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The present monograph tries to unfold the tremendous impact of Lord Shiva and his associates on the social, cultural, religious and psychological outlook and practice of the people. This research work is the first of its kind giving a very interesting account of the practice of pledging manautis and observing Parthiva Poojana at Jageshwar, the seat of Swayambhu (self-born) linga. The book contain seven chapter: Ch.1 introduces Kumaun Himalayas with special ...
This book presents a clear picture of the position, powers and functions of Wazirs of Aurangzeb in an objective, accurate and unbiased manner. The various aspects of the personality and achievements of Wazirs of Aurangzeb have been dealt with at length. The author has collected materials from the dusty records of the dim past and woven them into a connected history of Wazirs of Aurangzeb. In his treatment of the subject he is guided by objective and critical ...
Sex, undoubtedly, has been at the centre of the universal cultural ethos since the very beginning. Few topics regarding human behaviour hold as much interest and as much pathos as that of deviations and dysfunctions in human sexuality. Behind the Curtain is a preliminary study of several forms of crimes, especially sexual aberrations, prevalent in India. A vivid account of the sexual process and activities has also been given. The opinions and feelings of the ...
There is no dearth of books on the history of Akbar’s reign, however much light has not been focussed on the vital role played by Hindu officers during his reign. In this monograph the author makes an indepth study of this aspect. Some of the Hindu officers of Akbar really distinguished themselves and make a tremendous contribution to the expansion and consolidation of the Mughal empire. An effort has been make to provide the readers with a detailed description ...
Nari: Facets of Indian Womanhood (in three vols.) contains sixty six original research papers relating to Indian womanhood contributed by eminent Indian as well as foreign scholars belonging to various disciplines. The papers based on archival materials and field-work are original in nature and are of high standard. They are not only substantial additions to the field of woman studies, but are also though-provoking and of special interest to scholars engaged in ...
These Volumes are a collection of ninety papers in covering subjects like history, sociology, political science, economics, psychology, anthropology, economics etc. The essays in this work are original and based on authors’ patient researches whether based on archival material or else fieldwork. It purports to serve as a focal point in the net-work of researches in women’s studies by scholars of various disciplines in India and abroad. These thought-provoking ...
Rajput Ladies in Mughal Harem attempts to explore a hitherto overlooked area of Mughal social history. It not only deals with the life of these ladies, but also narrates their political, administrative, social and cultural impact and contributions. Besides it also analyses their role in the rise and fall of the Mughal Empire. It is an humble attempt to reintegrate the Hindu and Muslim cultural fusion during the Mughal period which is considered a landmark in the ...
As a curtain in the process of unfolding uncovers the hidden things behind it, in the same way The Curtain Raiser: Unfolding the Fair Sex depicts the various hidden and ignored facets of Indian woman from the dawn of civilization to the present times. The book is divided in three sections ancient, medieval and modern and covers the subject through the existing literature as the author has collected the material from the dusty records of the dim past and woven ...