D. C. Sircar (1907-1984) was an epigraphist, historian, numismatist and folklorist, known particularly for his work deciphering inscriptions in India and Bangladesh. He was the Chief Epigraphist, Archaeological Survey of India (1949-1962); Carmichael Professor of Ancient Indian History and Culture, University of Calcutta, (1962-1972) and the General President of the Indian History Congress. In 1972, Sircar was awarded the Sir William Jones Memorial Plaque.
摘要
The earlier chapters of the present volume deal with a large number of topics relating to kingship, landlordism (sometimes mistaken a feudalism), tenancy, royal charters. Pancayat system, etc. Some of the following chapters contains discussion on certain royal officers (also continued in one of the appendices), the function of some of them or their department.
