An appendix follows containing a dissertation on the epochs of various eras used in India, viz:- Saptarshi, Kaliyuga. Vira-Nirvāņa, Buddha-Nirvana, Maurya, Selucidi, Vikraria, Saka, Kalachuri, Gupla, Gangeya, Ilarsha, Bhatika, Kollam, Nevāra, Chālukya- Vikrama, Simha, Lakshnianasena, Puduveppu, Rájyabhisheka, Barhaspatya, Grahaparivritti, solar and lunar years, Hin, Sähura, Fashi, Vilayatı, Amli, Bengali, Magi and Christian eras. The second part comprises 84 plates. The relation of the various plates to different chapters of the text has been detailed above In the plates ! 70 dealing with the various scripts, covering the persod from the 314 ury BC to the 16th century AD, the following method has been adopted :- Vowels. consonants, consonants with vowel particles, conjunct consonants and special symbol, or formations are selected from important inscriplions, copper-plates, coins and manuscripts of the period in question and arranged in proper order under the corresponding Nāgari characters. Then follow a few lines from the same sources in original for exercise in deciphering. The characteristics of tach script and secial formations are traced and explained in the chapter relating to the plate, which also contains a Nagari transcript of the lines given for exercisc. Extracts in original are not given for exercise in plales 60-64, as all inscriptions found in these characters are in Tamil language, and not Sanskrit. I trust that those interested in the subject will find in this book all that is required tor the beginner, and that my book will arous interest among my countrymen and induce them to follow this fascinating study, which has helped, and will continue to help, the restoration of an authentic history of India. Should it prove so, my labours will have been more than amply rewarded. RAJPUTANA VAM, AIMER GAL'RISH SUKAR HIRACHAND OJHA. I') 1 itin 1919
