State, pluralism, and the Indian historical tradition / Satish Chandra. Chandra, Satish. Cultural pluralism India. Bhakti. Sufism India. 320.954 CHS Includes bibliographical references and index. This collection of seminal essays, by one of the most eminent historians and educationists, provides a comprehensive view of medieval India. It explores four main themes-evolution of state, role of towns and urbanism, the historical and maritime traditions, and cultural pluralism. Towards the end of the volume, Satish Chandra surveys the role of leading Indian historians in promoting a more critical and secular view of medieval India. In a concluding historical assessment of the last fifty years, he highlights the role India could play in a challenging world order. -- Publisher description. Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2009. 2009. 2009 Text viii, 196 p. : eng Oxford India paperbacks Oxford India paperbacks. India Politics and government. India Social conditions. India Economic conditions. India. India.