Contributed articles on the civilization of Kumaun and Garhwāl, India.

Illustrations: 24 Figures, 11 B/w Illustrations, 4 Maps Description: Based on archaeological field-work for six seasons (1999-2001, 2002-5), this book examines the problems of ancient political units, urban centres, and routes of the upper Ganga plain between Pratapgarh in the South and the foothills of Uttaranchal (Uttarakhand) in the north. Summary: This book demonstrates how it is possible to gain insights into the ancient historical reality of a region by going over the modern ground with a feel for the land, historical understanding, and the scholarship to back it. This is a path-breaking effort in Indian archaeology.

It is the first time that a hoard of a new series of the minuscule silver coins from this place has been brought to light. These coins conform to 4 ratti weight standard and represent the pada or quarter denomination of the above mentioned coins.