Eminent Orientalists Indian, European, American

Most probably this is the first attempt made by the illustrious author to present under one cover a succinct account of the lives and achievements of wellknown orientalists like Sir William Jones, RL Mitra, Buhler, Fleet, Ferguson, Max Muller and Vincent Smith etc., who have done pioneer work in the field of Indology. They have explored lot of avenues in the regions of archaeology, epigraphy, and paleography, not to speak of their valuable researches in regard to the religion of the Vedic Aryans and have thus opened out vistas of knowledge in directions never before thought of. Inspired by a noble desire to understand and interpret the genius of India and her civilization, they have left us a legacy of inestimable value. The writer thinks that this modest collection off critical sketches will serve to remind us of their achievements and inspire us to continue their work with becoming devotion. The book is the product of extensive study of these galaxy of stars who have touched the zenith to inspire all.