Publisher's Synopsis
A Comprehensive Historical Study on Nepal's Sen Dynasty.
The History of the Sen Dynasty of Nepal by Dr. Nawa Raj Subba is a meticulously researched historical account that delves into the lasting impact of the Sen kings on the history of medieval Nepal. It traces the dynasty's roots, political development, administration, military organization, economic significance, and cultural contributions to give a comprehensive view of their imprint on Nepalese civilization.
Historiography reconstructs the arc of the Sen Dynasty, drawing on a range of primary and secondary sources-historical documents, inscriptions, folklore, and scholarly evaluation. Dr. Subba explores the administrative institutions constructed by the Sen rulers and their military conquests, as well as the shifts in socioeconomic structure that took place during their reigns. The book also fills major gaps in our understanding of the way in which the Sen monarchs engaged diplomatically and militarily with their neighbors and embeds the dynasty in a wider South Asian geopolitical mirroring context.
The History of the Sen Dynasty of Nepal not only deals with political and military issues but also looks at the cultural and intellectual achievements of the dynasty. The Sen emperors were significant patrons of literature, the arts, and religious traditions that have shaped Nepalese society. Their influence, said to have transcended politics, started a cultural revolution that influenced Nepal.
This descriptive, accessible book will be valuable for historians, researchers, students, and the general reader interested in the medieval history of Nepal. Dr. Subba delivers academic rigor without being obtuse, which means it can work as both an academic research tool and a personal discovery device. The History of the Sen Dynasty of Nepal is one of the important contributions to Nepalese historiography; it gives a critical and well-contextualized work to realize and analytically preserve the legacy of the kings of Sen to posterity.
