Evolution of Heroic Tradition in Ancient Panjab

Wikifier:Laxman Burdak, IFS (R)

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Evolution of Heroic Tradition in Ancient Panjab Authorː Buddha Prakash Prof. Kurukshetra University, Published by Punjabi University Patiala, 1971.

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Contents

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Preface

I. How Geography generates Heroism ... 1

II. The Martial Ardour of the Vedic Period ... 11

III. The Heroic Society of the Epic Age ... 21

IV. The Heroic Philosophy of the Bhagavadgita ... 28

V. Heroic Scenes from the Mahabharata ... 36

VI. Social Structure of Warrior Communities ... 52

VII. The Response to Achaemenian Challenge ... 61

VIII. The Resistance to the Macedonian Invasion ... 71

IX. The Contribution to the Maurya and Sunga Empires ... 89

X. The Struggle with the Yavanas, Sakas and Kushanas ... 98

XI. The Era of Consolidation and Expansion ... 116

XII. The Guard on the North Western Frontier ... 129-149

Source - Evolution of Heroic Tradition in Ancient Panjab by Buddha Prakash, 1971