Description
This comprehensive collection of scholarly papers offers invaluable insights into the rich traditions of manuscriptology and epigraphy across Greater India and South Asia. Drawing from decades of academic research, this volume examines ancient inscriptions, manuscript preservation techniques, and the artistic heritage that shaped South Asian civilization. Whether you’re a researcher in Indian history, a student of art history, or an academic specializing in paleography and ancient scripts, this book serves as an essential reference work. The collected papers cover diverse topics ranging from temple inscriptions to illuminated manuscripts, providing methodological frameworks for studying historical texts. Published by MLBD Publications, a trusted name in Indian academic publishing, this first edition brings together critical scholarship that bridges epigraphy, art history, and cultural studies. Ideal for university libraries, research scholars, and serious students of South Asian studies, this volume contributes significantly to our understanding of India’s textual and artistic heritage.
- Publisher : MLBD Publications; First Edition (1 January 2022)
- Language : English
- ISBN-10 : 8195055362
- ISBN-13 : 978-8195055364
- Item Weight : 788 g
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Manuscriptology and Epigraphy of Greater India and South Asian Art about?
This book is a collection of academic papers exploring the study of ancient manuscripts and inscriptions from Greater India and South Asia. It covers research methodologies, preservation techniques, and the artistic traditions embedded in historical texts and temple inscriptions across the Indian subcontinent.
Who should buy this book on manuscriptology and epigraphy?
This book is ideal for research scholars, university students, historians, art history enthusiasts, and academics specializing in South Asian studies, paleography, ancient Indian scripts, or cultural heritage. It’s also valuable for university libraries building their Indology collections.
Is this book available for online purchase in India?
Yes, you can buy Manuscriptology and Epigraphy of Greater India and South Asian Art: Collected Papers online at The Bookish Owl for ₹3000 with delivery across India. The book is currently in stock.
What makes this book important for South Asian art research?
This volume brings together critical scholarly research that connects epigraphy, manuscriptology, and art history, providing comprehensive insights into how ancient texts and inscriptions reveal South Asia’s artistic and cultural heritage. It offers essential methodological frameworks for serious academic research.
Which publisher released this book on Indian epigraphy?
MLBD Publications published this first edition in January 2022. MLBD is a respected academic publisher in India known for scholarly works on Indology, history, and South Asian studies.
