This encyclopaedia aims to provide authentic information on various aspects of ancient Indian culture and civilization. Barring political history, almost all possible subjects pertaining to the multiple facets of ancient Indian culture have been dealt with necessary textual and epigraphical references. The topics covered (literary, linguisitic, religious, philosophical, artistic, economic, legal, social, educational, medical, scientific, tech­nological and allied matters) have been arranged under suitable headings to meet the needs of modern scholarship. Care has been taken to present accurate and authentic information based on latest researches to make the work an indispensable reference tool for students, scholars, teachers and the general reader.