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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| Language: | English |
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New Delhi
Oxford University Press
2021
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| In: | Year: 2021 |
| Edition: | First edition. |
| Series/Journal: | Oxford scholarship online
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Hinduism
History To 1500 (India) (Mathura (District))
B Mathura (India : District) Religion B Mathura (India : District) Antiquities B Mathura (India : District) History To 1500 B Jainism History To 1500 (India) (Mathura (District)) B Cultural Pluralism History (India) (Mathura (District)) B Buddhism History To 1500 (India) (Mathura (District)) |
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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. |
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| Item Description: | This edition also issued in print: 2021. - Includes bibliographical references and index. - Description based on online resource; title from home page (viewed on October 6, 2021) |
| ISBN: | 0190993898 |
| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1093/oso/9780190127909.001.0001 |