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Select Contents of Oriental Journals

Vol. 31 · No. 1March - 1955pp. 92–97English

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The final section lists and briefly describes selected articles published in various international journals devoted to oriental studies. This survey covers topics ranging from ancient Indian philology to East Asian history. It summarises contributions such as an analysis of a newly discovered Buddhist manuscript, a study of Persian lexicography and an archaeological report on a Southeast Asian site. The section also notes articles on the history of science in the Islamic world, comparative linguistics across Indo-Iranian languages, and translations of classical Chinese poetry. By presenting this cross-journal overview, the section helps readers stay informed about current research and encourages them to consult the original journals for detailed study.

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This survey of oriental journals offers a snapshot of the diverse research being published in the mid‑20th century, spanning South Asian, East Asian and Islamic studies. By summarising articles across disciplines, it fosters interdisciplinary awareness and highlights the global scope of oriental scholarship.

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  • “Parakramabalu was a Ceylonese king of light and learning. Ruling for 33 years from 1153 A.C., he marked his reign with great planning and architectural activities by erecting halls and palaces, building temples and monasteries, laying down gardens and towns, and digging tanks and canals.”
  • “The Gusjara- Pratiharas were so called because their progenitor is believed to have sometimes acted as a doorkeeper.”
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Vol. 31 · No. 1
1–31Kuruksetra in the Later Sanskrit LiteratureRatna Chandra Agrawala32–51India, China and Sikkim: 1886-1890V. G. Kiernan52–67Interpretation of the "Anatta" doctrine of Buddhism: a new approachR. P. Chaudhuri68–75The Rise and Growth of Buddhism in AndhraP. S. Sastri76–80A note on Sahaja-sukriSisirkumar Mitra81–84Bhubaneswar Inscriptions of Ganga Narasimha IDineshchandra Sircar85–89Is Kanada an atheistGopika Mohan Bhattacharya90–91Reviews92–97Select Contents of Oriental JournalsCurrent article

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