Baghelkhand, Or, the Tigers' Lair
Baghelkhand, Or, the Tigers' Lair

Author: David E. U. Baker

Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 384

ISBN-13:

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This book explores the concept of "region" and "nation" in Indian history through a long-term study of Bagelkhand - from prehistory up to 1956. It examines the ways in which the region eventually became part of the Indian nation (1947) and then the state of Madhya Pradesh (1956). The author sees region building as a process encompassing a dialogue between the region and external, often centralizing states on the one hand and migration on the other. While these two forces gave the region its distinct identity, they also paradoxically forged political, social, and economic commonalities with other regions of the country subject to similar influences. He pursues the theme of nation building from prehistory, through the centralizing Mauryan, Bupta, Mughal, British Empires to the Indian state. The book assesses the social, economic, and political impact of various colonialisms, rather than merely that of Britain, whose very difference colonialism was part of worldwide capitalism. It examines the regional aspects of power, which opposed but fell before the centralizing initiatives. Illustrated with rare visuals, this book would appeal to historians, political scientists, sociologists and anthropologists particularly those concerned with concepts like "region" and "nation."

Baghelkhand, Or, the Tigers' Lair
Baghelkhand, Or, the Tigers' Lair

Author: David E. U. Baker

Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 386

ISBN-13:

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This book explores the concept of "region" and "nation" in Indian history through a long-term study of Bagelkhand - from prehistory up to 1956. It examines the ways in which the region eventually became part of the Indian nation (1947) and then the state of Madhya Pradesh (1956). The author sees region building as a process encompassing a dialogue between the region and external, often centralizing states on the one hand and migration on the other. While these two forces gave the region its distinct identity, they also paradoxically forged political, social, and economic commonalities with other regions of the country subject to similar influences. He pursues the theme of nation building from prehistory, through the centralizing Mauryan, Bupta, Mughal, British Empires to the Indian state. The book assesses the social, economic, and political impact of various colonialisms, rather than merely that of Britain, whose very difference colonialism was part of worldwide capitalism. It examines the regional aspects of power, which opposed but fell before the centralizing initiatives. Illustrated with rare visuals, this book would appeal to historians, political scientists, sociologists and anthropologists particularly those concerned with concepts like "region" and "nation."

The Routledge Handbook of Hindu Temples
The Routledge Handbook of Hindu Temples

Author: Himanshu Prabha Ray

Publisher: Taylor & Francis

Published: 2022-10-13

Total Pages: 688

ISBN-13: 1000785815

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This handbook is a comprehensive study of the archaeology, social history and the cultural landscape of the Hindu temple. Perhaps the most recognizable of the material forms of Hinduism, temples are lived, dynamic spaces. They are significant sites for the creation of cultural heritage, both in the past and in the present. Drawing on historiographical surveys and in-depth case studies, the volume centres the material form of the Hindu temple as an entry point to study its many adaptations and transformations from the early centuries CE to the 20th century. It highlights the vibrancy and dynamism of the shrine in different locales and studies the active participation of the community for its establishment, maintenance and survival. The illustrated handbook takes a unique approach by focusing on the social base of the temple rather than its aesthetics or chronological linear development. It fills a significant gap in the study of Hinduism and will be an indispensable resource for scholars of archaeology, Hinduism, Indian history, religious studies, museum studies, South Asian history and Southeast Asian history. Chapters 1, 4 and 5 of this book are available for free in PDF format as Open Access from the individual product page at www.routledge.com. They have been made available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives 4.0 license.

Survival 49.3
Survival 49.3

Author: Dana Allin

Publisher: Taylor & Francis

Published: 2023-05-31

Total Pages: 184

ISBN-13: 1000938999

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Survival, the Institute of Strategic Studies' quarterly journal, is a leading forum for analysis and debate of international and strategic affairs. With a diverse range of authors, eight to ten articles per issue, plus thoughtful reviews and review essays, Survival is scholarly in depth while vivid, well-written and policy-relevant in approach. Shaped by its editors to be both timely and forward-thinking, the journal encourages writers to challenge conventional wisdom and bring fresh, often controversial, perspectives to bear on the strategic issues of the moment.

Bharhut Sculptures
Bharhut Sculptures

Author: Ramesh Chandra Sharma

Publisher: Abhinav Publications

Published: 1994

Total Pages: 68

ISBN-13: 9788170173083

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The Monograph Introduces The Remains Of A Legendary Stupa Of The Sunga Period (2Nd 1St Century B.C.) Which Once Stood Near The Village Bharhut In Madhya Pradesh . Since 1876 These Precious Antiquarian Gems Are The Prized Possession Of The Indian Museum, Calcutta. The Author In His Capacity As Director Of That Museum Had The Opportunity To Study Them Afresh And Reassess Their Cultural And Artistic Merits. The Renowned Scholar Dr. Mulk Raj Anand In His Capacity As Visitor To The Museum Suggested To Bring Out A Handy Pictorial Companion Which Could Be Useful To The Visitors To The Museum As Well As Lovers Of Early Indian Art. The Book Gives A Lucid Introduction Besides Several Interesting Interpretations About The Concept And Significance Of Stupa Tradition And Particularly The Socio-Religious And Artist Role Played By This Grand Edifice In The Pre-And Post-Christian Centuries. Important Sculptures Have Been Adequately Described And Projected Through Colour And Black And White Illustrations.

From the Colonial to the Postcolonial
From the Colonial to the Postcolonial

Author: Dipesh Chakrabarty

Publisher:

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 392

ISBN-13:

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This volume addresses some of the key issues marking the process of decolonization in India and Pakistan. It looks at decolonization as a long-term process and highlights some of the historical complications involved in nations born under the aegis of the colonial rule evolving into postcolonial polities. It concentrates on particular aspects of the social and political processes involved in the transition from the colonial order to postcolonial regimes. The contributors include a range of distinguished scholars from North America, the United Kingdom, South Asia, and Australia. They approach the issue of decolonization in different but mutually reinforcing ways, through constitutionalism, sports, regionalisms, housing, gender, minority issues, mass-politics, and class formation, The contributors include Dipesh Chakrabarty, David Washbrook, Barbara Metcalf, Ian Copland, Gynaesh Kudaisya, and Anumpama Rao.

Nuclear Black Markets
Nuclear Black Markets

Author: Mark Fitzpatrick (M.P.P.)

Publisher: IISS

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 180

ISBN-13: 9780860792017

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"The arrest and public confession of Pakistani nuclear weapons scientist Abdul Qadeer Khan in 2004 revealed the existence of a global proliferation network which had, over almost two decades, provided nuclear technology, expertise, and designs to Iran, North Korea, Libya and possibly other countries. Khan was not the only nuclear arms merchant and Pakistan was not the only country implicated in his shadowy network. It spanned three continents and eluded both national and international systems of export controls that had been designed to prevent illicit trade. The discovery of the network highlighted concerns that nuclear technology is no longer the monopoly of industrially advanced countries, but can be purchased off-the-shelf by both states and terrorist groups. The IISS Strategic Dossier on nuclear black markets provides a comprehensive assessment of the Pakistani nuclear programme from which the Khan network emerged, the network's onward proliferation activities, and the illicit trade in fissile materials. In addition, the Strategic Dossier provides an overview of the clandestine nuclear procurement activities of other states, along with the efforts made both by Pakistan and the international community to prevent the reoccurrence of further proliferation networks and to secure nuclear technology. The final chapter assesses policy options for further action.