Ramayana and Mahabharata in the Western Deccan: Exploring Kingship and Religious Identity (c.4th–14th century) - Sharma, Prachi (Independent researcher, Independent researcher) - Books - Oxford University Press - 9780198939122 - June 16, 2026
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Ramayana and Mahabharata in the Western Deccan: Exploring Kingship and Religious Identity (c.4th–14th century)


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Covering the 4th–14th centuries, this book shows how Deccan rulers used the Ramaya?a and Mahabharata in politics and public culture. Through epigraphic evidence, it traces shifting uses of epic heroes—from royal models to temple deities—and how diverse communities engaged these traditions.

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Released June 16, 2026
ISBN13 9780198939122
Publishers Oxford University Press
Pages 344
Dimensions 140 × 24 × 216 mm   ·   517 g

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