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""The History of Manikka Vacagar: The Foe of the Buddhists"" is a book written by George Uglow Pope and published in 1898. The book tells the story of Manikka Vacagar, a Tamil poet and warrior who lived in the 10th century in South India. Manikka Vacagar was a staunch follower of the Shaivite sect of Hinduism and was known for his opposition to Buddhism. The book chronicles his life and his battles against the Buddhists, who were gaining popularity in South India at the time. The book is divided into several chapters, each covering a different aspect of Manikka Vacagar's life. The first…mehr

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""The History of Manikka Vacagar: The Foe of the Buddhists"" is a book written by George Uglow Pope and published in 1898. The book tells the story of Manikka Vacagar, a Tamil poet and warrior who lived in the 10th century in South India. Manikka Vacagar was a staunch follower of the Shaivite sect of Hinduism and was known for his opposition to Buddhism. The book chronicles his life and his battles against the Buddhists, who were gaining popularity in South India at the time. The book is divided into several chapters, each covering a different aspect of Manikka Vacagar's life. The first chapter provides an introduction to the historical context of the 10th century South India and the religious and political climate of the time. The subsequent chapters delve into the life of Manikka Vacagar, his upbringing, his religious beliefs, and his battles against the Buddhists. Throughout the book, Pope provides detailed descriptions of the battles and the political intrigues that surrounded Manikka Vacagar's life. He also provides translations of some of Manikka Vacagar's poetry, which is considered a masterpiece of Tamil literature. Overall, ""The History of Manikka Vacagar: The Foe of the Buddhists"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of South India, the Shaivite sect of Hinduism, or Tamil literature. It provides a fascinating insight into the life and times of one of the most important figures in Tamil history and sheds light on the religious and political conflicts that shaped the region in the 10th century.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.