Annals and Antiquities of Rajasthan, v. 1 of 3 : or the Central and Western Rajput States of India

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Tod, James, 1782-1835

Contributor:

Crooke, William, 1848-1923

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Annals and Antiquities of Rajasthan, v. 1 of 3" by James Tod is a historical account written in the early 19th century. This work focuses on the rich history, culture, and geography of the Rajput states in Rajasthan, India. With its detailed genealogies, descriptions of feudal systems, and insights into Rajput society, the book serves as both a narrative chronicle and an analytical study of the region's historical evolution. The opening of the text includes an elaborate dedication and a preface, presenting the author's intent to document the legacy of the Rajputs while also acknowledging the challenges of preserving their history amidst changing political dynamics, particularly following British colonial interventions. It outlines Tod's experiences as a political agent, his affinity for the Rajput culture, and the significance of the work as a substantial historical document. The introduction emphasizes the scholarly context and cultural importance of the Rajputs, setting the stage for an in-depth exploration of their lives, traditions, and historical significance in the subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by KD Weeks, Emmanuel Ackerman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 56.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Release date is 2018-07-04