Studies In The Religious Life Of Ancient And Medieval India

Author : Dineschandra Sircar
Publisher : Motilal Banarsidass Publ.
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 1971
Category : Civilization, Ancient
ISBN : 8120827902

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Studies in the Religious Life of Ancient and Medieval India by Dineschandra Sircar Pdf

The Milinda Panha is, with good reason, a famous work of Buddhist literature, probably compiled in the first century B.C. It presents Buddhist doctrine in a very attractive and memorable form as a dialogue between a Bactrian Greek king, Milinda, who plays the `Devil`s Advocate` and a Buddhist sage, Nagasena. The topics covered include most of those questions commonly asked by Westerners such as If there is no soul, what is it that is reborn? and If there is no soul, who is talking to you now? This abridgement provides a concise presentation of this master-piece of Buddhist literature.

Author : D. C. Sircar
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 1971-01-01
Category : India
ISBN : 0896843262

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Studies in the Religious Life of Ancient and Medieval India by D. C. Sircar Pdf

Author : Susan Henneberg
Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Page : 50 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2016-07-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781477789414

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The Religion and Beliefs of Ancient India by Susan Henneberg Pdf

India is home to the world’s oldest religions, Hinduism and Buddhism, as well as Jainism. All three evolved from shared beliefs and traditions, such as reincarnation, karma, and liberation and achieving nirvana. These beliefs and traditions evolved in the Indus River Valley around 3500 BCE. This volume explores the religions of ancient India, including rituals practiced and deities worshipped, to provide students with an understanding of the beliefs of the peoples of ancient India. With engaging text, rich and colorful illustrations, and an enhanced e-book option, this title is a valuable resource for reports.

Author : Satish Chandra
Publisher : Har-Anand Publications
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : History
ISBN : 8124100357

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Historiography, Religion, and State in Medieval India by Satish Chandra Pdf

The Present Work Starts With The Theme Of Decentring Of History And How, In The Context Of Decolonization And Goes On To Assess The Impact Of Central Asian Ideas And Institutions On Indian History During The 10Th To 14Th Centuries, And The Growing Concept Of Historiography In The Country. The Book Also Discusses The Concept And Evolution Of Different Types Of Islamic States In India-Orthodox, Moderate, Liberal And Secularist.

Author : R.S. Sharma
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 387 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2006-09-18
Category : History
ISBN : 9780199087860

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India's Ancient Past by R.S. Sharma Pdf

This book presents a complete and accessible description of the history of early India. It starts by discussing the origins and growth of civilizations, empires, and religions. It also deals with the geographical, ecological, and linguistic backgrounds, and looks at specific cultures of the Neolithic, Chalcolithic, and Vedic periods, as well as at the Harappan civilization. In addition, the rise of Jainism and Buddhism, Magadha and the beginning of territorial states, and the period of Mauryas, Central Asian countries, Satvahanas, Guptas, and Harshavardhana are also analysed. Next, it stresses varna system, urbanization, commerce and trade, developments in science and philosophy, and cultural legacy. Finally, the process of transition from ancient to medieval India and the origin of the Aryan culture has also been examined.

Author : Sisir Kumar Mitra
Publisher : Motilal Banarsidass Publ.
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 1977
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 8120819977

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The Early Rulers of Khajur (Second Revised Edition) by Sisir Kumar Mitra Pdf

The Candellas of Bundelkhand formed one of the most prominent dynasties that flourished for some centuries before the establishment of Islam as an Imperial Power in this sub-continent. They are known in history not only for their political sagacity, but also for their direct association with the art and architecture that developed in Khajuraho and its neighbourhood. The book deals, in a comprehensive manner, with the history of the early rulers of Khajuraho, in fourteen chapters. Chs. I and II deal with the origin of the Candellas and define their territory. Ch. III traces their history from Nannuka to Harsa. Chs. IV to VII recount the rise of their power under Yasovarman and Dhanga, their struggles with the Muslims under Ganda and Vidyadhara and their conflicts with Cedis under Vijayapala, Devavarman and Kirtivarman. Ch. VIII is devoted to the rulers from Sallaksanavarman to Madanavarman. Ch. IX describes Caha-mana- Candella rivalry and the fall of Mahoba. Ch. X deals with the temporary restoration of Candella power under Trailokya-varman. Chs. XI to XIV give a vivid picture of political, social, eco-nomic, religious and cultural life of Bundel-khand and offer a survey of its magnificent temples and sculptors.

Author : Chaube S.P. & Chaube A.
Publisher : Vikas Publishing House
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Education
ISBN : 8125904352

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Education in Ancient and Medieval India by Chaube S.P. & Chaube A. Pdf

This book highlights the captivating characteristics of education as it was prevalent during the ancient and medieval periods of Indian history. The first part deals with the system of education as it existed in the Vedic, post-Vedic, and Buddhist period. Since education is always related with life, adequate light has been thrown on the philosophy of life as adhered to be our forefathers. The chief trends of primary education have been indicated along with the nature of vocational education and the contents, methods and style of functioning of the higher seats of learning. The system of education as it then existed has also been evaluated in order to show to what extent the same met with the aspirations of the people concerned. The second part of the book explains the general nature of education during the Muslim period along with the particular characteristics of education under the respective regimes of Sultan and Mughal kings in the country. A critique of the entire system of education of the period has also been presented to highlight the suitability or otherwise of the same. This volume has been particularly prepared to cater to the curricular demands of students of "History of Indian Education" of the graduate and post-graduate classes of our colleges and universities.

Author : Shishir Kumar Panda
Publisher : Mittal Publications
Page : 172 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 1991-01-01
Category : Economic history
ISBN : 8170992613

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Medieval Orissa by Shishir Kumar Panda Pdf

Author : Birendra Nath Prasad
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 475 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2021-06-17
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781000416756

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Archaeology of Religion in South Asia by Birendra Nath Prasad Pdf

In the religious landscape of early medieval (c. AD 600-1200) Bihar and Bengal, poly-religiosity was generally the norm than an exception, which entailed the evolution of complex patterns of inter-religious equations. Buddhism, Brahmanism and Jainism not only coexisted but also competed for social patronage, forcing them to enter into complex interactions with social institutions and processes. Through an analysis of the published archaeological data, this work explores some aspects of the social history of Buddhist, Brahmanical and Jaina temples and shrines, and Buddhist stūpas and monasteries in early medieval Bihar and Bengal. This archaeological history of religions questions many ‘established’ textual reconstructions, and enriches our understanding of the complex issue of the decline of Buddhism in this area. Please note: Taylor & Francis does not sell or distribute the Hardback in India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka.

Author : Victor Babu
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Religion
ISBN : UOM:39015061259753

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Popular Culture and Religion in Medieval India by Victor Babu Pdf

Rituals And Customs May Express Some Human Need Or Aspect Of Life. Medieval Andhra People Observed A Lot Of Rituals In Their Lives. A Variety Of Beliefs Underlies These Rituals And Practices. Some Deities Were Thought To Be

Author : Dilip Kumar Ganguly
Publisher : Abhinav Publications
Page : 218 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 1984
Category : India
ISBN : 039103250X

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History and Historians in Ancient India by Dilip Kumar Ganguly Pdf

Author : amit jha
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2015-05-29
Category : History
ISBN : 9781329175372

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Viharas In Early Medieval Eastern India by amit jha Pdf

In the introduction the importance of the study of the socio-economic condition of vih

Author : Sudhakar Chattopadhyaya
Publisher : Motilal Banarsidass Publ.
Page : 246 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 1974
Category : India, South
ISBN : 8120829417

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Some Early Dynasties of South India by Sudhakar Chattopadhyaya Pdf

Author : Richard Salomon
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 401 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 1998-12-10
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780195099843

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Indian Epigraphy by Richard Salomon Pdf

This book provides a general survey of all the inscriptional material in the Sanskrit, Prakrit, and modern Indo-Aryan languages, including donative, dedicatory, panegyric, ritual, and literary texts carved on stone, metal, and other materials. This material comprises many thousands of documents dating from a range of more than two millennia, found in India and the neighboring nations of South Asia, as well as in many parts of Southeast, central, and East Asia. The inscriptions are written, for the most part, in the Brahmi and Kharosthi scripts and their many varieties and derivatives.Inscriptional materials are of particular importance for the study of the Indian world, constituting the most detailed and accurate historical and chronological data for nearly all aspects of traditional Indian culture in ancient and medieval times. Richard Salomon surveys the entire corpus of Indo-Aryan inscriptions in terms of their contents, languages, scripts, and historical and cultural significance. He presents this material in such a way as to make it useful not only to Indologists but also non-specialists, including persons working in other aspects of Indian or South Asian studies, as well as scholars of epigraphy and ancient history and culture in other regions of the world.

Author : Upinder Singh
Publisher : Sage Publications Pvt. Limited
Page : 484 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2015-12-29
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9353288479

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The Idea of Ancient India by Upinder Singh Pdf

A major contribution towards the different perspectives and issues central to understanding ancient India This book engages with some of the most important issues, debates, and methodologies in the writing of ancient Indian history. Thematically structured, the first section discusses religious and regional processes through a meticulous analysis of inscriptions and material remains. The second--based extensively on archival sources--connects ancient and modern India through a discussion of the beginnings of Indian archaeology and the discovery, interpretation, and reinvention of ancient sites in colonial and post-colonial times. The third underlines the importance of reconstructing the intellectual landscape of ancient India through a sensitive, yet, critical historicization of political ideas in texts and inscriptions. The final section makes a strong case for situating ancient India within a broader, Asian, frame.