by JanetRizvi (Author)
This authoritatively written book is the first to study Ladakh, the celebrated last outpost of Tibetan civilization. Janet Rizvi shows how Buddhism and Islam met at this high-altitude crossroads to form a unique culture, and discusses the region's history, rich oral tradition, economy, literature, and artifacts.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 320
Edition: 2
Publisher: OUP India
Published: 01 Apr 1999
ISBN 10: 0195645464
ISBN 13: 9780195645460