About the Book
"Modern India And The Indians: Being A Series Of Impressions, Notes And Essays" by Monier-Williams offers a detailed exploration of late 19th-century India, covering society, culture, religion, politics, and economy. Through essays derived from extensive travels, Monier-Williams delves into the caste system, women's status, and the role of religion, alongside analyzing British colonial impact and India's struggle for independence. Drawing on his Sanskrit expertise, he provides unique cultural insights. Accessible yet insightful, this book serves as a valuable resource for understanding Indian history and society.
About the Author
Monier-Williams, (1819-1899) KCIE was the second Boden Professor of Sanskrit at Oxford University, England. He studied, documented and taught Asian languages, especially Sanskrit, Persian and Hindustani. He taught Asian languages, at the East India Company College from 1844 until 1858, when company rule in India ended after the 1857 rebellion. Müller was known for his liberal religious views and his philosophical speculations based on his reading of Vedic literature. Had a detailed practical knowledge of India itself and of actual religious practices in modern Hinduism.
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