Preface
The present work is based on original literary and archaeological sources and on a detailed survey of the area by the author himself, isone of the few studies on the regional historical geography so fa done in this country. It is the first comprehensive and integra-tel work on ancient geography of South Panchāla. The volume highlights the activities of the people of lower Ganga-Yamunā valey and their cultural developments from the earliest times to C. 200 A.D.
1 express my indebtedness to a number of scholars and institu-tios. To begin with, my teacher Professor K.D. Bajpai, former Tapre Professor and Head of the Department of Ancient Indian Hisory, Culture and Archaeology, University of Sagar, who super-vise this work, deserves a special mention. His vast erudition and encylopaedic knowledge are well known. He not only suggested to m the topic, but also took adequate care to guide me through-out te entire process of my work under his benevolent care, I have learn to present the subject-matter in a scientific and methodical form His constant encouragement has not only helped me in my work but has left an indelible impression as well. My indebtedness and gratitude to him are too deep for words to express.
Th examiners of my thesis, Dr. B.N. Puri (former Head of the Department of Ancient Indian History and Archaeology, Univer-sity of Lucknow) and Dr. A.B.L. Awasthi (former Head of the Deparmest of Ancient Indian History, Culture and Archaeology, University of Sagar) offered constructive detailed suggestions to me. My sitere thanks are due to them.
The later. R.K. Dikshit, former Head of the Department of Ancient Inan History and Archaeology, University of Lucknow, was kind enegh to discuss several problems with me. His works and his consint blessings gave me considerable strength in various
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