Articles on Ancient Indian Chronology
Select Contents of Oriental Journals
The Indian Historical Quarterly, 1942
This compilation summarises notable papers published in contemporary oriental journals. Highlights include K.M. Munsut’s portrayal of the prosperity and cultural achievements during the imperial Gupta era; P.K. Gode’s dating of Meghavijayagani’s commentary on…
The Date of the First Maurya Emperor
By Sourindra Nath Ray · The Indian Historical Quarterly, 1935
This article seeks to establish the accession date of Chandragupta, the first Maurya emperor. It emphasises that fixing this date provides the earliest firm chronological anchor in Indian history. Surveying Puranic dynastic lists, Sri Lankan chronicles, Jain…
The Chronology of the Ksatrapas and the Andhras
By Hari Charan Ghosh · The Indian Historical Quarterly, 1931
The analysis of the Nasik cave inscriptions challenges the theory of joint rule between Gautamiputra and Pulumayi, as the language and past-tense references suggest Gautamiputra's conquests occurred earlier, with Pulumayi's panegyric composed later. The…
The Riddle of the Pradyota Dynasty
By Jyotirmoy Sen · The Indian Historical Quarterly, 1930
A Note on the chronological Relation of Kanishka and Rudradaman I
By Hem Chandra Raychaudhuri · The Indian Historical Quarterly, 1930
In this short article the historian compares two major rulers of early historic India: Kanishka, the Kushan emperor famed for his patronage of Buddhism, and Rudradaman I, the Western Kshatrapa known for the Junagadh rock inscription. The author analyses…
Pusyamitra and the Sunga Empire
By Ramaprasad Chanda · The Indian Historical Quarterly, 1929
The Hathigumpha inscription from Kalinga, dated to the reign of King Kharavela (c. mid-2nd century BCE), describes his military conquest of Magadha, including the siege of Rajagrha and capture of Pataliputra. Some scholars, including Rapson, Jayaswal, and…
The Coronation of Candragupta Maurya
By Jyotirmoy Sen · The Indian Historical Quarterly, 1929
The coronation of Candragupta Maurya remains central to Indian chronology, with Max Müller’s assertion of its fixed date (post-Alexander, c. 322 BCE) widely accepted despite debates over historical accuracy. V.A. Smith challenged this timeline, arguing…