Before Kṛṣṇa: religious diversity in ancient Mathura

Mathura is most famous for its association with Vasudeva-Krsna, an important deity of the Hindu pantheon. In ancient times, however, this site contributed towards the production of exquisite pieces of sculpture, inscriptions, and terracottas associated with Buddhism, Jainism, and the Naga and Yaksa...

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Main Author: Kishore Saxena, Kanika ca. 20./21. Jh (Author)
Format: Electronic Map
Language:English
Published: New Delhi Oxford University Press 2021
Edition:First edition
Series:Oxford scholarship online
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Online Access:BSB01
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Summary:Mathura is most famous for its association with Vasudeva-Krsna, an important deity of the Hindu pantheon. In ancient times, however, this site contributed towards the production of exquisite pieces of sculpture, inscriptions, and terracottas associated with Buddhism, Jainism, and the Naga and Yaksa traditions as well. The literature and art inspired by these traditions make the religious landscape of Mathura a fascinating subject of study. 'Before Krsna' is one such work that entails an epigraphic analysis of Mathura from the early historical till the early medieval period. It examines the content of inscriptions from Mathura, correlates it with other archaeological and literary sources, and assesses the available data in the context of the social, political, and economic processes underway in the Indian subcontinent at that time
Item Description:This edition also issued in print: 2021. - Includes bibliographical references and index
Physical Description:1 Online-Ressource (328 Seiten) Illustrationen, Karten
ISBN:9780190993894
DOI:10.1093/oso/9780190127909.001.0001

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