Author: S M Mathur
Publisher: Rupa
Year: 2003
Language: English
Pages: 142
ISBN/UPC (if available): 8129100312
Description
A unique work, compiling data from both physical and human geography of India. It encompasses a wide array of topics such as geographical terms, states and union territories, natural calamities, mountains, rivers, glaciers…as well as unusual but interesting information on twin cities of India and changed names of places.
An invaluable reference work for students, researchers and all those who aspire to know India more closely!
Contents
General Profile
States and Union Territories
Geographical Entities: Past and Present
Changed Names of Places and Features
Princely States in British India
Geographical Terms
India and the World: Time Difference
Twin Cities
World Heritage Sites
Biosphere Reserves
Notable Earthquakes
Prominent Peaks in the Himalayas
Notable Glaciers of the Himalayas
Notable Peaks in the Indian Peninsula
Principal Rivers