Select Inscriptions of Bihar (Review)
Summary
This review discusses Prof. Radha Krishna Chaudhary’s 'Select Inscriptions of Bihar'. The booklet prints the text of one hundred inscriptions found in Bihar, ranging from the 6th century B.C. to the 17th century A.D. An introduction and three appendices provide a short history of Indian epigraphy, a list of inscriptions not included in the volume and a historical geography of ancient Bihar. The reviewer notes that while the compiler refrains from giving full details for each inscription, the collection offers valuable material for students of history. He praises the book for drawing attention to inscriptions preserved in local museums and temples but remarks that the sources of some inscriptions are not systematically cited. Overall, the booklet is deemed a useful resource for researchers interested in Bihar’s epigraphic heritage.
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Conclusion
The reviewer considers Chaudhary’s collection of Bihar inscriptions a welcome addition to epigraphic studies. By reproducing texts from a wide chronological span and including useful appendices, the booklet provides a starting point for further research. However, greater documentation of sources would have enhanced its scholarly value.