The New Cambridge History Of India -

Covering political, social, economic, and cultural developments, it spans the Mughal Empire, regional states, British colonialism, and modern Indian society .

A social history told through the lives of eight individuals .

If you're interested in a particular era, I can provide more details on specific volumes, such as: The era? The Maratha Empire? The transition to British rule ? The New Cambridge History of India

Focuses on the role of Indians in the transition to colonial rule .