Ancient Indian Traditions
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Ancient Indian Traditions
Book Details
• ISBN: 8170202140
• Author: E. E. Pargiter
• Pages: 370 pp
• Year of Publishing: 1979
• Binding: Hard Bound
• Publisher: Cosmo Publications
This important work challenges the predominant reliance on Vedic literature—primarily religious in nature—for reconstructing ancient Indian history. E. E. Pargiter advocates for a deeper engagement with Puranic and epic traditions, arguing that these sources offer rich historical insights often overlooked by modern scholars. The book meticulously analyzes genealogical and traditional accounts found in the Puranas alongside Rig-Vedic texts to reconstruct a more historically grounded narrative of ancient India. Topics covered include the origins and preservers of tradition, the formation and classification of the Puranas, detailed genealogical surveys (such as the Solar race and Brahman families), and the chronological tables of rishis and Kshatriyan Brahmans. A significant contribution to Indian historiography, this volume is indispensable for students and scholars of ancient Indian history, Indology, and cultural studies.
