Publisher's Synopsis
Excerpt from Annals and Antiquities of Rajasthan, Vol. 2 of 3: Or the Central and Western, Rajput States of India
In?uence of the hierarchy in Rajputana - Emulation of its princes in grants to the priesthood - Analogy between the customs of the Hindus, in this respect, and those of the ancient people - Superstition of the lower orders - Secret in?uence of the Brahmans on the higher classes - Their frauds - Ecclesiastical dues from the land, etc - The Saivas of Rajasthan - The worship and shrine of Eklinga - The Jains - Their num bers and extensive power - The temple of Nathdwara, and worship of Kanhaiya - The privilege of Sanctuary - Pre dominance of the doctrines of Kanhaiya beneficial to Rajput society.
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