Indica: The Untold Story of India’s Ancient Earth

Beneath the rich history and diverse landscapes of the Indian subcontinent lies an even deeper story—one written over billions of years in rock, water, and life itself. In Indica: A Deep Natural History of the Indian Subcontinent, Pranay Lal unearths the extraordinary geological and ecological past of this land, revealing a world teeming with ferocious dinosaurs, gargantuan mammals, and astonishing natural events.

Did you know that India’s western ghats were carved by some of the largest volcanic eruptions in history? That the Ganga and Brahmaputra rivers have sculpted underwater canyons larger than the Grand Canyon? Or that Rajasaurus, India’s very own dinosaur, may have been deadlier than T. rex?

Drawing from cutting-edge research and firsthand exploration, Lal weaves a mesmerizing tale of India’s prehistoric wonders—from ancient crocodile nests in Mumbai to tectonic shifts that shaped Bengaluru’s climate. Illustrated with stunning images, maps, and scientific discoveries, this is the first definitive natural history of the subcontinent.

"To understand India, we must first understand the land beneath our feet."

Sweeping in scope yet richly detailed, Indica is an exhilarating journey through time—one that will forever change how you see the world around you.