History, Culture and Antiquities of Tamralipta

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Summary: This Study deals with the History, Culture and Antiquities of Tamralipta: an ancient city-port and important Trade centre with a rich history of Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism. Tamralipta corresponds to the modern Tamluk, situated in West Bengal (India). It witnessed prosperous times during the Gupta dynasty since the 3rd century CE although this study also highlights archaeological finds from the second millenium B.C.

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Abstract

Preface

Chapter 1 - Introduction

Chapter 2 - Political History of Tamralipta

Chapter 3 - Antiquities of Tamralipta

Chapter 4 - Tamralipta as a City-port and a Trade centre

Chapter 5.1 - Life and Culture of Tamralipta (Introduction)

Chapter 5.2 - Inhabitants of Tamralipta

Chapter 5.3 - Religion of ancient Bengal and Tamralipta (Introduction)

Chapter 5.4 - Jainism in ancient Bengal and Tamralipta

Chapter 5.5 - Buddhism in ancient Bengal and Tamralipta (Introduction)