Historical Sketches of Ancient Dekhan

There is a growing interest evinced in the study of the ancient history of Southern India, and the want of a book, based on the authority of trustworthy literature as well as the result of the latest research, is keenly felt. It is hoped that this collection of historical sketches will meet the demand to a certain extent.
Ancient Dekhan had a special charm about it which is no longer in existence. Nature had kept it for a long time free from foreign aggressions, due mainly to its isolation and n