The Palaeography of Brahmi Script in Andhra : c. 300. B.C. -300 A.D.

Contents: Foreword. Preface. Transliteration chart. Abbreviations. How to consult plates (tables). 1. Introduction. 2. Analysis of the records. 3. Epigraphical formulae of the records. 4. Palaeography of the Asokan edicts (c. 300 B.C. --200 B.C.). 5. Palaeography of the Pre-Satavahana period (c. 200 B.C. --1B.C.). 6. Palaeography of the Satavahana period (c. 1 A.D. --225 A.D.). 7. Palaeography of the Iksvaku period (c. 225 A.D. --300 A.D.). 8. Palaeography of the legends of the early Andhra coins (c. 200 B.C. --300 A.D.). 9. Palaeography of the inscribed Pot-sherds and other objects (c. 200 B.C. --300 A.D.). Bibliography. Index.

"The book traces the evolution of the Brahmi script in early Andhradesa  and envisages an in depth study of the scriptual forms of early inscriptions It embodies a meticulous study on the development of the script of the early Brahmi inscriptions, coins, seals, sealings and Pot-sherds.

The first three chapters deal with the topics like historical introduction, the analysis of the records and the eprigraphical formulae. The remaining six chapters highlight the palaeographic peculiarities of Asokan edicts, Pre-Satavahana, Satavahana, Iksvaku records as well as early Andhra coin legends and inscribed Pot-sherds. All the chapters contain palaeographic tables along with explanation." (jacket)