Dieter Schlingloff Reihenfolge der Bücher

Focusing on the evolution of urban centers in ancient India, this volume utilizes extensive textual and archaeological research to provide a comparative analysis. It delves into the historical context and cultural factors that influenced the growth of towns and cities, offering insights into their significance in ancient society.

Authored by one of the leading scholars of German Indology, “Fortified Cities in Ancient India” offers a comparative exploration of the development of towns and cities in ancient India. Based on in-depth textual and archeological research, Professor Dieter Schlingloff’s work presents for the first time the striking outcomes of intertwining data garnered from a wide range of sources. This volume scrutinizes much of the established knowledge on urban fortifications in South Asia, advancing new conceptions based on an authoritative, far-reaching study.