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Author: Shanta Rani Sharma
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Published: 1996
Total Pages: 312
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKBased On Prakrit Texts, Brahmanical Religions Literature, Inscriptions, Coins And Archaeological Material This Book Presents For The First Time A Systematic And Comprehensive Survey Of The Social And Cultural History Of Rajasthan From A.D. 700 To 900. Without Dustjacket.
Author: Shanta Rani Sharma
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Published: 1996
Total Pages: 574
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKBased On Prakrit Texts, Brahmanical Religions Literature, Inscriptions, Coins And Archaeological Material This Book Presents For The First Time A Systematic And Comprehensive Survey Of The Social And Cultural History Of Rajasthan From A.D. 700 To 900. Without Dustjacket.
Author: Dwijendra Narayan Jha
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2014-12-18
Total Pages: 128
ISBN-13: 1317490339
DOWNLOAD EBOOKRecent years have seen the emergence of a virulent version of Hindu nationalism and fundamentalism in India under the banner of Hindutva. This xenophobic movement has obfuscated and mystified the notion of Hindu identity and reinforced its stereotypes. Its arguments range from the patently unscientific - humankind was created in India, as was the first civilisation - to historical whitewash: Hinduism has continued in one, unchanged form for 5000 years; Hinduism has always been a tolerant faith. 'Rethinking Hindu Identity' offers a corrective based on a deep and detailed reading of Indian history. Written in a riveting style, this study provides a fresh history of Hinduism - its practices, its beliefs, its differences and inconsistencies, and its own myths about itself. Along the way, the book systematically demolishes the arguments of Hindu fundamentalism and nationalism, revealing how the real history of Hinduism is much more complex.
Author: Ronald M. Davidson
Publisher: Motilal Banarsidass Publ.
Published: 2004
Total Pages: 502
ISBN-13: 9788120819917
DOWNLOAD EBOOKDespite the rapid spread of Buddhism the historical origins of Buddhsit thought and practice remain obscure.This work describes the genesis of the Tantric movement and in some ways an example of the feudalization of Indian society. Drawing on primary documents from sanskrit, prakrit, tibetan, Bengali, and chinese author shows how changes in medieval Indian society, including economic and patronage crises, a decline in women`s participation and the formation of large monastic orders led to the rise of the esoteric tradition in India.
Author: Virendra N. Misra
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Published: 2007
Total Pages: 520
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: D. N. Jha
Publisher: Verso Books
Published: 2020-05-05
Total Pages: 191
ISBN-13: 178960933X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKHugely controversial upon its publication in India, this book has already been banned by the Hyderabad Civil Court and the author's life has been threatened. Jha argues against the historical sanctity of the cow in India, in an illuminating response to the prevailing attitudes about beef that have been fiercely supported by the current Hindu right-wing government and the fundamentalist groups backing it.
Author: Bhandarkar Oriental Research Institute
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Published: 2003
Total Pages: 282
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Sabita Singh
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 2019-05-27
Total Pages: 259
ISBN-13: 019909828X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe history of marriage is viewed as social history related to customs and laws, but it is also a reflection of an inner life—one that comprises tales of joy, suffering, and the mundane—most of it hidden from the historian’s eye. Analysing the institution of marriage in medieval Rajasthan, Singh reconstructs the regional social structures and cultures of the time. The history of Rajasthan has always been romanticized, especially the legends of Sati and Jauhar, both of which along with the rituals related to widowhood are seen as institutional forms of women’s oppression. Singh offers a fresh perspective on these customs, often challenging the conventional narrative and unearthing the complex motives behind them. Referring to extensive archival and literary sources, the author delves deep into practices such as polygamy, dowry, and concubinage which are situated in the changing socio-political structures. As the author takes cognizance of the regional variations with respect to cultural norms, what becomes unequivocally clear is the multicultural ethos of India and the fact that history cannot be interpreted in monolithic universal terms.
Author: Indian History Congress
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Published: 2007
Total Pages: 1624
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