Age of Vikramaditya (From the First Century B.C. to the Second Century A.D.)

Contents: Preface. Abbreviations. 1. Physical features of Malwa and its cultural influence. 2. Sources. 3. Ancestry and early career of Vikramaditya. 4. Vikramaditya and his era. 5. Historicity of Vikramaditya. 6. Comparative study of Vikramaditya. 7. Conquests and extent of empire of Vikramaditya. 8. Tribal states. 9. Administration. 10. Religious conditions. 11. Social conditions. 12. Economic conditions. 13. Art and architecture. 14. Education, literature and science. 15. Vikramaditya and his subjects. 16. Conclusion (Golden Age of Vikramaditya). Bibliography. Index. 

“This work is concerned with the age of Vikramaditya who is considered as the founder of the Vikrama era dated 57 B.C.            

First, the author discusses the origin, settlement and migration of the Malavas. Then he examines the sources—archaeology, literature and writings of foreigners. It is followed by ancestry, early career of Vikramaditya and his era. Historicity and comparative study of Vikramaditya has been discussed. Administration, religious, social economic condition of the time of Vikramaditya have been dealt with along with art and architecture, education, literature and sciences of his time. His era has been rightly called as the golden age.  

This work is written in a lucid and expressive style and is appended with Bibliography and illustrations.” (jacket)