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xviii The Häthigumphā Inscription and the Bhabru Edict
This book provides much of the critical apparatus needed for each scholar to judge for himself. Dr. Shashi Kant brings to his task a profound knowledge of Jaina and Buddhist religions, the keen sense of the epigraphical scholar, and a willingness to accept the latest archaeological findings.
PROF. N.S. RAMASWAMI
Madras University (Journal of Oriental Research,
XXXVIII, Pt. I-IV)
Although one may not agree with all that Dr. Shashi Kant says about the chronology of Khăravela, his interpretation of the .unique record is highly critical, refreshing and sparkles with originality and his reconstruction of the social, cultural and religious life from the data furnished by the epigraphy is indeed brilliant. His interpretation of the Bhabru Edict of Asoka also breaks new ground and provides a scintillating approach to a difficult and knotty epigraph. The book is indeed very well written and documented and marks a valuable contribution to Indological studies.
DR. KRISHNA DEVA Archaeological Survey of India
(Purātattva, No. 6)
The new edition and translation of the Hāthīgumphā Inscription of Khāravela by Dr. Shashi Kant marks a great step forward in our understanding of this very difficult historical document. In many particulars the fresh interpretation presented here is an obvious improvement over those of previous students of the subject.
The Bhabru Edict of Asoka is as important for the history
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