Author: Syed Amanur Rahman
Publisher: Reference Press
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 404
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With its kaleidoscopic variety, India emerges as a wonderful nation. With one of the oldest civilisations in the world, this country has a rich cultural heritage. This title covers life and people of Sikkim under various heads - Land, People, Heritage History, Geography, Economy, Polity, Tourism, and more.
Author: Sukhdev Singh Chib
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Sikkim (India)
Languages : en
Pages : 18
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Author: J. R. Subba
Publisher: Gyan Publishing House
ISBN: 9788121209649
Category : Sikkim (India)
Languages : en
Pages : 574
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SIKKIM, the tiny Himalayan Kingdom came in existence in 1642 A.D. with a much larger area than it was in 1975 A.D. before it s integration in the Kingdom was the whole of Limbuwan, now the eastern most part of Nepal, southern parts of Tibet Autonomous region of China from Nathu La and Jelep La to the Tang La beyond Phari Jong, western Bhutan up to the watershed range between the Ammo Chu Valley and Har Chu Valley, and the northern plains of West Bengal as far south as Titalaiya and Purnea of Bihar. The Kingdom disintegrated in eight phases in different period of time when it s considerable areas were annexed by Bhutan, Nepal, China and British India of those days, and was finally integrated as one of the States of Indian Union in 1975 A.D. thereby loosing it s identity as a Himalayan Kingdom. The book provides insight into the history of its existence as the Himalayan Kingdom and it s disintegration in various phases, ethnicity, culture and customs of the people of Sikkim.
Author: Sarit K. Chaudhuri
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1000079228
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 322
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Sikkim has been a region of anthropological interest since the 1930s when Geoffrey Gorer and John Morris did their fieldwork among the Lepchas of Dzongu, north Sikkim. While it was mentioned in various writings of travellers and administrators during the British period, there is a dearth of literature even today on the rich heritage of Sikkim. This collection of twenty-five essays presented first at the international conference on Cultural Heritage of Sikkim, organized by the Department of Anthropology, Sikkim University, Gangtok goes a long way in breaching this gap. The book will be of immense interest to scholars and students of Anthropology, Sociology and Cultural Studies and will lead to new research on the people and the places of Sikkim and India’s North-East. Please note: This title is co-published with Manohar Publishers, New Delhi. Taylor & Francis does not sell or distribute the Hardback in India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka
Author: Mahendra P. Lama
Publisher: Indus Publishing
ISBN: 9788173870132
Category : Sikkim (India)
Languages : en
Pages : 300
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To Address Issues Like Integration Process, Development Interventions, Social Change, Strategic Volatility And Environmental Agenda, This Special Volume On Sikkim Has Been Brought Out.
Author:
Publisher: Academic Foundation
ISBN: 9788171886685
Category : Human services
Languages : en
Pages : 226
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Joining previous editions on other Indian states, this report focuses on Sikkim, a state that is a popular tourist destination for its culture, scenic beauty, and biodiversity. Analyzing the entire range of the state’s development issues of interest to businesses, nongovernmental organizations, research organizations, and policy makers, this volume discusses the constraints and challenges faced by Sikkim and provides a blueprint for its socioeconomic progress.
Author: Sukhdev Singh Chib
Publisher: New Delhi : Light & Life Publishers
ISBN:
Category : Sikkim (India)
Languages : en
Pages : 138
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Author: Jigme N. Kazi
Publisher: Notion Press
ISBN: 1648059813
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 419
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This book, Sons of Sikkim: The Rise and Fall of the Namgyal Dynasty of Sikkim, is not a comprehensive history of Sikkim; it is only a brief history of Sikkim’s Namgyal Dynasty, which ruled the former Kingdom of Sikkim for more than 300 years (1642-1975). The main purpose of writing this book is to give the ordinary people – in Sikkim and elsewhere – a glimpse of Sikkim’s history: its origin in the 13th century, advent of the Namgyal Dynasty in mid-17th century, invasion of neighbouring countries in the 18th and 19th centuries, and finally, the emergence of the kingdom as a democracy in the 20th century, leading ultimately to its present status – the 22nd State of India. There are very few books dealing on the above subjects in great detail in one book. Most books on Sikkim’s history and politics are either one-sided or fail to present a holistic view of Sikkim. A book such as this is perhaps written for the first time by a Sikkimese and from the Sikkimese perspective. History is not always written by the victors; at times, as in this case, it is written by its victims. Empires fall, civilizations crumble but the human spirit, which fights against all kinds of oppression and exploitation, cannot be extinguished so easily. More than anything else, the story of the Sons of Sikkim is a story worth telling; a story of a small Himalayan kingdom and its people’s struggle to survive in the face of great odds.
Author: Arun Singh
Publisher: Notion Press
ISBN: 1945825944
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 78
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Meandering along the Teesta is a travelogue of real experiences and adventures of a group of four friends, who roam the mountains, valleys and alpine meadows of Sikkim. The book brings to life the fantastic landscape that is known for its massive snowcapped peaks, deep river valleys, numerous waterfalls, beautiful alpine meadows, the rapids of the Teesta river, a mind-boggling range of Himalayan flowers, and above all, the beautiful people of Sikkim. The book tells the story more through images than with words. The stunning landscape of Sikkim has been brought to life in these poignant photographs. The story narrates the adventures and some misadventures of the four middle-aged friends, apart from providing a brief history of Sikkim – right from the settlement of ancient tribes to the establishment of democracy and the merging of Sikkim into the Indian Union. It also provides a well-planned guide for anybody interested in visiting Sikkim.
Author: Preet Mohan Singh Malik
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 9354226914
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 261
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Sikkim is an enigma for most, its history and its 1975 merger with India shrouded in mystery. This book fills the lacunae on both fronts, combining insights into the erstwhile royal kingdom's unique history with the intriguing story of how it became India's twenty-second state. It examines the often-fraught relationship between its original inhabitants, the Lepchas, and the Bhutias (people of Tibetan origin) who established institutions of religion and governance - Lamaist Buddhism and the Namgyal dynasty respectively. Aspects of the Indian relationship with Tibet form part of this narrative, in particular due to the British involvement in the Himalayan region as a consequence of the 'Great Game' and great power rivalry with the Russian empire. For India today, Sikkim remains significant from a strategic point of view, given its proximity to the border with Tibet, now China, and the presence of the vital Siliguri Corridor that connects India's northeast with the rest of the country.
