Adris Banerji

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The Indian Historical Quarterly

Vol. 38 · No. 2 & 3

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Pre-Historic Mewar—An Appraisal

In "Pre‑Historic Mewar—An Appraisal" the author surveys the prehistoric archaeology and environment of Mewar, a region in Rajasthan bounded by the Aravalli hills. The paper begins by describing the…

June & Sept. 1962Vol. 38 · No. 2 & 3pp. 149–159

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The Indian Historical Quarterly

Vol. 37 · No. 2 & 3

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Coins of the Dark Age

By Adris Banerji

The article discusses the numismatic evidence of the period immediately following the decline of the Mauryan empire in Bihar, often termed the "Dark Age." The author argues that a strict,…

June & Sept. 1961Vol. 37 · No. 2 & 3pp. 135–140

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The Indian Historical Quarterly

Vol. 36 · No. 1

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Bihar Megaliths & Rock Carvings

By Adris Banerji

The article challenges Sir James Fergusson’s sweeping claim that dolmens and other megalithic monuments do not occur in the Ganges valley. Adris Banerji surveys available evidence for megaliths in…

March - 1960Vol. 36 · No. 1pp. 13–16

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The Indian Historical Quarterly

Vol. 31 · No. 4

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Studies on Basarh Sealings I

By Adris Banerji

This study analyses a collection of terracotta sealings recovered from Basarh (present‑day Vaishali) during excavations of a large mound. The author begins by identifying Basarh with ancient Vaiśālī,…

December - 1955Vol. 31 · No. 4pp. 330–338

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The Indian Historical Quarterly

Vol. 29 · No. 3

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Coin Devices on Bhita Seals

By Adris Banerji

The article “Coin Devices on Bhita Seals” by Adris Banerji examines the symbolism on seals discovered at Bhita and their relationship to coin iconography of the Gupta period. The author notes that…

September - 1953Vol. 29 · No. 3pp. 222–232

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The Indian Historical Quarterly

Vol. 28 · No. 3

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Foreign Elements in Hindu Ritual and Practice

By Adris Banerji

Examining the origins of Hindu ritual, this article argues that many practices were inherited from pre‑Vedic and foreign peoples whom Aryan settlers encountered upon entering the Ganges valley. Early…

September - 1952Vol. 28 · No. 3pp. 257–264

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The Indian Historical Quarterly

Vol. 27 · No. 4

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Eastern Expansion of the Kusana Empire

By Adris Banerji

The article addresses the geographical boundaries of the Kusana Empire, arguing against the parochial view that limited its eastern frontier to the Yamuna river. The author contends that the empire…

December - 1951Vol. 27 · No. 4pp. 294–303

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The Indian Historical Quarterly

Vol. 27 · No. 2

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The Antiquities of Biharsarif

By Adris Banerji

This article provides a historical and archaeological survey of Biharsarif in Bihar. Situated near the Paimar and Panchane rivers and overlooked by a sentinel hill, Biharsarif was already an…

June - 1951Vol. 27 · No. 2pp. 151–160

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The Indian Historical Quarterly

Vol. 26 · No. 2

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Pre-Buddhistic Rajgir

By Adris Banerji

In this article Adris Banerji reconstructs the history of Rajgir (ancient Rājagṛha) before it became one of Buddhism’s sacred centres. Archaeological surveys and literary sources show that Rajgir was…

June - 1950Vol. 26 · No. 2pp. 152–158

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The Indian Historical Quarterly

Vol. 25 · No. 3

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Jaina Antiquities in Rajgir

By Adris Banerji

This miscellany article draws attention to the under‑appreciated Jain antiquities of Rājgir (ancient Rājagṛha). While Buddhist sites in the region have been extensively studied, the author notes that…

September - 1949Vol. 25 · No. 3pp. 205–210

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The Indian Historical Quarterly

Vol. 13 · No. 1

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Side-Lights on the Later Kusanas

By Adris Banerji

Using numismatic, epigraphic and archaeological evidence, this article reconstructs the obscure later period of the Kusana dynasty after the reign of Vasudeva I. It begins by analysing late Kusana…

March - 1937Vol. 13 · No. 1pp. 105–116

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The Indian Historical Quarterly

Vol. 10 · No. 3

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Baudh Plates of Ranabhanjadeva—year 58

By Adris Banerji

This article publishes and analyses a set of copper‑plate charters issued by King Ranabhanjadeva of the Bhanja dynasty in year 58 of an unspecified era. The plates, found in the Baudh region of…

September - 1934Vol. 10 · No. 3pp. 473–477

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Articles

Pre-Historic Mewar—An Appraisal

Coins of the Dark Age

Bihar Megaliths & Rock Carvings

Studies on Basarh Sealings I

Coin Devices on Bhita Seals

Foreign Elements in Hindu Ritual and Practice

Eastern Expansion of the Kusana Empire

The Antiquities of Biharsarif

Pre-Buddhistic Rajgir

Jaina Antiquities in Rajgir

Side-Lights on the Later Kusanas

Baudh Plates of Ranabhanjadeva—year 58

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