The Antiquities of Orissa v1.c6.5

v1.c6.5

Again, the Indian sages strove hard to develop a thoroughly scientific system of chronology, and many learned, elaborate and intricate schemes for calculating the lapse of time are to this day current to bear witness to their energy and ability; but there are very few ancient books which bear authentic dates, or, bearing them, give the dates of contemporary or previous historical occurrences.