The Inner Conflict of Tradition

Essays in Indian Ritual, Kingship, and Society
Essential for students, scholars, and enthusiasts of Indian cultural studies and social history seeking a deeper understanding of India’s heritage.
Explore the intrinsic tensions shaping Indian society, ritual, and kingship with this collection of seminal essays. Renowned Indologist J.C. Heesterman offers profound analyses, challenging traditional views and revealing the core dynamics of India’s historical foundations. Uncover groundbreaking insights into the intricate interplay of ritual, power, and social order that defined ancient and medieval India.

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