throw light on the main sources of ancient indian history(प्राचीन भारतीय इतिहास के प्रमुख स्रोतों पर प्रकाश डालिए)

 Ancient Indian History

The major sources of ancient Indian history include the Vedas, Upanishads, Puranas, Itihasa-Puranas, scriptures, inscriptions, sculptures, and literary poetry. The oldest sources among these are the Vedas, which are considered the official belief and basic source of knowledge of Indian civilization. Philosophical and spiritual knowledge developed in the Upanishads. The Puranas contain narrative knowledge, history, and cultural interpretation. History, Puranas and religious texts also reflect the thinking, policy, and literary heritage of the Indian society. We get historical and cultural knowledge through inscriptions and sculptures. Various dimensions of Indian culture are introduced in various poetic texts.

1. Vedas: Vedas are the core of Indian civilization and a collection of ancient knowledge. There are four major Vedas – Rigveda, Yajurveda, Samaveda, and Atharvaveda. These Vedas are important for religious mantras, seasons, and yagyas.

2. Upanishads: Philosophical and spiritual knowledge developed in the Upanishads. These are considered to be the basic basis of Vedanta philosophy.

3. Puranas: Puranas contain narrative knowledge, history, and cultural interpretation. Major Puranas like Mahabharata and Ramayana are extremely important.

4. Itihasa-Purana: These contain details of history, religion, culture, and science of Indian society.

5. Religious scriptures: Texts like Bhagavad Gita, Manusmriti, and Arthashastra are collections of religious and social policies.

6. Inscriptions: Ancient inscriptions contain historical and cultural knowledge, such as the inscriptions of Ashoka.

7. Sculpture: Through sculpture, architecture, and sculpture we come to know the art and cultural stream of ancient Indian society.

8. Literary Poetry: Major poetic texts like Mahabharata, Ramayana, works of Kalidasa are important sources of Indian literature. 

These sources reflect the thinking, policy, and literary heritage of Indian society and provide us with an understanding of its historical and cultural development. We do.