Light & Learning

Ancient Indian History and Archaeology

THRUST AREAS:

  • Study of the Ancient sites and Monuments in U.P.
    • Village to Village explorations and excavations of ancient sites to determine cultural sequence, antiquity, and settlement pattern Paleoenvironment and other relevant aspects related to Ancient Culture of U.P.
    • Architectural and sculptural study of monuments of U.P.
    • Iconographic study of the images collected in the various museums of U.P.
  • Study of Ancient Indian coins Particularly housed in the museums.
  • Problems related social economic and religious life of ancient people.
  • Study of geographical data mentioned in the Ancient Indian Literature and their correlation with ancient sites.
  • Ancient polity, administration and good governance
  • Study of various aspects related to influences and interactions between Ancient India, Central Asia and South East Asia.