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<p>South East Asian history is one of the most unique histories as it was marked by the influences of Indic Chinese and local cultures. Suvarnadvipa is a twovolume series which covers the political and cultural history of South East Asian history. This volume deals with the cultural history of South East Asia during ancient times. The author discusses literature religion art and society in greater detail which was prevalent during ancient times. Works of literature composed in Java Bali and the Malay Peninsula are covered in this volume as it was written in Sanskrit Old Javanese and others. It also covers the history of Buddhism (mainly the Mahayana sect) and Hinduism along with their religious texts before the coming of Islam. The chapters on the history of art and architecture are covered comprehensively. It talks about the religious and nonreligious structures the influence of Hindu and Buddhist arts sculpture art and different art forms practiced in Bali Sumatra Borneo Philippines and Tapanauli region. This book is essential for scholars and researchers interested in the preIslamic history of South East Asia. About the Author Ramesh Chandra Majumdar (18881980) was an Indian historian and a former Sheriff of Calcutta. He was educated at Ravenshaw College Presidency College and Calcutta University. He taught at Dhaka University and the University of Calcutta. He became ViceChancellor of Dhaka University from 1937 to 1942 and Principal at Benares Hindu University in 1950. He was elected as general president of the Indian History Congress and vice president of the International Commission set up by UNESCO. He is the author of The Early History of Bengal Ancient India The History of Bengal An Advanced History of India The History and Culture of the Indian People etc.</p>
