Archaeology of Religion in South Asia: Buddhist, Brahmanical and Jaina Religious Centres in Bihar and Bengal, c. AD 600–1200

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Synopsis
In the religious landscape of early medieval (c. AD 600-1200) Bihar and Bengal, poly-religiosity was generally the norm than an exception, which entailed the evolution of complex patterns of inter-religious equations. Buddhism, Brahmanism and Jainism not only coexisted but also competed for social patronage, forcing them to enter into complex interactions with social institutions and processes. Through an analysis of the published archaeological data, this work explores some aspects of the social history of Buddhist, Brahmanical and Jaina temples and shrines, and Buddhist stūpas and monasteries in early medieval Bihar and Bengal. This archaeological history of religions questions many ‘established’ textual reconstructions, and enriches our understanding of the complex issue of the decline of Buddhism in this area. Please note: Taylor & Francis does not sell or distribute the Hardback in India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka.
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2021

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770 Pages
ISBN-13:
9781000416756
Related ISBNs:
9781032047119, 9781003194361
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Taylor and Francis
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Birendra Nath Prasad and Manohar Publishers & Distributors. The right of Birendra Nath Prasad to be identified as author of this work has been asserted by him in accordance with sections
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No
Language:
English
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No
Categories:
History, Nonfiction, Religion and Spirituality, Social Studies
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