Early History of the Deccan: Problems and Perspectives
Synopsis
Students of the early history of the Deccan, specially its early phase, are faced with numerous baffling problems. Some of these problems concern the satavahanas, the first autochthonous imperial power. There is thus controversy even regarding the initial period of their rule and the region under them towards the end. A few other issues concerning individual members of the dynasty are also controversial. Their successors in a part of their vast empire were the Vakatakas for whom the only source of our information are their numerous inscriptions. A number of epigraphs of a few of these still remain unnoticed. The historical evidence efforded by some Yadava inscriptions from Ambe Jogai, though known for long, remained to be examined in proper perspective. The contributions of Andhra Pradesh to the development of Buddhism, thought known widely, also requires a consolidated evaluation. The genealogy and chronology of the Vishnukundins, one of the most powerful ruling families of Andhra and other adjoining areas, were so far in doldrums, the case was much worse with the Madhas. Some aspects of the history of south Kosala and Orissa concerning the Sarabhapuriyas Pandavas and Somavamsins, particularly their chronology, fared no better. These and a few other allied issues are attacked in the present volume which brings together updated versions of some of the author’s writings on the history of Deccan spanning a period of over two decades. A deep study of the numismatic, archaeological and epigraphic evidence aided by a sound knowledge of Sanskrit and proper utilization of Sanskritic-Prakritic source forms the basis of these writings which would. Hopefully, be found valuable and thought-stirring by serious students of the subject.
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