GEOGRAPHICAL IMPACT ON INDIAN HISTORY

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ABSTRACT

Throughout its early History, mankind constantly moved from one hostile environment to more favourable
living conditions. The topography of the land, availability of water, and the climate are the factors that have
played a crucial role in the growth of human settlements.

Once mans basic needs food, water, clothing and shelter are taken care of, he seeks refinement in his
living conditions as well as his thought process. Both, however, are substantially affected by his
environment land conditions and climate.

India also has every variety of climates, from polar to temperate to tropical. The highlands of the North India
have icy winds and snowy weather. The plains of Rajasthan experience scorching heat and dust-storms. The
coastal areas brave high velocity wind storms. And the evergreen rainforests of the north-east are result of
high rainfall in the region.

History of India is an outcome of its Geography and they are both deeply intertwined.

Geography affects every aspect of history as it is responsible for determining the winners of wars, the
prosperity of people and the formation of cultures. To quote the Bradley Commission on History in
Schools, "...geography is by nature the constant companion of historical studies; it is hardly possible to
grasp the one without the other." Because the events of history take place on the stage of the world, they are
inevitably influenced and even determined by geography.
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RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

For this project titled, "GEOGRAPHICAL IMPACT ON INDIAN HISTORY" the doctrinal method is
used. Primary resources referred to in the course of research include books, journals, chronicles and research
papers, most of them accessed from the DSNLU law library. Other sources like articles, and the like were
accessed online through the use of online databases. All direct quotations have been properly footnoted.

AIM AND OBJECTIVES

The aim of the project is to form a holistic image of India, an attempt to understand and appreciate the role
of geography and ecology in moulding the physical features of India.

SCOPE AND LIMITATIONS

The project covers the development of the Indian sub-continent with the influence of the geographical
features. The research is limited to the resources available at the DSNLU Library. Books related to the topic
which are available at the library. Also, the sources available on the internet helped a considerable deal.
Suggestions from the course-instructor and fellow students have been incorporated wherever necessary.

Submitted by:- Gaurav Jain

Registration no:-2016035