The Speaking Tree: A Study of Indian Culture and SocietyPresents an analytical study of Indian culture and society, with the chief aim of identifying the origins of the nation's problems. |
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Introduction | 3 |
The universal empire | 13 |
Chapter Three The Art of the Cave Sanctuaries | 31 |
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