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Mapping Place Names of India

Anu Kapur

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Description:What's in a place name?Would 'India' called otherwise, be any different?This book is the first of its kind to chart the terrain of India's many place names. It explores different 'place connections'--how places are named, why do these names change, and who plays a role in the politics of naming or renaming of these spaces.The volume further brings to the fore the connections between place names and the cultural, geographical and historical significations they are associated with. It affirms the foundation of place name studies in India, and addresses questions on the status and value of place names; their interpretation and classification; trends; and possible maps for the future.Rich in archival material, this book investigates the bonds between names, places and people in India through a unique amalgamation of toponomy, history, etymology, mythology and political studies. It is an essential read for scholars and researchers of geography, law, politics, history, sociology, and will also be of interest to tourists, policy makers, administrators, and the general reader.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Mapping Place Names of India. To get started finding Mapping Place Names of India, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Description: What's in a place name?Would 'India' called otherwise, be any different?This book is the first of its kind to chart the terrain of India's many place names. It explores different 'place connections'--how places are named, why do these names change, and who plays a role in the politics of naming or renaming of these spaces.The volume further brings to the fore the connections between place names and the cultural, geographical and historical significations they are associated with. It affirms the foundation of place name studies in India, and addresses questions on the status and value of place names; their interpretation and classification; trends; and possible maps for the future.Rich in archival material, this book investigates the bonds between names, places and people in India through a unique amalgamation of toponomy, history, etymology, mythology and political studies. It is an essential read for scholars and researchers of geography, law, politics, history, sociology, and will also be of interest to tourists, policy makers, administrators, and the general reader.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Mapping Place Names of India. To get started finding Mapping Place Names of India, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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