Ancient Sects and its Impact on Human Civilization

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The latest trends of micro-study in all branches of sciences and humanities have obviously inspired the scholars for detailed study a cultural sects activities in India.

The present monograph is a result of the comprehensive and scientific study of the ancient period ranging from the prehistoric period, Saiva sect, Buddhist sect, Jain sect including Vaisnavism sect, Sakta sect etc.

The work has been very well illustrated with numerous photographs and figures that add to the pictorial value of the book.

Contents: Preface. 1. Human evolution with context to prehistoric civilization of man. 2. Origin and development of Saiva sect Shaktism and temples. 3. Birth of Lord Buddha and development of Buddhist sect. 4. Jainism, its various aspects and development. 5. Vaisnava sect and development of Vaisnavism. 6. Conclusion. Select Bibliography. Index.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR A.P. Singh

Dr. Ajai Pal Singh was born in 1933 in the village Paharipur, Jankhat, District Farrukhabad, U.P. He completed his high school and Intermediate from D.N. College Tirwa Farrukhabad, He graduated in Science from Allahabad University. He took his M.A. Degree in Ancient History from Vikram University, Ujjain and completed his post graduate diploma in Museology from Bhopal University, Bhopal. He was awarded Ph.D degree from Bhopal University. Besides the books "Conservation and Museum Techniques' "Fort and Fortification of India" "Defensive art of India" "Monuments of Orchha" and "Monuments of Mandu" Dr. Singh has contributed a good number of research papers to various reputed journals.