This is a travelogue written in the form of a diary. The author wrote it during his stay in Kashmir and Ladakh between 21 May 1860 and 31 October 1860. It describes the topography the people and their customs their religion the temples of the region etc. in a beautiful and lucid manner. The three appendices at the end of the book describe among other things the temples of Kashmir mystic of Tibet and a short sketch of the history of Kashmir. The book contains 45 beautiful illustrations. It is a reprint of the 1863 edition.
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This book is an account of the Jesuits who entered Tibet then known as the Roof of the World. Surrounded by high inhospitable mountains an Arctic climate and absolutely forlorn and bleak outsiders were ruthlessly turned back by the sparse inhabitants after the Chinese domination. However they allowed some Jesuit missionaries to explore the country. Fortunately the missionaries recorded their experiences and the writer had access to some of these books of which only a few copies are known to exist. About the Author Cornelius Wessels (1880-1964) was a Dutch Jesuit known for his historical works on the early Catholic missions in Central Asia especially Tibet and the East Indies.
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Biographies of Words and the Home of the Aryas by F. Max Müller is an insightful exploration of linguistics, etymology, and the origins of Aryan civilization. This book delves into the evolution of words, cultural influences, and linguistic structures that shaped civilizations. Müller, a renowned philologist and Orientalist, presents a scholarly yet accessible study of Indo-European languages and their historical impact. Perfect for history enthusiasts, linguists, and scholars, this book provides deep insights into language formation and migration patterns. If you're interested in ancient civilizations and linguistic history, this is a must-read! Buy now from Sriina, India's trusted online bookstore, and enjoy fast delivery across India.
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In 1772 the army of Bhutan had invaded the province of Cooch Behar in Bengal. Alarmed by this incursion the Council of Bengal sent a deputation to deal with the occupying force. The troops of Bhutan were no match for the trained and well equipped army of Bengal. The King of Bhutan thus sent an embassy to the Teshoo Lama the regent of Tibet to sue for peace by mediation. Teshoo Lama immediately sent a letter along with expensive gifts to the Governor-General of Bengal Warren Hastings. The latter took this opportunity to extend British influence in Tibet and sent George Boyle to represent the British and carry a message and presents back to the Lama. A man of keen observation and intellect his book is an account of the mission of George Boyle to Tibet in 1774. About the Author Samuel Turner (1826-68) was a British military and naval officer and also an author poet painter and draughtsman.
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John Jourdain an English traveller journeyed to the East Indies between the years 1609 and 1617. He went to several places which had never been visited by any of his countrymen. For instance he was one of the first Englishmen to visit Seychelles in 1609 and gives accounts of the English trading voyages to the Red Sea and made a pioneering journey through Yemen – from Aden to Sana and thence to Mocha. While in India he travelled to Ahmedabad Jodhpur Ajmer Gwalior Ujjain Burhanpur and Broach. Then follows a lenthy narrative of his journey on a ship called Darling to Ambonia and Ceram. The book contains three maps showing the routes he took. As always these travelogues are full of adventure and vivid descriptions of local customs and rituals along with snatches of historical anecdotes. This book is a reprint of the 1905 edition.
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In the religious landscape of early medieval (c. ad 600-1200) Bihar and Bengal poly-religiousity 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 stupas 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. About the Author Birendra Nath Prasad is Assistant Professor at the Centre for Historical Studies Jawaharlal Nehru University New Delhi where he teaches social history of religion in India and Southeast Asia. His recent publications include Monasteries Shrines and Society: Buddhist and Brahmanical Religious Institutions in India in their Socio-Economic Context (edited Delhi 2011); Rethinking Bihar and Bengal: History Culture and Religion (Delhi 2021); Social History of Indian Buddhism: New Researches (edited Delhi 2021 forthcoming) and many peer-reviewed research articles in prestigious international journals such as Journal of the Oxford Centre for Buddhist Studies (Oxford) Buddhist Studies Review (London) Religions of South Asia (London/Sheffield) and Berlin Indological Studies.
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The Portuguese mariners under Vasco da Gama in search of spices landed on the Malabar Coast at the fag end of the fifteenth century. Slowly they established factories fortresses and other commercial establishments in places allotted to them by the local rulers while their missionary zeal brought them in contact with people of the Malabar Coast both non-Christians as well as St. Thomas Christians. The economic social and cultural legacy of the Portuguese interaction with the Malabar Coast is clearly discernible in the geographic segment now known as Kerala. Once the Portuguese obtained territorial possessions outside the Malabar Coast they commenced to establish political control and introduced European administrative apparatus in Asia. However these colonies could not be kept under the Portuguese sway forever. They made attempts to liberate themselves from the colonial authority of the Portuguese finally leading to their liberation. During the Portuguese presence in India for over 450 years innumerable social transformations took place. This book is an attempt to explore the themes related to economy trade commercial ventures urbanization socio-cultural interactions as well as the various stages of movements connected with the liberation of Portuguese settlements in India. About the Author K.S. Mathew obtained his Ph.D. from Jawaharlal Nehru University New Delhi. He was founder head and Professor at the Department of History Pondicherry Central University and has 27 books to his credit. Poulami Aich Mukherjee is Director Research Centre and Assistant Professor at Postgraduate Department of History & Research Centre Assumption College Autonomous (affiliated to Mahatma Gandhi University) Changanacherry Kottayam Kerala.
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