Inscriptions of Orissa: Inscriptions of Bhauma-Karas

The present volume, the second in series of the Orissan inscriptions, is the result of the intellectual labour, deals with inscriptions of the Bhauma-Kara dynasty which played a pivotal role in the history of Orissa from the eighth to tenth century A.D. Based on the original documents in the form of copper plate and stone records discovered from different parts of Orissa, it presents almost a complete picture of the history and culture of the dynasty as well as the period of its ruler. The improved versions of the Bhauma-Kara records yielding more dependable readings with a great bearing on this important phase in Orissan history have been thoroughly dwelt upon in the enlightening introduction. In its originality of materials and the manner of presentation, the volume, like the other already published, is sure to remain a source book and will be welcomed by discerning scholars.