The Mythistory of Kajir Ronghangpi: The Making of Kaziranga National Park - Couverture rigide

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ISBN 10 : 9360807923 ISBN 13 : 9789360807924

Editeur : Manohar Publishers and Distributors, 2024

Synopsis

Kaziranga National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a renowned national park in India, is well-known for its remarkable initiatives in wildlife conservation, and is also known for its one-horned rhinoceros. It is situated in the state of Assam. However, Kaziranga is closely connected to the oral tradition of the Karbis. The Karbis are an indigenous people from northeast India who live largely in two hill districts (KarbiAnglong and West KarbiAnglong) of Assam. KajirRonghangpi, a prominent mythical legendary figure in Karbi oral tradition, is associated with the etymology of Kaziranga. The name Kaziranga has several origins, but all agree that it is derived from the Karbi term KajirArong, which literally means 'territory of Kajir' (The territory of KajirRonghangpi). Yet, KajirRonghangpi's heritage is a dynamic process in the making of Karbi identity and history. In this context, this book aims to reaffirm the ecological, cultural, and spatial ideas of KajirRonghangpi, which can be elucidated by examining the oral narratives of the Karbis. This book provides a critical analysis of the oral traditions of the Karbis, while offering an alternate perspective on how the Kaziranga National Park can be 're-invented' by considering the insights of the 'Mythistory of Kajir Ronghangpi'.

A propos du livre

À propos des auteurs

Dharamsing Teron is the Director of the Centre for Karbi Studies, Diphu, KarbiAnglong, Assam. In 2015, he established the Centre for Karbi Studies (CKS), a research organization consisting of young students and re¬searchers. He has published several books and articles on the Karbis. He received an honorary doctorate from Gauhati University in 2022 for his outstanding contributions to Karbi folklore study. Recently, the American Folklore Society (AFS) honored him with the renowned David Project Pathway-2023 International Award for his significant contributions to Karbi folklore.

Vulli Dhanaraju is a Professor in the Department of History at North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU) in Shillong. He obtained his M.A., M.Phil., and Ph.D. degrees in the Department of History from the University of Hyderabad. He has written and edited several books on tribes and other marginalised communities, including Karbis. Currently, he is associating with Dr. Dharamsing Teron, Director, Centre for Karbis Studies, Diphu, Karbi Anglong, Assam to document the Karbi history and philosophy.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Manohar Publishers and Distributors
• Date d'édition: 2024
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 9360807923
• ISBN 13: 9789360807924
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 348
• Éditeur: Teron Dharamsing, Dhanaraju Vulli
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible