Religion in early Assam: an archaeological history

This volume offers a fresh approach to the existing literature on religion in Early Assam, bringing together perspectives from the fields of archaeology, religion, history and heritage. For decades, the Naraka legend has been incorporated into history without due critical attention and analysis of t...

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Autore principale: Laisram, Rena (Autore)
Tipo di documento: Stampa Libro
Lingua:Inglese
Servizio "Subito": Ordinare ora.
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Pubblicazione: Newcastle upon Tyne, UK Cambridge Scholars Publishing [2019]
In:Anno: 2019
(sequenze di) soggetti normati:B Assam / Religione / Storia
Notazioni IxTheo:AA Scienze religiose
AX Relazioni interreligiose
KBM Asia
Altre parole chiave:B India ; Assam
B Civilization
B Assam (India) Civilization
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Riepilogo:This volume offers a fresh approach to the existing literature on religion in Early Assam, bringing together perspectives from the fields of archaeology, religion, history and heritage. For decades, the Naraka legend has been incorporated into history without due critical attention and analysis of the historical context, while archaeological studies in religion have been largely descriptive. The sacred landscape of the erstwhile Prāgjyotiṣa and Kāmarūpa kingdoms had linkages with the history of other parts of India, and beyond. This book offers a comprehensive reconstruction of religion in Ear
Descrizione del documento:Includes bibliographical references
ISBN:1527532836