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The Main Aim Of This Book Is To Present A Comprehensive History And Culture Of Orissa In A Single Volume To Cater The Need Of The Students And Researchers. So Far A Standard Book On The Subject Was Not Available Covering The All Aspects Of Orissan History Such As Political, Administrative, Social, Economic, Art And Architecture And Religion Etc. So The Students, Researchers And The General Readers Will Find This Work More Useful And Interesting.The Book Covers The Period From The Pre-Historic Times To A.D. 1568. It Is Organised In Twenty-Five Chapters Dealing Not Only With All The Major And Minor Dynasties Of Orissa But Also Their Administration, Socio-Economic Conditions, Developments In Religion And Art And Architecture. Also, The Chapter Has Been Written Keeping In View The Syllabi Prescribed By All The Universities Of Orissa. At The End Of Each Chapter A List Of Reference Is Given For The Benefit Of The Students For Further Reading. A Complete Bibliography Is Also Given To Make The Students Familiar With The Works On The History And Culture Of Orissa.The Book Includes The Findings Of Latest Research In The Respective Fields. The Author Has Made An Attempt To Present The History And Culture Of Orissa In An Objective Way With Scientific Historical Analysis. On Many Intricate Problems Of Orissan History, The Author Has Handled The Subject With An Impartial Balanced View More Accepted To The Scholars. It Is Written In A Simple Language And Lucid Style Palatable To All.
This Book Presents Current Trends As Well As Long-Term Themes Of The Economic History Of Orissa And Thus Tries To Serve The Need Of The Academic Community In Bringing About A New Orientation In The Study Of Orissan History.
This Work Presents A Study Of The Historical Geography Of Orissa. It Uses Literary And Other Sources To Delve Into The Ancient, Medieval And Modern Periods Of Orissa S Growth And Underline The Historico-Geographical Significance Of Various Kingdoms.
An exhaustive, yet fascinating, account of the history of Odisha (earlier Orissa) from the prehistoric times to 1568 CE by synthesising authentic evidence from the original sources such as literary, epigraphic, numismatics, archaeological, historical, and travellers’ accounts in chronological order… First published in 1981, the book has undergone several editions and is widely acclaimed and ranks among the most authentic historical books on the history and culture of Odisha. The book is divided into 19 chapters. The first—Introductory Chapter—explores the prehistoric period against the backdrop of the topographic setting of the region. Chapters 2 to 12 deal with the dynastic history of Odisha, while the remaining chapters, i.e., from 13 to 19 throw light on the vibrant cultural diversities of Odisha, especially the administrative organisations, socio-economic conditions, religious traditions, art and architecture, and colonial expansion. In addition, there are six elaborate appendices, where the author examines, dissects, and elucidates on various intriguing issues and old theories: situating the date of Kharavela; the accounts of Arab travellers; the historicity of the Madala Panji; and the research credibility of “Odia Mahabharat” by Sarala Dasa. Each chapter contains references and a bibliography of selected works by other scholars who have worked in the field. The book provides a comprehensive index, and illustrations in the book outline the rich archaeological monuments and heritage of Odisha. This scholarly work connects the land, culture, and history of Odisha through the times past up until 1568 CE. It will definitely serve to a great extent the needs of students of history and be a pleasurable reading to all those who love Indian art and culture and especially of Odisha. This scholarly work connects the land ,culture and history of Odisha through the times past up until 1568 CE . It will serve the needs of students of history and be a pleasurable reading to all those who love Indian art and culture.
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A Comprehensive History Of Vaishnavism In Orissa.
The present volume, the result of the intellectual labour, covers a subject of immense value for those interested in the reconstruction of ancient and mediaeval history and culture of Orissa, the major part of which is still in darkness. Based on the original documents in the form of copper plate and stone records, discovered from different parts of Orissa, it presents almost a complete picture of the history and culture of the period (C.A.D. 5th-8th century A.D.) in Orissa as part of the wider scene that obtained in the Indian sub-continent.The volume deals with as many as sixty valuable epigraphic records that fall within the period set for the book which have been divided into five sections along with an extensive introductory analysis of the texts studied from various aspects. It presents a chronologically classified list of inscriptions which are of undoubted historical importance. In its originality of materials and the manner of presentation, the volume is sure to remain a source book for the research scholars in this field of their study.