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Hindu Administrative Institutions

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The book presents a broader picture of the administrative system with the support of sacred texts associated with Vedic Hinduism. Divided into eight sections the text is based primarily on two treatises Dharmasastra and Arthasastra. The first part of the book covers the political institutions and ideas of monarchical governance. It describes interesting themes such as principles of warfare and the obligations of kings. The author further discusses taxation the revenue system finance loan grants the judiciary system and structures in the military system. The final part of the work covers army structure rural society and local administration as prescribed in the Hindu scriptures. About the Author Vishnampet R. Ramachandra Dikshitar (1896 -1953) was a historian and Indologist from Tamil Nadu. He was a professor of history and archaeology in the University of Madras.

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A Short History of Aurangzib 1618-1707

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This book is an abridged version of the five-volume History of Aurangzib and covers mainly the political and a brief economic history of the reign of the sixth Mughal emperor Aurangzib the most controversial figure in Indian history. The book starts with his initial years and his first Deccan campaign. It discusses the fratricidal wars followed by his coronation and the confinement of his father Shah Jahan the fifth Mughal emperor. It further deals with the emergence of Shivaji his attitude towards his Hindu subjects and his campaigns in the frontier regions (Afghanistan and Assam). It describes the history of Aurangzib’s longest struggle with the Maratha chiefs in much greater detail and deals with the eclipse of the Adil Shahi and Qutb Shahi Sultanates. The author ends with the last days of the Mughal emperor. Besides that it covers Aurangzib’s economic and administrative measures along with a description of his personality and the impact of his reign. About the Author Sir Jadunath Sarkar (1870-1958) was a scholar of medieval Indian history specializing in Mughal dynasty. He studied at Presidency College Calcutta. He was appointed Vice-Chancellor of Calcutta University in 1899 and knighted in 1929.

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The Gupta Polity

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The Gupta Polity is a companion volume to the author’s The Mauryan Polity. Divided into seven sections it presents a comprehensive history of the Gupta dynasty. The Gupta period is known for its golden age of literary compositions and the author begins with a literary history of the period. The administrative structure within the political sphere including the central powers the provincial government frontier region policy and various other administrative systems are covered next. Furthermore the establishment of military forces officials councils offices and ethical practices of the army as well as economic practices and the legal system are discussed. There is discussion on religious history which is the most important aspect as it talks about the popularity of sects within Hinduism like Vaishnavism Shaivism Shakti and Surya cults and the accounts of Buddhism and Jainism during the Gupta period. About the Author Vishnampet R. Ramachandra Dikshitar (1896-1953) was a historian and Indologist from Tamil Nadu. He was a professor of history and archaeology in the University of Madras.

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Nadir Shah in India

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This work is an abridgement of six lectures delivered by the author at Patna University in 1922 on Nadir Shah (1736-47) the founder of the Afsharid dynasty. It begins with the internal situation of India during the eighteenth century under the Mughals. It discusses the disintegration and decline of the two greatest empires in Asia – Safavids and Mughals – and the emergence of the Afghani monarchy under Ghilzai Pashtuns. This period was also marked by anarchy chaos and weak leadership under Mughal rulers. However the most important part of this work is the emergence of Nadir Shah as the king of Persia. The significant parts deal with Nadir Shah’s conquest of Afghanistan and his march towards Punjab; subsequently the Battle of Karnal followed by the Mughal army’s defeat; his pillage at Delhi in March 1739; and the genocide committed against the residents of Shahjahanabad. The book ends with the departure of Nadir Shah and the impact left by him. About the Author Sir Jadunath Sarkar (1870-1958) was a scholar of medieval Indian history specializing in Mughal dynasty. He studied at Presidency College Calcutta. He was appointed Vice-Chancellor of Calcutta University in 1899 and knighted in 1929.

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The Lalita Cult

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The principal branch of Saktism the Lalita cult is a revered form of worship of Durga. The book is based on the Lalitopakhyana a section within the Brahma]n]da Pura]na. Lalitopakhyana also known as Lalita Mahatmaya is one of the most ancient of the eighteen Pura]nas and is a form of dialogue between the sages Agastya and Hayagriva an incarnation of Vi]s]nu. The work covers the history of Saktism through the ages the popularity of Durga worship and other forms of Sakti cults the inter-relation of Sakti with Tantricism and its philosophical aspects. The volume will be valuable to scholars of Hinduism particularly those interested in Tantricism and Saktism. About the Author Vishnampet R. Ramachandra Dikshitar (1896 -1953) was a historian and Indologist from Tamil Nadu. He was a professor of history and archaeology in the University of Madras.

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Narrative of Various Journeys in Balochistan, Afghanistan and the Punjab: Including a Residence in Those Countries From 1826 to1838 ( Vol 2)

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Charles Masson (1800-1853) was the pseudonym of James Lewis a British East India Company soldier and reporter independent explorer archaeologist and numismatist. He was the first European to discover the ruins of Harappa in undivided Punjab now in Pakistan. He discovered the ancient city of Alexandria in the Caucasus region dating back to the period of Alexander the Great. He unlocked the now-extinct language in parts of the Indian subcontinent and present-day eastern Afghanistan known as Kharoshthi. At the time of the First Anglo-Afghan War in 1838 Masson had spent more time in Afghanistan than any other British official. He was a minor voice and a critic of the Afghan invasion since he accurately predicted that would be a disaster for the Empire. He travelled extensively through Balochistan Afghanistan and the Punjab from 1826 to1838 and published his experiences in three volumes in 1842. Later on he wrote one more volume covering the insurrection at Kalat and a memoir on Eastern Balochistan region.

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Narrative of Various Journeys in Balochistan, Afghanistan and the Punjab: Incluing a Residence in Those Countries From 1826 to 1838 ( Vol1)

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Charles Masson (1800-1853) was the pseudonym of James Lewis a British East India Company soldier and reporter independent explorer archaeologist and numismatist. He was the first European to discover the ruins of Harappa in undivided Punjab now in Pakistan. He discovered the ancient city of Alexandria in the Caucasus region dating back to the period of Alexander the Great. He unlocked the now-extinct language in parts of the Indian subcontinent and present-day eastern Afghanistan known as Kharoshthi. At the time of the First Anglo-Afghan War in 1838 Masson had spent more time in Afghanistan than any other British official. He was a minor voice and a critic of the Afghan invasion since he accurately predicted that would be a disaster for the Empire. He travelled extensively through Balochistan Afghanistan and the Punjab from 1826 to1838 and published his experiences in three volumes in 1842. Later on he wrote one more volume covering the insurrection at Kalat and a memoir on Eastern Balochistan region.

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Tibet: The Mysterious

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No country in this world has exercised a more potent influence on the imagination of men or presented with such fascinating problems for solution to the explorer as Tibet region. This fascinating work based on the exploration of Tibet by illustrating the sequence of the investigation of that ‘great wilderness of stony and inhospitable altitudes which lie far beyond Lhasa’. After a briefly outlining the Tibet’s historical and geographical evolution Holdich records the exploration of Tibet from the times of the Mughal invasion of India upto 1903-4 during the British expedition led by Sir Francis Younghusband a British army officer and an explorer. About the Author Colonel Thomas Holdich (1843-1929) was an English geographer and the President of the Royal Geographical Society. He is best known as the Superintendent of Frontier Surveys in British India and an author of numerous books including The Gates of India.

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The Legends of Punjab (Volume One)

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The Legends of Punjab was written in 1884 into three volumes. This copious work was highly acclaimed by the academic world and it became a legend in itself. The book was also translated into Urdu. It contains folktales narrated and sung by professional bards and narrators. These narrations provided by local were transcribed and translated into English. The folk stories of Raja Risalo Sakhi Sarwar Dani Jatti Goga Pir Isa the Bapari Dhanna Jat Negi Bahadur and Lal-Beg etc. provide a vivid account of valour bravery historical events religious and spiritual personalities rituals beliefs and social systems in the Punjab. About the Author Sir Richard Carnac Temple (1850-1931) was an Indian-born British administrator the Chief Commissioner of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and an anthropological writer.

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The Legends of Punjab (Volume Three)

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The Legends of Punjab was written in 1884 into three volumes. This copious work was highly acclaimed by the academic world and it became a legend in itself. The book was also translated into Urdu. It contains folktales narrated and sung by professional bards and narrators. These narrations provided by local were transcribed and translated into English. The folk stories of Raja Risalo Sakhi Sarwar Dani Jatti Goga Pir Isa the Bapari Dhanna Jat Negi Bahadur and Lal-Beg etc. provide a vivid account of valour bravery historical events religious and spiritual personalities rituals beliefs and social systems in the Punjab. About the Author Sir Richard Carnac Temple (1850-1931) was an Indian-born British administrator the Chief Commissioner of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and an anthropological writer.

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