Reviews
By Dineshchandra Sircar, Mano Mohan Ghosh, U. N. Ghoshal, Chintaharan Chakravarti, Narendra Krishna Sinha, S. K. Saraswati, Amareswar Thakur
Summary
The Reviews section of this issue surveys a wide range of recently published works on Indian history, linguistics, literature and archaeology. The first review examines S. H. Hodivala’s monumental Studies in Indo‑Muslim History, praising its exhaustive corrections to Elliot and Dowson’s History of India and its meticulous treatment of Mughal numismatics and chronology. Other reviews cover topics as diverse as the spread of Islam in Bengal, Tamil devotional literature, the architecture of Gujarat, and critical editions of Sanskrit texts. Each review provides a concise summary of the book’s contents, assesses its methodology, and situates it within existing scholarship. The reviewers often highlight strengths—such as new readings of inscriptions or innovative approaches to literary criticism—while noting omissions or errors. Collectively, the section demonstrates the vitality of historical and philological research in India on the eve of independence and serves as a bibliographical guide for scholars. It also reveals the journal’s commitment to balanced appraisal, giving space to both traditional Sanskrit scholarship and modern historical analysis. The tone is respectful yet critical, encouraging continued investigation and improved standards of editing and interpretation across disciplines.
Conclusion
By bringing together reviews of works spanning epigraphy, literature, history and philology, the section reflects the breadth of contemporary scholarship on India. It helps readers keep abreast of new resources, highlights exemplary research and points out areas needing further work. Such critical engagement fosters a robust scholarly community and ensures that valuable contributions receive the attention they deserve.