Yashaswini (145 results)

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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Without the horse, India would not be this India .The history of the horse in India is an epic tale of life and war, of migration and intermingling, and points towards a greater history throughout the world, the history of humans and animals in symbiosis. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. …

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PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

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Hardcover. Condition: New. The horse is etched on the Indian landscape, and to view the subcontinent s past through the prism of the horse is to be swept up in its power and grace. Horses are a thread that connects Indian history, mythology, art, literature, folklore and popular belief. In this inspired and singularly erudite debut, Yashaswini Chandra takes us on the trail of the horse into and within India. What follows is a surprising and exhilarating journey, covering caravan-trade routes originating in Central Asia and Tibet, sea routes from the Middle East, and the dominions of different sultans and Mughal emperors, the south Indian kingdoms as well as the Rajput horse-warrior states. She outlines the political symbolism of the horse, its vital function in social life, religion, sport and war, its role in shaping economies and forging crucial human bonds. We learn of the emergence of local breeds such as the Kathiawari and the Marwari, the Zanskari and the Manipuri. We encounter fabulous horsewomen too, Chand Bibi, Maratha princesses and women polo players among them. We meet grooms, farriers, breeders, traders and bandits. The highlight of course are the magnificent examples of the horse itself Rana Pratap s legendary Chetak, Ranjit Singh s much-contested Laili, Pabuji s cherished black mare and those horses captured in paintings and equestrian portraits. This glorious age of the horse would meet its agonized decline with the onset of colonial rule and mechanization. In the end, what is most remarkable is that the history of the horse in India, mirroring that of its human inhabitants, is a tale of migration and permanent intermingling. The horse is thus an exceptional and fitting vantage from which to appreciate the history of the land, influenced as it was by this most instrumental of animals.…

Soft cover. Condition: New. Shortlisted for the AutHer Award Best Debut Longlisted for the Karwaan Book Prize 'A remarkable tour de force' Richard M. Eaton 'With this debut, Yashaswini Chandra gallops straight into the premier division of Indian historians' William Dalrymple 'Highly original . combining flawless scholarship with the author's intimate knowledge of horses' Partha Mitter Omnipresent on the Indian landscape, the horse is a thread that connects history, mythology, art, literature, folklore and popular belief. As we follow its trail into and across India, we find ourselves on an exhilarating journey covering caravan-trade routes through Central Asia, Afghanistan and Tibet, sea routes from the Middle East, the dominions of different south Indian kings and Mughal emperors as well as the Maratha and Rajput horse-warrior states. Along the way, we learn of the horse's political symbolism, its vital function in social life, religion, sport and war, its role in shaping economies, identities and forging crucial human bonds. We grow familiar with local horse breeds and encounter fabulous horsewomen. We meet grooms, farriers, breeders, traders and bandits, besides finding magnificent examples of the horse itself from Rana Pratap's legendary Chetak to Ranjit Singh's much-contested Laili and Pabuji's cherished black mare. Our journey comes to an end with the onset of colonial rule and mechanization, which would bring about the agonized decline of this glorious age of the horse. Instrumental in shaping the subcontinent's history, the horse presents us with a timeless tale of migration and permanent intermingling, not unlike that of its human counterparts. It is thus a uniquely fitting vantage from which to appreciate the extraordinary history of this land. …

Condition: New. Brand New. Soft Cover International Edition. Different ISBN and Cover Image. Priced lower than the standard editions which is usually intended to make them more affordable for students abroad. The core content of the book is generally the same as the standard edition. The country selling restrictions may be printed on the book but is no problem for the self-use. This Item maybe shipped from US or any other country as we have multiple locations worldwide.…

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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.