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Battling the Buddha of Love is a work of advocacy anthropology that explores the controversial plans and practices of the Maitreya Project, a transnational Buddhist organization, as it sought to bui……続きを見る

First published in 1980, Quakers in India is an account of the Quaker encounter with India from the day the first Quaker-owned ship sailed from Liverpool for Calcutta in 1815, until more than a cent……続きを見る

A free ebook version of this title is available through Luminos, University of California Press’s Open Access publishing program for monographs. Visit www.luminosoa.org to learn more. How did the pa……続きを見る

This book aims to provide a comprehensive exploration of the rich tapestry of fragrance in ancient Indian traditions, weaving together elements of spirituality, trade, medicine, luxury, and devotion. 続きを見る

Embark on a regal journey through the stories of five extraordinary Indian queens who left an indelible mark on history. From their noble lineage to the challenges they faced and the legacies they l……続きを見る

Urdu: Echoes of History and Culture explores the history of Urdu. This language of poetic grace and cultural richness, has a fascinating historical journey that traces its roots back to the Khari Bo……続きを見る

Embark on a captivating journey through the opulent world of ancient Indian royalty as this book unveils the intricacies of their day-to-day rituals. From dawn to dusk, explore the regal rhythms tha……続きを見る

This book explores Pashtunwali, the ancient and revered code of conduct embraced by the Pashtun people. Rooted in tradition and passed down through generations, this code encapsulates a set of ethic……続きを見る

Hyderabadis still remember the reign of Mahbub Ali Pasha as a golden age in the history of their city. Mahbub, beloved of his people, who ruled Hyderabad at the turn of the present century, became a……続きを見る

In March 1807, Nathaniel Wallich, a young Danish surgeon left his home in Copenhagen towards India. During the troubles of the Napoleonic Wars, it was not possible to foresee, that he was to emerge ……続きを見る

Between 1985 and 2001, the collaborative research initiative known as the Bannu Archaeological Project conducted archaeological explorations and excavations in the Bannu region, in what was then the……続きを見る

The Shias of Pakistan are the world's second largest Shia community after that of Iran, but comprise only 10-15 per cent of Pakistan's population. In recent decades Sunni extremists have increasingl……続きを見る

This book explores devotional Hinduism in a modern context of high consumerism and revolutionised communications. It focuses on a fast-growing and high-profile contemporary Hindu guru faith originat……続きを見る

This book provides a concise and lucid outline of the history of Kerala from the earliest period to the present, encompassing even the latest researches. It describes the early historical times that……続きを見る

The author, a historian of repute, confronts important issues of Indian history in this classic work. He raises such questions as “Was there an Aryan Invasion of India in the past?”, “Is the caste s……続きを見る

By the nineteenth century the British had ruled India for over a hundred years, and had consolidated their power over the sub-continent. Until 1858, when Queen Victoria assumed sovereignty following……続きを見る

This book, first published in 1926, provides a comprehensive description and analysis of every constitutional aspect of British rule in India from 1600 to 1936. Beginning with a description of the E……続きを見る

Il movimento cooperativo in India ha conosciuto una crescita impressionante negli ultimi decenni ed oggi è considerato uno dei più rilevanti al mondo. Contemporaneamente, l’India continua ad essere ……続きを見る

A reconstruction of the life and times of Salar Jung, the Regent of Mahbub Ali Pasha and the Dewan of Hyderabad for thirty years. Based on the Salar Jungs correspondence, the book explores the richl……続きを見る