Uttarakhand Heritage Recollected

Part – I: The Land: Etymology of the term Uttarakhand Co ordinates – Demographic Profile p.1, Ancient nomenclatures p.2, Uttarakhand in Ancient Grammar and other Books p.4, Pre historic and Early Historic Boundaries p.5, Two Regions: Maanaskhanda Kumaon) – Kendaarkhanda (Garhwal) p.6, The Mighty Himmalayas p.11, Swargabhoomi, Swargaarohinii, Devbhoomi and Tapobhoomi p.12, Largesse and Bounties of Nature p.16, Geographical Perspective: Physiolgy – The Terrain – Topography p.19, Climate and Seasons – Drainage System Vegetation Fruits - Flora – Birds p.20, Glaciers- - Mountains and Peaks – Main Passes p.23, Scenic Beauty – Grander and Magnificence Bugyaasls – Taal, Khaal, Dhaar, Ghaat and Haat p.23, Part II: The People: Progenitor of Human Race – Primitive Cave Dwellers p.27, Mythical People – Gandharvas-Yakshas – Naagas - Kinnaras p.28, Historical Races:Race defined, Koles p.29, Kiraats, Tangans, Patangans, Runindas, Shakas, Huns, Khashas p.30, Scheduled Tribes: Tharus, Jaunsaris, p.31, Bokshas, Raajis, Bhotiyas p.32, Human Beings: Physical Features, p.32, Characteristics and Traits p.33, Martial Traditions p.35, Avocation p.39, Immigration and Migration: The Original inhabitants, Beginning of inhabitants, p.41, Profusion inhabitants, p.42, Commencements of out migration: Causes and Factors Unproductive farming Non availability of job opportunities Constraints of living in the mountains Scarcity of portable water Lack of basic amenities p.43, Alarming state of out migration from hills p.44, District wise details of migration p.45, Remedial Measures p.46, Societal Spectrum: Evolution and Development Social Structure p.47, Proto Historic and Early Historic Period p.48, Caste Stratification, Origin and Development of castes p.50, Categorisation p.52, Braahma Nas, Rajputs p.53, Vaishyas, Shilpkaars p.54, Other Castes p.55, Role and Status of Women p.56, , Part III: Historical Perspective: Chronicling Ancient History: A challenge p.59, Pre and Proto Period – King Viraata – Baanaasur p.63, Vedic period p.65, Uttarakhand in the Mahaabhaarat, Early History: sources p.66, Maurya Period, Sunga Empire p.67, Kulindas or Kuninda p.68, Karttripura Kingdom, Naaga Rule p.69, Maukhari Dominance, Brahmapur Kingdom p.70, Ahichhatra, Katyuries of Kartikeyapur p.72, Period of Anarchy, Garh Baoni (52 fortresses of Garhwal) p.74, Parmar Rajas of Garhwal (888-1803 C.E) p.74 -80, Chand Rulers of Kumaon (700-1790 C.E) p.80-95, Rulers of Tehri Garhwal p.96-99, Part IV: Culture p.101 – 147, Part V: Linguistics p.149 -189, Part VI: Epilogue p.193-205