Review: Prof. K. D. Bajpai Commemoration Volume 2
By Narayan M. Kansara
Summary
In this review, N. M. Kansara discusses the Prof. K. D. Bajpai Commemoration Volume 2, a journal issue honoring the noted archaeologist and epigraphist Krishnadatt Bajpai. The volume contains research articles on temple architecture, regional archaeology, manuscript collections and numismatic art, reflecting the breadth of Bajpai’s interests. Kansara highlights the volume’s bi‑lingual nature and notes that it includes a report on the activities of the Pañcāla Research Institute and reviews of dissertations assessed by Bajpai. The reviewer praises the diversity and quality of the contributions, observing that they illustrate Bajpai’s interdisciplinary influence and dedication to fieldwork. He remarks that the affordable price makes the volume accessible to students and encourages continued exploration of the Pañcāla region’s heritage.
Conclusion
Kansara concludes that the commemorative volume succeeds as both a tribute to Prof. K. D. Bajpai and a valuable resource for scholars. Its range of articles reflects Bajpai’s wide‑ranging interests and underscores the continued importance of archaeological research in northern India.