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dimension. The original volume contains large plates. Even about a century ago Sykes & Dwyer photographed the temples with an admirable skill. In the present volume these plates have been reduced to accommodate the allotted space. In order to maintain accuracy in respect of the subject involved we have attempted as far as practicable to revise the text when essential honouring the work of the pioneer. Burgess belonged to the group of such great archaeologists in India who laid the foundation-stone of knowledge with regards to our history and monuments and had the vision for progress in the relevant branches of the discipline.
It is a pleasant obligation to convey our thanks to Sri P. C. Das Gupta, Director of Archaeology, Govt. of West Bengal for kindly preparing the Introduction and the concise biographical sketch of Burgess. We also convey our grateful thanks to Sri B. S. Nahar, at whose kind inspiration and guidance this immense and laborious task was undertaken and completed.
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