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Indianization in Toba-Batak Culture by Anuj Pratap is a document available to read on EtoBox.
This document discusses theories of Indianization in Southeast Asia. It examines theories that viewed Indianization as being spread through warriors, merchants, or Brahmans. It argues that these theories underestimate the indigenous cultures and view Indianization through the lens of Indian high culture. The document advocates for an anthropological approach that considers both Indian and Southeast Asian cultures and examines how concepts were adapted in local contexts, using the example of divine kingship
- Author
- Anuj Pratap
- Language
- EN