History Of Garhwal Book

  history of garhwal book: Garhwal Himalaya Ajay Singh Rawat, 2002 Reconstruction of the political and administrative history of Garhwal during the period 1358 to 1947.
  history of garhwal book: Garhwal Pati Ram, 1992
  history of garhwal book: History of Uttaranchal Omacanda Hāṇḍā, 2002
  history of garhwal book: Garhwal: Ancient and Modern Rai Pati Bahadur, 1992-01-01
  history of garhwal book: A Place in the World , 2021-10-01 Local histories, written and published by non-academic historians, constitute a rapidly expanding genre in contemporary non-Western societies. However, academic historians and anthropologists usually take little notice of them. This volume takes a comparative look at local historical writing. Thirteen case studies, set in seven different countries of sub-Saharan Africa, India and Nepal, examine the authors, their books and their audiences. From different perspectives, they analyse the genre's intellectual roots, its relationship to oral historical narratives, and its relevance and impact in local and wider arenas. Local histories, it turns out, pursue a variety of agendas. They (re)construct local and communal identities affected by rapid social change. Often, they (re)write history as part of cultural and political struggles. Openly or implicitly, all of them place local communities on the map of the world at large.
  history of garhwal book: Uttaranchal (Kumaon-Garhwal) Himalaya Maheshwar P. Joshi, 1990 This book brings to light some startling facts to the archaeology and historical anthropology of Uttaranchal in particular and South Asia ingeneral. Contents: Introduction - Prehistory ans Protohistory - Uttaranchal During the Kuninda Ascendency - Uttatranchal Under the Pauravas and the Katyuris - The Rikse of Kumaon and Garhwal - The Advent of the British in Uttaranchal - Ergo. 34 B&W illustrations, 3 Colou illustrations, 1 map of Uttaranchal (Kumaon-Garhwal) Himalaya. Condition good.
  history of garhwal book: British Administration in Kumaon Himalayas Arun K. Mittal, 1986
  history of garhwal book: Himalaya Richard C. Blum, Erica Stone, Broughton Coburn, 2006 Both a magnificent celebration and a call for compassion, Himalaya is a panorama of the unique history and uncertain future of the world's highest region and its colorful inhabitants. The awesome beauty of these lofty peaks, including Everest, Kanchenjunga, and Annapurna, is brought to life by gifted photographers like Steve McCurry, Art Wolfe, and many more, while such notable contributors as Jimmy Carter, the Dalai Lama, Sir Edmund Hillary, Tenzing Norgay, and over two dozen others share vivid personal tales of Himalayan life, recount their efforts to encourage hope and opportunity, and emphasize the urgent need to preserve the vibrant variety of these ancient landscapes and cultures as they face the mixed blessings of the modern world. The book begins by introducing the region: its astonishing biodiversity, its mountaineering history, its rich ethnic heritage, and the interplay between two major religions, Hinduism and Buddhism. Himalaya addresses challenges to these mountainous domains: political turmoil, population growth, touristic demands, and ecological stresses. Finally, a compelling conclusion comes in the stories of doctors, conservationists, environmentalists, and volunteers of every kind, whose efforts provide a global model for practical results and lasting relief, still respecting, honoring, and protecting the magic of a place unlike any other on Earth.
  history of garhwal book: With the Royal Garhwal Rifles in the Gre D. H. Ake-Brockman, 2001-11 An interesting and informative memoir which was written by an officer who went to France in 1914 with the 2nd Bn and who served throughout its time on the Western Front. He commanded the Bn during the battles at Aubers, Festubert and Loos and his account bear the stamp of authority. At the outbreak of war and leaving aside the Gurkha regiments, the 39th Garhnal Rifles were the only Regiment of the Indian Army to have two regular Bns. Both were swiftly committed to the early battles in France and Flanders and both suffered horrendous losses. Honours and awards, list of British Officers (with war services), copies of various operational orders, notes on trenches.
  history of garhwal book: History of Garhwal, 1358-1947 Ajay Singh Rawat, 1989
  history of garhwal book: Of Myths and Movements Haripriya Rangan, 2000 Rangan appraises the grassroots social resistance within its cultural context to scrutinize the myths surrounding indigenous 'tree huggers'.
  history of garhwal book: God of Justice William S Sax, 2009 God of Justice deals with ritual healing in the Central Himalayas of north India, focusing on the cult of Bhairav, a local deity associated with the lowest castes, who are frequently victims of social injustice. When they are exploited or abused they often turn to Bhairav for justice, beseeching him to afflict their oppressors with disease and misfortune. In order to bring their suffering to an end, the oppressors must make amends with their victims and worship Bhairav together with them. Much of the book focuses on the tension between the high moral value placed on family unity on the one hand, and the inevitable conflicts within it on the other. This highly readable book describes the author's own experiences in the field as well as ritual healing practices such as divination, sacrifice, and exorcism.
  history of garhwal book: Himalayan Gazetteer Edwin T. Atkinson, 2014-04-24 The Himalayas have captivated the imagination and interest of humankind for centuries. The more we explore, the more we learn. India's rich history, society, and culture, are deeply influenced by the world's tallest mountain range. After all, before modern travel, the Himalayas were the most important gateway to India, for people, goods and ideas. This rare and invaluable record of the youngest mountain range in the world is back in print after a century. The extensively detailed information on every district, food habits, customs, influences, as well as the people and their vocations will provide a new perspective to a whole new generation of young readers. The aim of this publication is to make Atkinson's rich data accessible once again to researchers so that we can continue to refer to this rich source of information in our continued work to conserve the rich natural resources and ecological heritage of the Himalayas which stand frighteningly threatened by fast paced and largely unplanned development.
  history of garhwal book: Holy Himalaya; the Religion, Traditions, and Scenery of Himalayan Province (Kumaon and Garwhal) E Sherman Oakley, 2023-07-18 Explore the majestic beauty and deep religious traditions of the Himalayan region through the eyes of E. Sherman Oakley. From the stunning landscapes of Kumaon and Garwhal to the diverse beliefs of the people who call these mountains home, this book is a captivating journey through one of the world's most beautiful regions. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
  history of garhwal book: Jungle Lore Jim Corbett, 2018-01-01 Jim Corbett is famous for his exploits as a hunter, but there was so much more to the man than tracking down man-eating tigers and leopards. In fact, ‘Carpet Sahib’ (as many Indians called him) was a conservationist at heart, with a deep love for jungles – its flora and fauna; and its inhabitants – the birds and the animals, and the people – who lived in the lush Kumaon hills. It is this side of Corbett that comes to the fore in Jungle Lore. Almost autobiographical in nature, Jungle Lore sees Corbett talk of his boyhood, the people he met, lessons he learnt in absorbing the jungle, his concern for the jungles and environment, and of course, there are doses of hunting expeditions too. There is even the odd story of detection and of supernatural sightings. Jungle Lore is the first book anyone should read on Jim Corbett. Simply because it is about Jim Corbett the man who went on to become a famous hunter.
  history of garhwal book: THE DIARY OF AN UNREASONABLE MAN Madhav Mathur, 2009-11-24 Pranav Kumar is: (a) An advertising executive (b) An aspiring writer (c) An anarchist (d) A fugitive from the Mumbai Police (e) All of the above Pranav Kumar has had enough. He’s sick and tired of being a corporate drone convincing people that their lives are meaningless without the newest product he’s peddling. He hates that commercialism is the new mantra and people actually believe that you are what you own. Pranav Kumar wants to change the world. But how does one man make a whole country question the way we are when no one is interested in listening? Pranav and his friends decide to capture the eyeballs of the nation and shake up the system. Their methods are unorthodox; their message unique. They take over a TV station; expose an environmental scam; strike out at patrons of brothels; sabotage a glitzy fashion show; and paint-bomb a local train. But as the Anarchists of Mumbai ignite sparks of a much larger movement; they realize that doing good comes at a price; that the means are as important as the ends and that being hunted by the Mumbai police is perhaps better than being hunted by contract-killers. Bold; fresh and darkly comic; The Diary of an Unreasonable Man is an exceptional debut.
  history of garhwal book: Wanderings Through the Garhwal Himalaya Ganesh Saili, 2017 - A delightful collection of introspective essays and a gripping study of this incredible part of the Garhwal Himalaya and life around it- Avid traveler and photographer Ganesh Saili takes the reader on an idyllic walk through the mountainsThis book is a delightful collection of introspective essays on the Garhwal Himalaya and life around it. The author draws from his memories of being brought up in the mountains, pictures that linger like a waft of sweet perfume on a breezy afternoon. With affection, Ganesh Saili writes of his many journeys through these valleys wrapped in the mist, travelogues that evoke details of natural history interwoven into the delicate social fabric of mountain life. The book is a living tribute to the large-hearted sons of the soil, who, down the ages, have yoked the hills together, through thick and thin, good times and bad times, have laughed at the thunder and mocked the skies, have left for the plains only to return, again and again, to the call of the mountains. The Garhwal Himalaya have always been much more than lumps of rock and ice - an enigma, a constant companion for travelers and explorers. Wanderings Through the Garhwal Himalaya is gripping study of this incredible part of the Himalaya which will make you want to be out there in the mountains amid sleet, snow, rain and wind. Contents: Introduction; Himalayan Magic; Glorious Garhwal; Trekking the Garhwals; Not So Quiet Flows the Yamuna; Travels With the Four-Horned Ram; The Man Who Would Be King; The Magic of Duirital; Chandrashila; Baadis: The Flower Children of Garhwal; Travels in the Bhyundar Valley; Haridwar: Along the Ganga.
  history of garhwal book: Nanda Devi Eric Shipton, 2014-10-15 'When a man is conscious of the urge to explore, not all the arduous journeyings, the troubles that will beset him and the lack of material gains from his investigations will stop him.' Nanda Devi is one of the most inaccessible mountains in the Himalaya. It is surrounded by a huge ring of peaks, among them some of the highest mountains in the Indian Himalaya. For fifty years the finest mountaineers of the early twentieth century had repeatedly tried and failed to reach the foot of the mountain. Then, in 1934, Eric Shipton and H. W. Tilman found a way in. Their 1934 expedition is regarded as the epitome of adventurous mountain exploration. With their three tough and enthusiastic Sherpa companions Angtharkay, Kusang and Pasang, they solved the problem of access to the Nanda Devi Sanctuary. They crossed difficult cols, made first ascents and explored remote, uninhabited valleys, all of which is recounted in Shipton's wonderfully vivid Nanda Devi - a true evocation of Shipton's enduring spirit of adventure and one of the most inspirational travel books ever written.
  history of garhwal book: Liberation Ecologies Richard Peet, Michael Watts, 2004-08-02 Liberation Ecologies brings together some of the most exciting theorists in the field to explore the impact of political ecology in today's developing world. The book casts new light on the crucial interrelations of development, social movements and the environment in the South - the 'bigger' half of our planet - and raises questions and hopes about change on the global scale. The in-depth case material is drawn from across the Developing World, from Latin America, Africa and Asia. The issues raised in contemporary political, economic and social theory are illustrated through these case studies. Ultimately, Liberation Ecologies questions what we understand by 'development', be it mainstream or alternative, and seeks to renew our sense of nature's range of possibilities.
  history of garhwal book: Mussoorie Medley Ganesh Saili, 2010 In the early nineteenth century, Capt Young, an intrepid official of the East India Company arrived in Landour, was charmed by the gentle climate-an indispensable relief from the heat of the plains down below-and built a shooting lodge in Mullingar. 'Like meat, we keep better here,' gushed Lady Emily Eden - 'The climate! No wonder I could not live In the spring of 1808, Captain Hyder Jung Hearsey and Captain Felix Raper became the first visitors to get a view of the Garhwal Himalayas from the bend near Lal Tibba in Landour. For centuries the Himalayan foothills have been
  history of garhwal book: Britain and Tibet 1765-1947 Julie G. Marshall, 2005 This bibliography is a record of British relations with Tibet in the period 1765 to 1947. As such it also involves British relations with Russia and China, and with the Himalayan states of Ladakh, Lahul and Spiti, Kumaon and Garhwal, Nepal, Sikkim, Bhutan and Assam, in so far as British policy towards these states was affected by her desire to establish relations with Tibet. It also covers a subject of some importance in contemporary diplomacy. It was the legacy of unresolved problems concerning Tibet and its borders, bequeathed to India by Britain in 1947, which led to border disputes and ultimately to war between India and China in 1962. These borders are still in dispute today. It also provides background information to Tibet's claims to independence, an issue of current importance. The work is divided into a number of sections and subsections, based on chronology, geography and events. The introductions to each of the sections provide a condensed and informative history of the period and place the books and article in their historical context. Most entries are also annotated. This work is therefore both a history and a bibliography of the subject, and provides a rapid entry into a complex area for scholars in the fields of international relations and military history as well as Asian history.
  history of garhwal book: Kumaon , 2018
  history of garhwal book: The Butcher of Amritsar Nigel Collett, 2006-10-15 On 13 April 1919, General Reginald Dyer marched a squad of Indian soldiers into the Jallianwala Bagh in Amritsar, and opened fire without warning on a crowd gathered to hear political speeches. This is an account of the massacre set in the context of a biography of a man whose attitudes reflected many of the views common in the Raj.
  history of garhwal book: Hindus of the Himalayas Gerald Duane Berreman, 1972 Gerald Berreman's ethnographic study of a hill village in India is widely regarded as a classic in the field of social anthropology. In this new edition, Berreman returns to this village after ten years to record the ethnographic continuity and change in village lifestyle. A new prologue addsimportant insights to the bases for the ethnographic descriptions and analyses by outlining the research conditions of this study. A new epilogue records Berreman's findings after revisiting the village--focusing on the trends found in the village and the surrounding region to draw implications forthe country at large.
  history of garhwal book: The Unquiet Woods Ramachandra Guha, 2000-02-02 A short history of the Chipko movement in India, one of the world's most famous examples of a grassroots environmental protest movement. This is a revised and expanded edition of a widely-reviewed book originally published in 1990.
  history of garhwal book: The Women who Ruled India Archana Garodia Gupta, 2019
  history of garhwal book: Tree Tops Jim Corbett, 2024-11-18 In Tree Tops, Jim Corbett recounts one of his most extraordinary and personal adventures-a month-long stay in a treehouse deep in the forests of the Kumaon region, where he witnessed the majestic wildlife of India up close, in all its raw beauty. This hook is a unique blend of adventure, nature writing, and reflection, as Corbett recounts his experiences living among the animals he had studied for years. Through his vivid descriptions, readers are taken to the heart of the jungle, where tigers, leopards, elephants, and a host of other creatures move in and out of view. The highlight of Corbett's time in the treehouse is his encounter with the renowned man-eating leopard of Rudraprayag, but the narrative also weaves in the larger, more profound stories of the natural world. Tree Tops is more than just a chronicle of Corbett's time in the trees; it's an exploration of the relationships between humans and wildlife, a celebration of nature's wonder, and a poignant meditation on the fragility of both the wilderness and human life. This book provides readers a rare glimpse into the personal side of Corbett's life and his deep love for the untamed world
  history of garhwal book: Footfalls of Indian History Sister Nivedita, 1915
  history of garhwal book: Becoming a Mountain Stephen Alter, 2015-03-10 Hailed as a wondrous book by Gretel Ehrlich, and winner of the Kekoo Naoroji Book Award for Himalayan Literature—a journey of healing that becomes a pilgrimage for the soul. Stephen Alter was raised by American missionary parents in the hill station of Mussoorie, in the foothills of the Himalayas, where he and his wife, Ameeta, now live. Their idyllic existence was brutally interrupted when four armed intruders invaded their house and viciously attacked them, leaving them for dead. The violent assault and the trauma of almost dying left him questioning assumptions he had lived by since childhood. For the first time, he encountered the face of evil and the terror of the unknown. He felt like a foreigner in the land of his birth. This book is his account of a series of treks he took in the high Himalayas following his convalescence—to Bandar Punch (the monkey’s tail), Nanda Devi, the second highest mountain in India, and Mt. Kailash in Tibet. He set himself this goal to prove that he had healed mentally as well as physically and to re-knit his connection to his homeland. Undertaken out of sorrow, the treks become a moving soul journey, a way to rediscover mountains in his inner landscape. Weaving together observations of the natural world, Himalayan history, folklore and mythology, as well as encounters with other pilgrims along the way, Stephen Alter has given us a moving meditation on the solace of high places, and on the hidden meanings and enduring mystery of mountains.
  history of garhwal book: My India Jim Corbett, 2024-11-18 My India is Jim Corbett's love letter to the country he called home, a place that shaped his life and work as a hunter, naturalist, and conservationist. In this beautiful collection of essays, Corbett offers his personal reflections on the people, culture, history, and landscapes of India, weaving together anecdotes from his travels with observations on the country's varied terrain-from the lush jungles of Kumaon to the bustling streets of Delhi. Corbett's writing reflects his profound respect for India's wildlife and natural beauty, as well as its rich and diverse heritage. Throughout the book, he shares his experiences with the local people, from the villagers who called him to help deal with dangerous animals to the farmers who lived in harmony with the land. His writings are imbued with nostalgia for a disappearing way of life, one that balances human existence with the natural world in a way that is increasingly rare. My India is a celebration of a country that deeply influenced Corbett's work, and his heartfelt portrayal of India's spirit resonates with anyone who has ever fallen in love with the land, its people, and its culture.
  history of garhwal book: Har Dayal: The Great Revolutionary E. Jaiwant Paul, Shubh Paul, 2003-01-01
  history of garhwal book: Wild India Guy Mountfort, 1991 Provides an account of the ecological and human history of the region
  history of garhwal book: Understanding Green Revolutions Bertram Hughes Farmer, 1984-05-03 This book is a critical examination of the truth behind the stereotype that there is a Green Revolution in agricultural technology. Twenty-one specialists in the field of development studies look at the reality of agrarian change, either through historical analysis, or through in-depth village field-work, or from their experience as development planners.
  history of garhwal book: Dara Suresh Kundal, 2019-05-31 Dara is a story of a legendary boy, which dates back to early 1940s. He is born in a poor family, in a remote village of Vaidan Di Kotli, situated at Indo-Pak border. His life is full of struggle and adventures. He is a fortunate child born in an unfortunate family. During Indo-Pak partition in 1947, people migrate in large volumes from either sides of the border. Dara's family settles in a village called Khilchian, 30kms from Amritsar. A school master sees a sparkle in Dara's eyes and convinces his step-mother to put him in a school, but he finds true friends amidst the immortal elements of nature and animals. Later, the school master encourages him to join the Army. Dara meets a caring friend in a recruitment camp. After joining his regiment, he discovers a band of brothers...a family beyond blood. Once, while crossing a graveyard, he gets trapped in a vicious circle. It's a rendezvous with death. While he is away, his sister, Beero, is forcibly married. Dara sinks in a deep anguish. Dara falls in love with a beautiful damsel and is submerged into an ocean of romance.
  history of garhwal book: Indian Forestry, a Perspective Ajay Singh Rawat, 1993
  history of garhwal book: Wild Himalaya Stephen Alter, 2019
  history of garhwal book: In the Garb of Nanda Devi Raj Jaat Chandra S. Negi, 2013
  history of garhwal book: Indian Books , 1983
  history of garhwal book: The Man-eating Leopard of Rudraprayag , 2023
  history of garhwal book: Garhwal Himalayas - a Historical Survey Ajay Singh Rawat, 1983
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