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100 1 _aTod, James,
_d1782-1835
245 1 0 _aAnnals and Antiquities of Rajasthan, v. 2 of 3 :
_bor the Central and Western Rajput States of India
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2018
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2018-07-05
508 _aProduced by Emmanuel Ackerman, KD Weeks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
520 _a"Annals and Antiquities of Rajasthan, v. 2 of 3" by James Tod is a historical account written in the early 19th century. This work delves into the rich history, customs, and cultural artifacts of the Rajput states of Rajasthan, focusing particularly on their hierarchy, religious practices, and influences of various deities. It serves as an intricate exploration of the region's legacy intertwined with the personal narratives of its rulers and societal structures. The opening of the book sets the stage for an examination of the profound influence of the priesthood within Rajputana, highlighting the significant grants made to Brahmans and the role of superstition in societal wealth distributions. It discusses how these religious establishments, ostensibly aimed at uplifting morality and supporting community welfare, often became tools for maintaining power and wealth among the ruling elite. Tod recounts specific anecdotes, such as the weighing of princes against gold during religious pilgrimages, to illustrate the complexities of power dynamics and societal values in this historically rich region. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aRajput (Indic people) -- History
653 _aRajasthan (India) -- History
700 1 _aCrooke, William,
_d1848-1923
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/57375
999 _c98206
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