Author: James Tod
Publisher: Rupa
Year: 1997
Language: English
Pages: 1268
ISBN/UPC (if available): 817167366x
Description
An indispensable classic, it is the only authoritative work of its kind in early twentieth century, this 2 volume set remains a stupendous account of Rajasthan's history till date.
This work has now for long been regarded as one of the chief English classics on India. Bardic traditional tales, legends and historical records kept by the Brahmin priests of temples have been the source for the author's information. In these two volumes, the complete history of Rajasthan has been compiled for the Future Historian.
Vol. 1 builds up from the geography of Rajasthan and ends with the creation of Ajmer, with a close look at its history, architecture, traditions and ancestry. There is a vivid translation of the inscriptions in the Rajput history. This fascinating account begins with the genealogical history of the tribes of Rajasthan. It goes on to examine the feudal system prevalent and a detailed look at the annals, religious establishment, festivals and customs of Mewar.
Vol. 2 is a vivid reconstruction of history which traces the annals of Mewar, Bikaner, Jaisalmer, Amber, Haravati and Kota.
Contents
VOLUME 1
Preface by Douglas Sladen
Author's Introduction
Map of Rajast'han
Section Through Central India
GEOGRAPHY OF RAJAST'HAN OR RAJPOOTANA
Geography of Rajast'han
HISTORY OF THE RAJPOOT TRIBES
CHAPTER I - CHAPTER VIII
SKETCH OF A FEUDAL SYSTEM IN RAJAST'HAN
CHAPTER I to CHAPTER V
Appendix
Papers referred in the sketch of a Feudal System in Rajast'han
ANNALS IF NEWAR
CHAPTER I to CHAPTER XVIII
RELIGIOUS ESTABLISHMENTS, FESTIVALS, AND CUSTOMS OF MEWAR
CHAPTER XIX to CHAPTER XXIV
PERSONAL NARRATIVE OF THE AUTHOR
CHAPTER XXV to CHAPTER XXX
APPENDIX
VOLUME 2
AUTHOR'S INTRODUCTION
ANNALS OF MARWAR
CHAPTER I to CHAPTER XVI
ANNALS OF BIKANER
CHAPTER I to CHAPTER III
ANNALS OF JESSULMER
CHAPTER I to CHAPTER VII
SKETCH OF THE INDIAN DESERT
CHAPTER I - II
ANNALS OF AMBER, OR DHOONDAR
CHAPTER I to CHAPTER IV
SHEKHAWUT FEDERATION
CHAPTER V to CHAPTER VIII
ANNALS OF HARAVATI
BOONDI
CHAPTER I to CHAPTER IV
KOTAH
CHAPTER V to CHAPTER XI
PERSONAL NARRATIVE
CHAPTER I to CHAPTER XV