________________ The very name of 'The Later Gangas: Mandali Thousand' evokes historical and mythological memories worth pondering; it is a minor principality, but never to be forgotten. Contemplating over the relevance of the subject to the modern world, the present book provides lot of material of cultural significance, The history of Mandalinad, in the Shimoga district (Karnataka), is a golden chapter of peace, harmony, religious tolerance and of greater achievement in art and architecture. Some of the magnificant temples, still bear witness to the glory and aesthetic taste of the Mandali rulers. Prof. Hampa. Nagarajaiah, litterateur, folklorist, linguist and historian, has vividly portrayed the attainments of the Later Gangas, which is the outcome of his personal researches and extensive field work. Voluminous material that has come to light afresh and embodied in this monograph, has provided authentic supplementary evidences for the reconstruction of the genealogy of the Gangas and, an unbroken history of their cultural life. The monograph, richly illustrated with rare photographs, throws fresh light on the history of Karnataka. Rs. 200/ ISBN: 81-87321-17-2 ANKITA PUSTAKA 53, Shamsingh Complex, Gandhibazar Main Road, Basavanagudi, Bangalore - 560 004, Karnataka, INDIA - Jain Education Internation0-699 2014 (for Private SpArsonal lose Only www.jainelibrary.org
