Ancient Sects and its Impact on Human Civilization

The latest trends of micro-study in all branches of sciences and humanities have obviously inspired the scholars for detailed study a cultural sects activities in India.

The present monograph is a result of the comprehensive and scientific study of the ancient period ranging from the prehistoric period, Saiva sect, Buddhist sect, Jain sect including Vaisnavism sect, Sakta sect etc.

The work has been very well illustrated with numerous photographs and figures that add to the pictorial value of the book.

Dr. Ajai Pal was born in 1933 in the Village Paharipur Jankhat, District Kanauj, Uttar Pradesh. He completed his High School and Intermediate from D.N. College Tirwa. He graduated from Allahabad University in Science.

He took his M.A. degree in ancient Indian history from Vikram University, Ujjain and completed his post graduate diploma in museology from Bhopal University, Bhopal. He was awarded Ph.D Degree from Bhopal University, Bhopal. Besides this he has the following books to his credit.

The present monograph entitled ancient sects and its impact on human civilization has been comprehensive analysis recording an iconic, aniconic - iconic and anthropomorphic from of worship of Siva and Shakti worship. A part for the prehistoric civilization of man, Buddhist, Jain faith and Vaishnav faith is an humble attempt contemplated by me for the first time is a critical study or various sects.

Its beyond my sacred and pleasant task to acknowledge the help I received in the execution of the book.

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