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The structure of ancient Indian society : theory and reality of the varṇa system / Yamazaki Genʼichi.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Yamazaki, Gen'ichi, 1935-2015.
- Series:
- Toyo Bunko research library ; 6.
- Toyo Bunko research library
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- India--Civilization--To 1200.
- India.
- Civilization.
- Caste--India--History.
- Local Subjects:
- Caste--India--History.
- Physical Description:
- xviii, 259 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm.
- Place of Publication:
- Tokyo : Toyo Bunko, 2005.
- Contents:
- The Brahmana: Brahmanas and the Varna system. Brahmanas as seen in Buddhist sources. Brahmanas and Kingship. The Ksatriya: The Ksatriya Varna. Kingship in the works of Hindu law. Kingship as described in Buddhist sources. The Vaisya: Urban merchants. Rural life as seen in Buddhist sources. Sudras and Candalas: Sudras. Candalas. Brahmanas and Candalas.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 241-248) and index.
- ISBN:
- 4809701972
- 9784809701979
- OCLC:
- 62899264
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