History of Dharmashastra (Ancient and Mediaeval Religious and Civil Law in India) v7.c90.97.4

v7.c90.97.4

Besides, there are scholars like Pargiter who regard 17 or 18 years as the average reign of a king in other countries (and in India also). The author cannot accept Prof. Pradhan's reasoning. Most Western writers are loth to assign old dates to matters Indian. Pargiter is no exception. Instead of straightforwardly accepting one of the three periods that was strongly supported by mss. he indulges in some devices that appear like tricks of jugglery (A. I. H. T. pp 180-183). His method requires some explanation and examination.