Republics in Ancient India, c. 1500 B.C.–500 B.C. c4.2

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Like any other research, my work has also benefited from the labours of earlier scholars. I am greatly indebted to them and they have been duly acknowledged in the footnotes and bibliography. In the course of this work a number of scholars and friends have helped me in many ways. I am especially thankful for the kindness of Professor A. L. Basham who not only supervised and carefully read through this work, but also encouraged and inspired me. I am also grateful to him for writing the Foreword and introducing me to the scholarly community. Professors E. H. Warmington, A. K. Narain, V. S. Pathak, Dr. J. G. de Casparis, and Mr. C. A. Rylands have gladly and willingly given me their valuable suggestions, friendly encouragement, and personal help.