The paper discusses the recent developments in Tibet on the year 2011, which marked teh 60th anniversary of its incorporation into the People´s Republic of China. It focuses on the new wave of anti-Chinese protests in Eastern Tibet, where a series of self-immolations highlighted the lasting tensions between the Tibetans and the Chinese state. The author mentions also the transformation of the exiled Central Tibetan Administration which resulted in the election of Lobsang Sangay to prime minister in April 2011 and the public announcement of the 14th Dalai Lama to retire from his political post. The author argues that the new generations of Chinese leaders (personified by the current Vice-President Xi Jinping) will be unwilling to modify the hard-line policy in Tibetan areas and the post-14th Dalai Lama scenario may lead to further escalation of the conflict between significant parts of the Tibetan population and Chinese authorities., Martin Slobodník., and Obsahuje seznam literatury
Author gives the history of the Danish main outpost on Coromandel Coast of India from its inception to the sale to English EIC. Against the background of its territorial development, its relationship with the Indian authorities, the role in business networks and the position in the Danish colonies net he depicts an overview of architectural and cultural development of the city and its role as a center of missionary activity., Michal Wanner., and Obsahuje seznam literatury a poznámky
Turkem jewellery is due to its high artistic quality considered the most valuable jewellery of the Central Asia. It is characterized by its robust, yet elegant form, combination of typical materials and distinctive processing techniques. The article deals with the Turkmen jewellery in the past (late 19th century – early 20th century) and the present. Attention is paid to the used material, technological proces, design and implementation of jewellery in everyday life. Jewellery workshop of the contemporary jeweller Murat Sakhatov from Ashgabat is also presented., Tereza Hejzlarová., and Obsahuje seznam literatury
The article dicusses the Uzbek fabrics made in ikat technique (abrbandí), the production of which occupies an important place in the Uzbek applied arts. The theme is treated in terms of technological progress, used material, design and composition. Significant local production centers of ikat fabrics in the past and present are also presented. Greated attention is paid to the current main center of production - the city of Margilan in Fergana Valley., Tereza Hejzlarová., and Obsahuje poznámky a seznam literatury
The article describes effort of Ottoman Empire to become a master of all Eastern Mediterranean in the reign of Sultan Suleiman I. (1520-1566). The main problem for Ottomans was existence of Knights of St.John of Jeruzalem, which had their base in the Island of Rhodes. In 1522 Suleiman raised the great siege of Rhodes, which was successful and Knights of St.John were defeated and had to abandoned Rhodes. Their next base became the Island of Malta. In 1565 Suleiman tried to occupate Malta, but siege was unsuccessful and Ottomans were totally defeated. Malta (1565) and Lepanto (1571) were important turning-points in the war between Christendom and Islam in the Eastern Mediterranean in 16th century., Martin Konečný., and Obsahuje seznam literatury
The present article briefly summarizes the development of early Christian mosaics in the area beyond the Jordan River, and deals with the inspiration behind their creation, as well as the source of ideas and the actual purpose behind their creation. The two main periods of their production, divided by the Persian and Muslim invasions, are identified, and the effect of regional competition among various churches and bishoprics in relation to the subject matter of the mosaics is mentioned as well., Pavel Mrázek., and Obsahuje seznam literatury
The article first outlines the three major phases of Islamization of Bengal, focusing particulary on the phase of mass Islamization of rural native population, which was characterized by strong tendencies to syncretism with local religious traditions. This syncretistic environment is then described in more detail with special emphasis on the Naths, Vaisnava Sahajiya, and their generally Tantric-yogicbackground. The literature that emerged from this environment is further introduced as a vehicle of mediation between the Perso-Arabic Islamic tradition and Bengalic cultural milieu. As this milieu was conspicuously Tantric in character, the article pays special attention to esoteric Islamic texts, which reveal considerable popularity of various Tantric-yogic notions and bodily techniques among Bengali Muslims., Kristýna Himmerová., and Obsahuje seznam literatury
The article deals with both achaelogical research of the Tall Hisban (northern Jordan) and archaelogists. Concerning the archaelogy it seems that presence of biblical Israelites of late bronze/early iron time is possible despite negative official statement issued in 1976. The negative statement might result from local unfavourable political conditions for research and tight relation between Syria and Israel caused by unsuitable interpretation of biblical names found on cuneiform tablets at Ebla at the time. Looking for all related to Israelites till now do not pertain to proper behaviour in Jordan as well., Pavel Mrázek., and Obsahuje seznam literatury