The book "Music through the Ages: From Vedic Age to Medieval India" explores the evolution of Indian music, which traditionally combined singing, dancing, and instrumental music, collectively known as Saṁgita. Indian music, rooted in the Vedas, evolved into a well-codified form over centuries. The Nātyaśāstra of Bharata illustrates that music, along with verbal text, action, and aesthetic delight, was derived from the Vedas. Indian music was classified into two main divisions, Mārga (classical) and Deśi (regional), with the latter eventually evolving into Hindustani and Carnatic music by the 13th century.
