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Original Sanskrit Texts On the Origin and History of the People of India: Mythical and Legendary Accounts of the Origin of Caste, with an Enquiry Into
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General Racism & Ethnic StudiesGeneral World History
ISBN13: 9781022509276
Publisher: Legare Street Pr
Published: Jul 18 2023
Pages: 554
Weight: 1.69
Height: 1.12 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: Sanskrit
In this illuminating work, John Muir examines the origins of the caste system in India, drawing on a wide range of ancient Sanskrit texts. From the mythological accounts of the creation of the four varnas to the historical development of the caste system, Muir provides a thorough analysis of this complex social institution. Originally published in 1872, this book remains a valuable resource for scholars of Indian history and culture.
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
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