Synopsis Dr. D. C. Sircar is a great name in the field of Indological Studies, and it will continue to remain for many years to come, even after his demise in January 1985. the present volume is to perpetuate the sacred memory of Dr. Sircar and pay a tribute to this great scholar of International reputation. The volume consists of a number of papers read at the VIII Annual Conference of the Indian History & Culture Society, held at Guwahati in December 1984. Besides, a generation of scholars, old and new, Indian and foreign, has contributed wholeheartedly to it. The research papers are written scholarly, varied and of absorbing nature, and deal with subjects such as ancient Indian history, prehistory, Protohistory, epigraphy, numismatics, art, architecture and sculpture – subjects which were very dear to Dr. Sircar. The galaxy of scholars and range of subjects they have dealt with, will make the volume a significant contribution to the studies in Indian archaeology and ancient Indian history. It is hoped that this volume will stimulate discussion, and help to open new vistas of knowledge.