Rajasthan - Paperback

by Rima Hooja (Author)

Rajasthan, also called Rajputana within living memory, is an ancient land with a veritable treasure of oral and written histories. The region has a long history, stretching back to the Old Stone Age, and its geography and environment have played a significant role in shaping its many facets-politics, literature, music, art, architecture, and a vibrant and living intangible cultural heritage. Rajasthan: A Concise History brings to you, in a nutshell, Rajasthan's political, socio-cultural and economic history in a comprehensive, easy-to-read format. The book has also used archival, epigraphic, numismatic, art history, architectural and archaeological information to provide a general overview of one of India's most colourful states.

Author Biography

Archaeologist, historian and writer, Rima Hooja is Consultant Director (Library and Archives) at Maharaja Sawai Man Singh II Museum, City Palace, Jaipur; Editor of Journal of Heritage Management; and Adjunct Faculty of Ahmedabad University's Centre for Heritage Management. A Ph.D. from the Cambridge University, Distinguished International Academician of Minnesota University and Fellow of the Royal Asiatic Society, Rima has held several academic posts and served on various governing boards.