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Publisher: Aayu Publications, New Delhi |
| Author Sujeet Nayan | |
| Language: English | |
| Pages: 457 (Colour Illustrations) | |
| Cover: HARDCOVER | |
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11.5x9.00 inch |
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Weight 1.56 kg |
| Edition: 2022 | |
| ISBN: 9789389381153 | |
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HBT939 |
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I am glad to know that Dr Sujeet Nayan, who is presently in-charge of the Jabalpur Circle of the Archaeological Survey of India, has authored a monograph on the archaeology of North-eastern India. Although this work mainly focusses on recent archaeological investigations in and around Vangchhia in Mizoram by the author and his ASI team, nevertheless, it gives a glimpse of the whole north-east India's archaeology.
It may be recalled that despite the fact that the first archaeological discovery in this region was made long back in 19 century, but unfortunately, no follow up systematic archaeological investigations could be undertaken except for some sporadic discoveries by enthusiastic individuals who had more interest in collection of antiquities.
However, with the opening of Bengal, Circle of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) in the beginning of 20 century, the archaeological studies received more emphasis, particularly by scholars like T Bloch, RD Banarjee, K.N Dikshit etc. during pre-independence period. In post -Independence period, situation further improved and problem-oriented surveys followed by excavations of select potential sites in Daojali Hading (TC Sharma and MC Goswami, 1961-63), Sarutaro-Marakdola (SNRao, 1971-74), Bhaitbari(AK Sharma, 1992) and Ambari(2008-09), besides Suryapahar and Charaideo excavated by ASI in Assam.
Similarly, in the other states of the region, archaeological investigations were carried out by various departments of respective state governments, as well as ASI teams from time to time making the picture clearer from paleolithic period to colonial period.
In order to give more attention to the archaeological investigations in the North-eastern states, a new circle was opened by ASI in Guwahati, in 1980s and also at Aizwal in recent years, which have made significant contributions in not only enhancing our knowledge of archaeology of this distinct part of our country through systematic scientific investigations, but also in preserving their rich archaeological heritage.
I congratulate Dr. Sujeet Nayan for his enthusiastic fieldwork particularly in Mizoram and compiling all the available data of archaeological remains in different states of the region in this book, which may serve as a reference point for future studies.
This book makes an attempt to give a vivid account of the archaeological activities taking place in the past and present in North-East India with special reference to Mizoram. The book is formatted in such a way that it can cater to a wider audience as a reference book on the region One of the efforts of this book has been to raise curiosity in the minds of the readers, about the archaeological potential of North-East India and how it helps in reconstructing the past This book aims to provide as much information to the students and researchers as possible, to take stock of the ground of the archaeological activities that have been covered during the Last fifty years.
So far, North East India has not received the archaeological attention it merits. While archaeological research during the colonial period remained marginal to British aspirationis, the post-colonial era in North East India made slow but steady progress with the active participation of various institutions and organizations.
Chapter one gives an introduction to North-East Indian geography, history, society, religion etc. The chapter also gives focus on Mizoram with special attention to the archaeological site Vangchhia. The archaeological remnants encountered in the region are the product of its diverse and rich cultural heritage. However, this diversity also facilitates the co-existence of varied cultures.
Chapter two deals with the previous archaeological works conducted in the North-Eastern India. Any attempt to trace the development of the human history of the unrecorded past is a difficult task. In the North-East, very little has been done in the area of archaeological research until now. During the colonial period, archaeology remained marginal to British interest. Archaeological activities began to take place from the early part of the nineteenth century, mainly through individual initiatives. The archaeological research in this part of India remained at the level of an antiquarian. The post-Independence period is marked by problem-oriented research with the involvement of institutions.
Chapter three emphasizes the extensive Survey/explorations in Mizoram and Tripura covering previous and recent works.
Chapter four is about recent findings of burials and pot-burials in Zampui Hills, Tripura at the border of Mizoram and Tripura, Vangchhia excavated site, Champhai district, Muallungthu in Aizawl district, Khuangphah in Kolashib district. The three bone samples (two samples from Zamput hills and one from the Vangchhia site) have been collected for Mitochondrial DNA analysis of human skeletal remains by the Senior Scientists Dr. Niraj Rai, Birbal Sahani Institute of Paleo-Botany (BSIP) Lucknow and Maanasa Raghavan, Asst. Professor, Department of Human Genetics, University of Chicago. The result of the same samples are attached after the conclusion Chapter as Appendix, which gives a scientific result as local identity/origin of the Mizo people are not foreign.
Chapter five attends the Previous archaeological activities in Mizoram with a special focus on the recent archaeological activities in Mizoram. The chapter deals with the recent explorations, excavation, and discoveries at Vangchhia in district Champhai, Mizoram.
Chapter six deals with the megaliths in the North-Eastern region. In this part of India, megalithic monuments are widely distributed in the states of Meghalaya, Assam, Manipur, Nagaland and Mizoram. In North-East India, megalithic culture is practiced as a living tradition till date by some tribal groups. Megaliths of the region have a specific and unique feature regarding their typological and functional classifications. The chapter also gives attention to the megaliths in Mizoram with a special focus on the Champhai district. The Mizos, like many other tribal groups in North-East India, have a living megalithic tradition. The chapter covers the menhirs, caves, and petroglyphs of the archaeological site Vangchhia, where menhirs and petroglyphs are profusely distributed covering a wide area.
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