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Citation Information
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CONTENTS
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INTRODUCTION
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First plan of explorations—Sanction and assistance of Indian Government—Estimates of time and expense—Help of Survey of India Department—Previous obstacles to archeological labours—Uncertainties of enterprise--Value of scientific results—Resolution of International Oriental Congress—Buddhism in Central Asia—Antiquarian acquisitions from Chinese Turkestan—Indian influences at Khotan—Ancient art of Khotan—Cultural connection with China—Relics of classical art—Interchange of ancient civilisations—Discoveries of Sanskrit, Chinese, Tibetan manuscripts—Kharoshthi documents on wood—Ruins threatened by
` treasure-seekers "—Help from Chinese officials — Purpose of Personal Narrative—Consideration shown by Indian Government —Acknowledgment of scholarly assistance—Prospects of future
arch eeological work vii–xxvi
CHAPTER I
CALCUTTA TO KASHMIR
On Mohand Marg—Previous antiquarian tours—Start from Calcutta —Up the Jhelam Valley—Arrival in Kashmir—Preparations at Srinagar—The Kashmir Chronicle—Camp on Sind River—The Bagh of Buchvor—Joined by Sub-Surveyor—Formation of camp
—Start from Srinagar 1-10
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