Description
- ISBN-13: 9788124601174
- Publisher: D.K. Printworld (P) Ltd.
- Binding: Hardback
- No of Pages: xix, 477
- ISBN-10: 8124601178
- Publisher Date: 1999
- Language: English
- Weight: 1500 gr
Original price was: ₹1,800.00.₹1,350.00Current price is: ₹1,350.00.
Discover Orissa’s rich history, culture, and archaeology in this book. Explore ancient Kalinga, Ashoka’s transformation, and Orissa’s architectural marvels. From the Sun Temple at Konark to the rock-cut caves of Khandagiri and Udayagiri, journey through Orissa’s captivating past. 29 essays by area specialists cover diverse topics, including maritime activities, religions, sculptures, and socio-religious movements. Edited by P.K. Mishra, a distinguished Orissan historiographer, this book offers a comprehensive exploration of Orissa’s heritage.
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Soumen Mondal –
An amazing compilation of knowledge about Orissa. Highly recommended for history buffs.
Rashi Tanwar –
Uneven quality across essays, but the depth of research is impressive.
Shubhashish Gupta –
Gives you a broad understanding of the region. It could delve deeper into some topics.
Gaurav Kumar –
Loved learning about Orissa’s architectural marvels. Konark’s Sun Temple is described beautifully.
Afnas –
The book is interesting. It taught me a lot about ancient india. A must read for some.
Yash Arya –
Very useful book. Full of useful information and resource. Some time it become overwhelming.
Subham Kumar Nahak –
Great resource for understanding Orissan culture and history. Highly recommended!
Prachi Bhuranda –
Informative, but the writing style can be a bit academic and hard to follow at times.
Muskan Rastogi –
A bit dry at times, but packed with information. A worthwhile read for serious students of history.
Hitesh Bhatia –
A scholarly work that provides a comprehensive, if sometimes overwhelming, overview.
Varalika Kathuria –
A good overview of Orissan history. Some essays are stronger than others, but overall a valuable resource.
Chanchal Chauhan –
Excellent collection of essays. The chapters on archaeology were particularly fascinating.
M Anil Naik –
Disappointed in the editing; some essays felt disjointed. Still, valuable for its scope.
Dhanush H B –
Important, but not always accessible. Consider it a reference rather than a light read.
Anurag Lakhera –
Not for beginners. Assumes prior knowledge. Those who know the topic can find it enlightening.
Abhinav Singh Chouhan –
Comprehensive but dense. Requires some prior knowledge to fully appreciate.
Khushu –
Good book for history student. Some chapter are too specific to relate to other one.