Pandits in a Changing Environment (English Version)
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Pandits in a Changing Environment (English Version)
Book Details
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Author: Samita Sinha
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Publisher: Levant Books
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Language: English
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Edition: First
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ISBN: 9789391741488
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Pages: 256
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Cover: Hardcover
About the Book
Pandits in a Changing Environment by Samita Sinha offers a comprehensive historical study of Sanskrit education in 19th-century Bengal. Focusing on both traditional and metropolitan centres of Sanskrit learning, the book explores how these institutions evolved amid socio-cultural transformations.
The work provides an in-depth analysis of:
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The origin and development of Sanskrit tools (schools)
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The teaching methodologies and examination systems
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The socio-economic status of Pandits and their pupils
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Patronage and support received by the institutions
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The contribution of Sanskrit scholars as social reformers
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The vital role played by Pandits in the growth of Bengali language and literature
Through extensive examples and archival insights, the book traces the eventual decline of these rich educational traditions, reflecting on their cultural significance and legacy.
About the Author
Samita Sinha is a faculty member in the Department of History at Maharaja Manindra Chandra College, Calcutta. Her academic interests include the intellectual and cultural history of Bengal, particularly the role of traditional educational institutions during the colonial period.
