Essays about: "indian history"

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  1. 6. Creating Kabīr : Understanding the use of Kabīr through the lens of Sanskritization

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Religionshistoria

    Author : Felix Rosén; [2021]
    Keywords : Kabīr; Nirguṇa; Saguṇa; Sanskritization; Bhakti; Sants; Dharmadas; Varṇa.;

    Abstract : The so called Bhakti movement spread, during the Late Medieval period, like wildfire across the South Asian subcontinent and acted like a catalyst for the development of nirguṇī-traditions. These newly emerging nirguṇī-traditions rallyd men and women alike, preaching for the abolation of the varṇa-system, for Muslim-Hindu unity, devotion to the one omipresent godhead, nirguṇa. READ MORE

  3. 7. Analytical Narrative of Economical, Political, Intellectual and Maritime History of Europe from Late Medieval to Early Modern Age

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för nationalekonomi

    Author : Görkem Gencer; [2021]
    Keywords : Analytic Narratives; ; Institutions as Equilibria; European Economic History; Great Divergence; Geographical Explorations;

    Abstract : The Malthusian cycle was broken in 19th century Western Europe. Industrial revolution was the underlying reason according to social scientists. However, further questions emerged. An obvious one is: why did Europe host the industrial revolution? Unquestionably, the everlasting and voluminous literacy over this issue is far from over. READ MORE

  4. 8. Trans-Boundary water conflict: a case study of South Indian River

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Prajwal Rajkumar; [2020]
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    Abstract : Water has long-standing history in terms of delivering adequate security to human well-being and the environment, however, a significant attention towards numerous waters related threats have been growing since the recent past years due to the increasing water crisis. Hence, a growing interest towards water security has become an essential concern to humankind as it critically supports health, economic transformation, political stability as well as environmental sustainability. READ MORE

  5. 9. Towards Reconciliation? - An analysis of post-colonial structures within the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Hanna Andersson; [2020]
    Keywords : Post-colonialism; Reconciliation; Indigenous peoples; Power; Canada; Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : Canada has a long history of colonialism that ended in 1867. Before and after this the Indigenous peoples have been the target of several assimilation strategies, the most famous being the Indian Residential Schools system. To deal with its legacy, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada was set up. READ MORE

  6. 10. Traditions and Transformation

    University essay from Konstfack/Ädellab

    Author : Sameeksha Mehra; [2019]
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    Abstract : Traditions that shape our identity and beliefs are constantly undergoing transformation through our interactions with new cultures. At the same time, these interactions enhance our awareness of where we come from, and where we truly belong. READ MORE