Subject(s): Urbanization in India in History. -- Urbanization. -- Cultural Setting Prior to Urban Development -- Pioneer Village Settlements of North West India -- Village Cultures on the Plains -- Rural and Urban Phases -- Harappan Culture -- Collapse of the First Urban Civilisation -- Urbanisation during the Early Historical Period : Early Cities, Urban Expansion, Cultural Background of East and South India -- Urban Development During the Medieval Period and End of the Muslim Rule -- Rise of the European Settlements: A New Element in Indian urban Development -- Empire-Building Process -- Economic Transition and Urban Stagnation -- State of Urbanization on the Eve of the Twentieth Century -- Urban Progress and Trends in 20th Century