{"product_id":"bhartiya-ganika","title":"BHARTIYA GANIKA","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"122\" data-end=\"141\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"125\" data-end=\"141\"\u003eBook Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"143\" data-end=\"381\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"143\" data-end=\"170\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"145\" data-end=\"170\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"145\" data-end=\"153\"\u003eISBN\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9788184988710\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"171\" data-end=\"191\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"173\" data-end=\"191\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"173\" data-end=\"184\"\u003eEdition\u003c\/strong\u003e: 2nd\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"192\" data-end=\"227\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"194\" data-end=\"227\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"194\" data-end=\"213\"\u003ePublishing Year\u003c\/strong\u003e: April 1996\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"228\" data-end=\"246\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"230\" data-end=\"246\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"230\" data-end=\"239\"\u003ePages\u003c\/strong\u003e: 188\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"247\" data-end=\"272\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"249\" data-end=\"272\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"249\" data-end=\"261\"\u003eLanguage\u003c\/strong\u003e: Marathi\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"273\" data-end=\"312\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"275\" data-end=\"312\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"275\" data-end=\"287\"\u003eCategory\u003c\/strong\u003e: Reference and General\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"313\" data-end=\"339\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"315\" data-end=\"339\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"315\" data-end=\"326\"\u003eBinding\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"340\" data-end=\"381\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"342\" data-end=\"381\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"342\" data-end=\"355\"\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Mehta Publishing House\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"383\" data-end=\"386\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"388\" data-end=\"409\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"391\" data-end=\"409\"\u003eAbout The Book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"411\" data-end=\"793\"\u003eIn this compelling Marathi book, the author presents an in-depth study of \u003cstrong data-start=\"485\" data-end=\"498\"\u003e‘Ganikas’\u003c\/strong\u003e – a culturally significant yet often misunderstood class of women in ancient Indian society. Commonly referred to as \u003cstrong data-start=\"616\" data-end=\"630\"\u003ecourtesans\u003c\/strong\u003e, these women were much more than entertainers; they held \u003cstrong data-start=\"688\" data-end=\"729\"\u003eprestigious positions in royal courts\u003c\/strong\u003e and were respected for their skills, education, and refinement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"795\" data-end=\"821\"\u003eThe book carefully traces:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"822\" data-end=\"1096\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"822\" data-end=\"908\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"824\" data-end=\"908\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"828\" data-end=\"871\"\u003eorigin, evolution, and eventual decline\u003c\/strong\u003e of the courtesan tradition in India.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"909\" data-end=\"975\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"911\" data-end=\"975\"\u003eDetailed sections on \u003cstrong data-start=\"932\" data-end=\"954\"\u003eforeign courtesans\u003c\/strong\u003e and their influence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"976\" data-end=\"1096\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"978\" data-end=\"1096\"\u003eInsight into their \u003cstrong data-start=\"997\" data-end=\"1011\"\u003elifestyles\u003c\/strong\u003e, including training, beauty rituals, and appearances in classical Indian literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1098\" data-end=\"1317\"\u003eThe second part of the book features \u003cstrong data-start=\"1135\" data-end=\"1167\"\u003ethirteen fascinating stories\u003c\/strong\u003e based on or inspired by the lives of these courtesans, bringing a human dimension to a subject often seen only through a historical or cultural lens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1319\" data-end=\"1346\"\u003eWhy You Should Read It:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1347\" data-end=\"1604\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1347\" data-end=\"1445\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1349\" data-end=\"1445\"\u003eOffers a rare, \u003cstrong data-start=\"1364\" data-end=\"1405\"\u003enon-judgmental historical perspective\u003c\/strong\u003e on the role of women in Indian society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1446\" data-end=\"1497\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1448\" data-end=\"1497\"\u003eRich in cultural context and literary references.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1498\" data-end=\"1604\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1500\" data-end=\"1604\"\u003eIdeal for readers interested in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1532\" data-end=\"1570\"\u003ehistory, gender studies, sociology\u003c\/strong\u003e, and Indian classical literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1606\" data-end=\"1764\"\u003eThis book is an \u003cstrong data-start=\"1622\" data-end=\"1688\"\u003eessential resource for scholars and culturally curious readers\u003c\/strong\u003e alike who wish to explore the nuanced legacy of Ganikas beyond stereotypes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mehta Publishing House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49893259575600,"sku":"DRG.MehtaPublishingHouse__9788184988710","price":180.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/9968\/4144\/files\/mehta-publishing-house-book-default-title-bhartiya-ganika-41154967535920.jpg?v=1775963380","url":"https:\/\/www.retailmaharaj.com\/products\/bhartiya-ganika","provider":"Retail Maharaj","version":"1.0","type":"link"}