Publisher's Synopsis
In this book an attempt has been made to trace the cultural relations between India and the Central Asian countries. The countries of Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan are jointly known as Central Asian countries. Relations between India and Central Asia have been established since ancient times and due to its proximity to India, the region became known as a 'Close Neighbor.' There are many political agreements between India and Central Asian countries and many organizations are working to strengthen these relations. The current government of India is determined to strengthen its relations with the Central Asian countries and the main focus has been on the issue of connectivity, energy, trade and security. The purpose of the book is to throw light on the archaeological remains of Indian civilization found in the Central Asian countries and the present signs of India's language, literature, art and culture.
