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Encyclopaedia of Indian Women Through The Ages (Ancient India), Vol.1
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Epic India: Or India as Described in the Mahabharata and the Ramayana [Hardcover]
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ESCAPE THE BAKASURA TRAP : Let Contentment Fuel Your Growth
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Folktales From the Land of the Mahabharata
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GAZETTEER OF THE GURGAON DISTRICT 1883-84
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Governance and Human Rights
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Hindu Tales from the Sanskrit
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Hindu Tales from the Sanskrit [Hardcover]
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Indian Epic Poetry; Being the Substance of Lectures Recently Given at Oxford: With a Full Analysis of the Rámáyaṇa and of [Hardcover]
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Indian Idylls from the Sanskrit of the Mahâbhârata [Hardcover]
0Original price was: ₹1,270.00.₹826.00Current price is: ₹826.00.Immerse yourself in the soul of ancient India with these captivating Indian Idylls, curated from the Sanskrit Mahābhārata. Discover timeless tales of love, sacrifice, and spirituality, including beloved narratives like ‘Savitri; OR, Love and Death’ and ‘Nala and Damayanti.’ Authored by Edwin Arnold, whose connection to India adds unique depth, this collection offers profound insights into Indian mythology and culture. Essential for lovers of Indian classics, epic poetry, and anyone seeking the enduring wisdom of the Mahābhārata.
