When it comes to interpreting the history of South Asia, one must look into literary as well as historical texts in order to see the big picture. ... "Evidence from contemporary inscriptions and coins became increasingly important" (Thapar, p 19) because the coins held a different perspective, and thus helped give a wider picture and better understanding of Indian history. ... For example, we learn of the now much-used divine word "om" in the Upanishads. ...

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