Ashok kumar bal (12 Ergebnisse)

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Hardcover. Zustand: New. The Gajapati is an Institution of seminal significance in Odisha. The dual status of the Gajapati, both as a king and a servant (Adyasebak), makes him distinctly unique. Gajapati kings have acted as the vassals or deputies, or the agents of Lord Jagannath, who is held as the Supreme Sovereign. This foundational doctrine was an innovative experiment in statecraft used by the Gajapatis to secure and sustain the support of the people for expansion and consolidation of the kingdom. The Odishan kingdom, at its pinnacle of glory during the reign of Kapilendra Deb (AD 1435-1467), stretched from the river Ganges to the Cauvery River but witnessed decline since the advent of the Afghans (1568), followed by the Marathas (1751) and the British (1803), finally leading to complete dispossession of territory and making the Gajapati or the Raja of Puri, a king without a kingdom. Apart from interesting historical facts, the book contains fascinating stories. There was one Gajapati king, a loyal devotee of Lord Jagannath, who converted to Islam; another Gajapati who adopted a son as heir but disowned him in favour of another adopted child, leading to a prolonged court case; one king was accused of murder and banished to the Andamans. The stories on attempts to protect the shrine from repeated invasions by Muslim rulers and shifting the revered deities to different secret locations, and the narrative of the remarkable Queen Suryamani Patamahadei (the widow of Gajapati Birakeshari Deb II and mother of Dibyasingha Deb III [18591888]) are riveting. The book elaborates on the Gajapati's gradual withdrawal from the role of royalty, even as his association with Lord Jagannath continues to thrive. This time-honoured ritual association with the Lord has placed the Gajapati in a position of high esteem and veneration among the people, for which he is reverentially known as Chalanti Vishnu (living embodiment of Lord Vishnu).…

Hardcover. Zustand: New. This captivating collection of essays and short stories offers a window into Ashok Kumar Bal s diverse life experiences, seamlessly blending personal reflection, social observation, and historical narrative. With an illustrious career in public service, corporate leadership, and academia, the author brings a unique perspective to a wide range of themes ranging from the deeply personal to the profoundly universal.A Various World presents events, individuals, and settings that are deceptively simple and ordinary, yet upon closer inspection, they reveal the layered richness of life. The author serves as a medium to connect these themes with readers, inviting them to see that what is often considered ordinary is, in fact, extraordinary. …

Hardcover. Zustand: New. Bespoken: From Tunapuna to Buckingham Palace chronicles the extraordinary journey of Professor Andrew M. Ramroop OBE, whose determination transformed him from a young immigrant into one of the world's most celebrated master tailors. However, beyond fashion, Ashok Kumar Bal presents a compelling story of identity, resilience and the enduring legacy of the Indian diaspora, tracing the roots of indentured labour to an inspiring modern success story.…

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