Sudarshan Kumar Sharma

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Vol. 28

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Kayastha-its Evolution, A Critical Review

The Kayastha community has long occupied a distinctive place in South Asian society as a class of scribes, record keepers and administrators. This article provides a critical review of historical…

2005Vol. 28pp. 25–32

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Vol. 26

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Srutavarma of Bana – A Critical Review

By Sudarshan Kumar Sharma

This article offers a critical review of the character Srutavarma from Bana’s works. The author explores how Bana portrays Srutavarma as a complex figure whose actions and motivations reveal social…

2003Vol. 26pp. 17–30

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Vol. 25

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Chamundi of Harshacharita of Bana: A critical review

By Sudarshan Kumar Sharma

Chamundā (Chāmundī) is a fierce aspect of the goddess associated with Chandi and Kali. The Matrikas tradition describes her as black, wearing a garland of severed heads, carrying a drum, trident,…

2002Vol. 25pp. 196–208

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Vol. 22

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Historicity of Tribhuvanapaladeva and Kumarapaladeva in the Dutangada of Subhata - A Critical Review

By Sudarshan Kumar Sharma

This article critically reviews the historical context of Tribhuvanapaladeva and Kumarapaladeva as depicted in Subhata’s Dutangada. The Dutangada, a one-act play, refers to the Parisad of…

1998-1999Vol. 22pp. 57–68

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Vol. 14

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Sumantra – The Rare Expression in Ancient Indian Administration

By Sudarshan Kumar Sharma

Sudarshan Kumar Sharma’s Sumantra – The Rare Expression in Ancient Indian Administration explores the administrative term “Sumantra” found in Sukraniti’s list of ten Prakritis (political…

February - 1990Vol. 14pp. 129–144

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Vol. 13 · No. 1-4

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'Kasiraja' of Bhasa - An Appraisal

By Sudarshan Kumar Sharma

Sudarshan Kumar Sharma’s article investigates the enigmatic figure referred to as ‘Kasiraja’ in two plays attributed to the ancient dramatist Bhasa—“Pratijna‑Yaugandharayana” and “Avimaraka”. The…

April 1984 - March 1985Vol. 13 · No. 1-4pp. 57–72

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Vol. 12 · No. 1-4

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Kavi Putra of Kalidasa - A Critical Review (Part 1)

By Sudarshan Kumar Sharma

Sudarshan Kumar Sharma begins his extensive critical review by examining a reference in Kālidāsa’s play Malavikāgnimitram, where the poet pays homage to his predecessors Bhāsa, Kaviputra and…

April 1983 - January 1984Vol. 12 · No. 1-4

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Vol. 10 · No. 1-4

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Bhaskaravarma of Dandi and Bana: An Appraisal

By Sudarshan Kumar Sharma

This extensive historical study reassesses Bhāskaravarmā’s portrayal in the literary works of Daṅḍi and Bāṇa. Drawing on inscriptions, court poetry and historical chronicles, the author reconstructs…

April 1981 - January 1982Vol. 10 · No. 1-4pp. 92–110

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Vol. 6 · No. 1-2

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Historical Data in the Udayana Plays of Sriharsa

By Sudarshan Kumar Sharma

S. K. Sharma analyses historical information embedded in two Sanskrit plays attributed to the 7th‑century ruler and dramatist Śrīharṣa: the Ratnāvalī and Priyadarśikā. He argues that although the…

April-July 1977Vol. 6 · No. 1-2pp. 32–41

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Vol. 5 · No. 1

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Historical Data in the Tilakamanjari of Dhanapala

By Sudarshan Kumar Sharma

The Tilakamanjari of Dhanapala, a prose romance intertwining the love stories of Harivahana–Tilakamanjari (Ayodhya prince and Vidyadhara princess) and Samaraketu–Malayasundari (Simhala prince and…

1976Vol. 5 · No. 1pp. 1–20

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Articles

Kayastha-its Evolution, A Critical Review

Srutavarma of Bana – A Critical Review

Chamundi of Harshacharita of Bana: A critical review

Historicity of Tribhuvanapaladeva and Kumarapaladeva in the Dutangada of Subhata - A Critical Review

Sumantra – The Rare Expression in Ancient Indian Administration

'Kasiraja' of Bhasa - An Appraisal

Kavi Putra of Kalidasa - A Critical Review (Part 1)

Bhaskaravarma of Dandi and Bana: An Appraisal

Historical Data in the Udayana Plays of Sriharsa

Historical Data in the Tilakamanjari of Dhanapala

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