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Routledge Epigraphy and Islamic Culture: Bengal Inscriptions

Name: Routledge Epigraphy and Islamic Culture: Bengal Inscriptions
Brand: Routledge
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Explore the historical landscape of Bengal through this specialized study of architectural inscriptions. This book examines the Arabic and Persian epigraphic texts from the period of 1205 to 1494, providing a window into the early Muslim rulers of the region. By studying these inscriptions, readers can trace the arrival and spread of Islam in Bengal, a process that shaped the area into a major linguistic group within the Islamic world. This work offers an interpretive analysis of previously untapped sources, placing Bengal's epigraphic tradition within the broader context of Islamic history. It serves as a valuable resource for those interested in how artistic merits and historical contents within stone and clay help reconstruct the past. Whether you are a student of history or a researcher of South Asian culture, this text provides essential insights into the evolution of Bengali Muslim identity through its written heritage.

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Provides an interpretive study of Arabic and Persian epigraphic texts used by early Muslim rulers in Bengal.

Examines the historical period from 1205 to 1494 to understand the diffusion of Islam in the region.

Uses previously untapped sources to offer new perspectives on South Asian architectural history.

Connects local Bengali inscriptions to the wider epigraphic traditions found throughout the Islamic world.

Offers a deep look at how architectural inscriptions reflect the cultural and artistic merits of the era.

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Brand: Routledge
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 0415297826
Category: Books > Subjects > History > World History
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 01 December 2015
Listed Since: 08 December 2006

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