Author: Biswarup Das
Publisher: Sundeep Prakashan
Year: 1985
Language: English
Pages: 225
ISBN/UPC (if available): 8175740752
Description
The treatise analyses the evolution of the social life of ancient Orissa by a fresh interpretation of known facts in the light of modern research on an all-India basis. It deals with the transformation of the tribal society into the Brahmanical society in Orissa in ancient times, and the role-played by the feudal economy in such a transformation.
Moreover, there is in the book a judicious use of epigraphic, sculptural and literary evidences on various aspects of ancient Orissan society. The work throws light on the caste system, position of women, education and literature, food and drink, game and pastime as well as ornament, costume and coiffure in ancient Orissan society.
Contents
PREFACE
ABBREVIATIONS
TRANSLITERATION TABLE
LIST OF PLATES
INTRODUCTION
CHAPTER
I Political History-A Resume
II Caste System
III Position of Women
IV Education and Literature
V Food and Drink
VI Costume, Ornament and Coiffure
VII Game and Pastime
VIII Conclusion
APPENDIX
BIBLIOGRAPHY
INDEX
PLATES