{"product_id":"before-k-7771-7779-7751-a-religious-diversity-in-ancient-mathura-hardcover","title":"Before K\u0026#7771;\u0026#7779;\u0026#7751;a: Religious Diversity in Ancient Mathura - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eKanika Kishore Saxena\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMathura is most famous for its association with Vasudeva-Krsna, an important deity of the Hindu pantheon. In ancient times, however, this site contributed towards the production of exquisite pieces of sculpture, inscriptions, and terracottas associated with Buddhism, Jainism, and the Naga and Yaksa traditions as well. The literature and art inspired by these traditions make the religious landscape of Mathura a fascinating subject of study. Before Krsna is one such work that entails an epigraphic analysis of Mathura from the early historical till the early medieval period. It examines the content of inscriptions from Mathura, correlates it with other archaeological and literary sources, and assesses the available data in the context of the social, political, and economic processes underway in the Indian subcontinent at that time. This monograph not only provides the reader a taste of Mathura's religious diversity and plurality over time, but is also relevant for understanding the\u003cbr\u003ehistory of specific religious traditions and the threads of interaction between them.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKanika Kishore Saxena, \u003cem\u003eAssistant Professor, Miranda House\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eKanika Kishore Saxena, has done her BA and MA (first position in Delhi University) from LSR college, and has been awarded President's Gold Medal for being the best student in Delhi University for excellence in academics, conduct, character, co-curricular and social services. Her PhD is also from\u003cbr\u003eDelhi University. She has been working as Assistant Professor of History and has taught in colleges like LSR and Miranda House. She is currently employed in Miranda House.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 328\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.2 x 9.4 x 5.7 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 04, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47464587952306,"sku":"9780190127909","price":119.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/3891\/1666\/files\/84d6c7f5f52e9419fac80ce4bf3138cd.webp?v=1778997320","url":"https:\/\/box.dadyminds.org\/products\/before-k-7771-7779-7751-a-religious-diversity-in-ancient-mathura-hardcover","provider":"DADYMINDS BOX","version":"1.0","type":"link"}