ISBN:
9783447068321
Language:
English
Pages:
Online-Ressource (225 p)
Series Statement:
Khoj v.10
Parallel Title:
Print version Jaipur 1778 : The Making of a King
Parallel Title:
Erscheint auch als Horstmann, Monika, 1941 - Jaipur 1778
DDC:
941/.05/0924
Keywords:
Political customs and rites -- India -- Jaipur (Princely State)
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Coronations -- India -- Jaipur (Princely State)
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Electronic books
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Electronic books
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Jaipur
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Maharadscha
;
Königsweihe
;
Ritual
;
Symbol
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Geschichte 1778
;
Jaipur
;
Maharadscha
;
Königsweihe
;
Ritual
;
Symbol
;
Geschichte 1778
Abstract:
Jaipur 1778 narrates the interregnum concluded with the royal consecration of Pratapsingh (1778-1803). Over the period of a month, the new king became vested with the power of symbols that legitimated his dynasty. To the extent that this was a process taking place in the public space, it also confirmed the symbolic structure of the two royal residences involved. Monika Horstmann's book examines the history of those symbols and their human agents and the public ritual performed. The "Kingdom of Jaipur", "Funeral and Mourning", "Processions" as well as the "Royal Consecration" are analysed. A co
Description / Table of Contents:
Contents; List of Maps, Plans, and Tables; Maps; Plans; Tables; Image Credits; Abbreviations; Note on Transcription; Acknowledgements; Introduction; 1 Kingship and Public Royal Ritual; 2 Sources and Method; 3 Ritual of Royal Legitimation; 4 Ritual; 5 Kingship; Chapter 1: The Kingdom of Jaipur; 1.1 Jaipur up to 1778; 1.2 The Legacy of Mahārājā Mādhosingh; 1.3 Kachvāhā symbols of royal legitimation before 1750; Chapter 2: Funeral and Mourning; 2.1 The funeral of Pṛthvīsingh; 2.2 The period from the third to the twelfth day from death; Chapter 3: Processions in Jaipur
Description / Table of Contents:
3.1 The procession of Vaiśākha ś.4, VS 1834/Thursday, 30 April 17783.2 The procession of Vaiśākha ś. 5, VS 1834/Friday, 1 May 1778; 3.3 The procession of Vaiśākha ś. 12, VS 1834/Friday, 8 May 1778; Chapter 4: The Royal Consecration; 4.1 Vaiśākha ś.13, VS 1834/Saturday, 9 May 1778; 4.2 Vaiśākha ś. 14, VS 1834/Sunday, 10 May 1778; 4.3 Jyeṣṭha b. 1, VS 1834/Tuesday, 12 May 1778; 4.4 Jyeṣṭha b. 2, VS 1834/Wednesday, 13 May 1778; Chapter 5: Jaipur, April 2011; 5.1 The procedure manual; 5.2 The funeral of Bhawani Singh and the transfer of authority; Conclusion
Description / Table of Contents:
Appendix 1: Translation of the ProtocolAppendix 2: The royal consecration of Saṃgrāmsingh II of Udaipur in 1710; Glossary; Measures, Weights and Currency; References; Archival sources; Primary sources; Secondary sources; Index
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