The Rise of Mah?sena
Author | : Richard D. Mann |
Publisher | : BRILL |
Total Pages | : 297 |
Release | : 2011-11-25 |
ISBN-10 | : 9789004217546 |
ISBN-13 | : 9004217541 |
Rating | : 4/5 (541 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Rise of Mah?sena written by Richard D. Mann and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2011-11-25 with total page 297 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This study argues from textual and material sources that Skanda-K?ttikeya’s cult in the north of India during the Ku???a and Gupta eras moves from being a broad-based Graha and M?t? tradition to one that advanced the ruler’s prestige and authority.