Religion in early Assam : an archaeological history / by Rena Laisram.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Laisram, Rena, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Assam (India)-Civilization.

Assam (India)--Civilization.

Assam (India).

Genre:

Libros electrónicos.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (154 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Newcastle upon Tyne, UK : Cambridge Scholars Publishing, 2019.

Summary:

This volume offers a fresh approach to the existing literature on religion in Early Assam, bringing together perspectives from the fields of archaeology, religion, history and heritage. For decades, the Naraka legend has been incorporated into history without due critical attention and analysis of the historical context, while archaeological studies in religion have been largely descriptive. The sacred landscape of the erstwhile Prāgjyotiṣa and Kāmarūpa kingdoms had linkages with the history of other parts of India, and beyond. This book offers a comprehensive reconstruction of religion in Early Assam based on an exhaustive use of archaeological sources. It opens with a useful overview of the conceptual and methodological foundations of religion, archaeology and history. Heritage conservation of sacred sites such as Kāmākhyā which face the impact of rapid urbanization illustrates implications for Assam's history and identity.

Contents:

Intro

Dedication

Contents

Preface

Acknowledgements

List of Illustrations

A Note on the Maps

Chapter One

Chapter Two

Chapter Three

Chapter Four

Chapter Five

Chapter Six

Notes

Glossary

Bibliography

Illustrations.

Notes:

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ISBN:

1-5275-3346-8

OCLC:

1117361560