Studies on Medieval Andhra History and Culture
Author: Myneni KrishnaKumari
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Published: 1994
Total Pages: 142
ISBN-13: 9788185475592
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Author: Myneni KrishnaKumari
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Published: 1994
Total Pages: 142
ISBN-13: 9788185475592
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Author: J.L. Mehta
Publisher: Sterling Publishers Pvt. Ltd
Published:
Total Pages: 340
ISBN-13: 9788120704329
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Author: Alpana Pandey
Publisher: Partridge Publishing
Published: 2015-08-11
Total Pages: 288
ISBN-13: 1482850176
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →The book delves into the lives of the Telugus in the 17th and 18th centuries. It highlights the existing social conditions in the region. At the same time it emphasises on certain changes witnessed due to the Muslim rule and the arrival of the traders from European countries. Besides their economic activities, the traders made inroads into the socio - political realm of the region. The Qutb-Shahi dynasty, the short Mughal rule under Aurangazeb, and the subsequent Asaf Jahi rule culminated in the establishment of a distinct Hyderabadi Culture, that is famous for religious tolerance and amalgamation of different cultures, and the emergence of Deccani as a language of the people! The two new religions, Islam and Christanity, created curiosity, conflicts and conversions in the region. The lack of patrons dealt a blow to the Brahmanical religion. Alternative medicinal system of the Islamic world, Unani was introduced. The Europeans introduced western surgery to the Royalty. The book highlights the emergence of a social order with new castes and sub castes, the change in the social hierarchy, the womens position, social reforms, a new dressing style in the upper section of society and the cosmopolitan luxury in the form of furniture, toiletry, jewelry etc.
Author: M. Krishna Kumari
Publisher: Discovery Publishing House
Published: 1990
Total Pages: 246
ISBN-13: 9788171411023
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Published: 1995
Total Pages: 244
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DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Author: V. Ramakrishna
Publisher: Comprehensive History and Cult
Published: 2014
Total Pages: 763
ISBN-13: 9789382381389
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →This volume on Andhra Pradesh covers the period 1324 to 1724, which witnessed the rise of large regional state powers such as the Vijayanagara kingdom, the Bahmanis, Gajapatis, Musunuris, Recherlas, Reddis, and Later Gangas. The political formations of the period were military-centered as witnessed by the well-organized nayamkara system, which revolved around the creation of nayamkaras or military chiefs, and was the mainstay of the Vijayanagara rulers. There was large-scale expansion of agriculture with the introduction of new crops like tobacco, tomato, potato and chillies, and phenomenal growth of trade in commodities like cotton and indigo. The trading and artisanal communities were organized in powerful guilds. The constant flux of peoples of different languages, faiths, cultural modes, and professions led to a liberal spirit of tolerance. Telugu literature flourished, and new genres were introduced in which outstanding works were created. A significant feature of the times was the evolution of a composite Dakhni (Deccani) culture. Rulers, Hindu and Muslim alike, patronized religious institutions but did not allow religion to interfere in matters relating to administration. Sri Vaishnavism, which won royal support during the reign of Saluva Narasimha, was established in the royal house and court during Krishnadeva Raya's rule. Numerous royal grants were given to Vaishnava temples and mathas. During Aravidu rule, the Tirumala temple occupied a premier position. Ahobalam was another centre in western Andhra that wielded great influence. The patronage of ruling chiefs of Shudra varna to Sri Vaishnava acharyas and temples fundamentally influenced their social and ritual ranking. The sixteenth-century temple was an organized complex of sanctuaries and mandapas. Tadipatri, Lepakshi and Ahobalam deserve mention as examples. Placing a chariot in stone in the temple complex was a contribution of the Vijayanagara period. The Aravidu period contributed the gopura as a dominant feature of the temple complex. The detached gopura of Govindarajaswami Temple, Tirupati, is a fine example. The rulers of medieval Andhra seldom violated established norms of dharma, thereby ensuring the security and stability of their kingdoms.
Author: Daud Ali
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 2004-06-24
Total Pages: 332
ISBN-13: 9780521816274
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