Vedic Chronology and Vedanga Jyotisha [Hardcover]

Name : Vedic Chronology and Vedanga Jyotisha [Hardcover]

About The Book : This book explores the realms of Vedic Chronology and Vedanga Jyotisha. Western scholars developed a keen interest in Indian astronomy shortly after encountering Sanskrit literature in the late 18th century. Renowned Indologists like William Jones, Colebrooke, Davies, Bailey, Bentley, Whitney, Jacobi, Plunkett, Biot, and others made substantial contributions to this field. While some of their works critiqued the Indian astronomical system, leading to disputes, others impartially and brilliantly delved into the depth and antiquity of India's astronomical practices. This concise work aspires to offer a comprehensive perspective on the subject by summarizing the entire debate and updating the theories that have gained recognition among scholars worldwide. About The Author: Lokamanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak (1856-1920), endeared as Lokmanya, was an Indian nationalist, teacher, and an independence activist. He was one third of the Lal Bal Pal triumvirate. Tilak was the first leader of the Indian independence movement. The British colonial authorities called him "The father of the Indian unrest. Keshav Gangadhar Tilak was born on 23 July 1856 in an Marathi Hindu Chitpavan Brahmin family in Ratnagiri, the headquarters of the Ratnagiri district of present-day Maharashtra (then Bombay Presidency). His ancestral village was Chikhali. His father, Gangadhar Tilak was a school t

Country of Origin : India