India Perspectives, Volume 11PTI for the Ministry of External Affairs, 1998 - India |
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In the post Vedic period , Brahmins were higher than the king in the scheme of things and were respected by others by removing their headdress before them . From this era . onwards , the removal of one's headdress was viewed as a mark ...
In the post Vedic period , Brahmins were higher than the king in the scheme of things and were respected by others by removing their headdress before them . From this era . onwards , the removal of one's headdress was viewed as a mark ...
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In the ensuing reigns of the Chola kings , Thanjavur gained prominence and except for brief periods , was the capital of Chola ... It was fortunate to have the Rajeswaram temple built on its soil by the Chola king Raja the Great .
In the ensuing reigns of the Chola kings , Thanjavur gained prominence and except for brief periods , was the capital of Chola ... It was fortunate to have the Rajeswaram temple built on its soil by the Chola king Raja the Great .
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Legends ascribe the origin of the city of Mathura to the demon king Madhu , who established it as Madhupuri . Another legend ascribes its origin to prince Shatrughana , brother of Lord Rama , who defeated demon king Madhu's son ...
Legends ascribe the origin of the city of Mathura to the demon king Madhu , who established it as Madhupuri . Another legend ascribes its origin to prince Shatrughana , brother of Lord Rama , who defeated demon king Madhu's son ...
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