This book is a comprehensive study of the geographical landscape, settlements, and cultural regions of ancient India as they are referenced in historical texts. The book delves into ancient Indian literature, inscriptions, and accounts of travelers to identify the locations of significant cities, rivers, mountains, and regions from ancient times.
Based on epigraphic evidence, this book provides a comprehensive and systematic historical geography of ancient India. The author has helpfully arranged the geographical names under the appropriate divisions to which they belong and arranged them alphabetically for the reader's convenience. The book is the outcome of an in-depth study of the original work in Chinese, Pali, Prakrit, Sinhalese, Burmese, Tibetan, and Sanskrit (Vedic and Classical).