Odisha Through The Ages

This book describes the historical changes in Odisha from the early days of hunting and gathering food to the modern period. This historical journey begins with crude stone tools followed by the development of agriculture and rise of state structures. It details a maze of dynasties that thrived on the surplus from agricultural production and laid the foundation for states. This book depicts the inter-regional relations of Odisha with other ruling powers, its trade linkages and cultural permeability and the emergence of a distinct Odia culture. The impact of external polities is also explored. The advent of colonial rule and its socio-economic impact and consequent popular resistance and the growth of a linguistic-cultural identity and its relationship with emerging pan-Indian nationalism are the modern aspects of this narrative.