Settlement and Local Histories of the Early Deccan

This book provides a detailed account of the multi-faceted history of the Deccan, focusing on local spatial contexts as the primary layer of historical reality. It contains nine essays that explore regional history from the perspective of specific localities, providing a broader understanding of early Deccani society and culture. The book relies on archaeological material, inscriptions, textual material, and oral memory and reflects on important events in the context of larger social and economic processes.

Format: Hardback
Length: 322 pages
Publication date: 01 March 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This book is a comprehensive exploration of the rich and intricate history of the Deccan region. It begins by delving into the historical foundations that shaped the region, and then proceeds to examine its social, economic, political, and ideological evolution. Comprising nine essays, this volume aims to present a regional history perspective, focusing on specific localities that shed light on the diverse aspects of early Deccani society and culture.

Traditionally, the study of Deccani history has been primarily articulated in terms of broad categories such as language and religion, as observed in historical studies of present-day linguistic states. However, this book takes a different approach by emphasizing local spatial contexts as the primary layer of historical reality. It relies on a diverse range of sources of information, including extant archaeological material, inscriptions, textual material, and oral memory. By placing significant events within the broader social and economic processes originating from the local, the book offers a fresh perspective on the region's history.

The essays in this collection are organized thematically, moving from general issues discussed in Part I to more specific topics in Part II, and finally reflecting on the multiplicity and simultaneity of different processes in a constant state of negotiation in Part III. The narratives presented in the essays capture the historical sensibilities of people residing in various locations, ranging from Kotalingala and Dhulikatta to Phanigiri, Patancheru, Kondapur, and Nanakramguda, as well as from Thotlakonda to Nagarjunakonda, Amaravati, Vaddamanu, and Shravan Belgola.

This book is a valuable resource for scholars, researchers, and anyone interested in understanding the complex history and cultural heritage of the Deccan region. It provides a wealth of information and insights that contribute to our understanding of South India's historical development and its role in shaping the broader Indian subcontinent.

Weight: 508g
Dimension: 142 x 222 x 26 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367726218