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Critical Analysis of Indian Historians’ Writings on Buddhism – Part 1

by rti_adminon February 15, 2017March 20, 20238

Ratnesh Katulkar Buddhism is one of the most prominent topics in the study of ancient Indian history. The reason for its presence and visibility in Indian history owes to its existence to a wide time scale traversed during the 6th century BC to 11th century AD. There is no doubt that many special and …

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The Self-creation of the Brahmans

by rti_adminon November 2, 2011March 20, 20230

Gail Omvedt [An excerpt from the chapter ‘The Background to Buddhism’ in her book, ‘Buddhism in India: Challenging Brahmanism and Caste’] Indian Brahmans as they have evolved over the centuries represent one of the most unique elites that any society has produced. They trace their origins back to Vedic times, where they were priests …