9788186791240 - socio-religious_reforms_in_orissa_in_the_19th_century von Asit-kumar-patnaik (1 Ergebnisse)

Hardcover. Zustand: Fine. Contents: Introduction. 1. Socio-religious condition of Orissa in the second half of the 18 century. 2. Mahima movement and Brahmo movement. 3. Abolition of Sati, popularisation of widow remarriage and prevention of child marriage. 4. Suppression of human sacrifice and infanticide. 5. Eradication of illiteracy. Conclusion. Appendices. Glossary. Bibliography. "The main aim of this books is to present an exhaustive and comprehensive history of Orissa during 19 century in a single volume to cater the need of the students and researchers. Orissa history in the 19 century as explored and recorded till now is mainly the study of the important political events during the British regime. For the first time, this book makes an attempt to focuss on an important aspect of the social history of Orissa i.e. Socio-religious reforms in the 19 Century Orissa. This book presents a vivid and accurate picture of the various social and religious reforms that were carried in the 19 Century Orissa. It is organised in five chapters dealing with socio-religious condition of Orissa during second half 18 century, Mahima and Brahmo Movement, abolition of Social evils like Sati, Popularisation of widow remarriage, Prevention of Child Marriage, Suppression of Human Sacrifice and Infanticide along with Eradication of Illitarcy. "This book includes the findings of latest research in the respective field. The author has made an attempt to present socio-religious reforms in the 19 Century Orissa comprehensively and critically. He has handled the subject with an impartial balanced view 195 pp.