Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism in Ancient India

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The volume has deep bearing on significant aspects of Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism for a long time in ancient India. All aspects have been explained in a fairly comprehensive way. The rise of Kushan Emperors is a most significant phenomenon in ancient India. The reigns of Asoka and Great and the Mauryan Empire have been highlighted. The eminence of Buddhism and its expansion in various regions of India have been explained in this volume. The volume deals with the several aspects of Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism in ancient India. It has been weaved into eleven chapters and a comprehensive bibliography. The theme contains an Introduction, Hinduism, Buddhism, Role of Emperor Asoka to spread Buddhism, Role of the Mauryan Empire, Rise of the Kushan kings, Transformation of Buddhism, Places of eminence in the history of Buddhism, Jainism and a brief assessment of the whole theme.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR B.R. Verma

B.R. Verma a well read, widely travelled and strong believer of Marxist ideology was born in 1943 in "Jhang District" nowin Pakistan. He spent his youth living among contemporary marxist intellectuals. He choose publishing trade as profession that matched his state of mind. During course of time he established himself as publisher. Nationalist to the core of heart he had affection for freedom fighters. Memories of aftermath of partition of fascination of sacrifices of freedom movement have been stimulating him throughout his life. His untold intellect has been inspiring him to do some thing for the cause, this all came out in shape of present work. He has still more to tell if health permits him.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR S R Bakshi

Dr. S.R. Bakshi is an eminent scholar of History and is the author of several works on Indian nationalism and freedom movement. A renowned scholar of history, Dr. Bakshi was working with ICHR, New Delhi till recently.