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Dinesh Chandra Rawat is an Indian author, environmentalist, landscape expert, and independent researcher whose work explores Indian civilization, historical memory, ecology, gardening, and the relationship between humanity and nature.

For more than 35 years, he has travelled extensively across India and over 60 countries, visiting archaeological sites, museums, libraries, temples, monasteries, churches, gardens, and historical landmarks. His research combines field observation, conversations with local communities and scholars, and the study of historical, archaeological, literary, and cultural sources.

He is the founder of Green Mall, a major nursery and landscape centre in West Bengal, and Prakriti Bandhu, a public charitable trust devoted ...more

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	Indian Civilization Reborn — Volume II: Rediscovering the World's Oldest Living Civilization it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 51 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	STOP TEACHING ROTTEN HISTORY : Reclaiming India’s Civilizational Memory from Colonial Distortion (GLORIES OF INDIA Book 6) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 14 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Christianity- A Humble Gift of Bharat: 104 Years of Jesus in Bharat 4.82 avg rating — 11 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	HISTORY HIDES but BHARAT REMEMBERS: The Continuum from 12 209 BCE to Now (GLORIES OF INDIA Book 3) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 5 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	MYSTERIES SOLVED: Decoding the Genius of Our Ancient Minds it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 4 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Landscaping Expertise for India: Palms, Plants & Practices for the Indian Landscape (Green Guru Knowledge Series) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 4 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	A Letter to Fellow Citizens: A Call for Truth, Courage & Bharat’s Civilizational Awakening (GLORIES OF INDIA Book 5) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 3 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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	PALMS FOR INDIA: All about Palm Trees for Home & Landscape. (Green Guru Knowledge Series) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 2 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Can Archaeology, Texts, Genetics and Geography Tell the Same Story?

Why Understanding an Ancient Civilization Requires More Than One Kind of Evidence

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Dinesh Rawat made a comment on Carata’s review of Indian Civilization Reborn — Volume II: Rediscovering the World's Oldest Living Civilization " Thank you, Carata, for your thoughtful and encouraging review. I am especially pleased that you found the book’s treatment of science, education, arch ...more "
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Dinesh Rawat made a comment on Sule’s review of Indian Civilization Reborn — Volume II: Rediscovering the World's Oldest Living Civilization " Thank you, Sule, for your generous review. I am pleased that the chapters on education, science, engineering, and archaeology stood out to you. My eff ...more "
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Dinesh Rawat made a comment on Goodluck’s review of Indian Civilization Reborn — Volume II: Rediscovering the World's Oldest Living Civilization " Thank you, Goodluck, for such a thoughtful and detailed review. I am especially glad that you found the discussion on Ayurveda, mathematics, and susta ...more "
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Dinesh Rawat made a comment on Ira Ghosh’s review of Indian Civilization Reborn — Volume II: Rediscovering the World's Oldest Living Civilization " Thank you, Ira, for your generous words. I am happy that the book helped you reconnect with India’s heritage and cultural legacy. I truly appreciate y ...more "
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Dinesh Rawat made a comment on Soniya Dey’s review of Indian Civilization Reborn — Volume II: Rediscovering the World's Oldest Living Civilization " “Thank you, Soniya, for your thoughtful review. I am glad the book encouraged you to reflect on India’s civilizational journey, values, and achievemen ...more "
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“A civilization survives not because it is powerful, but because it remembers.”
― Dinesh Rawat, BEFORE & BEYOND CHRIST: The Forgotten Lineage of Religions

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