A History Of Rajasthan

by Rima Hooja

Rajasthan, also known as Rajwarra, Raethan and Rajputana, is the land of the great Indian desert, of a hardy folk, a veritable treasure-trove of ancient lore, music, dance, ballads and myths.

Present day Rajasthan came into being when nineteen princely states and the two chiefdoms of Rajputana were merged together between 1948 and 1950. Added to this, in 1956, were Ajmer, Merwar and several other zones. The region has a long history, that goes as far back as the pre-historic stone ages. A History of Rajasthan covers a broad spectrum, encompassing the political, socio-cultural and economic history of Rajasthan from its earliest beginnings till the middle of the twentieth century. Comprehensive yet easy-to-read, this text will be appreciated by scholars and general readers alike.

A History of Rajasthan uses various archival, epigraphical, numerical, architectural, archaeological and aesthetical information as well as traditional narratives and oral and written chronicles, to provide a general overview of aspects like literature, religion, art and architecture, socio-economic conditions, science and technology, as well as the lives of ordinary people and the subaltern.

Genres: History, India, Reference

1352 pages, Kindle Edition

First published November 1, 2006

Reviews

[Abhishek · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is huge with innumerous characters and their detailed stories.
I read this while i was on a solo trip across Rajasthan and so every word of it stuck a chord with me.
It is one thing to see a fort but quite another to know its history and culture and then explore it. The minute scetions of the city seem astounding.
I recommend this for people who are fascinated by the valor and resplendence of Rajputs.

[Truls Ljungström · Rating 2 out of 5]

Denna var lång, informationsrik, illa strukturerad, och illa skriven. Hitta alternativ om du kan.