Exploring conversion in India as a strategy for socio-economic uplift, the narrative... Læs mere
In 1931, a transformative political uprising swept across Jammu and Kashmir, challenging... Læs mere
In Rajasthan, local cults weave Hindu rituals with enduring Muslim influences from an ancient Ismaili conversion.... Læs mere
The first part contains the philosophical exposition and the second part contains the Gita text, its translation, and... Læs mere
This book is arranged in lyrical form, where the story brings out the close relationship of humans and animals. It is helpful to understand India from an anthropological point of view.
The author also compares the Indian concepts of art with Western philosophy and thought, which is the most interesting part. The concluding part of this book covers the origins and usage of images in Indian art.
The later part of this book contains his visit to the Burmese court and the vivid description of it, the assassination of the Arakanese monarch Thiri-Thu Dhamma, and the murder of Manrique himself.
The work is highly recommended for scholars, researchers, and other professionals interested in South Asian art and architecture.
Discussions and debates about the Christian faith between the Mughal emperor and courtiers and Jesuit missionaries are largely covered in the book.