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In the End
It seems from the foregoing discussion that the life of settlement is very interesting, unique, variegated and like rainbow colours and capricious like water-waves. More importantly, we get knowledge that generally the settlements take place and grow where natural settings is conducive and geographical situations are mostly favourable and comprehensive such as availability of water-resources and possibility of food accumulation. This means habitats get easily developed near water streams and natural reservoirs. Occasionally, constuction of man-made reservoirs or water - place are being made ahead of the foudation of settelments.*
*Special note to thank. This elaborate resume is based on some of the thoughts and ideas expressed in the Presidential Addresses given before the august audiences of the Place Names Society of India in its annual conferences and some important articles published in the Studies in Indian Place Names Volumes. My thankes are due to all those Presidents and Authors of the Place Names Society of India and its publication. I take this moment to whole-heartedly congratulate them for their novice ideas and contributions to make this field more interesting and this society to grow. It is not possible to name them all at this moment. Once again I am thankful to the society, its authors, its presidents and members.
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