Mahabharata | Topics for Further Study
Who writes history? Much of Indian history prior to the entrance of Muslims into the region in the 11th century exists only in literary form, as stories and tales. Examine the Mahabharata as a historical document. What does it tell us about the time in which it was set and the person, or persons, who wrote it? You might, for instance, compare aspects of classical India with parallel features of Europe during the middle ages. What does it mean to interpret history through a work of literature?
Religion and society: Investigate the similarities and differences between...
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