Jainism, Or, The Early Faith of Asoka

Jainism, Or, The Early Faith of Asoka
Author: Edward Thomas
Publisher: Asian Educational Services
Total Pages: 120
Release: 1995
Genre: Coins, Ancient
ISBN: 9788120609808

This book was a paper read by the author at a meeting of the Royal Asiatic Society on Feb 26, 1877. Apart from analyzing the early and pre Buddhist phase of the rule of Asoka, its also has notes on the ancient religions of the east derived from the pantheon of the Indo-Scythians. Also prefixed is a notice on Bactrian coins and Indian dates. This book is not a popular account of Asoka but is of great value to the researcher. This book is a reprint of the 1877 edition.

Monetary Foundations of the Raj

Monetary Foundations of the Raj
Author: Sanjay Garg
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 377
Release: 2019-05-14
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1351986465

In the administration of colonial finances, the monetary policy of the Imperial power relating to their dependencies has tremendous impact on the colonial economy. The British East India Company, therefore, adopted a policy of gradually subsuming the local currencies of India and replacing them with a uniform imperial currency. After passing a series of regulations, in 1835 the Company was able to introduce a universal currency in all its Indian possessions. This proved to be a landmark in the economic consolidation of the British rule in India. In this unique anthology published studies and unpublished archival records have been integrated into an overall theme. Together with a comprehensive bibliography-cum-list for further readings this volume is aimed to serve as a veritable reference tool.