1. The Rise of Civilization in India and Pakistan: This book, co-authored with Bridget Allchin, is considered a seminal work in the field of South Asian archaeology. It provides a comprehensive overview of the development of civilization in the Indian subcontinent from the earliest prehistoric times to the advent of the Iron Age.
2. The Archaeology of South Asia: Allchin's comprehensive textbook provides an overview of the archaeology of the Indian subcontinent from the earliest times to the present. It covers various topics, including prehistoric cultures, the Indus Valley Civilization, the rise of Buddhism and Hinduism, and the arrival of Islam.
3. The Neolithic Revolution in South Asia: This book explores the transition from hunting and gathering to agriculture in the Indian subcontinent. Allchin discusses the evidence for early agricultural settlements and the development of ceramic traditions, as well as the social and economic implications of the Neolithic revolution.
4. Excavations at Piklihal and Hallur: This publication presents the findings of archaeological excavations conducted by Allchin and his team at the sites of Piklihal and Hallur in Karnataka, India. These excavations shed light on the Chalcolithic and Neolithic periods in South Asia.
5. South Asia: Archaeology and Culture: Co-edited by Allchin and Bridget Allchin, this volume provides a collection of essays on various aspects of South Asian archaeology, including prehistoric cultures, the Indus Valley Civilization, and the development of Buddhism and Hinduism.
6. Bazaar and Buddha: Burmese and Thai Silver: Allchin's interest in silver craftsmanship led to this book, co-authored with Terese Tse Bartholomew, which explores the history, techniques, and designs of Burmese and Thai silverwork.
7. British Photography in India: A Survey of the Paper Prints, Salt Prints, and Albumen Prints: Allchin's research extended to the history of photography in India. This book presents a survey of early photographic prints from India, highlighting the work of British photographers during the colonial period.
These works represent a fraction of M. C. V. Allchin's extensive contributions to the field of archaeology and South Asian studies. His research and publications continue to be valuable resources for scholars and students interested in the history and culture of the Indian subcontinent.