Ancient History of the Deccan is a well-researched study of Deccan region during the years c. 261 bc dating from the Kalinga War onwards to approximately c. ad 610. There are almost no historical records documenting the period anterior to Asoka while several historical documents are found covering the history of the Deccan from ad 610 onwards i.e. from the reign of Pulakesin II. Thus this book attempts at filling the void caused by either inadequate information or complete lack of it or even if available these are sketchy and presented poorly thereby posing a challenge for those interested in studying this period. The documents that do exist on these nine centuries portray an era that was glorious both historically and culturally and therefore warrant a comprehensive study. The book has covered the areas in the Deccan that falls within the Narmada and Mahanadi in the north; Bay of Bengal in the east; the Arabian Sea in the west; and Nilgiri Hills and southern Pennar in the south. The book begins very briefly with Asoka and then Kharavela of Kalinga; the Sakas Pallavas dynasties of Central eastern and western Deccan; and dynasties of the Kanarese districts. In this in-depth study the author has referred to a wide range of sources including Vincent Smith Prof. Rapson inscriptions on coins in caves plates ‘Epigraphica Indica’ Archaeological Survey of Western India journals and many more. About the Author Gabriel Jouveau-Dubreuil was an archaeologist and professor and has published books on south Indian history and architecture both in French and English. V.S. Swaminadha Dikshitar was a professor of English Colonial College Pondicherry and has translated and authored numerous books.
