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What was the purpose of The New Cambridge History of India?
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?
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?
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?
Who were the general and associate editors of The New Cambridge History of India?
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What was the original Cambridge History of India known for?
What was the original Cambridge History of India known for?
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