It was designed to update the earlier Cambridge History of India, taking into account new archival research and changing perspectives on South Asian history . Notable Volumes and Topics
Explores the rise of the Maratha polity . The New Cambridge History of India
If you're interested in a particular era, I can provide more details on specific volumes, such as: The era? The Maratha Empire? The transition to British rule ? The New Cambridge History of India It was designed to update the earlier Cambridge
A social history told through the lives of eight individuals . The Maratha Empire
Instead of one, large chronological story, the series is composed of short, self-contained books, allowing for specialization .
While some readers may still find elements of academic debate or traditional interpretations regarding the colonial impact, it is generally considered a foundational series for serious study of the last 600 years of Indian history .
Focuses on the role of Indians in the transition to colonial rule .