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There are many ways of finding out about our past. One way is to read books that were written long ago. Manuscripts: They were written by hand on palm leaves or specially prepared bark of a tree called birch. These deal with all types of subjects. There were epics, poems and plays written in Sanskrit, Prakrit and Tamil. Though many have been destroyed by in sects, many still remain preserved carefully in monasteries and temples. Biographies: These contribute in reconstructing history. Harshacharita by Banabhatta gives a detailed account of the life and reign of Emperor Harsha. Religious Texts: Religious texts like Vedas and Upanishads tell us about the Vedic age of India. Other religious texts include the Puranas and Bhag vad Gita. The Mahabharata was written by sage Ved Vyasa and the Ramayana by Sage Valmiki. Historians draw information on the economic, social and religious life of the people from these epics. Secular Literature: Other texts highlight other aspects of life. Traveller's accounts: Many foreign travellers have also given good accounts of ancient India. These are called travelogues. These help us understand the past and relate it to the present.
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