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Purabharati deals with the Early Historical, Archaeology and Buddhism and comprises the recent trends in the field of archaeology, art, architecture, epigraphy, numismatics, dating, literary philosophy, religion etc. This commemoration volume is a literary tribute to Prof B.P. Sinha, a silent, selfless and scholarly personality by his admirers, colleagues and pupils. The work is divided in two volumes and three sections containing a wide range of articles, which reflect various aspects of early historical and buddhist studies. This is the real tribute to the enlightened soul, whose contribution to Indian archaeology is unparalleled. Perceptive, insightful and selective, the book is an indispensable reference instrument. The unusual variety of subjects and notable richness of illustrations combine to make this a work of endless fascination. The book will prove to be an invaluable asset not only to the academicians, art-historians, archaeologists, orientalists, researchers and libraries, but also to the lay readers.