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( viji ) the entire thesis in a very short time available at his disposal before leaving for Canada. I am grateful to Pt. Sukhlalji (Ahmedabad) and Pt. Bechardasji (Ahmedabad) for explaining me certain doubtful portions of the text. I am also thankful to Dr. Lallanji Gopal, the then Reader, Ancient Indian History, Culture and Archaeology, B. H. U. and Sri J. N. Tiwari, Lecturer, A. I. H. C. & Archaeology, B. H. U. for giving me certain valuable suggestions on the subject.
I am under deep obligation to Late Muni Shri Punyavijayaji for providing me with his corrected press-copy of the Nišitha Cūrni which I have freely utilized wherever the text of the present edition of the NC. appeared to be corrupt. I am also grateful to Dr. J.C. Sikdar (Ahmedabad) for sending me the English version of Dr. Schubring's comment on Niśītha.
I acknowledge my indebtedness to the P. V. Research Institute for the Research Fellowship received by me from the Institute for a period of two years and for publishing the work in the present form. My sincere thanks are also due to the members of the Institute for providing me with library and other facilities.
Madhu Sen
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