Leela Chandra
Contributor
Dear Readers,
My interests include popular culture, politics, and history.
I believe that historical events are often interpreted in many different ways and that these interpretations are influenced by our beliefs and prejudices. Therefore maintaining objectivity is the greatest challenge in studying history. And I truly relish this challenge.
While I am most interested in Indian and Chinese history, I do not let that prevent me from learning as much as possible about the rest of the world!
Latest Articles
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Islam in India
Islam arrived in a Hindu-India via trade routes and along with Islamic invaders and Sufi mystics, and subsequently became a major religion in the Indian sub-continent.
Dec 30, 2008
- Leela Chandra
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The Sung Dynasty and Neo-Confucianism
After the collapse of the Tang Empire China came under the control of the Sung dynasty which is characterized by Confucian revival, often referred to as Neo-Confucianism.
Dec 22, 2008
- Leela Chandra
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The Rise and Decline of Buddhism in India
Buddhism originated in India around the 5th century BC and greatly influenced Indian culture. It declined, ironically, because of its widespread acceptance by Hindus.
Dec 17, 2008
- Leela Chandra
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