Download or read book Mapping Place Names of India written by Anu Kapur and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2019-03-01 with total page 191 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is the first of its kind to chart the terrain of contemporary India’s many place names. It explores different ‘place connections’, investigates how places are named and renamed, and looks at the forces that are remaking the future place name map of India. Lucid and accessible, this book explores the bonds between names, places and people through a unique amalgamation of toponomy, history, mythology and political studies within a geographical expression. This volume addresses questions on the status and value of place names, their interpretation and classification. It brings to the fore the connections between place names and the cultural, geographical and historical significations they are associated with. This will be an essential read for scholars and researchers of geography, law, politics, history and sociology, and will also be of interest to policy-makers, administrators and the common reader interested in India.
Download or read book Historical Place Names of Madhya Pradesh written by and published by . This book was released on 2021 with total page 347 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Placenames of the World written by Adrian Room and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2024-10-17 with total page 441 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A placename is often much more than just a label. A name may bespeak the history of a nation, the culture of a people, or the hopes of an individual. Such connections are revealed in this very large reference work on placenames of the world, which offers an in-depth look at the origins of each. First published in 1997, this 2006 edition contains 6,000+ entries--natural features such as mountains, rivers and lakes and human entities such as cities and countries. Each entry includes the name of the feature; a brief description and its geographical location; and the origin of the name with relevant historical, biographical and topographical details. Appendices give the meanings of common elements of non-English placenames (e.g., Abu, as in Abu Dhabi, means "father of"); major placenames in European languages (e.g., Pays-Bas and Paesi Bassi are the French and Italian names, respectively, for what English speakers call the Netherlands); and transcribed Chinese-language equivalents for the names of the world's countries and capitals.
Download or read book Historical Geography of Madhyapradesh from Early Records written by Pranab Kumar Bhattacharyya and published by Motilal Banarsidass Publishe. This book was released on 2010 with total page 350 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Concise Dictionary of World Place Names written by John Everett-Heath and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2019-09-19 with total page 1854 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This unique and informative dictionary explores the history, meanings, and origin of place names around the world. In over 11,000 entries it covers an enormous geographical range, including continents, countries, islands, cities, mountains, rivers, and much more. Key historical facts are incorporated into each entry, as well as a record of the place name in the local language for an accurate and comprehensive account. For this fifth edition, 134 entirely new entries have been added, including Byzantine Empire, Lac qui Parle, Nasr, Sauk City, and Yekaterinogradskaya. Existing entries have also been fully updated to reflect recent socio-political and geographical changes, most notably in Eswatini and Northern Macedonia. In addition to the entries themselves, the dictionary contains invaluable supplementary content to support the text. There is a glossary of foreign word elements which appear in place names, as well as a list of personalities and leaders who have influenced the naming of places around the world.
Download or read book Orissa from Place Names in Inscriptions C 260 B C 1200 A D written by Malati Mahajan and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 474 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Present volume presents the culture of Orissa as gleaned from place names mentioned in the inscriptions of the different dynasties and gives much emphasis on the meaning of the place names. The data obtained is corroborated and supplemented with the evidence obtained from other sources (archaeological, literary, sculptural and epigraphical) and has been arranged under different heads such as topography, flora, fauna, settlements, administrative geography under different dynasties, society, economic conditions, religion etc. It would prove as an important source for the study of the cultural progress of the region and found interesting and thought provoking by discerning scholars.
Download or read book Madhya Pradesh written by Malati Mahajan and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Present Work Aims In Tracing The Cultural And Historical Geography Of Madhya Pradesh From Available Place Names From The Inscription Found In The Region Which Have Been Classified In This Book On The Basis Of Prefixes And Suffixes And Are Arranged Under Different Heads Such As Topography, Flora, Fauna, Settlement, Administrative Divisions, Social, Economic And Religious Conditions Chronologically. The Place Names Which Have Been Taken Here Are Dynasty-Wise And For The Convenience Of The Readers They Have Been Classified Under Different Groups Such As (1) Mauryas, Sungas And Satavahanas, (2) Guptas And Their Feudatories And Contemporaries, (3) Pratiharas And Paramaras, (4) Chandellas And Their Contemporaries And (5) Kalachuris Of Tripuri. Some Epigraphs Mentioning The Place Names Of Madhya Pradesh But Found In Adjoining Provinces As Well Have Also Been Discussed. The Maps Of The Kingdoms Of Paramaras And Chandellas Of Jejakabhukti Give An Idea About The Extent Of The Empire Of These Dynasties. The Present Book Is The First Ever Systematic Attempt Towards The Reconstruction Of The Cultural And Historical Geography Of Madhya Pradesh Based On Place Names Corroborated And Suppliemented, Wherever Possible, With The Archaeological, Literary And Sculptural And Epigraphical Data.
Download or read book Madhya Pradesh Through the Ages written by Shiri Ram Bakshi and published by Sarup & Sons. This book was released on 2008 with total page 318 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Studies in Indian Place Names written by and published by . This book was released on 1992 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book History Of Ancient India a New Version From 7300 Bb To 4250 Bc written by J.P. Mittal and published by Atlantic Publishers & Dist. This book was released on 2006 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Present Book, New History Of Ancient India, Is An Attempt To Present The Indian History In The Light Of Recent Discoveries And Excavations Made In This Field. The History Of India Before The Invasion Of Alexander The Great In 328 B.C. Has Been Generally Considered A Myth. Accordingly, Brahma, Vishnu And Mahesh, Manu And Mandhata, Harishchandra And Bhagirath, Shri Rama And Shri Krishna, All Have Been Treated Non-Historical, Mythical Personages. But The Recent Discoveries Like Those Of Dwarika Of Shri Krishna In The Sea And Lanka Of Ravana In Orissa As Well As The Authentic Determining Of The Date Of Floods, That Find Mention In The Purana, Have Outrightly Refuted The Past Presumptions. With New Things Coming To Light, It Is Desirable That History Be Rewritten. It Is With This View That The Present Book Has Been Written. It Aims At Presenting The Information In An Analytic Manner And Also In Chronological Order. Beginning From The Vedic Yuga, The Book Presents An In-Depth Study Of Devasura Yuga, Satya Yuga, Dwapar Yuga And Kaliyuga. All The Information, Both Conventional And Recent, Provided In The Book Are Authentic As They Are Taken From The Authoritative Sources. The Book Is Unique In Its Presentation As It Richly Provides Maps Of Ancient States, Photographs And Figures, Which Not Only Give A Glimpse Of The Related Age Or Yuga But Also Facilitate Easy Understanding Of Information. Since Miracles, Exaggerations, Mysteries And Supernatural Powers Find No Reference Here, The Book Can Be Held A Complete, Authoritative Text On Ancient Indian History.It Is Hoped That The Students, Research Scholars And Even Teachers Of Indian History Will Find This Book Highly Useful And Indispensable For Having A Thorough And Updated Knowledge Of Ancient India. Even The General Readers Will Find This Book Extremely Interesting And Informative.
Download or read book Lok Sabha Debates written by India. Parliament. Lok Sabha and published by . This book was released on 1992 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Studies in Indian Archaeology written by Hasmukhlal Dhirajlal Sankalia and published by Popular Prakashan. This book was released on 1985 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Journal of Academy of Indian Numismatics Sigillography written by Academy of Indian Numismatics and Sigillography and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 674 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Comprehensive Modern Indian History From 1707 To The Modern Times UPSC CSE Edition written by Brijesh Singh and published by S. Chand Publishing. This book was released on with total page 440 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book covers Modern Indian History part of the syllabus of the UPSC Civil Services Examination for General Studies - Preliminary as well as Mains Examinations. Text is accompanied with bullets, flowcharts, tables, graphs, maps, block diagrams, images, boxes, etc. to help in grasping the information in a systematic and scientific way. The book also covers questions on Modern Indian History part of the previous years, General Studies papers asked in the UPSC CSE and CDS examinations to help serious aspirants to assess the level of his/her preparation and understanding.
Download or read book Studies in Indian Place Names written by Madhav N. Katti and published by . This book was released on 1984 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A Study of Telugu Place names written by S. S. Ramachandra Murthy and published by . This book was released on 1985 with total page 408 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Krishna in History Thought and Culture written by Lavanya Vemsani and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2016-06-13 with total page 527 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Krishna is a central figure in Hinduism, a religion that has been a fundamental force for thousands of years. This accessible encyclopedia covers texts, practices, scholarship, and arts related to Krishna from the earliest known sources on. As Eastern religions and related practices such as yoga become increasingly popular, there is a need for resources that explain where these practices come from and what they mean. This is one of those works. Krishna is central to Hindu philosophy, theology, art, architecture, and literature, and an understanding of Krishna will give students greater understanding of the role of Hinduism around the world. Yet this isn't just a book on religion. The encyclopedia also provides insights into Indian and world history and into contemporary concerns, fostering respect for religious and cultural diversity. Entries on a wide range of subjects related to Krishna cover India and other places where major Krishna religious centers and temples are established worldwide. Articles draw from classical Indian sources dating back as far as 1300 BCE and from folk and worldwide literature, including mythology from Jainism and Buddhism. The book's alphabetical organization, cross references in each entry that highlight related entries and further readings, and topical and thematic lists will facilitate in-depth research.
