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What was the purpose of The New Cambridge History of India?

To take full account of recent scholarship and changing conceptions of South Asia’s historical development (correct)
To describe the administrative structures of government in India
To publish a series of short, self-contained volumes
To formulate a chronology for Indian history

How does The New Cambridge History of India differ from the original Cambridge History of India?

It takes into account recent research and changing conceptions of South Asia’s historical development (correct)
It provides a detailed description of administrative structures in India
It focuses on formulating a chronology for Indian history
It consists of a single comprehensive volume

How is The New Cambridge History of India structured?

As a collection of essays on various historical events
As a series of short, self-contained volumes, each dealing with a separate theme (correct)
As a chronological narrative of Indian history
As a single comprehensive volume covering all aspects of Indian history

Who were the general and associate editors of The New Cambridge History of India?

<p>Gordon Johnson, C. A. Bayly, and John F. Richards (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the original Cambridge History of India known for?

<p>Formulating a chronology for Indian history and describing administrative structures of government in India (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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