Select Contents of Oriental Journals

Select Contents of Oriental Journals

Vol. 26 · No. 2June - 1950pp. 169–172English

Summary

This feature provides a digest of articles and notes published in contemporary oriental journals. The compiler summarises a wide range of scholarship on Indian history, philology, archaeology and religion. The section highlights recent discoveries of inscriptions, translations of Sanskrit and Prakrit texts, numismatic studies, and discussions of ancient law codes. It also lists reviews of newly published books on Buddhist and Jain philosophy, Vedic linguistics, Mughal administration and tribal histories. By extracting key arguments and findings, the column helps readers stay informed about research scattered across specialised periodicals. The compiler organises entries by subject and offers brief comments on their significance. Such synopses were especially useful in 1950, when access to journals was limited and bibliographical aids were scarce. The column demonstrates the breadth of oriental scholarship and encourages further engagement with primary sources.

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Conclusion

The conclusion underscores that regularly surveying the contents of oriental journals fosters cross‑disciplinary awareness and prevents duplication of research. By condensing articles on epigraphy, literature, musicology and political history into a single section, the compiler provides scholars with a convenient overview of current work. The digest thus functions as an early bibliographical resource, promoting collaboration and highlighting trends in the study of Asia’s past.

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“A richly carved Mandapa with a number of decorative figures, statuettes and relief panels of Jaina designs which formed ‘part of a private building in the last century, but whose dome and suppor-ting architraves had been taken from an earlier temple is a recent acquisition of the Baroda Museum.”
“The importance of these documents lies in the fact that they suggest new data for determining the chronology of the early Gaiga kings and supply evidence in regard to the use of their ‘family era.”

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Vol. 26 · No. 2

89–99Vedic Studies in the WestEdward J. Thomas 100–117The Achaemenids and IndiaSudhakar Chattopadhyaya 118–128Huns, Yavanas and KambojasSashi Bhusan Chaudhuri 129–137Mingling of Islamic and Indigenous Traditions in Indian MusicKaumudi 138–141The Ancient City and District of KrmilaDineshchandra Sircar 142–145A Note on the Kesaribeda Plates of ArthapatiV. V. Mirashi 146–148The time of staging a Sanskrit Drama—A NoteK. Rama Pisharoti 149–151DevanampriyaDasharatha Sharma 152–158Pre-Buddhistic RajgirAdris Banerji 159–165Niruktavarttika—a lost TreatiseBishnupada Bhattacharya 166–168A further note on the Indian proto-type of the Javanese Kuta-mantraDilip Kumar Biswas 169–172Select Contents of Oriental JournalsCurrent article

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