{"product_id":"nalanda-9789356409675","title":"Nalanda","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Diwakar Kumar Singh\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing (IN)\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Bloomsbury Academic India\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Historiography\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eDiscover the archaeological and historical story of Nalanda, one of the world's greatest Buddhist monastic universities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis scholarly work explores the historical contexts that enabled Nalanda to emerge as a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003emahavihara\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (mega-monastery) and a renowned centre of learning. Drawing on a wide range of textual, epigraphic and archaeological sources, the book traces the evolution of Nalanda, highlighting its remarkable intellectual, religious and cultural legacy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChallenging the conventional narrative of a pan-Indian decline of Buddhism, the author presents compelling archaeological evidence demonstrating that Nalanda and its surrounding region continued to flourish as vibrant monastic and religious centres. The study argues for a more nuanced understanding of the complex historical processes that shaped the transformation of Buddhism during this period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBased largely on material evidence uncovered through excavations, the book examines an extensive collection of seals, inscriptions, sculptures and other artefacts that reveal the scale and significance of the Nalanda monastic establishment. While primarily a Buddhist site, Nalanda also preserves strong archaeological evidence of Brahmanical and Jain traditions, reflecting the coexistence and interaction of multiple religious and ideological streams.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBy investigating the diverse religious landscape of Nalanda, this book offers an important reassessment of existing theories on the decline of Buddhism in India. It is an essential resource for scholars, students and readers interested in Indian history, archaeology, Buddhism, religious studies and the intellectual heritage of ancient India.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul class=\"a-unordered-list a-vertical\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExplores the rise of Nalanda as a world-renowned \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003emahavihara\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and centre of Buddhist learning.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDraws upon archaeological, textual and epigraphic evidence to reconstruct Nalanda's history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChallenges traditional theories surrounding the decline of Buddhism in India.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExamines the coexistence of Buddhist, Brahmanical and Jain traditions at the site.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvides fresh insights into the religious, cultural and intellectual landscape of early medieval India.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Bloomsbury Publishing (IN)","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48015780282519,"sku":"9789356409675","price":1040.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9789356409675.webp?v=1784030544","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/nalanda-9789356409675","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}