Indian Epigraphy - Hardcover

D.C. Sircar

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 8120811666 ISBN 13: 9788120811669

Publisher: Motilal Banarsidass, 2016

Synopsis

In the present work, Professor D.C. Sircar deals with various problems relating to Indian epigraphy, and it is expected to be useful to people interested in ancient Indian history in general and Indian inscriptions in particular. Some of the topics discussed herein are: inscriptions and their evidence, languages in which the inscriptions are written, writing materials, the preparation and preservation of documents, copperplate grants, stanzas on bhumi-dana, Indian epigraphy abroad, systems of dating and the different eras, technical expressions including royal titles and official designations, taxes, land measures, nomenclature, etc. There are thirty-six plates illustrating various types of epigraphical records.

About this title

About the Author:

Dineshchandra Sircar (1907-1985) was an epigraphist, historian, numismatist and folklorist, known particularly for his work deciphering inscriptions in India and Bangaladesh.

About this edition

• Publisher: Motilal Banarsidass
• Publication date: 2016
• ISBN 10: 8120811666
• ISBN 13: 9788120811669
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 475