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Niharranjan Ray
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Indian Studies
Commemorative volume for Niharranjan Ray, 1903-1981, Indic historian; comprises articles on his life and works and Indic civilization.
A Sourcebook of Indian Civilization
A Sourcebook of Indian Civilization aims at familiarising its readers with the various aspects that go into the making of the history of Indian civilisation. The arrangement of the material in the chapters and selections conform to a rationally conceived and planned scheme of history. The contents of the book presents an extensive view of Indian life and thought.
An Artist in Life
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Protest, Upliftment and Identity
The period from 1872-1947 witnessed the rise of many movements in Bengal, where those who were considered lower castes were mobilised to protest against the inequality and injustice meted out to them in various fields, including religion, politics and education. The focus of their struggle was the social injustice within the Hindu caste hierarchy. Unlike in south and western India where caste movements were often associated with anti-Brahmanical movements, in Bengal it was upgradation of caste from Sudra to Kshatriya varna. The main focus of the study is the Kshatriyaization movement of Rajbansis, the Matua movement of Namasudras, and the colonial policy of ‘Protective Discrimination’ an...
An Introduction to the Study of Theravada Buddhism in Burma
This pioneering study, still the most comprehensive to date, chronicles the history of Theravada Buddhism in Burma, based on epigraphic, archaeological and literary sources, in particular through examination of Pali and Sanskrit inscriptions. This and the two preceding titles are republished on the one hundredth anniversary of the birth of their author, the distinguished Indian scholar Niharranjan Ray.
Culinary Culture in Colonial India
"Discusses the cuisine to understand the construction of colonial middle-class in Bengal"--
