Most scholars believe Hinduism started somewhere between 2300 B.C. and 1500 B.C. in the Indus Valley, near modern-day Pakistan. But many Hindus argue that their faith is timeless and has always existed. Unlike other religions, Hinduism has no one founder but is instead a fusion of various beliefs

Discover the rich heritage of India through our carefully curated History & Culture collection. This section brings together books that explore India’s ancient civilizations, classical traditions, cultural evolution, and major historical events with depth and authenticity.

From archaeological studies and historical research to biographies, art, architecture, and philosophical insights, each title offers a meaningful understanding of India’s cultural and historical landscape.

This collection is ideal for readers, scholars, and enthusiasts who wish to explore India’s timeless legacy and gain deeper knowledge of the ideas, events, and traditions that shaped its civilization.

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Jainism is one of the world's oldest religions, founded in India between the 7th and 5th centuries BCE by Mahavira, the last of twenty-four Tirthankaras. The faith centers on non-violence (ahimsa), strict asceticism, karma, and the pursuit of liberation (moksha). It teaches that every soul can achieve spiritual purity through right faith, knowledge, and conduct, without belief in a creator god. 

Jain literature is vast and diverse, divided mainly between the two sects—Śvetāmbara and Digambara. Key Śvetāmbara texts include the Agamas, Angas, Kalpa Sutra, Uttaradhyayana Sutra, and Bhagavati Sutra. Digambara literature features texts such as the Shatkhandagama and Kasayapahuda. Other influential works include Tattvartha Sutra and Adipurana. These texts cover philosophy, ethics, rituals, cosmology, and hagiographies, and have been composed in Prakrit, Sanskrit, Tamil, and several Indian vernaculars over the centuries.