Northeast India Through the Ages: A Transdisciplinary Perspective on Prehistory, History, and Oral History

This book explores the rich pre-history, history, and oral history of the northeast region of India, home to over 350 ethnolinguistic communities. It covers a wide range of topics, including the pre-history, medieval and colonial histories of Assam, the geopolitics of independent states, oral narratives, prehistoric cultures, the Naga National Movement, the Sikkims Namgyal dynasty, and Tripuras' transition to democracy. It also discusses the contributions of Professor Mohammad Taher, who laid the foundation of geography in Northeast India.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 384 pages
Publication date: 29 January 2024
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive volume delves into the intricate tapestry of pre-history, history, and oral traditions of the northeast region of India, a landlocked area that boasts a remarkable diversity of over 350 ethnolinguistic communities. Despite its unique charm and richness, this region remains largely unknown to the outside world. Through a transdisciplinary lens, the book explores the vibrant and multifaceted socio-political and cultural history of this region, covering a wide range of topics such as the pre-history, medieval, and colonial histories of Assam, the geopolitics of the creation of independent states from the undivided Assam, oral narratives from Manipur, the prehistoric cultures of Meghalaya, the Naga National Movement, the Sikkim Namgyal dynasty, and the transition from monarchy to democracy in Tripura. Additionally, it pays tribute to the invaluable contributions of Professor Mohammad Taher (1931–2015), a pioneering geographer who laid the foundation of geography in Northeast India.

This captivating exploration of the northeast region will appeal to students and scholars of anthropology, archaeology, history, human geography, South Asian studies, and minority studies, seeking to gain a deeper understanding of this geo-politically contested space and the diverse communities that inhabit it.

Weight: 748g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367744359