Life in Ancient India in the Age of the Mantras
Life in Ancient India in the Age of the Mantras
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Life in Ancient India in the Age of the Mantras by Srinivas Pt Iyengar
The book explores the nature and history of ancient Indian life during the period of the Mantras. More specifically, it focuses on the Vedic age to reconstruct the lives of ancient Indians. This volume covers the time period from 1500 bce to the later Vedic age, when the Vedas and other Sanskrit texts were composed. The Vedic civilization, particularly the relationship between the Aryas and the Dasyus, as well as the emergence of Aryan culture, is given significant emphasis in this book. The book also discusses the lives of the nobility and priestly class, agrarian practices, trade practices, housing and settlement patterns, food and drinking habits, entertainment, funerary customs, and theological understanding.
P.T. Srinivas Iyengar (1863-1931) was a linguist, educationalist, and historian specializing in the field of South Indian studies. His remarkable volumes include Death or Life: A Plea for the Vernaculars, The Shiva-sutra-vimarsini of Ksemaraja; Gayathri; The Stone Age in India; Pre-Aryan Tamil Culture.
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| ISBN 13 | 9789360801267 |
| ISBN 10 | 9360801267 |
| Title | Life in Ancient India in the Age of the Mantras |
| Author | Srinivas Pt Iyengar |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Manohar Publishers and Distributors |
| Year published | 2025-01-31 |
| Number of pages | 152 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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