WHAT DOES THE DECCAN MEAN IN ENGLISH?
Definition of the Deccan in the English dictionary
The definition of the Deccan in the dictionary is a plateau in S India, between the Eastern Ghats, the Western Ghats, and the Narmada River. Other definition of the Deccan is the whole Indian peninsula south of the Narmada River.
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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «THE DECCAN»
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1
A Social History of
the Deccan, 1300-1761: Eight Indian Lives
Their stories are woven together into a rich narrative tapestry, which illumines the most important social processes of the Deccan across four centuries. This is a much-needed book by the most highly regarded scholar in the field.
2
The African Dispersal in
the Deccan: From Medieval to Modern ...
This Book Brings Into Focus The Immigration Of Africans Into The Deccan (Including Modern Maharashtra, Karnataka And Andhra Pradesh) A Phenomenon That Has Not Been Examined Before With Emphasis On Their Assimilation And Integration With The ...
3
Sultans of
the South: Arts of India's
Deccan Courts, 1323-1687
Between the 14th and the 17th century, the Deccan plateau of south-central India was home to a series of important and highly cultured Muslim courts.
Navina Najat Haidar, Marika Sardar, 2011
4
Pune: Queen of the Deccan
Post-British Pune Thus Developed Two Distinct Identities: The `City` As The Citadel Of The Marathi Speaking People From All Over Maharashtra, And The Camp Which Became A Melting Pot For People From All Over India.
Jaymala Diddee, Samita Gupta, 2000
5
The archaeology of
the Deccan routes:
the ancient routes ...
Based On Extensive Field Studies In 1999-2002, This Book Sets Out To Trace The Routes Which Linked The Ganga-Yamuna Plain Between Rajagriha And Mathura With Andhra (Eastern Deccan) And Maharashtra (Western Deccan) In The Ancient Period.
Dilip K. Chakrabarti, 2005
6
Golconda Through Time: A Mirror of
the Evolving
Deccan
The fort of Golconda is located in the Deccan region of India, and was the capital of the Qutb Shahi dynasty between 1495 and 1687, when the kingdom fell to the Mughals of Delhi (1526-1858).
7
Architecture and Art of
the Deccan Sultanates
This volume is the first to offer an overall survey of these architectural and artistic traditions and to place them within their historical context.
George Michell, Mark Zebrowski, 1999
8
Ancient races of
the Deccan
This Book By S.S. Sarkar Contains The Original Reports On The Skeletal Remains From Brahamagiri, Maski And Yeleswaram, Besides The Summary Of The Unpublished Report Of The Human Skeletal Remains From Lothal, The Most Important Harappan Site ...
Sasanka Sekhar Sarkar, 1972
9
Fīrūzābād: palace city of
the Deccan
In the present volume art historian George Michell and Indian historian Richard Eaton have collaborated in producing the first detailed architectural and historical analysis of this fascinating but little-known legacy of Indo-Muslim culture ...
George Michell, Richard Maxwell Eaton, Richard Eaton, 1992
10
Divining
the Deccan: a motorbike to
the heart of India
Glimpses of history of Deccan region in India; author's travel impressions.
5 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «THE DECCAN»
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Dinosaur-killing asteroid caused India's Deccan Traps?
An area in the Deccan Traps, via Gerta Keller. ... close” coincidence between the Deccan Traps eruptions and the asteroid impact 66 million years ago. «EarthSky, May 15»
Long live the Deccan Queen: India's first superfast train completes …
India's first super fast train, Deccan Queen express will complete 85 years of journey on Sunday. The former President of India, Pratibha Patil, present for ... «Daily News & Analysis, Jun 14»
Deccan Chronicle promoters 'faked stake'
The Deccan Chronicle saga is getting murkier by the day and this time, ... T Venkattram Reddy, chairman of Deccan Chronicle Holdings Ltd, T Vinayak Ravi ... «Daily News & Analysis, Aug 12»
Ancient Source of Earth's Biggest Eruptions Found
The researchers discovered these six flood basalts, including the Deccan Traps, all bore geochemical signatures of this primitive reservoir about 1,800 miles ... «LiveScience.com, Jul 11»
Who is to blame for Mumbai attacks?
(CNN) -- A group calling itself the Deccan Mujahideen has claimed responsibility for Wednesday's coordinated and deadly attacks in southern Mumbai, India, ... «CNN, Nov 08»