Select Contents of Oriental Journals
Summary
This article provides a review of select contents from various Oriental journals, focusing on historical, archaeological, and literary studies. The Journal of the Andhra Historical Research Society, volume XXII (1954), features several articles. Kora Venkatachalam critically examines Indian eras, challenging the dates established by Kota Venkatachalam for kings between 3100 B.C. and the 12th century A.D. He also refutes Western theories about the origin of the Andhras, asserting from Sanskrit literature that Pulomavi III (833 B.C.) was the first king of the Andhra dynasty. V. Thiruvengata Charya proposes an Andhra Saka era beginning in 550 B.C. to rectify Indian chronology, placing Chandragupta Maurya in 1533 B.C. Archaeological finds in Andhra, such as Buddhist viharas and stupas at Nigirjuna Konda, Salihundam, Kapavaram, and Adutru, are noted for shedding light on the region's history. K. Ramakrishnayya argues for a Dravidian origin of Telugu literature, while U. C. Sarkar discusses social legislation in ancient and medieval India. M. R. Shastri examines the achievements of the Andhras in drama. The Journal of Oriental Research, Madras, volume XXV (1958), includes Jean Filliozat's study on ancient relations between Indian and foreign astronomical systems, noting the influence of Mesopotamia and Greece on Indian astronomy. T.S. Kuppanna Sastri discusses the Vasistha system in Varahamihira's Pañcasiddhāntikā, which gives a solar year of 365 1/4 2 days. N. Venkataramanayya examines Western Chalukya Vikramaditya VI's Kannada inscriptions in Telingana, detailing the 1118-19 military conquest of coastal Andhra. V. Raghavan covers the Nataka-laksana-ratna-kośa of Sāgaranandin, and T. V. Mahalingam traces the history of a Pasupata family at Jambukesvaram in Tiruchirappalli district from the 13th to 18th centuries A.D. The Journal of the Royal Asiatic Society of Great Britain and Ireland (1957) features E. Richardson's note on a Tibetan inscription from Rgyal Lbakba and Tibetan chronology from 841 to 2082 A.D. The Journal of the U.P. Historical Society, volume II (1954), includes K. N. Sastri's argument that a male deity, not the Mother Goddess, was supreme in the Indus religion, interpreting the pipal-god and attendants on the Mohenjodaro seal as male figures. D. C. Sircar discusses a fragmentary inscription from Mathura, while Satya Prakasa identifies a female figure in the Jaipur Museum as originating from Sarnath in the Gupta period. K. D. Bajpai describes two rare pre-Gupta and late Kusana images of Vishnu from Mathura. Chatterjee discusses the Samavartana ceremony in ancient India, and E. P. Ghoshhal examines the authority of the king as a source of law in ancient Indian literature. S. C. Kala describes Lacchagiri in the Allahabad district, and Amarendra Nath Roy lists archaeological sites in Uttar Pradesh such as Bhatgaon-Bhadohi, Intgaon, Manwa, and Barwa Sagar. Ballabh Saran discusses the geomorphology of the Sarigama region near Prayag. R. K. Dikshit covers Kanishka in literature, and R. C. Majumdar rejects the attribution of Vigrahapala coins to Magadha, assigning them instead to Gurjara Pratihara king Nagabhata II (805-833 A.D.). In Journal of the U.P. Historical Society, volume III (1955), D. C. Sircar analyzes a Mungthala stone inscription from Krta year 894 (837 A.D.), suggesting the name Krts refers to a leader of the Milava people or a foreign word. Nandalal Chatterji examines the government's
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Conclusion
This article presents a diverse array of scholarly findings from Oriental journals, significantly advancing the understanding of Indian history, archaeology, and literature. Key implications include the refutation of Western Indological theories regarding the origins of the Andhras, asserting the reliability of Sanskrit literature and establishing a continuous Dravidian literary tradition predating Sanskrit influence. The text highlights crucial archaeological discoveries, such as Buddhist sites in Andhra and rare Vishnu images in Mathura, which illuminate regional religious and cultural practices. Furthermore, the compilation underscores the necessity for revising Indian chronology, proposing alternative eras like the Andhra Saka and challenging conventional dates for figures like Chandragupta Maurya. Collectively, these contributions emphasize the importance of indigenous sources and epigraphic evidence in reconstructing a more accurate and nuanced history of the Indian subcontinent.