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In the following work a first attempt has been made to describe ancient India, during the period of Buddhist ascendancy, from the point of view, not so much of the brahmin, as of the rajput. The two points of view naturally differ very much. Priest and noble in India have always worked very well together so long as the question at issue did not touch their own rival claims as against one another. When it did - and it did so especially during the period referred to the harmony, as will be evident from the following pages, was not so great.
Even to make this attempt at all may be regarded by some as a kind of lèse majesté. The brahmin view, in possession of the field when Europeans entered India, has been regarded so long with reverence among us that it seems almost an impertinence now, to put forward the other. "Why not leave well alone? Why resuscitate from the well-deserved oblivion in which, for so many centuries, they have happily lain, the pestilent views of these tiresome people?
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- Publication date2020
- ISBN 10 1330257197
- ISBN 13 9781330257197
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages360
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a unique glimpse into ancient India, during the time when Buddhism flourished. It presents a historical account of society, through the lens of the Kshatriya, or warrior class, challenging the dominant narrative found in typical Brahmin texts. The author examines the lives of kings, clans, and villages, uncovering the complex social structure and political dynamics of the time. The book delves into the economic conditions, writing systems, language, literature, and the evolution of religion and philosophy, providing insights into the development of one of the world's most influential religions. Ultimately, this book sheds new light on the multifaceted nature of ancient Indian society and its profound impact on the development of Buddhism. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781330257197_0
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