Mysterious India: Its Rajahs, Its Brahmans, Its Fakirs (1921)

""Mysterious India: Its Rajahs, Its Brahmans, Its Fakirs"" is a book written by Robert Chauvelot in 1921. The book is a comprehensive account of India's rich cultural and religious heritage, as well as its social and political history. It delves into the lives of the country's rulers, the Rajahs, and their customs and traditions. The book also explores the role of the Brahmans, the highest caste of Hindu society, and their influence on Indian culture and religion. Additionally, it examines the life of the Fakirs, the wandering ascetics who renounce all worldly possessions in pursuit of spiritual enlightenment. The author provides a detailed description of their beliefs, practices, and rituals. Through vivid descriptions and personal anecdotes, Chauvelot paints a fascinating portrait of India and its people, making this book a must-read for anyone interested in the country's history and culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.