Rajasthan, also called Rajputana within living memory, is an ancient land with a veritable treasure of oral and written histories. The region has a long history, stretching back to the Old Stone Age, and its geography and environment have played a significant role in shaping its many facets—politics, literature, music, art, architecture, and a vibrant and living intangible cultural heritage.
Rajasthan: A Concise History brings to you, in a nutshell, Rajasthan’s political, socio-cultural and economic history in a comprehensive, easy-to-read format. The book has also used archival, epigraphic, numismatic, art history, architectural and archaeological information to provide a general overview of one of India’s most colourful states.
Author info
Archaeologist, historian and writer, Rima Hooja is Consultant Director (Library & Archives) at Maharaja Sawai Man Singh II Museum, City Palace, Jaipur; Editor of Journal of Heritage Management; and Adjunct Faculty of Ahmedabad University’s Centre for Heritage Management.
A Ph.D. from the Cambridge University, Distinguished International Academician of Minnesota University, and Fellow of the Royal Asiatic Society, Rima has held several academic posts and served on various governing boards.