploitation. There have been as many as 65 uprisings by tribal communities all over the country, from as far back as the mideighteenth century when the British were first consolidating their presence in India. And, even after Independence, there have been over a dozen major uprisings since 1956. The most recent are the continuing Naga insurgency, the Bodo problem in Assam and the tribal violence in Tripura. Several sociological problems have been exploited by politicians to give them political overtones. It is evident that the great Indian tribal communities are being exploited even today, by a different set of people and with a different kind of tool. Dr. S. Radhakrish-nan, the great Indian statesman and philosopher, once President of the Republic, said: "We must approach the tribal people with affection and friendship and not with condescension or contempt." That, in the end analysis, holds good even today. We must give the hostile tribals too a chance. It is with such thoughts and a more than academic interest, even empa-thetic understanding, that I have endeavoured to bring together readable as well as useful material in this collection. The purpose is to present, in these companion volumes, a more than fleeting glimpse of the ways of the tribal peoples of this country. The attempt has been to stress the human aspect rather than the academic. This has necessitated tapping a vast range of sources: Central and State Government libraries and information centres, universities and other higher institutions, departments, agencies, autonomous bodies, research organisations and voluntary bodies. A vast amount of material had to be seen and sifted and the articles, papers, excerpts, notes and commentaries had to be placed in composite wholes in order to make the volumes an asset not only collectively but also individually. It is hoped that this effort has borne fruit.

One interesting feature of tribal history in India is the number of revolts and uprisings that have taken place as a result of the tribal peoples' attempts to fight injustice, oppression and exploitation. There have been as many as 65 uprisings by tribal communities all over the country, from as far back as the mideighteenth century when the British were first consolidating their presence in India. And, even after Independence, there have been over a dozen major uprisings since 1956. The most recent are the continuing Naga insurgency, the Bodo problem in Assam and the tribal violence in Tripura. Several sociological problems have been exploited by politicians to give them political overtones. It is evident that the great Indian tribal communities are being exploited even today, by a different set of people and with a different kind of tool. Dr. S. Radhakrish-nan, the great Indian statesman and philosopher, once President of the Republic, said: "We must approach the tribal people with affection and friendship and not with condescension or contempt." That, in the end analysis, holds good even today. We must give the hostile tribals too a chance. It is with such thoughts and a more than academic interest, even empa-thetic understanding, that I have endeavoured to bring together readable as well as useful material in this collection. The purpose is to present, in these companion volumes, a more than fleeting glimpse of the ways of the tribal peoples of this country. The attempt has been to stress the human aspect rather than the academic. This has necessitated tapping a vast range of sources: Central and State Government libraries and information centres, universities and other higher institutions, departments, agencies, autonomous bodies, research organisations and voluntary bodies. A vast amount of material had to be seen and sifted and the articles, papers, excerpts, notes and commentaries had to be placed in composite wholes in order to make the volumes an asset not only collectively but also individually. It is hoped that this effort has borne fruit.

One interesting feature of tribal history in India is the number of revolts and uprisings that have taken place as a result of the tribal peoples' attempts to fight injustice, oppression and exploitation. There have been as many as 65 uprisings by tribal communities all over the country, from as far back as the mideighteenth century when the British were first consolidating their presence in India. And, even after Independence, there have been over a dozen major uprisings since 1956. The most recent are the continuing Naga insurgency, the Bodo problem in Assam and the tribal violence in Tripura. Several sociological problems have been exploited by politicians to give them political overtones. It is evident that the great Indian tribal communities are being exploited even today, by a different set of people and with a different kind of tool. Dr. S. Radhakrish-nan, the great Indian statesman and philosopher, once President of the Republic, said: "We must approach the tribal people with affection and friendship and not with condescension or contempt." That, in the end analysis, holds good even today. We must give the hostile tribals too a chance. It is with such thoughts and a more than academic interest, even empa-thetic understanding, that I have endeavoured to bring together readable as well as useful material in this collection. The purpose is to present, in these companion volumes, a more than fleeting glimpse of the ways of the tribal peoples of this country. The attempt has been to stress the human aspect rather than the academic. This has necessitated tapping a vast range of sources: Central and State Government libraries and information centres, universities and other higher institutions, departments, agencies, autonomous bodies, research organisations and voluntary bodies. A vast amount of material had to be seen and sifted and the articles, papers, excerpts, notes and commentaries had to be placed in composite wholes in order to make the volumes an asset not only collectively but also individually. It is hoped that this effort has borne fruit.

One interesting feature of tribal history in India is the number of revolts and uprisings that have taken place as a result of the tribal peoples' attempts to fight injustice, oppression and exploitation. There have been as many as 65 uprisings by tribal communities all over the country, from as far back as the mideighteenth century when the British were first consolidating their presence in India. And, even after Independence, there have been over a dozen major uprisings since 1956. The most recent are the continuing Naga insurgency, the Bodo problem in Assam and the tribal violence in Tripura. Several sociological problems have been exploited by politicians to give them political overtones. It is evident that the great Indian tribal communities are being exploited even today, by a different set of people and with a different kind of tool. Dr. S. Radhakrish-nan, the great Indian statesman and philosopher, once President of the Republic, said: "We must approach the tribal people with affection and friendship and not with condescension or contempt." That, in the end analysis, holds good even today. We must give the hostile tribals too a chance. It is with such thoughts and a more than academic interest, even empa-thetic understanding, that I have endeavoured to bring together readable as well as useful material in this collection. The purpose is to present, in these companion volumes, a more than fleeting glimpse of the ways of the tribal peoples of this country. The attempt has been to stress the human aspect rather than the academic. This has necessitated tapping a vast range of sources: Central and State Government libraries and information centres, universities and other higher institutions, departments, agencies, autonomous bodies, research organisations and voluntary bodies. A vast amount of material had to be seen and sifted and the articles, papers, excerpts, notes and commentaries had to be placed in composite wholes in order to make the volumes an asset not only collectively but also individually. It is hoped that this effort has borne fruit.

One interesting feature of tribal history in India is the number of revolts and uprisings that have taken place as a result of the tribal peoples' attempts to fight injustice, oppression and exploitation. There have been as many as 65 uprisings by tribal communities all over the country, from as far back as the mideighteenth century when the British were first consolidating their presence in India. And, even after Independence, there have been over a dozen major uprisings since 1956. The most recent are the continuing Naga insurgency, the Bodo problem in Assam and the tribal violence in Tripura. Several sociological problems have been exploited by politicians to give them political overtones. It is evident that the great Indian tribal communities are being exploited even today, by a different set of people and with a different kind of tool. Dr. S. Radhakrish-nan, the great Indian statesman and philosopher, once President of the Republic, said: "We must approach the tribal people with affection and friendship and not with condescension or contempt." That, in the end analysis, holds good even today. We must give the hostile tribals too a chance. It is with such thoughts and a more than academic interest, even empa-thetic understanding, that I have endeavoured to bring together readable as well as useful material in this collection. The purpose is to present, in these companion volumes, a more than fleeting glimpse of the ways of the tribal peoples of this country. The attempt has been to stress the human aspect rather than the academic. This has necessitated tapping a vast range of sources: Central and State Government libraries and information centres, universities and other higher institutions, departments, agencies, autonomous bodies, research organisations and voluntary bodies. A vast amount of material had to be seen and sifted and the articles, papers, excerpts, notes and commentaries had to be placed in composite wholes in order to make the volumes an asset not only collectively but also individually. It is hoped that this effort has borne fruit.

One interesting feature of tribal history in India is the number of revolts and uprisings that have taken place as a result of the tribal peoples' attempts to fight injustice, oppression and exploitation. There have been as many as 65 uprisings by tribal communities all over the country, from as far back as the mideighteenth century when the British were first consolidating their presence in India. And, even after Independence, there have been over a dozen major uprisings since 1956. The most recent are the continuing Naga insurgency, the Bodo problem in Assam and the tribal violence in Tripura. Several sociological problems have been exploited by politicians to give them political overtones. It is evident that the great Indian tribal communities are being exploited even today, by a different set of people and with a different kind of tool. Dr. S. Radhakrish-nan, the great Indian statesman and philosopher, once President of the Republic, said: "We must approach the tribal people with affection and friendship and not with condescension or contempt." That, in the end analysis, holds good even today. We must give the hostile tribals too a chance. It is with such thoughts and a more than academic interest, even empa-thetic understanding, that I have endeavoured to bring together readable as well as useful material in this collection. The purpose is to present, in these companion volumes, a more than fleeting glimpse of the ways of the tribal peoples of this country. The attempt has been to stress the human aspect rather than the academic. This has necessitated tapping a vast range of sources: Central and State Government libraries and information centres, universities and other higher institutions, departments, agencies, autonomous bodies, research organisations and voluntary bodies. A vast amount of material had to be seen and sifted and the articles, papers, excerpts, notes and commentaries had to be placed in composite wholes in order to make the volumes an asset not only collectively but also individually. It is hoped that this effort has borne fruit.

One interesting feature of tribal history in India is the number of revolts and uprisings that have taken place as a result of the tribal peoples' attempts to fight injustice, oppression and exploitation. There have been as many as 65 uprisings by tribal communities all over the country, from as far back as the mideighteenth century when the British were first consolidating their presence in India. And, even after Independence, there have been over a dozen major uprisings since 1956. The most recent are the continuing Naga insurgency, the Bodo problem in Assam and the tribal violence in Tripura. Several sociological problems have been exploited by politicians to give them political overtones. It is evident that the great Indian tribal communities are being exploited even today, by a different set of people and with a different kind of tool. Dr. S. Radhakrish-nan, the great Indian statesman and philosopher, once President of the Republic, said: "We must approach the tribal people with affection and friendship and not with condescension or contempt." That, in the end analysis, holds good even today. We must give the hostile tribals too a chance. It is with such thoughts and a more than academic interest, even empa-thetic understanding, that I have endeavoured to bring together readable as well as useful material in this collection. The purpose is to present, in these companion volumes, a more than fleeting glimpse of the ways of the tribal peoples of this country. The attempt has been to stress the human aspect rather than the academic. This has necessitated tapping a vast range of sources: Central and State Government libraries and information centres, universities and other higher institutions, departments, agencies, autonomous bodies, research organisations and voluntary bodies. A vast amount of material had to be seen and sifted and the articles, papers, excerpts, notes and commentaries had to be placed in composite wholes in order to make the volumes an asset not only collectively but also individually. It is hoped that this effort has borne fruit.

One interesting feature of tribal history in India is the number of revolts and uprisings that have taken place as a result of the tribal peoples' attempts to fight injustice, oppression and exploitation. There have been as many as 65 uprisings by tribal communities all over the country, from as far back as the mideighteenth century when the British were first consolidating their presence in India. And, even after Independence, there have been over a dozen major uprisings since 1956. The most recent are the continuing Naga insurgency, the Bodo problem in Assam and the tribal violence in Tripura. Several sociological problems have been exploited by politicians to give them political overtones. It is evident that the great Indian tribal communities are being exploited even today, by a different set of people and with a different kind of tool. Dr. S. Radhakrish-nan, the great Indian statesman and philosopher, once President of the Republic, said: "We must approach the tribal people with affection and friendship and not with condescension or contempt." That, in the end analysis, holds good even today. We must give the hostile tribals too a chance. It is with such thoughts and a more than academic interest, even empa-thetic understanding, that I have endeavoured to bring together readable as well as useful material in this collection. The purpose is to present, in these companion volumes, a more than fleeting glimpse of the ways of the tribal peoples of this country. The attempt has been to stress the human aspect rather than the academic. This has necessitated tapping a vast range of sources: Central and State Government libraries and information centres, universities and other higher institutions, departments, agencies, autonomous bodies, research organisations and voluntary bodies. A vast amount of material had to be seen and sifted and the articles, papers, excerpts, notes and commentaries had to be placed in composite wholes in order to make the volumes an asset not only collectively but also individually. It is hoped that this effort has borne fruit.

Encyclopaedia lndica is a monumental work by reputed authors which highlights all aspects of lndian History and Culture in the light of modern knowledge in its pristine vigour. 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 lndus Valley Civilization to contemporary Modern lndia. Vols. 1-10 describes lndus Valley Civilization, Stone Culture, Development of Aryan Civilization and Vedic Religions and Rituals, Vols. 11-20 are devoted to Vedic Language and Literature, four Vedas, Upanishads, Brahmanas, Aranykas and Dharmasastras while Vols.21-35 contain authoritative information on Ramayana, Mahabharata, Gita, Jainism, Buddhism and Puranas, Vols.36-50 concentrates on different dynasties after the Greek lnvasion on lndia viz. Mauryas, Guptas, Kushanas, Rajputs and Advent of lslam in lndia, 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 lndia, 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, Karnataka, Ancient and Medieval Rajasthan, Kerala and Malabar, while Vols. 111-130 focus on indepth study of Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Assam, Vols. 131-150 & 151-170 are on Meghalaya, Marathas, Rise of British Power in lndia, Freedom Movement, Freedom Fighters, Role of Various Political Organisation, lndian Renaissance and Princely States in Colonial lndia, Vols. 171-173 focuses on lndias subsequent War with China and Pakistan, Yols.174-178 is all about lndias Five Year Plans, Vols. 179-195 describes Economics Policies, Great Political Personalities of Post-Colonial Era and Concurrent Development in lndia, Pakistan & Bangladesh and Vols.196-200 covers index to the entire Vols.

Encyclopaedia lndica is a monumental work by reputed authors which highlights all aspects of lndian History and Culture in the light of modern knowledge in its pristine vigour. 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 lndus Valley Civilization to contemporary Modern lndia. Vols. 1-10 describes lndus Valley Civilization, Stone Culture, Development of Aryan Civilization and Vedic Religions and Rituals, Vols. 11-20 are devoted to Vedic Language and Literature, four Vedas, Upanishads, Brahmanas, Aranykas and Dharmasastras while Vols.21-35 contain authoritative information on Ramayana, Mahabharata, Gita, Jainism, Buddhism and Puranas, Vols.36-50 concentrates on different dynasties after the Greek lnvasion on lndia viz. Mauryas, Guptas, Kushanas, Rajputs and Advent of lslam in lndia, 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 lndia, 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, Karnataka, Ancient and Medieval Rajasthan, Kerala and Malabar, while Vols. 111-130 focus on indepth study of Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Assam, Vols. 131-150 & 151-170 are on Meghalaya, Marathas, Rise of British Power in lndia, Freedom Movement, Freedom Fighters, Role of Various Political Organisation, lndian Renaissance and Princely States in Colonial lndia, Vols. 171-173 focuses on lndias subsequent War with China and Pakistan, Yols.174-178 is all about lndias Five Year Plans, Vols. 179-195 describes Economics Policies, Great Political Personalities of Post-Colonial Era and Concurrent Development in lndia, Pakistan & Bangladesh and Vols.196-200 covers index to the entire Vols.

Encyclopaedia lndica is a monumental work by reputed authors which highlights all aspects of lndian History and Culture in the light of modern knowledge in its pristine vigour. 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 lndus Valley Civilization to contemporary Modern lndia. Vols. 1-10 describes lndus Valley Civilization, Stone Culture, Development of Aryan Civilization and Vedic Religions and Rituals, Vols. 11-20 are devoted to Vedic Language and Literature, four Vedas, Upanishads, Brahmanas, Aranykas and Dharmasastras while Vols.21-35 contain authoritative information on Ramayana, Mahabharata, Gita, Jainism, Buddhism and Puranas, Vols.36-50 concentrates on different dynasties after the Greek lnvasion on lndia viz. Mauryas, Guptas, Kushanas, Rajputs and Advent of lslam in lndia, 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 lndia, 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, Karnataka, Ancient and Medieval Rajasthan, Kerala and Malabar, while Vols. 111-130 focus on indepth study of Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Assam, Vols. 131-150 & 151-170 are on Meghalaya, Marathas, Rise of British Power in lndia, Freedom Movement, Freedom Fighters, Role of Various Political Organisation, lndian Renaissance and Princely States in Colonial lndia, Vols. 171-173 focuses on lndias subsequent War with China and Pakistan, Yols.174-178 is all about lndias Five Year Plans, Vols. 179-195 describes Economics Policies, Great Political Personalities of Post-Colonial Era and Concurrent Development in lndia, Pakistan & Bangladesh and Vols.196-200 covers index to the entire Vols.

Encyclopaedia lndica is a monumental work by reputed authors which highlights all aspects of lndian History and Culture in the light of modern knowledge in its pristine vigour. 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 lndus Valley Civilization to contemporary Modern lndia. Vols. 1-10 describes lndus Valley Civilization, Stone Culture, Development of Aryan Civilization and Vedic Religions and Rituals, Vols. 11-20 are devoted to Vedic Language and Literature, four Vedas, Upanishads, Brahmanas, Aranykas and Dharmasastras while Vols.21-35 contain authoritative information on Ramayana, Mahabharata, Gita, Jainism, Buddhism and Puranas, Vols.36-50 concentrates on different dynasties after the Greek lnvasion on lndia viz. Mauryas, Guptas, Kushanas, Rajputs and Advent of lslam in lndia, 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 lndia, 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, Karnataka, Ancient and Medieval Rajasthan, Kerala and Malabar, while Vols. 111-130 focus on indepth study of Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Assam, Vols. 131-150 & 151-170 are on Meghalaya, Marathas, Rise of British Power in lndia, Freedom Movement, Freedom Fighters, Role of Various Political Organisation, lndian Renaissance and Princely States in Colonial lndia, Vols. 171-173 focuses on lndias subsequent War with China and Pakistan, Yols.174-178 is all about lndias Five Year Plans, Vols. 179-195 describes Economics Policies, Great Political Personalities of Post-Colonial Era and Concurrent Development in lndia, Pakistan & Bangladesh and Vols.196-200 covers index to the entire Vols.

Encyclopaedia lndica is a monumental work by reputed authors which highlights all aspects of lndian History and Culture in the light of modern knowledge in its pristine vigour. 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 lndus Valley Civilization to contemporary Modern lndia. Vols. 1-10 describes lndus Valley Civilization, Stone Culture, Development of Aryan Civilization and Vedic Religions and Rituals, Vols. 11-20 are devoted to Vedic Language and Literature, four Vedas, Upanishads, Brahmanas, Aranykas and Dharmasastras while Vols.21-35 contain authoritative information on Ramayana, Mahabharata, Gita, Jainism, Buddhism and Puranas, Vols.36-50 concentrates on different dynasties after the Greek lnvasion on lndia viz. Mauryas, Guptas, Kushanas, Rajputs and Advent of lslam in lndia, 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 lndia, 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, Karnataka, Ancient and Medieval Rajasthan, Kerala and Malabar, while Vols. 111-130 focus on indepth study of Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Assam, Vols. 131-150 & 151-170 are on Meghalaya, Marathas, Rise of British Power in lndia, Freedom Movement, Freedom Fighters, Role of Various Political Organisation, lndian Renaissance and Princely States in Colonial lndia, Vols. 171-173 focuses on lndias subsequent War with China and Pakistan, Yols.174-178 is all about lndias Five Year Plans, Vols. 179-195 describes Economics Policies, Great Political Personalities of Post-Colonial Era and Concurrent Development in lndia, Pakistan & Bangladesh and Vols.196-200 covers index to the entire Vols.

Encyclopaedia lndica is a monumental work by reputed authors which highlights all aspects of lndian History and Culture in the light of modern knowledge in its pristine vigour. 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 lndus Valley Civilization to contemporary Modern lndia. Vols. 1-10 describes lndus Valley Civilization, Stone Culture, Development of Aryan Civilization and Vedic Religions and Rituals, Vols. 11-20 are devoted to Vedic Language and Literature, four Vedas, Upanishads, Brahmanas, Aranykas and Dharmasastras while Vols.21-35 contain authoritative information on Ramayana, Mahabharata, Gita, Jainism, Buddhism and Puranas, Vols.36-50 concentrates on different dynasties after the Greek lnvasion on lndia viz. Mauryas, Guptas, Kushanas, Rajputs and Advent of lslam in lndia, 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 lndia, 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, Karnataka, Ancient and Medieval Rajasthan, Kerala and Malabar, while Vols. 111-130 focus on indepth study of Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Assam, Vols. 131-150 & 151-170 are on Meghalaya, Marathas, Rise of British Power in lndia, Freedom Movement, Freedom Fighters, Role of Various Political Organisation, lndian Renaissance and Princely States in Colonial lndia, Vols. 171-173 focuses on lndias subsequent War with China and Pakistan, Yols.174-178 is all about lndias Five Year Plans, Vols. 179-195 describes Economics Policies, Great Political Personalities of Post-Colonial Era and Concurrent Development in lndia, Pakistan & Bangladesh and Vols.196-200 covers index to the entire Vols.

Encyclopaedia lndica is a monumental work by reputed authors which highlights all aspects of lndian History and Culture in the light of modern knowledge in its pristine vigour. 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 lndus Valley Civilization to contemporary Modern lndia. Vols. 1-10 describes lndus Valley Civilization, Stone Culture, Development of Aryan Civilization and Vedic Religions and Rituals, Vols. 11-20 are devoted to Vedic Language and Literature, four Vedas, Upanishads, Brahmanas, Aranykas and Dharmasastras while Vols.21-35 contain authoritative information on Ramayana, Mahabharata, Gita, Jainism, Buddhism and Puranas, Vols.36-50 concentrates on different dynasties after the Greek lnvasion on lndia viz. Mauryas, Guptas, Kushanas, Rajputs and Advent of lslam in lndia, 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 lndia, 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, Karnataka, Ancient and Medieval Rajasthan, Kerala and Malabar, while Vols. 111-130 focus on indepth study of Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Assam, Vols. 131-150 & 151-170 are on Meghalaya, Marathas, Rise of British Power in lndia, Freedom Movement, Freedom Fighters, Role of Various Political Organisation, lndian Renaissance and Princely States in Colonial lndia, Vols. 171-173 focuses on lndias subsequent War with China and Pakistan, Yols.174-178 is all about lndias Five Year Plans, Vols. 179-195 describes Economics Policies, Great Political Personalities of Post-Colonial Era and Concurrent Development in lndia, Pakistan & Bangladesh and Vols.196-200 covers index to the entire Vols.

Encyclopaedia lndica is a monumental work by reputed authors which highlights all aspects of lndian History and Culture in the light of modern knowledge in its pristine vigour. 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 lndus Valley Civilization to contemporary Modern lndia. Vols. 1-10 describes lndus Valley Civilization, Stone Culture, Development of Aryan Civilization and Vedic Religions and Rituals, Vols. 11-20 are devoted to Vedic Language and Literature, four Vedas, Upanishads, Brahmanas, Aranykas and Dharmasastras while Vols.21-35 contain authoritative information on Ramayana, Mahabharata, Gita, Jainism, Buddhism and Puranas, Vols.36-50 concentrates on different dynasties after the Greek lnvasion on lndia viz. Mauryas, Guptas, Kushanas, Rajputs and Advent of lslam in lndia, 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 lndia, 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, Karnataka, Ancient and Medieval Rajasthan, Kerala and Malabar, while Vols. 111-130 focus on indepth study of Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Assam, Vols. 131-150 & 151-170 are on Meghalaya, Marathas, Rise of British Power in lndia, Freedom Movement, Freedom Fighters, Role of Various Political Organisation, lndian Renaissance and Princely States in Colonial lndia, Vols. 171-173 focuses on lndias subsequent War with China and Pakistan, Yols.174-178 is all about lndias Five Year Plans, Vols. 179-195 describes Economics Policies, Great Political Personalities of Post-Colonial Era and Concurrent Development in lndia, Pakistan & Bangladesh and Vols.196-200 covers index to the entire Vols.

Encyclopaedia lndica is a monumental work by reputed authors which highlights all aspects of lndian History and Culture in the light of modern knowledge in its pristine vigour. 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 lndus Valley Civilization to contemporary Modern lndia. Vols. 1-10 describes lndus Valley Civilization, Stone Culture, Development of Aryan Civilization and Vedic Religions and Rituals, Vols. 11-20 are devoted to Vedic Language and Literature, four Vedas, Upanishads, Brahmanas, Aranykas and Dharmasastras while Vols.21-35 contain authoritative information on Ramayana, Mahabharata, Gita, Jainism, Buddhism and Puranas, Vols.36-50 concentrates on different dynasties after the Greek lnvasion on lndia viz. Mauryas, Guptas, Kushanas, Rajputs and Advent of lslam in lndia, 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 lndia, 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, Karnataka, Ancient and Medieval Rajasthan, Kerala and Malabar, while Vols. 111-130 focus on indepth study of Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Assam, Vols. 131-150 & 151-170 are on Meghalaya, Marathas, Rise of British Power in lndia, Freedom Movement, Freedom Fighters, Role of Various Political Organisation, lndian Renaissance and Princely States in Colonial lndia, Vols. 171-173 focuses on lndias subsequent War with China and Pakistan, Yols.174-178 is all about lndias Five Year Plans, Vols. 179-195 describes Economics Policies, Great Political Personalities of Post-Colonial Era and Concurrent Development in lndia, Pakistan & Bangladesh and Vols.196-200 covers index to the entire Vols.

One interesting feature of tribal history in India is the number of revolts and uprisings that have taken place as a result of the tribal peoples' attempts to fight injustice, oppression and exploitation. There have been as many as 65 uprisings by tribal communities all over the country, from as far back as the mideighteenth century when the British were first consolidating their presence in India. And, even after Independence, there have been over a dozen major uprisings since 1956. The most recent are the continuing Naga insurgency, the Bodo problem in Assam and the tribal violence in Tripura. Several sociological problems have been exploited by politicians to give them political overtones. It is evident that the great Indian tribal communities are being exploited even today, by a different set of people and with a different kind of tool. Dr. S. Radhakrish-nan, the great Indian statesman and philosopher, once President of the Republic, said: "We must approach the tribal people with affection and friendship and not with condescension or contempt." That, in the end analysis, holds good even today. We must give the hostile tribals too a chance. It is with such thoughts and a more than academic interest, even empa-thetic understanding, that I have endeavoured to bring together readable as well as useful material in this collection. The purpose is to present, in these companion volumes, a more than fleeting glimpse of the ways of the tribal peoples of this country. The attempt has been to stress the human aspect rather than the academic. This has necessitated tapping a vast range of sources: Central and State Government libraries and information centres, universities and other higher institutions, departments, agencies, autonomous bodies, research organisations and voluntary bodies. A vast amount of material had to be seen and sifted and the articles, papers, excerpts, notes and commentaries had to be placed in composite wholes in order to make the volumes an asset not only collectively but also individually. It is hoped that this effort has borne fruit.

One interesting feature of tribal history in India is the number of revolts and uprisings that have taken place as a result of the tribal peoples' attempts to fight injustice, oppression and exploitation. There have been as many as 65 uprisings by tribal communities all over the country, from as far back as the mideighteenth century when the British were first consolidating their presence in India. And, even after Independence, there have been over a dozen major uprisings since 1956. The most recent are the continuing Naga insurgency, the Bodo problem in Assam and the tribal violence in Tripura. Several sociological problems have been exploited by politicians to give them political overtones. It is evident that the great Indian tribal communities are being exploited even today, by a different set of people and with a different kind of tool. Dr. S. Radhakrish-nan, the great Indian statesman and philosopher, once President of the Republic, said: "We must approach the tribal people with affection and friendship and not with condescension or contempt." That, in the end analysis, holds good even today. We must give the hostile tribals too a chance. It is with such thoughts and a more than academic interest, even empa-thetic understanding, that I have endeavoured to bring together readable as well as useful material in this collection. The purpose is to present, in these companion volumes, a more than fleeting glimpse of the ways of the tribal peoples of this country. The attempt has been to stress the human aspect rather than the academic. This has necessitated tapping a vast range of sources: Central and State Government libraries and information centres, universities and other higher institutions, departments, agencies, autonomous bodies, research organisations and voluntary bodies. A vast amount of material had to be seen and sifted and the articles, papers, excerpts, notes and commentaries had to be placed in composite wholes in order to make the volumes an asset not only collectively but also individually. It is hoped that this effort has borne fruit.

One interesting feature of tribal history in India is the number of revolts and uprisings that have taken place as a result of the tribal peoples' attempts to fight injustice, oppression and exploitation. There have been as many as 65 uprisings by tribal communities all over the country, from as far back as the mideighteenth century when the British were first consolidating their presence in India. And, even after Independence, there have been over a dozen major uprisings since 1956. The most recent are the continuing Naga insurgency, the Bodo problem in Assam and the tribal violence in Tripura. Several sociological problems have been exploited by politicians to give them political overtones. It is evident that the great Indian tribal communities are being exploited even today, by a different set of people and with a different kind of tool. Dr. S. Radhakrish-nan, the great Indian statesman and philosopher, once President of the Republic, said: "We must approach the tribal people with affection and friendship and not with condescension or contempt." That, in the end analysis, holds good even today. We must give the hostile tribals too a chance. It is with such thoughts and a more than academic interest, even empa-thetic understanding, that I have endeavoured to bring together readable as well as useful material in this collection. The purpose is to present, in these companion volumes, a more than fleeting glimpse of the ways of the tribal peoples of this country. The attempt has been to stress the human aspect rather than the academic. This has necessitated tapping a vast range of sources: Central and State Government libraries and information centres, universities and other higher institutions, departments, agencies, autonomous bodies, research organisations and voluntary bodies. A vast amount of material had to be seen and sifted and the articles, papers, excerpts, notes and commentaries had to be placed in composite wholes in order to make the volumes an asset not only collectively but also individually. It is hoped that this effort has borne fruit.

One interesting feature of tribal history in India is the number of revolts and uprisings that have taken place as a result of the tribal peoples' attempts to fight injustice, oppression and exploitation. There have been as many as 65 uprisings by tribal communities all over the country, from as far back as the mideighteenth century when the British were first consolidating their presence in India. And, even after Independence, there have been over a dozen major uprisings since 1956. The most recent are the continuing Naga insurgency, the Bodo problem in Assam and the tribal violence in Tripura. Several sociological problems have been exploited by politicians to give them political overtones. It is evident that the great Indian tribal communities are being exploited even today, by a different set of people and with a different kind of tool. Dr. S. Radhakrish-nan, the great Indian statesman and philosopher, once President of the Republic, said: "We must approach the tribal people with affection and friendship and not with condescension or contempt." That, in the end analysis, holds good even today. We must give the hostile tribals too a chance. It is with such thoughts and a more than academic interest, even empa-thetic understanding, that I have endeavoured to bring together readable as well as useful material in this collection. The purpose is to present, in these companion volumes, a more than fleeting glimpse of the ways of the tribal peoples of this country. The attempt has been to stress the human aspect rather than the academic. This has necessitated tapping a vast range of sources: Central and State Government libraries and information centres, universities and other higher institutions, departments, agencies, autonomous bodies, research organisations and voluntary bodies. A vast amount of material had to be seen and sifted and the articles, papers, excerpts, notes and commentaries had to be placed in composite wholes in order to make the volumes an asset not only collectively but also individually. It is hoped that this effort has borne fruit.

One interesting feature of tribal history in India is the number of revolts and uprisings that have taken place as a result of the tribal peoples' attempts to fight injustice, oppression and exploitation. There have been as many as 65 uprisings by tribal communities all over the country, from as far back as the mideighteenth century when the British were first consolidating their presence in India. And, even after Independence, there have been over a dozen major uprisings since 1956. The most recent are the continuing Naga insurgency, the Bodo problem in Assam and the tribal violence in Tripura. Several sociological problems have been exploited by politicians to give them political overtones. It is evident that the great Indian tribal communities are being exploited even today, by a different set of people and with a different kind of tool. Dr. S. Radhakrish-nan, the great Indian statesman and philosopher, once President of the Republic, said: "We must approach the tribal people with affection and friendship and not with condescension or contempt." That, in the end analysis, holds good even today. We must give the hostile tribals too a chance. It is with such thoughts and a more than academic interest, even empa-thetic understanding, that I have endeavoured to bring together readable as well as useful material in this collection. The purpose is to present, in these companion volumes, a more than fleeting glimpse of the ways of the tribal peoples of this country. The attempt has been to stress the human aspect rather than the academic. This has necessitated tapping a vast range of sources: Central and State Government libraries and information centres, universities and other higher institutions, departments, agencies, autonomous bodies, research organisations and voluntary bodies. A vast amount of material had to be seen and sifted and the articles, papers, excerpts, notes and commentaries had to be placed in composite wholes in order to make the volumes an asset not only collectively but also individually. It is hoped that this effort has borne fruit.

One interesting feature of tribal history in India is the number of revolts and uprisings that have taken place as a result of the tribal peoples' attempts to fight injustice, oppression and exploitation. There have been as many as 65 uprisings by tribal communities all over the country, from as far back as the mideighteenth century when the British were first consolidating their presence in India. And, even after Independence, there have been over a dozen major uprisings since 1956. The most recent are the continuing Naga insurgency, the Bodo problem in Assam and the tribal violence in Tripura. Several sociological problems have been exploited by politicians to give them political overtones. It is evident that the great Indian tribal communities are being exploited even today, by a different set of people and with a different kind of tool. Dr. S. Radhakrish-nan, the great Indian statesman and philosopher, once President of the Republic, said: "We must approach the tribal people with affection and friendship and not with condescension or contempt." That, in the end analysis, holds good even today. We must give the hostile tribals too a chance. It is with such thoughts and a more than academic interest, even empa-thetic understanding, that I have endeavoured to bring together readable as well as useful material in this collection. The purpose is to present, in these companion volumes, a more than fleeting glimpse of the ways of the tribal peoples of this country. The attempt has been to stress the human aspect rather than the academic. This has necessitated tapping a vast range of sources: Central and State Government libraries and information centres, universities and other higher institutions, departments, agencies, autonomous bodies, research organisations and voluntary bodies. A vast amount of material had to be seen and sifted and the articles, papers, excerpts, notes and commentaries had to be placed in composite wholes in order to make the volumes an asset not only collectively but also individually. It is hoped that this effort has borne fruit.

One interesting feature of tribal history in India is the number of revolts and uprisings that have taken place as a result of the tribal peoples' attempts to fight injustice, oppression and exploitation. There have been as many as 65 uprisings by tribal communities all over the country, from as far back as the mideighteenth century when the British were first consolidating their presence in India. And, even after Independence, there have been over a dozen major uprisings since 1956. The most recent are the continuing Naga insurgency, the Bodo problem in Assam and the tribal violence in Tripura. Several sociological problems have been exploited by politicians to give them political overtones. It is evident that the great Indian tribal communities are being exploited even today, by a different set of people and with a different kind of tool. Dr. S. Radhakrish-nan, the great Indian statesman and philosopher, once President of the Republic, said: "We must approach the tribal people with affection and friendship and not with condescension or contempt." That, in the end analysis, holds good even today. We must give the hostile tribals too a chance. It is with such thoughts and a more than academic interest, even empa-thetic understanding, that I have endeavoured to bring together readable as well as useful material in this collection. The purpose is to present, in these companion volumes, a more than fleeting glimpse of the ways of the tribal peoples of this country. The attempt has been to stress the human aspect rather than the academic. This has necessitated tapping a vast range of sources: Central and State Government libraries and information centres, universities and other higher institutions, departments, agencies, autonomous bodies, research organisations and voluntary bodies. A vast amount of material had to be seen and sifted and the articles, papers, excerpts, notes and commentaries had to be placed in composite wholes in order to make the volumes an asset not only collectively but also individually. It is hoped that this effort has borne fruit.

One interesting feature of tribal history in India is the number of revolts and uprisings that have taken place as a result of the tribal peoples' attempts to fight injustice, oppression and exploitation. There have been as many as 65 uprisings by tribal communities all over the country, from as far back as the mideighteenth century when the British were first consolidating their presence in India. And, even after Independence, there have been over a dozen major uprisings since 1956. The most recent are the continuing Naga insurgency, the Bodo problem in Assam and the tribal violence in Tripura. Several sociological problems have been exploited by politicians to give them political overtones. It is evident that the great Indian tribal communities are being exploited even today, by a different set of people and with a different kind of tool. Dr. S. Radhakrish-nan, the great Indian statesman and philosopher, once President of the Republic, said: "We must approach the tribal people with affection and friendship and not with condescension or contempt." That, in the end analysis, holds good even today. We must give the hostile tribals too a chance. It is with such thoughts and a more than academic interest, even empa-thetic understanding, that I have endeavoured to bring together readable as well as useful material in this collection. The purpose is to present, in these companion volumes, a more than fleeting glimpse of the ways of the tribal peoples of this country. The attempt has been to stress the human aspect rather than the academic. This has necessitated tapping a vast range of sources: Central and State Government libraries and information centres, universities and other higher institutions, departments, agencies, autonomous bodies, research organisations and voluntary bodies. A vast amount of material had to be seen and sifted and the articles, papers, excerpts, notes and commentaries had to be placed in composite wholes in order to make the volumes an asset not only collectively but also individually. It is hoped that this effort has borne fruit.

One interesting feature of tribal history in India is the number of revolts and uprisings that have taken place as a result of the tribal peoples' attempts to fight injustice, oppression and exploitation. There have been as many as 65 uprisings by tribal communities all over the country, from as far back as the mideighteenth century when the British were first consolidating their presence in India. And, even after Independence, there have been over a dozen major uprisings since 1956. The most recent are the continuing Naga insurgency, the Bodo problem in Assam and the tribal violence in Tripura. Several sociological problems have been exploited by politicians to give them political overtones. It is evident that the great Indian tribal communities are being exploited even today, by a different set of people and with a different kind of tool. Dr. S. Radhakrish-nan, the great Indian statesman and philosopher, once President of the Republic, said: "We must approach the tribal people with affection and friendship and not with condescension or contempt." That, in the end analysis, holds good even today. We must give the hostile tribals too a chance. It is with such thoughts and a more than academic interest, even empa-thetic understanding, that I have endeavoured to bring together readable as well as useful material in this collection. The purpose is to present, in these companion volumes, a more than fleeting glimpse of the ways of the tribal peoples of this country. The attempt has been to stress the human aspect rather than the academic. This has necessitated tapping a vast range of sources: Central and State Government libraries and information centres, universities and other higher institutions, departments, agencies, autonomous bodies, research organisations and voluntary bodies. A vast amount of material had to be seen and sifted and the articles, papers, excerpts, notes and commentaries had to be placed in composite wholes in order to make the volumes an asset not only collectively but also individually. It is hoped that this effort has borne fruit.

One interesting feature of tribal history in India is the number of revolts and uprisings that have taken place as a result of the tribal peoples' attempts to fight injustice, oppression and exploitation. There have been as many as 65 uprisings by tribal communities all over the country, from as far back as the mideighteenth century when the British were first consolidating their presence in India. And, even after Independence, there have been over a dozen major uprisings since 1956. The most recent are the continuing Naga insurgency, the Bodo problem in Assam and the tribal violence in Tripura. Several sociological problems have been exploited by politicians to give them political overtones. It is evident that the great Indian tribal communities are being exploited even today, by a different set of people and with a different kind of tool. Dr. S. Radhakrish-nan, the great Indian statesman and philosopher, once President of the Republic, said: "We must approach the tribal people with affection and friendship and not with condescension or contempt." That, in the end analysis, holds good even today. We must give the hostile tribals too a chance. It is with such thoughts and a more than academic interest, even empa-thetic understanding, that I have endeavoured to bring together readable as well as useful material in this collection. The purpose is to present, in these companion volumes, a more than fleeting glimpse of the ways of the tribal peoples of this country. The attempt has been to stress the human aspect rather than the academic. This has necessitated tapping a vast range of sources: Central and State Government libraries and information centres, universities and other higher institutions, departments, agencies, autonomous bodies, research organisations and voluntary bodies. A vast amount of material had to be seen and sifted and the articles, papers, excerpts, notes and commentaries had to be placed in composite wholes in order to make the volumes an asset not only collectively but also individually. It is hoped that this effort has borne fruit.

One interesting feature of tribal history in India is the number of revolts and uprisings that have taken place as a result of the tribal peoples' attempts to fight injustice, oppression and exploitation. There have been as many as 65 uprisings by tribal communities all over the country, from as far back as the mideighteenth century when the British were first consolidating their presence in India. And, even after Independence, there have been over a dozen major uprisings since 1956. The most recent are the continuing Naga insurgency, the Bodo problem in Assam and the tribal violence in Tripura. Several sociological problems have been exploited by politicians to give them political overtones. It is evident that the great Indian tribal communities are being exploited even today, by a different set of people and with a different kind of tool. Dr. S. Radhakrish-nan, the great Indian statesman and philosopher, once President of the Republic, said: "We must approach the tribal people with affection and friendship and not with condescension or contempt." That, in the end analysis, holds good even today. We must give the hostile tribals too a chance. It is with such thoughts and a more than academic interest, even empa-thetic understanding, that I have endeavoured to bring together readable as well as useful material in this collection. The purpose is to present, in these companion volumes, a more than fleeting glimpse of the ways of the tribal peoples of this country. The attempt has been to stress the human aspect rather than the academic. This has necessitated tapping a vast range of sources: Central and State Government libraries and information centres, universities and other higher institutions, departments, agencies, autonomous bodies, research organisations and voluntary bodies. A vast amount of material had to be seen and sifted and the articles, papers, excerpts, notes and commentaries had to be placed in composite wholes in order to make the volumes an asset not only collectively but also individually. It is hoped that this effort has borne fruit.

Encyclopaedia lndica is a monumental work by reputed authors which highlights all aspects of lndian History and Culture in the light of modern knowledge in its pristine vigour. 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 lndus Valley Civilization to contemporary Modern lndia. Vols. 1-10 describes lndus Valley Civilization, Stone Culture, Development of Aryan Civilization and Vedic Religions and Rituals, Vols. 11-20 are devoted to Vedic Language and Literature, four Vedas, Upanishads, Brahmanas, Aranykas and Dharmasastras while Vols.21-35 contain authoritative information on Ramayana, Mahabharata, Gita, Jainism, Buddhism and Puranas, Vols.36-50 concentrates on different dynasties after the Greek lnvasion on lndia viz. Mauryas, Guptas, Kushanas, Rajputs and Advent of lslam in lndia, 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 lndia, 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, Karnataka, Ancient and Medieval Rajasthan, Kerala and Malabar, while Vols. 111-130 focus on indepth study of Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Assam, Vols. 131-150 & 151-170 are on Meghalaya, Marathas, Rise of British Power in lndia, Freedom Movement, Freedom Fighters, Role of Various Political Organisation, lndian Renaissance and Princely States in Colonial lndia, Vols. 171-173 focuses on lndias subsequent War with China and Pakistan, Yols.174-178 is all about lndias Five Year Plans, Vols. 179-195 describes Economics Policies, Great Political Personalities of Post-Colonial Era and Concurrent Development in lndia, Pakistan & Bangladesh and Vols.196-200 covers index to the entire Vols.

Encyclopaedia lndica is a monumental work by reputed authors which highlights all aspects of lndian History and Culture in the light of modern knowledge in its pristine vigour. 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 lndus Valley Civilization to contemporary Modern lndia. Vols. 1-10 describes lndus Valley Civilization, Stone Culture, Development of Aryan Civilization and Vedic Religions and Rituals, Vols. 11-20 are devoted to Vedic Language and Literature, four Vedas, Upanishads, Brahmanas, Aranykas and Dharmasastras while Vols.21-35 contain authoritative information on Ramayana, Mahabharata, Gita, Jainism, Buddhism and Puranas, Vols.36-50 concentrates on different dynasties after the Greek lnvasion on lndia viz. Mauryas, Guptas, Kushanas, Rajputs and Advent of lslam in lndia, 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 lndia, 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, Karnataka, Ancient and Medieval Rajasthan, Kerala and Malabar, while Vols. 111-130 focus on indepth study of Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Assam, Vols. 131-150 & 151-170 are on Meghalaya, Marathas, Rise of British Power in lndia, Freedom Movement, Freedom Fighters, Role of Various Political Organisation, lndian Renaissance and Princely States in Colonial lndia, Vols. 171-173 focuses on lndias subsequent War with China and Pakistan, Yols.174-178 is all about lndias Five Year Plans, Vols. 179-195 describes Economics Policies, Great Political Personalities of Post-Colonial Era and Concurrent Development in lndia, Pakistan & Bangladesh and Vols.196-200 covers index to the entire Vols.

Encyclopaedia lndica is a monumental work by reputed authors which highlights all aspects of lndian History and Culture in the light of modern knowledge in its pristine vigour. 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 lndus Valley Civilization to contemporary Modern lndia. Vols. 1-10 describes lndus Valley Civilization, Stone Culture, Development of Aryan Civilization and Vedic Religions and Rituals, Vols. 11-20 are devoted to Vedic Language and Literature, four Vedas, Upanishads, Brahmanas, Aranykas and Dharmasastras while Vols.21-35 contain authoritative information on Ramayana, Mahabharata, Gita, Jainism, Buddhism and Puranas, Vols.36-50 concentrates on different dynasties after the Greek lnvasion on lndia viz. Mauryas, Guptas, Kushanas, Rajputs and Advent of lslam in lndia, 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 lndia, 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, Karnataka, Ancient and Medieval Rajasthan, Kerala and Malabar, while Vols. 111-130 focus on indepth study of Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Assam, Vols. 131-150 & 151-170 are on Meghalaya, Marathas, Rise of British Power in lndia, Freedom Movement, Freedom Fighters, Role of Various Political Organisation, lndian Renaissance and Princely States in Colonial lndia, Vols. 171-173 focuses on lndias subsequent War with China and Pakistan, Yols.174-178 is all about lndias Five Year Plans, Vols. 179-195 describes Economics Policies, Great Political Personalities of Post-Colonial Era and Concurrent Development in lndia, Pakistan & Bangladesh and Vols.196-200 covers index to the entire Vols.

Encyclopaedia lndica is a monumental work by reputed authors which highlights all aspects of lndian History and Culture in the light of modern knowledge in its pristine vigour. 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 lndus Valley Civilization to contemporary Modern lndia. Vols. 1-10 describes lndus Valley Civilization, Stone Culture, Development of Aryan Civilization and Vedic Religions and Rituals, Vols. 11-20 are devoted to Vedic Language and Literature, four Vedas, Upanishads, Brahmanas, Aranykas and Dharmasastras while Vols.21-35 contain authoritative information on Ramayana, Mahabharata, Gita, Jainism, Buddhism and Puranas, Vols.36-50 concentrates on different dynasties after the Greek lnvasion on lndia viz. Mauryas, Guptas, Kushanas, Rajputs and Advent of lslam in lndia, 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 lndia, 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, Karnataka, Ancient and Medieval Rajasthan, Kerala and Malabar, while Vols. 111-130 focus on indepth study of Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Assam, Vols. 131-150 & 151-170 are on Meghalaya, Marathas, Rise of British Power in lndia, Freedom Movement, Freedom Fighters, Role of Various Political Organisation, lndian Renaissance and Princely States in Colonial lndia, Vols. 171-173 focuses on lndias subsequent War with China and Pakistan, Yols.174-178 is all about lndias Five Year Plans, Vols. 179-195 describes Economics Policies, Great Political Personalities of Post-Colonial Era and Concurrent Development in lndia, Pakistan & Bangladesh and Vols.196-200 covers index to the entire Vols.

Encyclopaedia lndica is a monumental work by reputed authors which highlights all aspects of lndian History and Culture in the light of modern knowledge in its pristine vigour. 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 lndus Valley Civilization to contemporary Modern lndia. Vols. 1-10 describes lndus Valley Civilization, Stone Culture, Development of Aryan Civilization and Vedic Religions and Rituals, Vols. 11-20 are devoted to Vedic Language and Literature, four Vedas, Upanishads, Brahmanas, Aranykas and Dharmasastras while Vols.21-35 contain authoritative information on Ramayana, Mahabharata, Gita, Jainism, Buddhism and Puranas, Vols.36-50 concentrates on different dynasties after the Greek lnvasion on lndia viz. Mauryas, Guptas, Kushanas, Rajputs and Advent of lslam in lndia, 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 lndia, 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, Karnataka, Ancient and Medieval Rajasthan, Kerala and Malabar, while Vols. 111-130 focus on indepth study of Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Assam, Vols. 131-150 & 151-170 are on Meghalaya, Marathas, Rise of British Power in lndia, Freedom Movement, Freedom Fighters, Role of Various Political Organisation, lndian Renaissance and Princely States in Colonial lndia, Vols. 171-173 focuses on lndias subsequent War with China and Pakistan, Yols.174-178 is all about lndias Five Year Plans, Vols. 179-195 describes Economics Policies, Great Political Personalities of Post-Colonial Era and Concurrent Development in lndia, Pakistan & Bangladesh and Vols.196-200 covers index to the entire Vols.

Encyclopaedia lndica is a monumental work by reputed authors which highlights all aspects of lndian History and Culture in the light of modern knowledge in its pristine vigour. 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 lndus Valley Civilization to contemporary Modern lndia. Vols. 1-10 describes lndus Valley Civilization, Stone Culture, Development of Aryan Civilization and Vedic Religions and Rituals, Vols. 11-20 are devoted to Vedic Language and Literature, four Vedas, Upanishads, Brahmanas, Aranykas and Dharmasastras while Vols.21-35 contain authoritative information on Ramayana, Mahabharata, Gita, Jainism, Buddhism and Puranas, Vols.36-50 concentrates on different dynasties after the Greek lnvasion on lndia viz. Mauryas, Guptas, Kushanas, Rajputs and Advent of lslam in lndia, 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 lndia, 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, Karnataka, Ancient and Medieval Rajasthan, Kerala and Malabar, while Vols. 111-130 focus on indepth study of Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Assam, Vols. 131-150 & 151-170 are on Meghalaya, Marathas, Rise of British Power in lndia, Freedom Movement, Freedom Fighters, Role of Various Political Organisation, lndian Renaissance and Princely States in Colonial lndia, Vols. 171-173 focuses on lndias subsequent War with China and Pakistan, Yols.174-178 is all about lndias Five Year Plans, Vols. 179-195 describes Economics Policies, Great Political Personalities of Post-Colonial Era and Concurrent Development in lndia, Pakistan & Bangladesh and Vols.196-200 covers index to the entire Vols.

Encyclopaedia lndica is a monumental work by reputed authors which highlights all aspects of lndian History and Culture in the light of modern knowledge in its pristine vigour. 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 lndus Valley Civilization to contemporary Modern lndia. Vols. 1-10 describes lndus Valley Civilization, Stone Culture, Development of Aryan Civilization and Vedic Religions and Rituals, Vols. 11-20 are devoted to Vedic Language and Literature, four Vedas, Upanishads, Brahmanas, Aranykas and Dharmasastras while Vols.21-35 contain authoritative information on Ramayana, Mahabharata, Gita, Jainism, Buddhism and Puranas, Vols.36-50 concentrates on different dynasties after the Greek lnvasion on lndia viz. Mauryas, Guptas, Kushanas, Rajputs and Advent of lslam in lndia, 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 lndia, 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, Karnataka, Ancient and Medieval Rajasthan, Kerala and Malabar, while Vols. 111-130 focus on indepth study of Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Assam, Vols. 131-150 & 151-170 are on Meghalaya, Marathas, Rise of British Power in lndia, Freedom Movement, Freedom Fighters, Role of Various Political Organisation, lndian Renaissance and Princely States in Colonial lndia, Vols. 171-173 focuses on lndias subsequent War with China and Pakistan, Yols.174-178 is all about lndias Five Year Plans, Vols. 179-195 describes Economics Policies, Great Political Personalities of Post-Colonial Era and Concurrent Development in lndia, Pakistan & Bangladesh and Vols.196-200 covers index to the entire Vols.

Encyclopaedia lndica is a monumental work by reputed authors which highlights all aspects of lndian History and Culture in the light of modern knowledge in its pristine vigour. 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 lndus Valley Civilization to contemporary Modern lndia. Vols. 1-10 describes lndus Valley Civilization, Stone Culture, Development of Aryan Civilization and Vedic Religions and Rituals, Vols. 11-20 are devoted to Vedic Language and Literature, four Vedas, Upanishads, Brahmanas, Aranykas and Dharmasastras while Vols.21-35 contain authoritative information on Ramayana, Mahabharata, Gita, Jainism, Buddhism and Puranas, Vols.36-50 concentrates on different dynasties after the Greek lnvasion on lndia viz. Mauryas, Guptas, Kushanas, Rajputs and Advent of lslam in lndia, 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 lndia, 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, Karnataka, Ancient and Medieval Rajasthan, Kerala and Malabar, while Vols. 111-130 focus on indepth study of Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Assam, Vols. 131-150 & 151-170 are on Meghalaya, Marathas, Rise of British Power in lndia, Freedom Movement, Freedom Fighters, Role of Various Political Organisation, lndian Renaissance and Princely States in Colonial lndia, Vols. 171-173 focuses on lndias subsequent War with China and Pakistan, Yols.174-178 is all about lndias Five Year Plans, Vols. 179-195 describes Economics Policies, Great Political Personalities of Post-Colonial Era and Concurrent Development in lndia, Pakistan & Bangladesh and Vols.196-200 covers index to the entire Vols.

Encyclopaedia lndica is a monumental work by reputed authors which highlights all aspects of lndian History and Culture in the light of modern knowledge in its pristine vigour. 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 lndus Valley Civilization to contemporary Modern lndia. Vols. 1-10 describes lndus Valley Civilization, Stone Culture, Development of Aryan Civilization and Vedic Religions and Rituals, Vols. 11-20 are devoted to Vedic Language and Literature, four Vedas, Upanishads, Brahmanas, Aranykas and Dharmasastras while Vols.21-35 contain authoritative information on Ramayana, Mahabharata, Gita, Jainism, Buddhism and Puranas, Vols.36-50 concentrates on different dynasties after the Greek lnvasion on lndia viz. Mauryas, Guptas, Kushanas, Rajputs and Advent of lslam in lndia, 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 lndia, 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, Karnataka, Ancient and Medieval Rajasthan, Kerala and Malabar, while Vols. 111-130 focus on indepth study of Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Assam, Vols. 131-150 & 151-170 are on Meghalaya, Marathas, Rise of British Power in lndia, Freedom Movement, Freedom Fighters, Role of Various Political Organisation, lndian Renaissance and Princely States in Colonial lndia, Vols. 171-173 focuses on lndias subsequent War with China and Pakistan, Yols.174-178 is all about lndias Five Year Plans, Vols. 179-195 describes Economics Policies, Great Political Personalities of Post-Colonial Era and Concurrent Development in lndia, Pakistan & Bangladesh and Vols.196-200 covers index to the entire Vols.