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Bimal Chandra Mohapatra Illustrator: NA: Buddhism and Socio-Economic Life of Easterrn India: With Special Reference to Bengal and Orissa (8th - 12th Centuries AD) D.K. Printworld (P) Ltd. New Delhi 1995 ISBN: 9788124600559

New Hardcover 19 X 25 cm. With the revival of Brahmanical Hinduism sometime around the fifth century ad, Buddhism had been dying out in India. But, paradoxically perhaps, in Bengal and Orissa, it saw not only its resurgence, but also a spell of its climactic glory -- for the rulers of these Eastern Indian regions, during eighth-twelfth centuries, were the devout adherents of Buddhist faith. At the secular layers, the Eastern Indian society of the times, as elsewhere in the subcontinent, was going through a period or transition: from the ancient to medieval. This book looks at the status of Buddhism in Bengal, Orissa, and their peripheral regions in Eastern India during 8th-12th centuries ad. Yet, more significantly, it is the first ever effort to gauge the impact of Buddhism on contemporary socio-economic life, ruled by the dynastic families of zealous Buddhists, namely, the Palas in Bengal (AD 750-1199) and the Bhaumakaras of Orissa (AD 756-c.950). Contextually, Dr. Mohapatra evolves indepth, analytical perspectives on pre-medieval religion, society and economy in Eastern India -- drawing on wide-ranging sources: both primary and secondary. Supported by relevant visual material, extensive bibliographic references, and a glossary of non-English words, the book is invaluable to the students/specialists of Buddhist studies and Indian history. Book Contents Preface Abbreviations List of Illustrations Orissa During The Bhaumakara Period (8th-10th Century ad) Bengal and Bihar During the Pala Period (8th-12th Century ad) 1. Introduction Sources Bengal Under the Palas -- Orissa Under the Bhaumakaras Historical Background Palas of Bengal -- Bhaumakaras of Orissa Chronology Extent of the Bhauma Empire -- Capital 2. Position of Buddhism in Bengal and Orissa Prior to the Eighth Centuryad Bengal Orissa 3. Buddhism in Bengal and Orissa Pala Age Buddhits Centres in Bengal Tamralipti -- Bihar-ail -- Po-shih-po -- Lo-to-mo-chih -- Mi-li-kia-si-kia-po-no or -- rigasthapana in Maldah -- Devaparvata -- Nalanda -- Somapura or Somapuri -- Vikramashila -- Odantapura or Odantapuri -- Jagaddala -- Mainamati (Pattikera) -- Devikota or Devakota -- Pandita -- Sannagar -- Vikramapura or Vikramapuri -- Bharatour -- Traikutaka Patrons Gopala I -- Dharmapala -- Devapala -- Narayanapala -- Gopala II -- Mahipala I -- Ramapala -- Govindapala Bhaumakara Age Buddhist Centres Ratnagiri -- Lalitagiri or Nalatigiri -- Udayagiri -- Jajpur -- Dhauli or Tosali -- Cheli-ta-lo -- Jayasrama Monastery -- Kuruma -- Achutarajpur (Banapur) -- Baud -- Khiching Patrons Kshemankaradeva -- Shivakaradeva I (alias Unmatta Simha) -- Shubhakaradeva I -- Shivakara II -- Shantikaradeva I -- Shubhakaradeva II Evolution of Buddhism Vajrayana -- Kalacakrayana -- Sahajayana 4. Society in Bengal and Orissa Society Under the Palas of Bengal People -- Brahmanas -- Karana-Kayastha -- Vaidya-Ambastha -- Low Castes -- Socio-Religious Rites, Ceremonies and Festivals -- Marriage -- Festivals -- Life of the People -- Position of Women -- Food and Drink -- Dress and Ornaments -- Games and Past Times -- Luxury and Morality -- Education and Learning Society Under the Bhaumakaras of Orissa Brahmanas -- Kshatriya -- Kayasthas-karanas -- Vaishyas -- Shudras -- Low Castes -- Aborigins -- Position of Women -- Marriage -- Food and Drink -- Dress and Ornaments -- Education and Learning Contemporary Indian Society Caste System -- Marriages -- Position of Women -- Ornaments and Dress -- Food and Drink -- Games and Amusements -- Standard of Living -- Beliefs and Superstitions, Manners and Customs 5. Economic Conditions in Bengal and Orissa Bengal Dur Printed Pages: 216. First edition

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Dr. Bimal Bandyopadhyay Illustrator: NA: Metal Sculptures of Eastern India, Sundeep Prakashan 1981 ISBN: 9788175740457

New Hardcover 19 x 25 cm. The study of Indian bronzes has always been a fascinating subject for the scholars, yet the bronzes from eastern India which occupy a conspicuous position in Indian art has often been a neglected field. The subject was therefore, chosen by the author to make a comprehensive study which he did so meticulously that the University of Calcutta awarded him a Ph.D. Degree for the work. The work not only reveals the skill of the craftsmen of the past but a civilization that was at its height during the contemporary age. The study has further brought out the socio-cultural base of this form of art which once formed a part of the curricula of the famous University of Nalanda for its students from India and abroad. The East thus was once one of the main centres of metal casting and a source of inspiration for the craftsmen of India as is evident from the ancient literature. The abundant availability of the bronzes during the Pala period and their high quality speaks of their heritage. After its initial adherence to the earlier school for a short period there developed a full blooded Eastern Indian School renowned for its graceful charm and sensuousness. Due to the rise of Vajrayana cult in Buddhism patronized by the royalty and the elite the extensive pantheon of Buddhist Gods and Goddesses grew adding a new dimension to the iconoplastic art. The process of creating unmatching objects of art continued through generations-far more than three centuries and it oscillates between the abstract and the reality of form. With the change of the ruling dynasty -the art died out being overpowered by a debased classicism. In its first chapter the development of metal art in India has been narrated with a reference to the technique involved. In chapter two the development and growth of the metal art in eastern India has been narrated and has been broadly divided into three periods, i.e. Early Pala, Classical Pala and Late Pala. How the art form developed and flowered to its best has been analysed with reference to specimens illustrated in the book. The East Indian School has made a lasting influence on the metal art of Orissa, Madhya Pradesh etc. and surrounding countries like Nepal, Tibet, Burma, Ceylon, Java, Siam and that has been studied in chapter three. Several literary texts contain evidences relating to the casting of images in metal and that has been elaborately discussed in chapter four. The book has been illustrated by more than sixty plates and it has further been enriched by a classified list of selected metal sculptures housed in different museums of India and abroad. Contents Chap. I : INTRODUCTION : Metal and metal casting in India: Early remains : Height of technique attained in the Harappan Culture: Continuity of the tradition: Reference to metal in the Vedic literature: Possibility of the existence of metal image in the Vedic age: The epic tradition: The iron figure of Bhima: Mention of metal images in the early Sanskrit texts, Agnipurana, Vishnupurana etc.: Actual finds of metal sculptures in Eastern India: The Sultanganj image: Sarvani image of the Khadgas: The monasteries as centres of metal casting: Nature of metal sculptures. Chap. II : EAST INDIAN METAL SCULPTURE FROM THE EARLIEST TO THE TWELFTH CENTURY A.D. Metal sculptures in early phase: The centres of metal casting: The Buddhist monasteries: The bronzes of Sultanganj, Kurkihar, Nalanda: Metal Sculptures in Eastern India of the 10th-12th centuries A.D.: Buddhist, Brahmanical. Chap. III : EXTENSION OF THE INFLUENCE OF EAST INDIAN METAL ART Nepal: Tibet: Burma: Ceylon: Java : Siam. Chap. IV : SOME LITERARY TEXTS ON METAL CASTING Chap. V : CONCLUSION Printed Pages: 190. First edition

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Mallar Ghosh Illustrator: NA: Development of Buddhist Iconography in Eastern India: A Study of Tara, Prajnas of Five Tathagatas and Bhrikuti, Munshiram Manoharlal Publishers Pvt. Ltd. 1980 ISBN: 9788121502085

Fine Hardcover 23 x 29 cm. This book represents an important landmark in the study of the Buddhist iconography, particularly of the Buddhist female divinities. It goes to the credit of Dr (Mrs) Mallar Ghosh to brave her way through a wide maze of literary and archaeological data gleaned not merely from Indian context but also from Burma, China, java, Nepal and Tibet to produce this erudite and, at the same time, admirably readable volume, Being a painstaking scholar noted for meticulousness, she has incorporated in all minuteness the description of the iconographical features of deities and their various forms, all based on textual prescriptions and visual representations. Equally significant and illuminating is her attempt to trace the rise and development of the concept of certain Buddhist deities. The book has five chapters, the first one dealing with a general introduction. In the second, a critical reassessment of the existing notions about the origin has been made. She has shown here that Tara owed her origin to the concept of Devi and it was eastern India which gave rise to this most powerful goddess of the Buddhist pantheon. The third chapter is devoted to Tara and seven of her manifestations. Dr Ghosh has clearly brought out how TaraaEUR s gradual evolution resulted in myriads of forms, including a few which are her own Printed Pages: 218. First edition

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FERGUSSON, James.. HISTORY OF INDIAN & EASTERN ARCHITECTURE..
with former owner's name, as is, else clean, solid. Covers Buddhist architecture, architecture of the Himalayas: Kash- mir, Nepal and Tibet. Dravidian styile: Hindu construction, Dravidian rock-cut temples, Dravidian temples, civil archi- tecture. Chalukyan style. Vol. 2 covers Jaina architecture, Northern or Indo-Aryan style, Orissa, Western India, Central & Northern India, civil architecture. Indian Saracenic arch- itecture: Ghanzni, Pathan style, Jaunpur, Gujarat, Malwa, Bengal, Kulbarga, Bijapur, Mughal architecture, wooden arch- itecture. Hisory of Eastern architecture: further India: Burma, Cambodia, Siam, Java. China & Japan: China, temple of the Great Dragon, Buddhist temples, tombs, pagodas. Japan: chronology, original sources, temples, Nara & Nikko. With 2 folding maps. A most valuable and useful reference study. Scans can be sent by email. Images displayed may not be the actual copy in stock for sale at any given time; if you want to see the exact image of the book or edition in stock, please request this by email and an image will be returned to you by attachment. * * * BUY WITH * * * * SHIPPING: WE SHIP WORLD WIDE * * * * * The shipping costs displayed for our books on ZVAB are ONLY AN ESTIMATE !!! * ACTUAL costs are based book weight, destination and value. * We will inform you of shipping costs and options once you select the book. **FOREIGN: We usually ship by registered/insured airmail to customers abroad. **DOMESTIC: We ship to USA customers by UPS/FEDEX or U.S. MAIL, appropriate insurance/registry and signature required will appply. ***** Please inquire if you have any questions regarding shipping or payments .

Delhi 1967, Manoharlal. Black cloth, 2 vol. set, 450+ 521p., 394 b.w. photos, worn dj., reprint of the London 1876, revi- sed & edited, with additdions: INDIAN ARCHITECTURE by James Burgess & EASTERN ARCHITECTURE by R. Spiers, rubber-stamped.

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