Vol-3 Number-2 April 2018
Chief Editor: Vijay Kumar
Publisher: National Trust for Promotion of Knowledge, Lucknow
Mode of Publication: Online (e-Journal)
The first article is by Mohan Singh Chauhan, Anil K. Pokhariya and Yachana Bhandari. Pollen and other proxies such as organic-inorganic carbon ratios, sediment texture, clay mineral and isotope analyses of nine lake deposits from the Central Ganga Plain have furnished substantive facts pertaining to landscape evolution, vegetation dynamics and lake-level fluctuations in response to inconsistent climatic conditions in the region since the Late Pleistocene. In addition, the pollen evidence has also facilitated unfolding of the history of early human settlement, agricultural activities as well as its subsequent course in the region during the Holocene.
The second article is by Sudam Deep. The study of microlithic research in Odisha for last few decades has brought to light very rich cultural remains associated with prehistoric man. In different river valleys of the state, occurrence of microlithic assemblages has been confirmed. In western part of Odisha several seasons field investigations carried out in the Middle Mahanadi Valley have also brought to light a large number of open-air sites with evidence for microliths and heavy-duty pebble-cobble tools. Thus this valley has revealed a long cultural sequence right from lower Paleolithic period to the early historical period. Not only Mahanadi valley is rich in microlithic industries, but also its major and minor tributaries such as Jira, Ranj ,Danta, Tel, Lanth , Under , Udanti , and Indra are rich in prehistoric settlements. Keeping this in view, one of the tributaries of river Tel was selected for Exploration in the month of October-November. Thus this paper is based on the surface exploration made by author in the year 2015-16 in the Lanth stream, a tributary of Tel river system in the Bolangir District. Author aimed to locate Stone Age sites through extensive exploration and then making a detailed study of their associated feature. A total number of 9 sites were discovered and out of which only four site of upper part of Lanth stream have been taken into detail typo-technological analysis. The tools collected from site gave a gradual development of stone tool technology. Occurrences of these cultural remains show that the Lanth stream was a favorable area for prehistoric settlement.
This article by Rajesh Kumar Meena is a study of drill bits recovered from the excavations at the mound of a Harappan city Kanmer district Kachchh Gujarat, India. These were used for perforating stone beads. This also studies the making of drill bits from diverse materials like Chert, Ernestine, and Carnelian. The drill bits are of tapered, cylindrical, and constricted cylindrical and pointed. Maximum numbers of drill bits of early Harappan period have been found from central part of the mound. Maximum drill bits of mature Harappan period have been found from central area of the mound. Maximum numbers of drill bits of late Harappan and historical period have been from South-eastern part of the mound. These finds indicate that the work of drilling the beads was being done in some specialized areas of the township.
This article by Vijay Kumar describes the stone sculptural and architectural pieces stored in Government Archaeological Museum, Kannauj U.P. This article traces the evolution of doors in temple from 2nd century B.C. to 12th century A.D. It also traces the history of Buddhism as revealed by the antiquities found in the city of Kannauj. It also traces the evolution of door jambs and chaitya motifs frequently used as decorative device in temple architecture. The article also tries to trace the evolution of sculptural art right from the earliest period to the end of 12th century A.D., with the help of antiquities found at Kannauj
This article by Dr. Maruti Nandan Prasad Tiwari and Dr. Shanti Swaroop Sinha traces the development of goddess Saraswati in art and Jain literature. This cult started from the Vedic river named Saraswati. During Vedic age itself; the river was deified as goddess. She was depicted as the Jain goddess for the first time during Kushan period. Buddhists also adopted her as goddess Prajna-Paramita. Saraswati remained a popular Jain deity throughout Gupta and early historical period. She was a special deity in Svetambar tradition. The Jain Prabandha Kavyas, show her being at the command of very learned Jain ascetics. She could be called by special penances and chanting of mantras. A great change from the river to a divine being who could be called at wish.
This article by Ashok Kumar describes the Jama Masjid located in Maulvi Tola, Badaun U.P. India. It was built by Shamsuddin Iltutmish in 1223 A.D. It is a fine example of Islamic architecture of early Sultanate period. The ground plan of this building indicates that it was built over an earlier existing structure. The western liwan has a square nave flanked by five aisles on both sides. The flanking aisles are five bays deep. The nave has an arcuate entrance piercing a raised rectangular wall. The dome is low. The aisles also have arcuate entrances opening towards the central quadrangles. On the three sides, this quadrangle has two bays deep, cloisters.
The tomb of Shahpeer is located at Meerut, U.P. India. It is a fine example of Mughal architecture. It is said to be built by Mughal Queen Nurhjahan sometimes in 1628 A.D. This building is made of red sandstone from Agra, U.P. India. The tomb is situated on a raised square platform. Eight smaller platforms are attached to the central platform along four cardinal directions and four corners. The central mausoleum consists of a mortuary chamber and four corner pavilions. Only one of these corner pavilions (situated in North-east) is surviving.
The article by D.P. Dubey traces the origin of Bundelas who came to prominence during later Mughal period. First as allies of Mughal in the person of Vir Singh Bundela of Orchha and later on as rebellion Chhatrasal opposing Mughals. The inscription found at Patthar Mahala Masjid, Kalinjar built by Islam Shah, the son of Shershah throws light on the origin of Bundelas. The author uses that inscription in combination with other Bundela inscriptions and traces the history of Bundelas.
The article by Vijay Kumar gives the details of discoveries made by Sanjay Manjul, Arvin Manjul and their team during excavations at Sinauli district Baghpat U.P. He traces the time period of chariot burials to late OCP period and connects them to the horse riding, harpoon wielding warriors shown in the rock paintings of Chitrakoot. He also traces their continuation during the early historic period as depicted in sculptures of Bharhut and Sanchi.
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