The Goddesses' Henchmen: Gender in Indian Hero Worship

The Goddesses' Henchmen: Gender in Indian Hero Worship

by Lindsey Harlan (Author)

Synopsis

The Rajputs ruled the vast majority of the kingdoms that were joined together after Indian Independence to form the state Rajasthan, "Land of Kings." An important part of Rajput religion is the worship of "heroes" who have died in battle. In this book, Harlan explores the idea of the Rajput hero.

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Format: Illustrated
Pages: 272
Edition: Illustrated
Publisher: Oxford University Press USA
Published: 26 Jun 2003

ISBN 10: 0195154266
ISBN 13: 9780195154269