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History Today (Vol. ...
History Today (Vol. 12: 2011)
Journal of the Indian History and Culture Society by: Vandana KaushikHistory Today is a journal devoted to History, Historical Archaeology, Studies of Manuscripts, Education, Literature, Linguistics, etc. The present volume is a reprint of an earlier issue containing ten articles written by eminent historians and art lovers.
₹1,350.00
ISBN: 9788124607787
Year Of Publication: 2011
Edition: 1st
Pages : 106p.
Language : English
Binding : Paperback
Publisher: Indian History and Culture Society
Size: 28 cm.
Weight: 500
History Today is an official organ of the Indian History and Culture Society that is sincerely and single-mindedly devoted to history, historical archaeology, studies of manuscripts, education, literature, linguistics, etc.
The present volume, being a reprint of an earlier issue, contains eight articles written by eminent historians and art lovers. The subjects vary from Pattern of Urban Growth in northern India; shifting contours of Temple Patronage in Rajasthan; Tawaif and Khawas in erstwhile Hyderabad State; Islam and Islamic Iconoclasm in India; Prof. Habibs reaction to ASIs Report on Ayodhya; a critique of Habibs reaction; Rejection of Caste Inequalities by the Sikh Gurus; and use of Plastering Materials in Ancient India. The volume also carries Notes, News and New Source Material on the above topics.
The annual History Today journal has already published eight issues consecutively and has received high acclaim among historians, researchers and students.
Obituries
Editorial
Articles
1.Urbanization and Socio-Economic Changes in Medieval and Early Colonial Period of Indian History: Presidential Address
— I.P. Gupta
2. Caste, Occupation and Gender Bias in the Mudraraksasa and its Derivation from Kautilyas Arthsastra
— Aditi Singh
3. Theory of Optimum Utilisation of Resources in Agriculture during the Gupta Period
— Ankit Agarwal
4. Architectural Survey of the Mandapika Temples at Thubonji, District Ashoknagar, Madhya Pradesh
— Ranbeer Singh and Goutami Bhattacharya
5. Relations between the Chishtis and the Sultans of Delhi: Some Observations
— Vandana Kaushik
6. Raudra Rasa Sculptures in Hoyasala Temples and Cannons of Bharatas Natyasastra
— Rohitha Eswer
7. Amir Khusrau: Gender Perspective
— Saroj Gulati
8. Delhi: Through the Eyes of Medieval Indian Historians 13th and 14th Century Imagery of Delhi
— Archana Ojha
9. Turkish Bath in Sarai Doraha: A Study in Medieval Architecture
— Sanjay Subodh and Chand Singh
10. Gender Equality and Response to Gender Issues in Guru Nanak Bani
— Surjit Kaur Jolly
11. Thankacheri Port – An Ancient Maritime Gateway on the South-West Coast of India
— A Sajna
12. Gujarati Stone Inscription from Socotra
— Bharati Shelat
13. Growth of Cochi as an Urban Centre in Medieval Kerala
— T.P. Sankarankutty Nair
14. Indians in Bangkok and their Enterprise
— Sophana Srichampa
Academic Activities of Indian History and Culture Society
Report of the XXXIV Annual Conference of Indian History and Culture Society
Book Reviews
Bauddha Sahitye mein Bhartiya Sanskrit
— Yogender Singh, Parmanand Singh, Amar Singh and Umesh Singh (Eds.), Ankit Agarwal
Jharkhand ke Abhilekho ka Sanskritik Adhyayan
— Ojha, Devendra Nath, Ankit Agarwal
Chhattisgarh ki Sthapatya Kala (Sarguja zile ke vishesh sandarbha mein)
— Dr. Kamta Prasad Verma, Goutami Bhattacharya
Balance Sheet
Membership Form
Plates
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Sale!Ayodhya ka itihasa evam puratattva Rgveda kala se aba taka ₹990.00
T.P. Verma and S.P. Gupta, after several years toil, have here presented the history of Ayodhaya in a chronological form from Rgveda times till today which has been proved with the evidences from archaeology, coinages, scriptures, etc.
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Sale!Ancient History of India ₹450.00
This is a fresh look at the history of Ancient India, centering on the Law Code of Manu (Manusmriti / Manu Dharmashastra), and its relationship to Rigveda and its possible relationship to the Indus/Harappan Civilisation of 4000 to 5000 years ago. It also throws light on Aryan society and culture, castes and guilds, use of technology and related practices in the Indus Valley Civilisation.
Dr. Charles Naegele, a practicing lawyer in Silicon Valley, California, USA, and a lifelong student of classical Indian knowledge, has written a work that will be certain to stir up controversy regarding the re-dating of the Law Code of Manu and the well-documented research concerning almost no possibility of Aryan Invasion Theory and the numerous similarities between the text of the Law Code of Manu and the archeological finds from the Indus/Harappan Civilisation.
Scholars and history buffs, as well as everyone who is proud of Indian heritage will enjoy not only this work, but also his future works. -
Sale!Copper-Plate Inscription of Odisha ₹2,970.00
Odisha is well known for its epigraphical wealth. More than 400 copper-plate grants and 1,000 stone inscriptions ranging from the fourth to the sixteenth century ce have been discovered so far. In this volume, the author has taken extreme care in documenting all the published and unpublished copper-plate grants including the stray plates, spurious charters and the palimpsests.
These epigraphs are grouped under different dynasties and the relevant data in each copper-plate inscription have been systematically classified making the volume a descriptive catalogue of the copper-plate inscriptions of Odisha. It, thus, painstakingly furnishes detailed information about the rulers and the beneficiaries, religious persuasion of kings, occasion and purpose of the grants, eras and other astronomical details, officers and persons present at the time of the grants, rights and privileges transferred to the donees, land measures, prevailing currency system of the period, administrative and revenue terms, topographical details, development of language and scripts, and so on. These inscriptions, mostly in Sanskrit, also delineate the system of numeration while specifying the era or days of a month, amount of tax to be paid, land measures, etc.
While adopting a comprehensive approach in treating the subject, the book deals with the technique of preparing copper plates for writing the royal deeds; flattening of the metal sheets into rectangular plates, their sizes, positing of the seals, the symbols and legends on the seals, amidst many more pieces of information.
This innovative and scholarly work should entice the spirit of students, historians and researchers, especially those who are interested in the history and culture of Odisha. The bibliographical details furnished in the volume will prove to be of immense help to serious scholars working in the field. -
Sale!Archaeology of Mayurbhanj ₹432.00
Mayurbhanj, the leading princely state of Orissa in the pre-independence days, heroically encountered the twists and turns of history under the peacock-emblemed Bhanjas and continued to flourish for many centuries as an independent sub-regional kingdom, enriching Orissan history and culture in the tribal-dominated region. Today, the splendour of ancient Mayurbhanj (Khijjinga mandala) can be sought in its archaeological treasures that is, fascinating Stone Age tools, copper plate inscriptions, Roman, Kushana and Gupta coins, and spectacular monuments with intricate sculptural work. Professor P.K. Mishra, in this book, attempts to delve into the rich antiquity of Mayurbhanj as evident in its archaeological discoveries that have had a great impact on Orissan culture. The author discusses how under the patronage of enlightened rulers like Maharaja Sriramachandra Bhanj Deo and Purna Candra Bhanj Deo, committed archaeologist-scholars like Kamakshya Prasad Bose, R.P. Chanda, Sailendra Prasad Bose undertook pioneering and painstaking efforts to lay bare Mayurbhanjs ancient wealth. He unfurls the story of Mayurbhanjs discovery in a vivid and interesting account while, at the same time, providing new light on the archaeological excavation and conservation. This work, explaining the rich, intricate past of an area of historical importance, is bound to inspire as well as provide useful information to scholars and researchers involved in Indian history. A very lucid language with constant flow and about 50 photographic representations enhance the value of the book.
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Sale!Chandragupta Maurya ₹360.00
A Ksatriya hero of little-known antecedents, Chandragupta Maurya was unmistakably a born leader of men, who within twentyfour years of his reign: 317 bc-293 bc, established a gigantic empire by not only unifying the countless fragments of a distracted India, but annexing some of the erstwhile Persian dominions as well. Professor Bhargava here profiles this first historical emperor of India, in all essential detail. Based on diverse original sources, notably, Brahmanical, Buddhist, Jaina, and Greek, the book sets out a fascinating, well-knit narrative delineating Chandragupta Maurya: the man, his times, and his meteoric rise to political supremacy with contextual focus on the state of polity, administrative mechanisms, religion, society, economy, literature and arts during his rule. The author also tries to apply correctives to the myths woven around Chandragupta in legend, literature, and chronicles. Acclaimed alike by historians and Indological journals of repute, Dr. Bhargavas book is now in its second edition: enlarged and thoroughly revised against the backdrop of the latest research findings.
