The Main Aim Of This Book Is To Present A Comprehensive History And Culture Of Orissa In A Single Volume To Cater The Need Of The Students And Researchers. So Far A Standard Book On The Subject Was Not Available Covering The All Aspects Of Orissan History Such As Political, Administrative, Social, Economic, Art And Architecture And Religion Etc. So The Students, Researchers And The General Readers Will Find This Work More Useful And Interesting.The Book Covers The Period From The Pre-Historic Times To A.D. 1568. It Is Organised In Twenty-Five Chapters Dealing Not Only With All The Major And Minor Dynasties Of Orissa But Also Their Administration, Socio-Economic Conditions, Developments In Religion And Art And Architecture. Also, The Chapter Has Been Written Keeping In View The Syllabi Prescribed By All The Universities Of Orissa. At The End Of Each Chapter A List Of Reference Is Given For The Benefit Of The Students For Further Reading. A Complete Bibliography Is Also Given To Make The Students Familiar With The Works On The History And Culture Of Orissa.The Book Includes The Findings Of Latest Research In The Respective Fields. The Author Has Made An Attempt To Present The History And Culture Of Orissa In An Objective Way With Scientific Historical Analysis. On Many Intricate Problems Of Orissan History, The Author Has Handled The Subject With An Impartial Balanced View More Accepted To The Scholars. It Is Written In A Simple Language And Lucid Style Palatable To All.

Historical knowledge could be a guide to understand the present and shape our future also. An important aspect of this book is to critically analyze the culture of Odisha. This book is to outline the emergence of Islam and its role on various aspects of Odishan way of life, of course, Odisha has been home of different tradition and customs from generation. With the entry of Islam, there were noticeable changes occurred in Odishan society, religion, historiography, art, architecture, painting, language, maritime trade and commercial intercourse. The culture of Odisha is full of continuity and enrichments. The history of Odisha during the post-Islamic involvement is a portrayal of reconciliation between the Hindus and the Muslims on various field. ln this book eighteen chapters have been dealt which are culturally associate with odisha. The cultural fusion of Odisha has been critically emphasized here.

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A Comprehensive History Of Vaishnavism In Orissa.

Odisha is an eastern Indian state, which is rich in culture and traditions and is dotted with various ancient Hindu temples. Knowing its general knowledge is essential for aspirants who are preparing for OPSC and other state level examinations. “Know Your State Odisha” has been revised carefully and consciously to promote General Knowledge of this cultural and traditional state. It contains various chapters to foster the knowledge of its History, Geography, Economy, Polity, Art and Culture, Center and State Government Welfare Schemes and Current Affairs for candidates who are appearing in Odisha Public Service Commission and other state level examinations. Housed with more than 1100 Multiple Choice Questions at the end of each chapter for practice, it is a perfect reference book to get a quick, relevant and easy route for achieving success in the examination.

This edited book entitled "Recent Developments in Historical and Archaeological Researches in Odisha", incorporating seventeen essays on Odisha’s past from prehistory to the modern period. All the seventeen essays are original research papers based on primary and secondary data. These essays are arranged in chronological order and focused on different aspects of Odisha in time and space i.e. prehistoric, protohistoric and early historic archaeology of Odisha, Epigraphic studies, the political and economic history of the ancient and medieval period, temple architecture, modern and contemporary history, and tribal studies.

Consisting of plurality of religions and cultures, Orissa has been the home of different traditions. It presents reconciliation, mutual exchange and peaceful co-existence. The advent of Islam in Orissa led to further changes in the socio-cultural fabric of Orissan society. Tracing the advent and spread of Islam in Orissa, this book makes a comprehensive study of its impact on various aspects of Orissan society-religion, social set-up, literature, art and architecture, and economy. The role of Sufi saints and Bhakti poets towards creating harmonious relations between Hindus and Muslims has also been examined.