Social Dimensions of Buddhism, Hinduism and Jainism in India Prasad, Birendra Nath creator author text New Delhi Manohar 2024 monographic 226p. Through an analysis of archaeological and literary data, this book ex­plores two interrelated themes: the socio-economic and cultic processes that resulted in the decline of Indian Buddhism in its last strongholds – Bihar and Bengal – towards the end of the early medieval period, and the patterns of revival of Buddhism in the neighbouring province of Uttar Pradesh, c. 2005-2011 ce. These themes have been explored by undertaking an analysis of the developments in the social histories of other competing religions: Hinduism, Jainism and Ājīvika-dharma. By placing emphasis on the religious praxis and behaviour of the non-elite segment of population, this book offers some significant ‘from below’ perspectives on the social histories of Buddhism, Hinduism, Jainism and Ājīvika-dharma in eastern and northern India. By Birendra Nath Prasad English Buddhism Social aspects India Hinduism Social aspects India Jainism Social aspects India Religion Society India 294 PRA-R 9789394262768