Indian Science and Technology in the Eighteenth Century by Dharampal
Dharampal’s Indian Science and Technology in the Eighteenth Century (1971) challenges colonial narratives that dismissed India’s pre-colonial scientific and technological advancements. Drawing on archival sources, the book reveals the depth and sophistication of Indian innovations before British colonization disrupted indigenous knowledge systems. It aims to highlight the overlooked achievements of Indian society and inspire renewed pride in the nation’s scientific heritage.