The Medieval Period of Indian History comprises a long period, spanning from 6th century i.e after the fall of the Gupta Empire to the 18th century, i.e the beginning of colonial domination. Modern historians, for the convenience of studying the state and society of medieval India, usually divide the period into Early Medieval Period and Late Medieval Period. According to them the Early Medieval period refer to the phase of Indian history that stretches from the fall of the Gupta Empire to the beginning of the Sultanate period in the 13th century. The period that comprises mainly that of the reigns of the Sultanate and the Mughal period is generally considered as the late medieval period, of course with regional variations. The nature of state in the early medieval period is marked by the presence of a large number of regional and local powers, in the absence of a paramount power in the country. Since the decline of the Gupta Indian polity saw decentralized political fragmentation and rise of various regional states. The state was seen as a sort of administrative or bureaucratic polity suspended above the society. The most important activities of the state were revenue collection and warfare. The government never paid much attention to the welfare of the people in general. The two movements brought a new form of religious expression amongst Muslims and Hindus. The Sufis were mystics who called for liberalism in Islam. They emphasised on an egalitarian society based on universal love. This encyclopaedia analyzes the nature of social forces, complexity of causation and the interdependence of change and continuity in the light of the crucial transition from ancient to early medieval India. Students of History, sociology, political science will find it useful in their study.
Introduction — Volume 1 — An Overview of Indian Culture — Religions, philosophy and society of India — Indian Society and Ways of Living — Faiths, Fairs, and Festivals of India — India's Dances: Their History, Technique, and Repertoire — Volume 2— Aspects of Indian Music — History of Theatre and Cinema of India — Indian Architecture and Design — Indian Paintings-Traditional Indian Paintings, Indian Folk Paintings — Languages and Literature of India — Volume 3 — Hindu Culture and Joint Family — Recognition of Equality Marriage — Arranged Marriages, Matchmakers and Dowries in the India — Religious Views on Birth Control — Historical Perspective of Indian Caste System — Races in India — Women and Indian Society — Superstition in India — Volume 4 — The Tribal of India — Economic, Social and Cultural Rights — The Status of Schedule Castes Women in India’s Caste Based System — Tribal Traditions, Society and Culture in India — Indian Tribal Festival — The Village Community —Volume 5 — Universalization of Indian Yoga — Yoga: A Tool of Liberation from Self — Indian Culture and the Doctrine of Karma — Globalization, Identity and Culture — Cultural Heritage, Cultural Empowerment and Development — Bibliography — Index
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