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Over view of medieval Indian society. India in transition ( 8-16 century A.D). Understanding Historical Periodization of Indian Society. British Schemes of religio-imperial periodization: Hindu (up to1206) , Muslim (1206-1707), British era (1757-1947) Nationalist Adoption of such schemes
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Over view of medieval Indian society India in transition ( 8-16 century A.D)
Understanding Historical Periodization of Indian Society British Schemes of religio-imperial periodization: Hindu (up to1206) , Muslim (1206-1707), British era (1757-1947) Nationalist Adoption of such schemes Problems with such periodization New Historical approaches
Features of Medieval Society • The empire of Harsha • Fragmentation of political power • Emergence of Regional cultural and political systems • Resurgence of Hinduism and Linguistic Fluorescence • Urbanization and Country side • Merchant Guilds • Overseas Indian Linkages
The nature of production organization in medieval India • Asiatic mode of production • Feudalism • Segmented State