Archaeology of the Chotanagpur Division : Jharkhand/Dilbar Bhengra.Archaeology of the Chotanagpur Division : Jharkhand/Dilbar Bhengra. Delhi, Agam Kalaprakashan, 2007, xviii, 200 p., maps, ills, plates, $55. ISBN 81-7320-063-7.

    Contents: Foreword. Preface. Introduction. 1. Geography and geology. 2. Prehistory and prehistoric archaeology. 3. Early history. 4. Copper hoards. 5. Art: a. Stone sculptures. b. Bronze images. c. Pre-historic rock art. 6. Architecture. 7. Inscriptions and coins. Conclusion. Bibliography. Index. 

    "The book is unique for its salient features. Though already some scholars have worked in this area, the author has specially worked in this region, which has been named now Jharkhand state. He has thoroughly and extensively explored this region, the result that has come out in this present book form." (jacket)

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