Chandra, Satish.
State, pluralism, and the Indian historical tradition / Satish Chandra. - Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2009. - viii, 196 p. : maps ; 22 cm. - Oxford India paperbacks . - Oxford India paperbacks. .
Includes bibliographical references and index.
This collection of seminal essays, by one of the most eminent historians and educationists, provides a comprehensive view of medieval India. It explores four main themes-evolution of state, role of towns and urbanism, the historical and maritime traditions, and cultural pluralism. Towards the end of the volume, Satish Chandra surveys the role of leading Indian historians in promoting a more critical and secular view of medieval India. In a concluding historical assessment of the last fifty years, he highlights the role India could play in a challenging world order. -- Publisher description.
9780198064206 0198064209
2009341052
Cultural pluralism--India.
Bhakti.
Sufism--India.
India--Politics and government.
India--Social conditions.
India--Economic conditions.
320.954 / CHS
State, pluralism, and the Indian historical tradition / Satish Chandra. - Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2009. - viii, 196 p. : maps ; 22 cm. - Oxford India paperbacks . - Oxford India paperbacks. .
Includes bibliographical references and index.
This collection of seminal essays, by one of the most eminent historians and educationists, provides a comprehensive view of medieval India. It explores four main themes-evolution of state, role of towns and urbanism, the historical and maritime traditions, and cultural pluralism. Towards the end of the volume, Satish Chandra surveys the role of leading Indian historians in promoting a more critical and secular view of medieval India. In a concluding historical assessment of the last fifty years, he highlights the role India could play in a challenging world order. -- Publisher description.
9780198064206 0198064209
2009341052
Cultural pluralism--India.
Bhakti.
Sufism--India.
India--Politics and government.
India--Social conditions.
India--Economic conditions.
320.954 / CHS